Immortality (Review)

Developer: Half Mermaid Productions
Publisher: Half Mermaid Productions
Available On: Android, iOS, macOS, PC, and Xbox Series X|S
Reviewed on iOS

Every now and then there’s an indie game that comes along, stops you in your tracks, and makes you realize that you’ve never played something quite like it before. Immortality is one such game. Presented as an archived collection of fictional live-action film recordings, Immortality tasks you with scrubbing through three films in various states of production. There’s a mystery to solve, which is made clear by an introductory tutorial, but after that, you’re left to figure out everything for yourself. Admittedly, I don’t think this game will be for everyone, but for fans of cinema and the process by which films are created, this is a truly remarkable thrill ride that’s bound to leave an impression long after the credits roll.

Terminator: Resistance – Enhanced (Review)

• Developer: Teton
• Publisher: Reef Entertainment
• Available On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox One
• Reviewed on PlayStation 5

Terminator: Resistance originally released on PC and console late 2019/early 2020 (depending on the region), while this “Enhanced” edition released on the PlayStation 5 in 2021. Boasting higher frame rates and resolution, this version definitely looks and runs better, but it’s essentially the same game as the previous release. There’s a lot going on in Resistance, but if you’re able to look past a few rough edges, there’s an undeniable gem just beneath the surface.

First Impressions on The Super Mario Bros. Movie

It seems like we’ve been talking about this movie for ages, so it comes to no surprise that the internet blew up during yesterday’s Nintendo Direct. While these Direct’s are usually centered around a slate of upcoming titles, there’s typically a few a year that give us a focused look on a single project. Yesterday’s Direct was one of the latter, giving us a quick two-and-a-half-minute glimpse at Nintendo’s upcoming animated film being made in collaboration with Illumination, the studio behind the popular Despicable Me/Minions franchise. However, there was a little more than just a trailer.