Recent content by Eddie Balrog

Feels like a product made to avoid mistakes rather than try something new. The older version sounded experimental, and maybe that did not work for most people. This one goes the opposite way. Everything is familiar, which helps, but also makes it less exciting. The extra buttons do not sound...

Ingrid looking like a Final Fantasy summon now. The cosmic background and floating orbs tell me she’s gonna be a setplay monster. Place monoids, control space, force you into bad spots. Her old Alpha 3 version was weird but this one feels next level. Voice acting is on point, soft but superior...

I am actually excited for this. I have been following Kane Pixels for a while, and I think he understands this concept better than most people. His videos are simple, but they create a strong feeling of isolation. I do not need a monster every few minutes. Sometimes the fear comes from not...

The trailer got me way more hyped than I thought it would. Blue Mary always had a cool, confident vibe, and the new look plus her Sambo style seems like a perfect fit for modern fighting games. I also like that the interactions with other characters feel natural instead of forced. The...

I feel like this year’s Annies really showcased how music can define a film. KPop Demon Hunters’ soundtrack didn’t just entertain; it helped tell the story and develop the characters. That’s why it deserved Best Feature Music. I also think it’s interesting that different types of TV animation...

Horror doesn’t usually feel so personal, but the confined setting here makes it very relatable. A one-person submarine surrounded by a red ocean creates tension that hits hard. Focusing on practical effects rather than flashy visuals makes the experience more immersive. The unanswered questions...

I feel like Spielberg returning to sci-fi is exciting but also a little nostalgic. Seeing him tackle aliens again reminds me of my childhood watching E.T. and Close Encounters. The trailer is weird and mysterious, but I like that it teases the story without spoiling it. I trust him to make...

I am interested, but I need more details. I want to know if the game has story cards or only action. I prefer games with small bits of narrative that move the session forward. The punk theme is fine, but I want to know if the characters have motivations or if everything is focused on fighting. I...

Enough with the teasing, Capcom and SNK. We’ve been getting bits and pieces of crossover action for years now, and honestly, it’s time to stop holding back. Capcom vs. SNK 3 is long overdue. We've seen enough of these character exchanges, but nothing beats the full-blown chaos that a proper...

I always thought Tomba 2 was one of those games that would stay stuck in the PS1 era forever, so this rerelease is a pleasant surprise. It is nice that Limited Run Games is giving it modern features like Rewind and Save Anywhere. These quality-of-life updates make it easier for new players to...

@Redlips Are you serious right now? This is exactly the problem with these shows. They are about real people who were murdered in horrible ways, and you are treating it like it is some kind of fan service for your crush. Charlie Hunnam is just an actor, but Ed Gein was a man who dug up graves...

I like that the game is also coming to Switch, because portable systems are perfect for platformers. Personally, I like playing this type of game in short sessions, maybe one or two stages at a time. Knowing that the release is planned across so many systems is also a sign that the developers...

I have played in West Marches campaigns myself, and they are difficult to manage unless you have strong planning. The rotating tables help with scheduling, but they also create the risk of uneven storytelling. If the writers can keep consistent themes across three groups, then it will be...

I love that UDON is focusing on each era. Most of the time, only Classic and Battle Network get attention. The X and Zero stories are usually ignored. This is a good way to fix that. I already added both release dates to my calendar. I collect all variant covers, so I’ll be hunting those too.

Second season for Dune: Prophecy, huh? We've actually been watching it with the whole family (minus the little ones, of course). It's been a nice way to introduce them to the Dune universe without the intensity of the movies. Learning about the Bene Gesserit before they became this all-powerful...