I’ve played all kinds of sim games in my time. Through them I’ve built cities and skyscrapers, zoos and theme parks. I’ve even built idol empires and porn businesses. Right now I’m happily building universities courtesy of Two Point Hospital. But I’ve never built a casino. And I never wanted…
Read MoreIt’s been a while since we heard the announcement of Steelrising, an action RPG in development by Spiders Studio and published by Nacon. But a new closed beta was just announced today and it’s an ample opportunity to go over some of the game’s development! Firstly, if you are interested…
Read MoreBandai Namco has shared a wealth of new detail and showcased to us media types a good chunk of footage for the upcoming The Devil In Me. This is the fourth of Supermassive Games’ Dark Pictures Anthology, and it’s also the end of season one. Whether that means the entire…
Read MoreARGH! Argh, argh, argh, arghhhhhhhhhh! Dusk Diver 2 is so frustrating. So utterly, cruelly frustrating. Somehow this sequel is even more frustrating than its predecessor. I can see what the developer wanted to achieve with it, and I appreciate it on so many levels. It just doesn’t come together in…
Read MoreIf you love mystery RPGs and heartwarming stories, Fall of Porcupine may be for you. Described by its developer and publisher as “a true love letter to wholesome indie adventures and the hardships faced by healthcare workers,” the game explores difficult subject matters while also focusing on the importance of…
Read MoreInspired by Japanese folklore, Mahokenshi is an action strategy deck-building game where choices mean everything. Set in the vibrant Celestial Islands, the game has player choosing a house based on play style. Then they wield a sword and hold the power of magic, trying to protect the land from forces…
Read MoreContracts are a tricky thing, especially for indies. On the one hand, having a publisher can be enormously beneficial, as they provide resources, marketing, PR and more. More than a few indies would never have had hit games were it not for the support of a publisher. But there’s a…
Read MoreI had no idea that the original Pac-Man World was so well regarded. I had never played it, nor any of its sequels (despite being a general fan of the yellow pizza-man), but in researching the original for this review I did see that it was sold and reviewed very…
Read More“Princess Maker-likes,” like Lair Land Story, are a niche within a niche, but it’s a genre that can be oddly compelling. They’re spreadsheet simulators, in which 90 per cent of the game involves carefully managing a girl’s development by carefully selecting her daily activities. But while that might sound dull,…
Read MoreThe First Descendant is an upcoming free-to-play third-person RPG-shooter by Nexon is looking like the combination of a Destiny 2 and Monster Hunter. If that sounds good to you there is a planned PC beta test just around the corner, in late October! You’ll be able to reserve a spot…
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