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MSI Strike Pro Wireless Review: Best Silent Keyboard for Gamers Why MSI Sent Me This Keyboard to Test When MSI reached out to send me their Strike Pro Wireless keyboard for review, I jumped at the opportunity. As both a Twitch streamer (Strangexfire) and gaming journalist, I spend 10-12 hours daily at my desk—streaming, writing, and managing my Etsy shop. I needed a keyboard that could handle the intensity without driving my audience (or me) crazy with noise.

MSI Strike Pro Wireless: quiet Kailh switches, magnetic wrist rest, tri-mode wireless, hot-swappable keys. Solid build, $109. Here is our full review!

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Review: More Chaos, Music, and Heart Hazbin Hotel’s first season captivated fans with its bold animation style, sharp storytelling, and unforgettable music. Fans didn’t just watch the show, they lived it. Comic-Con cosplays, spontaneous sing-alongs, viral flash mobs, the fandom practically took over the internet and real life. After finishing Season 1, who didn’t want more? More shenanigans, deeper character backgrounds, and even bigger musical moments. Going into Season 2, the big question was simple: Can it top what Season 1 started?

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Review: More Chaos, Music, and Heart

PAX East 2026 Badges & Hotels: Prices and Booking Tips PAX East 2026 is officially on the horizon! As of November 6th, badges and hotels for the Boston-based convention are live, marking the start of the annual scramble to plan one of New England's most beloved gaming events. Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a seasoned veteran, here’s a breakdown of badge prices, hotel details, and a few insider tips to make your trip smoother.

Looking to go to PAX East 2026? Check out our guide on booking and more.

PAX East 2026 Badges & Hotels: Prices and Booking Tips

SFX_Acidic - Twitch Extra Life 2025 - 24 Hour Extra Life Stream! Giving away a PC and tons of Games!!!

Come check me out I'm giving away games and more, all while helping kids through @extralife4kids.bsky.social

Join me on www.twitch.tv/sfx_acidic and ask me what games I have to grant out as prizes.

This weekend I'll be streaming for 24 hours to raise money for Extra Life! I'll keep you updated once I go live. All money raised goes to helping kids. I have tons of games and more donated by game companies, and some indie games that some indie devs would like me to play.

So happy to kick this off to raise money for @extralife4kids.bsky.social and I'll be streaming for 24 hours this weekend to raise money as well. Thanks to all the brands who teamed up to make this happen for 2025.

Alien: Rogue Incursion Part One: Evolved Edition “From the first step into its dark corridors, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition grips you with tension, terror, and a desire to explore the franchise further.” As someone who has never played an Alien game but is familiar with the movies, I was immediately drawn to Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition. Having played through the 

Looking to check out a new game? Check out Bella's full review of Alien: Rogue Incursion Part One: Evolved Edition

Shu Uemura x FFXIV Makeup Collaboration Now in the U.S.

Inside Ravenwood Academy: KingsIsle’s Wizard101 Prequel Arrives in 2026 Interviewing the Ravenwood Academy Team at PAX West Ravenwood Academy was one of those games at PAX West 2025 that just seemed to find me. I didn’t have a reserved time to speak with KingsIsle, but one of the gaming journalists at the convention invited me to be a part of their Ravenwood Academy PAX West interview session. The Ravenwood Academy PAX West invitation came from fellow gaming journalists who noticed my interest in the booth throughout the weekend.

The magic returns in Ravenwood Academy, a story-driven prequel to Wizard101 launching in 2026.

We sat down with the KingsIsle team to learn what makes this next chapter so special.

Riddlewood Manor Brings Comedic Chaos and Creepy Puzzles to PC Peanut Button invites players into a haunted house full of deadly secrets, twisted humor, and more than a few bitey dolls with the launch of Riddlewood Manor, now available on PC via Steam. Equal parts comedy and horror, this puzzle adventure transforms a cursed mansion into a 360° playground of doom — and laughs. Players step into the eerie halls of Riddlewood Manor, a possessed estate where every new room could lead to a clever puzzle… or an untimely death.

