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Democracy 4 First…

Oct 26, 2020 1197
A lot of political simulators find ways to take the insanity of the government and condense it down into easy-to-digest, overly simplistic casual games that don’t force the player to use their brains enough to warrant playing it. Democracy 4 took a swing at better representing the unapologetically complex…
No Place for Bravery Interview

Developer Dialogue: No…

Oct 4, 2020 12906
There were plenty of unique and exciting games at PAX Online this year. One that stood out to me the most was No Place for Bravery, an action RPG from developer Glitch Factory with gory, fast-paced combat.  I had the opportunity to interview some of the developers behind No…
Gameplay still from Nier Replicant showing a suspended steampunk styled bridge

Nier Replicant Remastered…

Sep 24, 2020 12846
With Nier: Automata raising the franchise’s profile immensely, it only makes sense that its predecessor would gain a second life. Square Enix is turning this wish into a reality with the impending release of Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139…, a remaster of the original Nier that started it all. Upon its initial release in 2010, Nier built…
Twin Mirror Release Date

Twin Mirror Gets…

Sep 15, 2020 12821
DONTNOD has put out a new gameplay video for the much-anticipated Twin Mirror along with a release date for the game. Twin Mirror will be releasing on December 1, 2020, and will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC, but will also release on PS4 and Xbox…
Alien Hominid Invasion title screen

PAX Online –…

Sep 13, 2020 13345
Even confined to a virtual environment, PAX is always a conduit for hype, and for this year’s PAX Online, there was hardly a studio I was more excited to check in with than The Behemoth. Even as someone whose childhood was partially defined by trying to beat the opening…
Presentation still from Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, shows the Prince's remade character model facing the audience

Ubisoft Announces Prince…

Sep 10, 2020 704
Just a few hours after making a conspicuous and accidental appearance on UPlay, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has been formally announced. Quickly becoming one of the more polarizing events at today’s Ubisoft Forward, the remake’s trailer shows a game that may be a bit too faithful to…
There Is No Light Kickstarter

Kickstarter Launched for…

Sep 8, 2020 709
Developer Zelart has officially unveiled a new Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming Action RPG, There Is No Light. The game is described by Zelart as a “grim post-apocalyptic pixel-art action-adventure.” Here are the details for the funding campaign and what you can receive if you fund this video game project.…
Gameplay still from Undying, shows the protagonist idling in a supermarket parking lot while surrounded by zombies

Undying — Alpha…

Aug 24, 2020 13776
Despite their dominating popularity in respective media industries, The Walking Dead and survival games haven’t yet converged into one, all-together satisfying product. You had the Telltale adaptation that is commonly touted as the IP’s magnum opus, but it’s also a game fixated on a linear, narrative-focused path. The freedoms…
Metamorphosis Key Art

Metamorphosis Review –…

Aug 19, 2020 543
Roughly 105 years after the publication of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, Ovid Works has come out with Metamorphosis, a game inspired by the inspiringly impactful novella. Unfortunately, Gregor Samsa’s psychological adventure in the game pales significantly in comparison to the novella. Kafka’s The Metamorphosis took advantage of every aspect…
Apex Legends Season 6 Boosted

Apex Legends Season…

Aug 16, 2020 640
Apex Legends is almost done wrapping up Season 5, which means it’s time for Apex Legends Season 6: Boosted. There’s a bunch of new content for Season 6 of this popular Battle Royale, including a new Legend, weapon, and crafting system. Let’s briefly go over what’s going to land…

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XIII (2020) Review – Lucky Number

“Corrupted by the darkness, now you fall into an endless sleep.”   I don’t even know where to start. You already know. I already know. It hasn’t been a month…

November 24, 2020, 215

Remothered: Broken Porcelain Review – Fannibal Lecture

“When the demon’s knocking on your door, you’ll still be staring down the floor.”   Well, October has come and gone with the speed of an incontinent cheetah, and the…

November 9, 2020, 433
The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review

The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review – Take the Stairs

The Suicide of Rachel Foster deals with some heavy themes that require sensitivity on the part of the developer. Suicide and rape aren’t themes you toss around at the dinner…

November 8, 2020, 210

GoNNER 2 Review – Slippery People

“Died to stay there, never have to leave there.”   It’s 2020, and it appears that roguelikes… well, they aren’t dying, but they sure seem like they’re slowing down. Once…

November 7, 2020, 309

This is The Zodiac Speaking Review – Colin Fry

**SPOILER/CONTENT ALERT! Plot elements of This is the Zodiac Speaking will be discussed here for the sake of critique. It also includes a description of the death of a young…

October 28, 2020, 622

Democracy 4 First Impressions – Early Access

A lot of political simulators find ways to take the insanity of the government and condense it down into easy-to-digest, overly simplistic casual games that don’t force the player to…

October 26, 2020, 1,197

GORSD Review – Garth Offered Red Slippers, Dope

“I hate that clown, but not as much as Mr. Far. I think I’ll go smoke a cigar.”   When it comes to learning a new skill, being thrown into…

October 15, 2020, 11,181
No Place for Bravery Interview

Developer Dialogue: No Place for Bravery Interview @ PAX Online

There were plenty of unique and exciting games at PAX Online this year. One that stood out to me the most was No Place for Bravery, an action RPG from…

October 4, 2020, 12,906
Promotional image for the Super Smash Bros Ultimate/Minecraft crossover, shows four Minecraft characters standing in front of prospective Smash stages

Steve and Alex From Minecraft Join Super Smash Bros Ultimate

October has hit the ground running with this morning’s announcement that the latest downloadable characters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are… Steve and Alex from Minecraft! Nintendo have repeatedly smashed expectations with regards…

October 1, 2020, 13,170

Bounty Battle Review – Ultra Mash Brothaz

“I was walking on the ground, I didn’t make a sound. Then, I turned around, and I saw a clown.”   When it comes to fighting games, it’s always the…

September 28, 2020, 12,910