Review: Strange Brigade is a Co-Op Shooter That Doesn’t Take Itself Too Seriously
We’re giving away a copy of Strange Brigade for Steam. Click here to check it out for your chance to win. Developer Rebellion is best known for their Sniper Elite […]
Review: Sleigh Bells Brought Their Party Vibes to Metro
Sleigh Bells’ shows are nothing if not utterly fun. From start to finish, very time I’ve seen Alexis Krauss and Derek Edward Miller it was been a nonstop party. Even […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/30 – 9/2
Labor Day Weekend is upon us! While the last remaining days of summer are looking a little rainy, that shouldn’t stop you from exploring all the events our city has […]
Review: Dead Cells is a Mechanically Sublime Evolution of Metroidvania
The metroidvania genre has had a resurgence in recent years, though it was something that was never quite gone. Developers have been trying to shake up the familiar formula with […]
Wistful for Wizard World Fun? Keep the Fun Going with Nerdy Neighbors You Should Know
Wizard World Chicago has wrapped up and the pop culture playground that existed in Rosemont is no more. This can create a sense of ennui if you’re a pop culture […]
A Local Brewery “Dumped Trump” and Now You Can Support the Documentary About It
Another day, another debacle of diplomacy from the current administration, amiright? Whether it’s his former campaign manager and personal lawyer both guilty of crimes, a fumbled conference call with the […]
Review: Operation Finale is Part History Lesson, Part Spy Thriller
There are times when telling a story simply and with as few frills as possible results in a film with the greatest dramatic impact. Such is the case with director […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Homemade Pizza: Ideal for any Night
By Clay Purdy Making your own pizza is not only easy, it’s fun and tastes as good as any you’ll find in your local pizza restaurant. I’ve found that […]
Rebecca Makkai’s The Great Believers: Review by Carr Harkrader
When you hear a particularly eerie or scary story as a child, your consciousness is muddled, but your senses are heightened: you hear every creak and you wonder about every […]
Giveaway: Strange Brigade for Steam–Win a Copy of this Co-Op Shooter
UPDATE: A winner has been chosen! Congratulations to Edward F. of East Chicago, IN. Thank you to everyone who participated. Hello explorers and stalwart expeditioners, you can check out our […]
The Story of Ravenswood Manor: A Look Into Its Past and Beyond
Over the last year, the neighborhood of Ravenswood Manor has made local headlines concerning proposals for the area to receive Chicago Landmark District status. Spearheaded by neighborhood activists and organizers, […]
The Wizard World Chicago 2018 Video Game Round-Up
Wizard World has come and gone to the Chicago area, and there was so much to do and see. If you weren’t able to get out there to check out […]