Preview: Anime Central Highlights for the Weekend of May 15-17
It’s ACEN weekend again and we’re here to give you a preview of what to look for in the upcoming event popping up at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center […]
Author: Alex Orona
Local Flavor: In Conversation with Kevin Fair of I Play Games! at C2E2 2026
Our team has hit the floors at McCormick Place for C2E2 in March, April, May and December for over a decade now, bringing you a brand new choose your own […]
Review: Gabby’s Dollhouse Live at the Rosemont Theatre Brings Impressive Puppetry and a Fun-for-All-Ages Event
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live is a high production puppetry event that doubles as another episode of the Netflix series, and it’s honestly impressive how seamlessly the live act translates from the […]
Review: At Lyric Opera, a Festive and Fun Evening with the Orchestra and Coco In Concert Live to Film
As part of the 2025-26 season, the Lyric Opera Chicago presents Coco In Concert Live to Film, where the Lyric Opera Orchestra plays the entirety of the film’s score during […]
Review: Skating over Seriousness, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Provides Plenty of Familiarity, Fun for Little Ones
Based on the wildly popular Netflix series created by some of the creators of Blue’s Clues back in 2021, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie is an extension of the show that […]
Review: The Legend of Kingdom Come Spotlights the Art of Alex Ross
First published in 1996, the DC Comics miniseries “Kingdom Come” has become a pillar in the comic book pantheon. The amazing Gouache watercolor style paintings, the work of Alex Ross, […]
FMV and Star Power Can’t Save Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?
I am an admitted fan of full motion video in gaming. There’s something about breaking that fourth wall of platforming and pixel art with real people that’s always been awe […]
Review: River City Girls Zero Is Exactly What It Says on the Tin
River City Girls is becoming a popular franchise, with its initial first release being a critical success and a sequel on the way, but the characters of Misako and Kyoko […]
Review: Land of Screens Is a Refreshing but Preachy New Indie Darling
Serenity Force is a developer whose catalog varies wildly but generally sticks to a single guiding principle: change the way you think. With Land of Screens we get a […]
Review:Aeon Drive Is an Addictive, Accessible Speedrunner
Speedrunning video games is an art form, and while not everyone wants to spend the time practicing the same game over and over under time pressure, it’s easy to aspire […]
Review: Fire Tonight Fails to Hold On to Its Spark
You can throw a stone at any digital gaming marketplace and find a dozen indie games that play with expectations or tell fascinating stories of love and loss. Fire Tonight […]
Darksiders 3 on the Nintendo Switch Brings Accurate Gameplay–Including the Bugs
I played Darksiders 3 when it was released on Playstation 4 back in 2018. I am a big fan of the series and was excited to play a new member […]