Daniel Allen, Author at Guilty Gamer https://guiltygamer.com/author/dkallen/ Gaming and tech news and reviews Wed, 27 May 2026 18:51:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://guiltygamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-cropped-cropped-Gemini_Generated_Image_vz7ipmvz7ipmvz7i-1-32x32.jpeg Daniel Allen, Author at Guilty Gamer https://guiltygamer.com/author/dkallen/ 32 32 Build log: The Lilka hobby console An underpowered DIY handheld that's totally awesome https://guiltygamer.com/build-log-lilka-hobby-console/ https://guiltygamer.com/build-log-lilka-hobby-console/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=6251 When I saw the Lilka pop up in my feeds, I figured “how hard could it be?” It turns out, it’s not that bad, but it can still be a major pain in the ass.

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/build-log-lilka-hobby-console/feed/ 0 Xteink X3 review: Why you might need a 3.7-inch e-reader in your life Go small or go home https://guiltygamer.com/xteink-x3-review/ https://guiltygamer.com/xteink-x3-review/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 11:20:14 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=6220 Earlier this year, Xteink doubled down on creating a small e-reader by releasing the 3.7-inch X3, and it may be its best hardware so far.

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/xteink-x3-review/feed/ 0 Final Sentence review: A typing game to die for Combining data entry with a battle royale works better than it should https://guiltygamer.com/final-sentence-review-a-typing-game-to-die-for/ https://guiltygamer.com/final-sentence-review-a-typing-game-to-die-for/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:01:31 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=6198 There’s no shortage of typing games out there, but with few exceptions, they all fall into one of two categories. On the one hand, you have games that take a broad genre (shooter, adventure, RPG) and slap a typing mechanic and a dictionary on it, and call it a day. On the other hand, you […]

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/final-sentence-review-a-typing-game-to-die-for/feed/ 0 How to survive the Kindle apocalypse Everything you need to know to keep your Kindle functional in these trying times https://guiltygamer.com/how-to-survive-the-kindle-apocalypse/ https://guiltygamer.com/how-to-survive-the-kindle-apocalypse/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:50:49 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=6178 What does the impending end of service mean for those of us who have been rocking the same e-reader for over 14 years? I’m glad you asked.

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/how-to-survive-the-kindle-apocalypse/feed/ 0 MagicX One 35 review: A fresh twist on handheld gaming Vertical integration I can actually get behind https://guiltygamer.com/magicx-one-35-review/ https://guiltygamer.com/magicx-one-35-review/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:58:07 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=5893 The One 35 makes bold design choices to bring first-class support for both horizontal- and vertical-aspect-ratio games

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/magicx-one-35-review/feed/ 0 RetroArch quick-start guide: Begin your emulation journey today How to jump in and get gaming with your handheld or PC https://guiltygamer.com/retroarch-quick-start-guide/ https://guiltygamer.com/retroarch-quick-start-guide/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:25:34 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=5317 Despite how powerful and ubiquitous RetroArch is, one thing it is not is intuitive, so strap in for a quick-start guide.

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/retroarch-quick-start-guide/feed/ 0 Mangmi Air X review: The best entry-level handheld, bar none The Air X sets a new standard for what you get for $100 https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-air-x-review/ https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-air-x-review/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:21:44 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=5257 It’s not an exaggeration to say that the handheld gaming market has exploded over the past few years. And while big shots like Valve and Nintendo have been blazing the trail, there are a slew of companies following in their tracks, driving competition and pushing down prices. No other company exemplifies this trend quite as […]

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-air-x-review/feed/ 0 Mangmi is back with a new handheld called the Pocket Max, hot off the release of the fan-favorite Air X It's time to start speculating https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-back-with-new-handheld-pocket-max/ https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-back-with-new-handheld-pocket-max/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:07:17 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=5279 Mangmi is set to prove it’s not just a flash in the pan with the semi-surprising announcement of a new handheld, the Pocket Max

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/mangmi-back-with-new-handheld-pocket-max/feed/ 0 Uncover the perfect mid-sized e-reader to meet your E Ink needs From color to comfort, we've got the devices you need https://guiltygamer.com/mid-sized-e-reader-guide-2025/ https://guiltygamer.com/mid-sized-e-reader-guide-2025/#respond Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:24:50 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=5016 The mid-sized e-reader market can be a lot to navigate with the plethora of devices that are out there, thankfully you've got us to help you figure it out.

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]]> https://guiltygamer.com/mid-sized-e-reader-guide-2025/feed/ 0 Bigme B6 Color review: Flirting equally with perfection and disaster This color E Ink device has all the right specs, but fumbles the software https://guiltygamer.com/bigme-b6-color-review/ https://guiltygamer.com/bigme-b6-color-review/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:53:45 +0000 https://guiltygamer.com/?p=4907 The Bigme B6 Color is unquestionably some of the best hardware available for the price, but its software is quirky at best and frustrating at worst. 

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