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Chris Penwell

Staff Writer

About Chris Penwell

The British “Canadian” Chris Penwell has been a video game journalist since 2013 and now has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from MacEwan University. He's hard-working and able to write a news story in no time flat.

Articles by Chris Penwell


Total Articles: 63


God of War Ragnarok Review
Review

God of War Ragnarok Review

God of War Ragnarok's immaculate attention to detail, provoking narrative, and visceral combat mark it as one of the best PlayStation exclusives.

November 7, 2022 | 03:18 EST

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Review
Review

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Review

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is filled with much promise, but trips up at the finish line with an underwhelming script and a lack of reaction from enemies.

October 17, 2022 | 11:23 EDT

FIFA 23 Manager Mode
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Why I'm Hopelessly Addicted to FIFA 23's Manager Mode

The FIFA 23 Manager Mode can be more enjoyable than being a player in the game thanks to its team customization and game feedback.

October 11, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

The Last of Us Part 1 Opening PS5
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Why The Last of Us Part 1 Has The Most Effective Opening In Gaming

The Last of Us Part 1 arguably has one of the best openings in gaming as it features intense drama and spectacular acting. It also sets a foundation for one of the most emotionally driven characters in the medium, Joel.

September 1, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Best The Legend of Zelda Games Breath of the Wild
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The Best Legend of Zelda Games

The best Legend of Zelda games experiment and tackle new grounds for the industry. These are the essential titles in the series you need to play.

August 19, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Bugs Bunny and Harley Quinn as they appear in the platform fighting game MultiVersus
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MultiVersus Tier List - Best and Worst Characters

Playing your favorite character is not always the best option as some are better than others. That's why you should rely on this MultiVersus tier list.

August 18, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Super Mario Odyssey Best Super Mario Games Switch
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The Best Super Mario Games

The iconic red plumber have taken us everywhere, from another galaxy to New Donk City. Here are the best Super Mario games you can play right now.

August 12, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Best Platformers on Xbox Game Pass
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The Best Platformers on Xbox Game Pass

Great platforming games like Psychonauts 2 and Ori and the Blind Forest are available on Xbox Game Pass. Here is what else you can find as some of the best platformers on Xbox Game Pass.

August 11, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Wishlist
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Top 10 Games We Wish Were On PlayStation Plus Premium

Many first-party franchises have not yet appeared on PlayStation Plus Premium, including the Sly Cooper series or any modern Gran Turismo game.

July 23, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Puzzle Games
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Puzzle Games

PlayStation Plus Premium has a small, yet diverse suite of puzzle games to play, including Tricky Towers and Human: Fall Flat.

July 21, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Sports Games
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Sports Games

It's time to get those virtual sneakers on with these PlayStation Plus Premium sports games, such as Pure Pool, NBA 2K22, and Everybody's Golf.

July 20, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

How to move the plane Hazel Sky PC
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How to Move The Plane in Hazel Sky | Unblocking Your Path

As you make your way through Hazel Sky, you'll encounter a path that's blocked - here's how to move the plane in Hazel Sky blocking your path.

July 19, 2022 | 09:43 EDT

Hazel Sky Review TechRaptor
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Hazel Sky Review

Hazel Sky offers a fresh breeze with a charming graphical style and engaging puzzles. It does suffer from a few issues like poor voice acting and a lacking script, however.

July 18, 2022 | 09:00 EDT

Red Dead Redemption 2 PlayStation Plus Premium Adventure
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Adventure Games

Immersive exploration is a key pillar of the best PlayStation Plus Premium adventure games, and there's plenty to go around.

July 16, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Metroidvanias
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Top 7 PlayStation Plus Premium Metroidvanias

Hollow Knight, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, The Messenger; there are so many great PlayStation Plus Premium Metroidvanias to explore.

July 13, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Racing Games Wreckfest
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Racing Games

Boost your excitement with these PlayStation Plus Premium racing games from the surprisingly decent Cars 2 video game to the messy antics of Wreckfest.

July 12, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

PlayStation Plus Premium Horror Games
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Horror Games

We love to scare ourselves silly within the horror genre of video games. Thankfully, there are many to find on PlayStation Plus Premium, such as the intense Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and cult favorite Little Nightmares.

July 11, 2022 | 11:00 EDT

Lego Harry Potter Family Games PlayStation Plus Premium
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Family Games

LittleBigPlanet 3, Lego Harry Potter, Golf With Your Friends, there are many family-friendly games on PlayStation Plus Premium.

July 5, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

Top 7 3D Sonic Games Sonic the Hedgehog
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Top 7 3D Sonic Games

Once Sonic joined the 3D space, the quality of his adventures have been all over the board in terms of quality. However, there are seven 3D Sonic games that stand out as some of the best in the franchise. Let's dive into them and dash through memory lane.

July 2, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Best 2D Sonic Games
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Top 7 2D Sonic the Hedgehog Games

Rolling around at the speed of sound, let's look at some of the best 2D Sonic the Hedgehog games, such as Sonic Mania and the original Sonic the Hedgehog.

July 1, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Mortal Kombat 11 Top 7 Fighting Games
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Top 7 PlayStation Plus Premium Fighting Games

Punch, kick, and shoryuken your way through these PlayStation Plus Premium fighting games, such as Fighting EX Layer and Street Fighter II.

June 29, 2022 | 12:30 EDT

LittleBigPlanet 3 PlayStation Plus Premium Platformers
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Platformers

PlayStation has a deep history of platformers from Jak & Daxter to Ratchet & Clank. Here are the 10 best PlayStation Plus Premium platformers.

June 29, 2022 | 11:30 EDT

Guardians of the Galaxy Best Shooters PlayStation Plus Premium
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Shooters

There are some epic PlayStation Plus Premium shooters, from Naughty Dog's Uncharted series to the high-stakes action of Doom published by Bethesda.

June 27, 2022 | 12:00 EDT

Ape Escape PlayStation Plus Premium Classic Games
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Top 10 PlayStation Plus Premium Classic Games

From the underwater dystopia in BioShock to the goofy monkeys of Ape Escape, PlayStation Plus Premium has a wide variety of classic games.

June 24, 2022 | 11:00 EDT