Review: TR-49 is an atmospheric audio drama puzzler
TR-49 is another fine addition to Inkle’s growing roster of narrative adventures.
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Nihilumbra Review
The transition from mobile to home computer is always one met with at least some measure of trepidation. Mapping touch control to the mouse seems like an easy proposition – they’re similar enough to avoid losing anything, after all. Not always is it so straightforward, though. Some games are just better suited for touch devices,…
From E3 2017: Kingdom Come: Deliverance wants to eat Skyrim’s lunch
Things have come a long way since last year’s E3 for Czech developer Warhouse Studios and their newest game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Then, I only got to see a small sliver of what it’s all about, and even at that moment Deliverance already sounded pretty damn ambitious. This E3’s presentation focused on going into more…
Mortal Kombat X Review
Mortal Kombat. Yes, with a K. No, I’m not pulling your leg. Someone actually named their fighting game like that. Who would’ve thunk it? Crazy, huh? Alright, time to drop the charade. There have been a ton of Mortal Kombat games over the years. The series has seen its share of success and a couple…
Islands: Non-Places Review – Surreal mundanity
What are “non-places”? They’re the spaces we filter through so often that we pay them no mind. Bus stops, parking lots, lobbies, and so on. Places we spent a fair amount of time passing through, but never pay any attention to. Transitory spaces where our minds wander or we distract ourselves with our phones while…
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix finally got me to meet its beloved star
Where yours truly finally dipped his toes into the vocaloid movement.
Review: Relive some warm childhood videogame memories with Jaleco Sports: Goal!
Jaleco Sports: Goal! drags two of the oldest 8-bit and 16-bit soccer games back from the past. Should they have just stayed buried or do they belong in a museum?
The Surge is a step above Lords of the Fallen, but lacks the refinement of Dark Souls
The Surge is certainly a step above Deck 13’s previous outing Lords of the Fallen, but it still lacks the refinement and balance of From Software’s beloved franchise. It’s clear that Deck 13 really wants to make a really good rendition of Dark Souls to call their own, and as The Surge shows, they’re almost…
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age mixes accessibility with familiarity in the one of the series’ most engaging entries
It was a time of peace in Ivalice. A long-awaited wedding would bring out the people of Rabanastre in harmony and in celebration, but their joyous merrymaking would be short lived. Suddenly, an attack from the nearby kingdom of Dalmasca would shatter the tranquil atmosphere, turning excitement and happiness into panic and terror. So begins…
E3 2018: Highlights from the Xbox showcase
While E3 has always been a weird show, recent years have seen it evolve in some unexpected ways. Between companies leaving the show to hold their own events adjacent to E3 proper (EA), and the public being let into the show, this year and the last have been a strange time. Off-site demos were something…