Enotria: The Last Song preview – Guido soulslike at its finest
Over the last decade, soulslike and kung-fu punk games have risen to prominence thanks to the popularity of FromSoftware’s Souls franchise, or similar action games Devil May Cry 5, Ghost Of Tsushima,...
View ArticleOpinion: Native Isekai is a real anime subgenre
If you’re entrenched in anitwt discourse you’ve probably seen or heard of the phrase “Native Isekai”. The phrase has been maligned as simply describing “Fantasy” but for people too stupid to understand...
View ArticleOpinion: The New Norm fails in every way
I recently had the opportunity to watch The New Norm on Twitter/X. Describing itself as “The South Park of X,” the pilot is the only thing so far available for the public to watch. It clocks in at...
View ArticleTekko 2024 an “All Ages” Beach Getaway?
When you go to a convention, what are some of your deciding factors? Do you go to a convention based on what special guests will be in attendance? Do you base it on what shows or games were popular at...
View ArticleUpside Down Bird Shroom Siege Preview and Interview
Just today, the realization that 2024 is coming to an end hit close to home. Three months ago, we spoke with Upside Down Bird about wanting to demo their game at PAX West. Sadly, we had to cancel our...
View ArticleEconomists claim game console prices will double from Trump tariffs
Multiple outlets are reporting on a paper published by the Consumer Technology Association in the wake of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign countries and/or foreign...
View ArticleLocalization is a service problem, How Gabe Newell’s stance on piracy could...
In 2011, President and founder of Valve famously said that piracy isn’t a problem of price, it’s a problem of service. But what do the problems facing the western anime and manga scene have to do with...
View ArticleOpinion: I don’t care if indie games are too similar to classic franchises
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of, and should not be attributed to, Niche Gamer as an organization....
View ArticleOPINION: Are you watching the wrong Ranma 1/2?
Because of its appealing artstyle, funny situations, and countless fanservice moments, many people regard the 1989 anime adaptation of Ranma ½ as a classic. With the debut of the remake, which attempts...
View ArticleUniversal Studios Unveils Food Line-up for Epic Universe Park
We are a little over three months away from Universal Studios Epic Universe’s grand opening in Orlando. While construction is reaching its final stages within the coming weeks, new information about...
View ArticleOPINION – You don’t need to be a kid to enjoy educational cartoons
Ever heard of a little show called WordGirl from 2007? The series began as shorts in 2006, became a full show in 2007, lasted until 2015, and ultimately got 8 seasons and a full-fledged movie....
View ArticleThe Big Catch Preview – Fun fishing platforming
Earlier, we shared with you our preview of Marvelous Inc. and XSEED Games’ upcoming game, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. After checking out the two latest Rune Factory demos, we then moved over to...
View ArticleGEX Trilogy Preview – 4th wall breaking platformer
When you think of moments in Pop Culture when a form of media references another, most of these instances are used for comedic or satirical purposes. Throughout the years, shows such as Looney Toons,...
View Article3 Indie Games You Need to See from PAX East 2025
When you think of Indie Games, what comes to mind? Since the pandemic, gamers’ thoughts around Indie games have drastically changed for the better. Before the pandemic, Indie Games were often...
View ArticleARC 3 Gaming Earbuds Impression – PAX East 2025
When it comes to gaming, you have one of three options on how to listen to the game’s audio. The first option is to just have the audio come out of a speaker and be heard by potentially anyone. The...
View ArticlePLAYISM PAX East 2025 Previews – Glaciered, Break Arts III, more
Last month at PAX East, we were asked by Playism if we would like to check out any of six titles they were showcasing at the event. Now, if you weren’t able to attend PAX East 2025 or have been living...
View ArticleOcean Drive Studios – 3 Games to Consider Trying Out
When it comes to interesting RPGs, there are a wide variety of developers out there who have created amazing games. Although some of these studios have created Game of the Year contenders and beloved...
View ArticleNocturne Demo impressions
When you hear the word Nocturne, what do you think of? If you look up the word Nocturne, the first thing that may come up is the League of Legends character; this character is described as “A demonic...
View ArticleColossalcon Prime 2025 – The Start of New Cosplay Journey
When you think of the top Anime Conventions in the United States, which conventions come to mind? Many anime fans would say Anime EXPO, Anime NYC, Anime Matsuri, Otakon, Sakura-Con, Katsucon, and...
View ArticleTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review – A Combo of Eras
When it comes to games from the late 90s and early 2000s, they hold a special place in most gamers’ hearts. Because of this, developers and publishers have been bringing beloved titles to modern...
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