This week Ellie returns to the faith-stricken land of Cvstodia as the Penitent One rises again to meet the threat of the Grievous Miracle

Blasphemous II

Aug 2023 | The Game Kitchen / Team17

Metroidvania | PC

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This week, Ellie explores the world of Liberl alongside the junior bracers Estelle and Joshua Bright in the beginnings of the twisting political-fantasy drama of the Trails series.

Trails in the Sky

Jun 2004 | Nihon Falcom / Xseed Games

PSP

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This week, Ellie steps into the ring once more to finish up the last pre-Marvel vs. Capcom game as Marvel and Street Fighter collide again.

Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter

Jul 1997 | Capcom

PC

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This week, Ellie treads once more through the haunted halls of Dracula's castle in Rondo of Blood!

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Oct 1993 | Konami

PSP

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This week, Ellie dives into a strange, reality-bending simulation to try and bring the Earth back from the brink after climate change ruins everything in Viewfinder!

Viewfinder

Jul 2023 | Sad Owl Studios / Thunderful

PC

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This week Ellie goes toe-to-toe with endless waves of horror monsters in poncle's bullet heaven masterpiece, Vampire Survivors!

Vampire Survivors

Oct 2022 | poncle

PC

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This week, Ellie delves into The Last of Us's tragic expansion, Left Behind.

The Last of Us: Left Behind

Feb 2014 | Naughty Dog / Sony

PS4

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This week Ellie explores a shattered floating continent in the hopes of restoring it to its former glory.

Islets

Aug 2022 | Kyle Thompson / Armor Games

PC

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This week, Ellie joins the young witch Mika in a charming journey about delivering parcels and the evils of capitalism.

Mika and the Witch's Mountain

Aug 2024 | Nukefist | Chibig

PC

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This week, Ellie explores an alien world in search of eggs alongside the transforming "sheep-thing" Sheepo!

Sheepo

Aug 2020 | Kyle Thompson

PC

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