Mike Reitemeier | Phenixx Gaming

GearGrit Demo Now Available

Nostalgia has been a driving factor in indie gaming for decades now. It’s a pleasure to see so many great games expand upon ideas from developers that grew up with games they were exceptionally passionate about. In the case of GearGrit, it’s easy…

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip (PS5) Review

Cozy/wholesome games are a blast to unwind to, and they’re still going strong in 2025, with thousands of gamers looking forward to the next Wholesome Direct to get their fix of low-key, low-stress games to look forward to. Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip would be…

Nomad Idle Demo Available Now

I’m late to the party, but idle/clicker games have taken over all of my playtime on Steam in 2025. Whether it’s the tranquil Chillquarium, the tried-and-true Cookie Clicker, or Rusty’s Retirement hanging out on the bottom of my second monitor, knowing that I’m slowly but surely…

Eternal Strands (PC) Review

I love seeing hard-working employees of video game companies end up continuing to make games after they depart major studios. With how volatile the industry is, it’s a shame to see talent not get to see the light of day. In the…

Steam Real-Time Strategy Fest Suggestions

With Steam Sales coming about on a more frequent basis than ever, it seems each genre is getting their time to shine. I sunk a pretty penny into the Bullet Heaven fest last month, and now it’s time for a fan favorite…

Antonblast (PC) Review

Nostalgia drives a lot of indie titles, whether it’s horror games evoking PS1 graphics or 3D platformers capturing the feel of an N64 game. A particularly untapped area from the early 2000s era of gaming is the Game Boy Advance, a plucky…

Steam Winter Sale 2024 Deep Discount Suggestions

As the Steam Winter Sale kicks off for 2024 and lasts until early January, there’s a vast wealth of games that are on sale. While some newer or AAA games may only be 10 or 20 percent off, some games are offered…

Steam Winter Sale 2024 Details

Steam and sales go hand-in-hand, as Valve’s gaming marketplace has been considered the best way to buy digital PC games for two decades now. The first game I ever bought on the platform was LA Noire with my very first laptop, and it…

KILL KNIGHT (PC) Review

Ever since the olden days of DOOM in 1993, the dark, brooding landscape of shooters has often captivated players. Greats like DUSK and Devil Daggers have brought the depths of Hell to the forefront, and the most recent case of this comes in KILL KNIGHT, a…

Great 90% off deals in the Steam Autumn Sale

Steam sales are plentiful, but they’re also the gift that keeps on giving. It seems like the vast majority of the store is on sale, and the vast majority of those sales are exceptionally deep discounts. Some so much so, that you’re…