Riddlewood Manor Brings Comedic Chaos and Creepy Puzzles to PC

Check out the latest game from Peanut Button. Plus we're giving away some codes!

A Corgi’s Cozy Hike: The Perfect Paw-Sitive Adventure A heartwarming adventure that gives back — one paw print at a time. Some games provide comfort on a tough day, and A Corgi’s Cozy Hike is a perfect example. I first discovered this adorable adventure at PAX East 2024, and it immediately captured my attention. After finally getting the chance to play it, I can confidently say the wait was worth it.

Bella’s review of A Corgi’s Cozy Hike calls it “The Perfect Paw-Sitive Adventure”!

Adorable corgis, charming platforming, and a story that sticks — all while giving back, with 10% of purchases supporting animal shelters.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: A New Standard for Kart Racers Sega takes the kart racing crown with variety, chaos, and charm. In a world where one family-friendly racing game has dominated for decades, a new contender has sped onto the scene. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is everything you’d expect from a Sega racing title—fast, chaotic, hilarious, and fun from start to finish. Just a week after launch on September 25, 2025, the community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with players excited to join the fray.

Sega takes the kart racing crown with Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. A new standard for kart racers, it blends speed, chaos, and deep customization into one of Sega’s strongest racers yet.

Read our full review:

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Yooka-Replaylee (PS5) Review 2017 can be seen as the year of the revival of 3D platformers. From indie darlings like A Hat in Time to juggernaut triple-A releases such as Super Mario Odyssey; a genre once thought to be a relic of the past has made a triumphant return! That same year, Playtonic Games’, a studio founded by seven former Rare employees, released their first title, …

@playtonicgames.com buddy duo return in a remake/remaster of their first collectathon 3D platforming adventure. Is #YookaReplaylee actually worth a replayee?

Gunnar Optiks Diablo IV Sanctuary Glasses Review Gaming glasses are nothing new, but finding a pair that actually combines style, comfort, and performance is rare. Gunnar Optiks has been a leader in the space for years, and their collaboration with Blizzard — the Diablo IV Sanctuary Glasses — caught my attention. After wearing them daily for a week, here’s how they stack up. Watch my full review on YouTube:

Not all gaming glasses are made equal.

Sarah spent a week with the GUNNAR Optiks Diablo IV Sanctuary Glasses — prescription-friendly, transitions do their job, frames are solid.

Check her review!

Roll for Initiative: PAX Unplugged 2025 Badge Giveaway Who’s ready for another round of PAX Unplugged? This year’s show hits Philly November 21–23, 2025, and it’s looking stacked. We’re talking more than 300 exhibitors, endless freeplay, panels, tournaments, merch, dice, and probably way too much caffeine.

Roll for Initiative! We;'re here to give away FIVE PAX Unplugged 2025 Badges for this November.

Can you roll a Nat 20 and land a badge?

Anno 117: Pax Romana Preview – Roma Invicta -PAX West 2025 At PAX West 2025, there was a wide variety of games that you could see on the showfloor, ranging from Indie to AAA; in fact, we would state that there was almost a game for everyone in every type of genre except one, a pure city builder. Yes, there was a city builder called Once Upon a Kingdom, but it is a card-based city builder.

Anno 117: Pax Romana Preview – Roma Invicta -PAX West 2025

At PAX West 2025, there was a wide variety of games that you could see on the showfloor, ranging from Indie to AAA; in fact, we would state that there was almost a game for everyone in every type of genre except one, a pure city builder.…

Date Everything – When Household Objects Steal Your Heart Dating sims have always found creative ways to explore relationships, but Date Everything takes that idea to an entirely new—and hilariously unexpected—level. Developed by Sassy Chap Games and published by Team17, this sandbox dating simulator invites players to find love (or hate) without ever leaving the comfort of their own home. Instead of meeting people, you’ll be building connections with everyday household objects, each brought to life with unique personalities, dialogue, and charm.

Forget dating humans—Date Everything lets you romance (or roast) your household objects in hilarious fashion.

Here’s our review.

