Interview by Matt S. Here Be Monsters is making a bold claim; it’s an “MMO where Google Maps meets Wikipedia meets Animal Crossing.” It’s a game that’s fun, informative, deeply social and now, available worldwide. The press release certainly helps the game sound interesting: “Here Be Monsters combines the real…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. Many of us who have been playing games for a long time have fond memories of Shadowgate. A classic point-and-click adventure, Shadowgate was notable for a number of reasons, but one of the key ones was that it was an especially difficult series of very abstract…
Read MoreInterview by Nick H. MechRunner is nearing the end of its Kickstarter campaign, and while the early returns look promising so far, they still have a small ways to go. This is a science fiction title that tries to blend genre types, with plenty of endless running, power-ups and yes,…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. It can’t have been an easy task. Released to an overwhelmingly negative reception from both critics and consumers, Final Fantasy XIV was a train wreck for Square Enix; one that was potentially going to cause the hallowed franchise irreparable damage if it had been left to…
Read MoreInterview by Nick H. Critical Bit is a young studio comprised of friends who had a passion for gaming. Formerly known as Laserbrick Games, Critical Bit has been working on getting their side scrolling shooter called Reign of Bullets, which is attempting to get a Greenlight to be released on…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. Armello is a new Kickstarter worth noting. Developed (largely) in Australia, the game is the brainchild of a small team, but it is a game of real ambition. As you can see from the screenshots and the like, it’s a gorgeous looking fantasy game where animals…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. According to BattleGoat’s Lead Programmer and Co-Founder, George Geczy, World War 2 is a popular conflict to capture in video game form for two main reasons – it was a time of rapid technological change, giving the era a dynamic that has not been seen since,…
Read MoreInterview by Farida Y. Juan Raigada of aheartfulofgames recently Kickstarted action game, Heart&Slash. A fast-paced 3D action-adventure brawler, Heart&Slash follows the plight of Heart, a rogue creation existing under the Quality Assurance System (QuAsSy for short), in a world where humans no longer thrive and all civilised activity has fallen…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. We recently had the opportunity to review Democracy 3, and we found it to be a rather educational, if occasionally dry look at politics, but a truly useful game for anyone who’s ever had an interest in some of the thinking that goes on behind political…
Read MoreInterview by Farida Y. Every so often we come across a Kickstarter that is worth highlighting in some depth. With that in mind, allow us to introduce you to Troubadour. The work of Eric Doty, Zak Alexander and audio producer Dallas Stoeckel of Cicatriz Entertainment has just sneaked through their…
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