Dropping the Hammer – Hammerwatch II Review
When Hammerwatch (review here) dropped way back in 2013 from developer Crackshell, it was a unique indie surprise. Here was a title that used retro pixel art to focus primarily…
All Alone In The Night – Babylon 5 The Complete Series Blu-Ray Review
Babylon 5 is one of the best science fiction shows ever made. Sure, it’s not Star Trek or Star Wars but it’s got an incredibly loyal following, 5 outstanding seasons…
Hope You Like Clowns – Fearmonium Review
With small releases abounding before the holidays and The Game Awards taking everyone’s attention away, it’s hard to catch everything that comes up. Sometimes there are some odd little game…
Procedural Robot Mayhem – Gunhead Review
Procedural games are a neat twist on traditional game design, allowing for unpredictability, randomization, and a degree of surprise that can catch even the most experienced gamers off guard. As…
Yeah, it’s a Mouthful! – My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! -Pirates of the Disturbance- Review
Well, if you’re here, you already have at least an inkling of what you’re getting into. ‘My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!’ is an anime…
JRPG Royalty Returns To Rule Anew – Final Fantasy XVI Review
The Game Awards are only a few days away and with that in mind, it’s time to look back at one of the most impressive games released this year. Yes,…
A Vintage Shmup Extravaganza – Irem Collection Volume 1 Review
By this point, gamers are getting tired of collections. We get re-release after re-release of a variety of games that came out 30 years ago or more. Sometimes the games…
Fear the Dark – Dredge & Dredge: The Pale Reach Review
Dredge may have snuck past you when it was released back in March. An indie game about fishing isn’t for everyone after all. However, if this unique title from developer…
Space Adventure Redux – Star Ocean The Second Story R Review
Some franchises seem to take on a life of their own. Final Fantasy. Super Mario Bros. Resident Evil. But for every one that ends up in the mainstream of gaming,…
Classic Noir Upgraded – The Maltese Falcon 4K Blu-Ray Review
Normally we wouldn’t look at a movie like The Maltese Falcon here. The Otaku Authority mostly focuses on gaming, comics, and pop culture. But there’s always some crossover between genres…