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Currently Playing – 22 – Not Playing Much with Dr. Glen Hood
Currently Playing is back with the first ever returning guest, Dr. Glen Hood (environmental biologist, professional bug counter) who has been living with Daniel for the last 4 months. It’s another rare in-person chat where we get into why Glen hasn’t been playing very many video games lately. The bulk of the episode is devoted to discussing the Super Mario…
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Edmund McMillen has confirmed Mewgenics is coming to console, hoping for release this Summer
In a recorded conversation with Maximum Utmost’s own Jonathan “Tatsumaki Senpukyaku” Holmes, Edmund McMillen, designer of games such as Super Meat Boy and Binding of Isaac, has confirmed that Mewgenics will be coming to consoles (including Switch 2). Further, he has added that Nicalis will be helping with publishing, and they’re “hoping” this Summer for release. “I would like to…
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Plaion is releasing a reproduction of the NEOGEO AES this November
Plaion has announced the NEOGEO AES+, a reproduction of SNK’s legendary arcade console. Rather than being a mini console, it’s compatible with the original games, and doesn’t seem to include any built in. They’ll also be reproducing a selection of AES cartridges for those that don’t already have a collection. The NEOGEO AES launched in 1990 as the home equivalent…
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Review – Anthology of the Killer
One of the best games of 2024 has arrived on console, and that means there's nowhere you're safe. Learn why this collection of 9 short horror games is so fantastic, and then put it on your list of priorities. Near the top!
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Fever dream horror, Anthology of the Killer is coming to consoles April 14
Jonathan Holmes doesn’t play games on PC. Jonathan Holmes has been missing out on the fantastic Anthology of the Killer. Jonathan Holmes will soon be able to play Anthology of the Killer on his Switch, instead. If you also don’t play games on PC, you will soon be able to play Anthology of the Killer. On April 14, Anthology of…
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Early Access Review – Moves of the Diamond Hand
It's time to return to Off-Peak City, with the Early Access release of Moves of the Diamond Hand. Does chapter 2 live up to the high standards of Cosmo D? Get a sandwich ready, we're going in.
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Review – A Cat’s Tale of Love and Friendship: Jingle Cats – On a Mission of Love
Do you like the Jingle Cats? If so, why? Well, regardless, I might have the game for you. It's about the Jingle Cats, it's from Japan, and it's pretty strange. It is probably not what you'd expect from a band of musical cats.
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Sundays with Sagat II – Xbox Got PC Games??!?!
Somehow, Sagat returned. The god of Muay Thai graces us with his presence once again to talk about some recent developments in the eternal battle between Microsoft and Sony. While the next Xbox is going to be able to play PC games, Sony’s approach seems to be shying away from the PC market. Is Sony countering a move from Microsoft…
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Review – Tactical Breach Wizards
Can a tactics game work with the player to streamline the user experience and eliminate a lot of the frustrations of the genre? No more blindsiding players to create artificial challenge. No more 95 percentile shots that result in misses. In their place, straightforward level and character design that can be read at a glance so that a plan of…
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Review – Tsuppari Ōzumō
Here come the portly slappers. Tsuppari Ōzumō is an accurate simulation of Japan's national sport. It includes important sumo techniques, such as the suplex and the cartwheel. Check it out!
