DukeHawthorne

I have stacks of games I buy and then never play, for whatever reason. This year I plan on attacking that gaming backlog hard. Will I be able to play all of these games? Will I get to even half of them?

2024 was a remarkable year for indie games and 2025 looks like it's going to be just as good. I compiled a list of 20 of my favorite upcoming indie games in the new year. Some of these I've had my eye on for years and am happy to see they're finally coming out.

I decided to plant some old potatoes and an onion to see if they would grow in the late autumn and early winter. We also take a look at some Christmas cacti, a giant Christmas tree, make some hot sauce, and play with Cam!

I researched hundreds of Kickstarter campaigns since 2021 to find the most successful, tracking how much money they earned, how many backers they had, their country of origin, and whether or not they've since released. What I found might surprise you! Or it might not! Or maybe you'll be mildly interested!

I researched hundreds of Kickstarter campaigns since 2021 to find the most successful, tracking how much money they earned, how many backers they had, their country of origin, and whether or not they've since released. What I found might surprise you! Or it might not! Or maybe you'll be mildly interested!

Smoked Tomato Truffle Jam is not something I ever thought I'd see, but here it is. Created by Fischer & Wieser from Texas, this claims to be great on a charcuterie board or great on bread and sandwiches. But does it's smokey and sweet taste overpower the subtler flavors? And does it actually taste any good to begin with?

I'm taking a look at two Korean canned goods - Perilla Leaves pickled in soy sauce and Braised Quail Eggs, also in soy sauce. I try both of them for the first time, alongside other Korean dishes and talk a little about their history!

Astro Bot is an incredible experience from the moment you open the box. Or download it, if you went that direction. It's a joyful experience that is both a celebration of PlayStation and gaming in general. It's characters from dozens of franchises, bright and cheerful music, gorgeous art style and graphics, and excellent platforming make this truly one of the best video games I've ever played.

Steam Next Fest has come and gone. I played around 40 demos this time, and I found 9 promising ones you should check out! Ranging from soulslikes, detective games, old Xbox 360 games, detective games, weird comedy games, and detective games, there is a ton of variety here! Okay, maybe there a lot of detective games...

Otherskin is a third person shooter that plays like your favorite, obscure, janky action adventure game from the PS3 era. It has a lot going on, with unique powers you absorb from defeated enemies, an array of weapons and power-ups, and a story that feels a lot like Returnal.

Otherskin is a third-person shooter that plays like your favorite, obscure, janky action adventure game from the PS3 era. It has a lot going on, with unique powers you absorb from defeated enemies, an array of weapons and power-ups, and a story that feels a lot like Returnal.