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Bubsy 4D Preview – The Bobcat’s Surprising Comeback Looks Promising

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 21h

Believe it or not, I’ve come away from Bubsy 4D with a rather optimistic feeling about the whole thing. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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I’ve got something of a storied history around here with Bubsy. I’ve never been especially impressed by the sarcastic bobcat’s gaming outings, but the trailer for Bubsy 4D had me intrigued enough to…

LEGO Party Review – A Brick-Built Blast of Minigame Mayhem

William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 1d

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 2d

LEGO Party is a rather enjoyable party game that takes the best parts of Mario Party and mixes them with some neat new additions. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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LEGO Party is a rather enjoyable party game that takes the best parts of Mario Party and mixes them with some neat new additions. The way that luck can completely flip a game isn’t my favorite thing,…

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review – Still Out of This World

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 1d

Although they’re certainly fantastic games, it’s unfortunate that a couple of minor control issues and a high price point hinder the release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the Nintendo Switch. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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Although they’re certainly fantastic games, it’s unfortunate that a couple of minor control issues and a high price point hinder the release of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on the…

Battlefield 6 Review – A Triumphant Return to All-Out War

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 1d

Battlefield 6 is the return to form the series has been needing, and it truly is at its best here. - @diegoescala.bsky.social

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If we ignore Hardline, it’s been a solid twelve years since we’ve had a modern-day Battlefield game. That’s not to dismiss Battlefield 1 or V, both games which I enjoyed, but you don’t get the…

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Review – Happy Trails

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 3d

Some issues with cutscenes being voiced, but otherwise, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the ultimate way to experience The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social

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If you had asked me if I ever thought Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter would be a thing in 2012, when I first finished The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, not a chance! I had finished the game,…

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William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 6d

Ghost of Yotei is amazing can't stop playing.

Pragmata Preview: Hands-On With Capcom’s Sci-Fi Hacking Action Game

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 6d

This is my second time playing Pragmata, and after my latest hands-on with the sci-fi action-adventure hacking shooter, I can say there’s a lot more going on, and in a good way. - @williamsaw.bsky.social

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This is my second time playing Pragmata, and after my latest hands-on with the sci-fi action-adventure hacking shooter, I can say there’s a lot more going on, and in a good way. You can check out our…

Planet of Lana II Interview: Creative Director on New Biomes, Player Feedback, and Furukawa’s Return

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William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for the mention!

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 9d

Planet of Lana II continues the story of Lana while expanding on everything that made the first game stand out.

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Planet of Lana II continues the story of Lana while expanding on everything that made the first game stand out. With new biomes, a more refined approach to storytelling and design, and the return of…

SacriFire Interview – Pixelated Milk Talks JRPG Inspirations, Kickstarter Challenges, and Motoi Sakuraba’s Soundtrack

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 11d

SacriFire is an ambitious JRPG-inspired project from indie studio Pixelated Milk.

We spoke with project lead and studio founder Bartosz Łojewski about his inspirations, the lessons learned from Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs, and how Kickstarter shaped development.

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SacriFire is an ambitious JRPG-inspired project from indie studio Pixelated Milk. Combining a distinctive battle system, detailed worldbuilding, and music from legendary composer Motoi Sakuraba, the…

Pax Autocratica Lets You Rule the Stars With an Iron Fist

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 10d

Pax Autocratica Lets You Rule the Stars With an Iron Fist - @oldpappythomas.bsky.social

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The famous philosopher Ebenezer Blackadder once observed that “bad guys have all the fun,” and there are a lot of games that say you can be evil, but usually it’s more about being kind of rude. Pax…

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Preview – Darker Story, Deeper Combat

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 9d

Overall, my time with Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection gave me a good snapshot of what’s new. - @williamsaw.bsky.social

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter spin-off series, featuring turn-based rock-paper-scissors combat and collectible monsters. I jumped into the…

Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review - A Digi-Dream Come True - MonsterVine

William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 9d

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With its expansive Digivolution system, strategic battles, and stunning attention to detail, Digimon Story: Time Stranger sets a new gold standard for creature-collecting RPGs.

William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 9d

September 2025 in a nutshell

- 21 reviews
- 15 previews
- 10 features + interviews
- 182 news

A very busy month with PAX and TGS coverage leading to reviews in October.

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Spencer Legacy @spencer-legacy.bsky.social · 9d

Fellow Digi-Heads, we continue to be so back

MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 9d

Digimon Story: Time Stranger represents the peak of creature-collecting RPGs. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 11d

Great job!!!

Super Robot Wars Y Review – For Mecha Fans First, Strategy Fans Second

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 14d

Your mileage with Super Robot Wars Y will depend on your expectations. - @woodmanflg.bsky.social

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Super Robot Wars Y is a celebration of the history of giant robots, bringing countless mecha and pilots together across time to fight back against a galactic force of enemies in tactical RPG…

Denshattack! Interview – Trains, Tricks, and Tokyo Game Show Highlights

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 14d

Denshattack! is not your average trick-based game. Check out our interview with Game Director David Jaumandreu about the game's quirky origins.

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Denshattack! is not your average trick-based game. Instead of skateboards or rollerblades, you ride trains across Japan, pulling off combos and grinding along tracks with style. We spoke with…

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Review – A Gorgeous but Flawed Roguelite

William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 15d

Truly our busiest week yet. Go check us out

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Nick Murderacina @nickmanwrites.bsky.social · 16d

hey indie devs, you got a game coming out in October? Let's talk!

DMs are open or you can send me an e-mail at [email protected]

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 15d

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a lackluster roguelite, taking the variety the genre is known for and creating systems that minimize how different each run feels. - @jamesthecarr.bsky.social

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree wears its Hades inspiration on its sleeves, and while the gorgeous art style and colorful cast of characters are quite enjoyable, the rest of the experience…

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MonsterVine @monstervine.com · 15d

Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is an enjoyable remake that anyone who digs platformers can have fun with. - @spencer-legacy.bsky.social

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William Saw @williamsaw.bsky.social · 16d

I'm looking forward to my trip/short vacation this weekend. I am tired.