Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight changed my mind about the Playdate
When Panic first announced the Playdate, I didn’t think it was going to succeed. It came across as a niche system, and I thought the limited art style and a…
Sea of Stars review: a retro-inspired RPG that lives up to classics
Sea of Stars MSRP $35.00 “Sea of Stars goes beyond retro homage to deliver a moving indie RPG with a strong combat system at its heart.” Funny, but meaty story…
I sent a reptilian to space in Steam’s weirdest, wildest new game
Before I even attempt to describe Astronaut: The Best, I’ll prematurely dispel any suspicions upfront: No, I am not tripping. But two of my astronauts were the day before they…
All Charms in Dave the Diver and what they do
Upgrading and getting new gear is the main way you will progress through Dave the Diver. Your suit, storage, weapons, and more are what will let you explore ever deeper…
Try these 2 indie greats before they leave Xbox Game Pass next week
I’m always excited for those two days every month when Xbox drops a blog post detailing the new additions coming to Game Pass. Even in slow months, there’s usually a…
Blumhouse May Be Starting a Renaissance of Horror Game Adaptations
Image: Blumhouse Productions Within the last decade, Blumhouse has been a key figure in helping horror movies become a bigger part of mainstream pop culture. With classic franchises like Halloween…
One of my favorite 2022 games just came to Xbox Game Pass, and you need to try it
When I think back to 2022, there are a ton of critically acclaimed games that stick with me. Naturally, I spent countless hours adventuring through the Lands Between in Elden…
We played Tribeca Fest’s 2023 game selections and walked away amazed
You’d think that after spending four days at Summer Game Fest playing dozens of games (including heavy-hitters like Mortal Kombat 1 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown) that we’d…
You should play the year’s most beautiful game on Xbox Game Pass right now
When I was a child, I hated Cape Cod. My parents would often spend a bulk of the summer there, which meant I did too — until I was old…
This ingenious Summer Game Fest indie needs to be on your radar
I’ll be honest: I can never remember half of the games that appear on a live stream like Summer Game Fest. Whenever I look back at a list of everything…