My Arcade Reveals Atari GameStation Go Handheld with 6 ways to play, 200+ retro games, SmartGlow controls. Retro gaming, reimagined.

Which classics do you want to see?

Our Marooners’ Rock writers went hands-on with Borderlands 4 at PAX West 2025.

Check out their thoughts on the demo, the Rage Room chaos, and the new Vault Hunters: Borderlands 4 PAX West Demo: A Triumphant Return to Pandora

Lepro Launches LightGPM 4 and Next-Gen AI Smart Lighting Line Lepro, a global leader in AI-driven lighting, has launched LightGPM 4, its next-generation Personalized AI Lighting Designer. Alongside this, the company unveiled a range of new AI-powered smart lighting products. These innovations combine artificial intelligence, intuitive controls, and immersive aesthetics to deliver a fully personalized lighting experience.

Lepro launches LightGPM 4, the next-generation AI lighting system that adapts to your home, mood, and music. Learn more about the new smart lighting lineup.

GUNNAR Announces Tioga – Latest Frames in Mineral Glass Collection At Marooners’ Rock, we love our GUNNAR glasses. Most of us have at least one pair that are our go-to for computer work and gaming. However, sometimes we don’t want to look like the EXTREME!!! Gamers that we think we are, and something a little more subtle is called for.

GUNNAR Announces Tioga – Latest Frames in Mineral Glass Collection

My FFXIV Daily Routine Guide: 6 Things You Shouldn’t Skip Logging into Final Fantasy XIV can feel overwhelming with all the content and rewards waiting for you. The good news? You don’t need to do everything at once to stay on track. Here’s a simple daily routine I follow to stay on top of my game, keep progressing, and still have fun. 1. Check Your Retainers Start your session by visiting your retainers:

My FFXIV Daily Routine Guide: 6 Things You Shouldn’t Skip

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC: The Order of Giants Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames Reveal DLC The Order of Giants for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Plus Nintendo Switch 2 Release News Bethesda Softworks and developer MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, are excited to announce that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. This news was revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live alongside the world premiere gameplay trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™: The Order of Giants, the first story DLC launching on September 4, 2025 for existing platforms.

Bethesda & MachineGames revealed Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC “The Order of Giants,” launching Sept 4, 2025. Plus, the game is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026!

From Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Minecraft to Roguelite Raids: Everbloom Games Unveils Nullpoint Protocol Everbloom Games, the team known for crafting Minecraft’s Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom DLC, is officially stepping out from the blocks and into the indie spotlight with their first original title: Nullpoint Protocol. It’s a co-op roguelite that channels the thrill of MMO raid bosses — without the grind — and it’s targeting a 2026 release. A playable demo will be at…

From Minecraft Marketplace to original IP, the team behind content for Disney and D&D just revealed their debut game — Nullpoint Protocol.

Everbloom Games is planning a 2026 release, but you can catch the first public demo at PAX West 2025.

@brianpshea.bsky.social I saw a post from someone at Gearbox. Since I know you're no longer on Twitter, I gave her your email and told her to reach out. She's trying to reach out to Game Informer.

Extra Life and State Farm Bring Purpose to Gamerhood Season 4 Many of us at Marooners' Rock support and raise funds for Extra Life. We always appreciate positive news about charitable projects in the gaming space. Extra Life has announced a new initiative in partnership with State Farm and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and we’re excited to share the details.

Extra Life joins #Gamerhood Season 4! Catch LuluLuvely repping Extra Life in this epic charity gaming series hosted by State Farm! Starts Aug 1, 6 PM ET — all in support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Summer Road map and updates! Ubisoft has dropped a wave of exciting updates for Assassin’s Creed Shadows following strong community feedback, and there's a lot to look forward to this summer! New progression updates, quality of life updates, and new expansion information dropped from the AC developers. All of this comes on the tails of their recent updates that include the Dead by Daylight collab, the addition of Critical Roles Rufino as an ally in your Hideout, an update to the parkour, new HUD customization, and more.

Looking for more content for Assassin’s Creed Shadows? Don't worry, Ubisoft has revealed the Summer Road map and updates!

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