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- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - The Boba Teashop released on April 20th, 2025. Developed and published by Mike Ten, this indie horror title completely caught me off guard.  Going into this, I was expecting a simple, maybe slightly eerie management style game… but what I got instead was one of the creepiest experiences I’ve had in a long time.  And yes, I mean that. This game genuinely shook me more than my last horror playthrough. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... At its core The Boba Teashop starts off deceptively normal. You play as Risa. She is a woman who leaves behind a draining corporate life to start fresh with her own small boba tea shop.  The opening moments feel peaceful. You are introduced to your workspace and basic tools. You are also introduced to the routine of serving customers across a seven-day cycle. At first glance it feels like a cozy management sim with a relaxing loop. But very quickly th...

- Reviewed on  Switch 2  - Super Mario Galaxy released on November 1st, 2007. Developed and published by Nintendo, this is one of those landmark 3D platformers that took Mario into space and completely changed how movement and level design could work in a 3D environment. Playing this on Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the 3D All-Stars collection was honestly a great way to revisit it, especially with the improved performance and visuals. This review WILL have  Major Spoilers  so keep that in mind before continuing... The story is your classic Bowser kidnaps Peach setup, but this time he takes the entire castle into space, which forces Mario into a galaxy-spanning rescue mission.  Along the way you meet Rosalina, who ends up being a surprisingly important and emotional part of the game’s overall tone.  The story itself isn’t the main focus, but it does its job well and gives enough charm to tie everything together. Gameplay-wise, this is where the game still re...