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Impressions : Ayasa Shadow of Silence : Shadow of Potential

Impressions : Ayasa Shadow of Silence : Shadow of Potential

I recently played Little Nightmares 1 and 2 for the first time, and they ignited a love for the puzzle-platformer genre I didn’t know I had. The art design, world-building, and varied challenges blew me away. Little Nightmares and Bramble (this deserves an article of its own...) totally opened my…
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Review : Neva : Upheaval of Existence

Review : Neva : Upheaval of Existence

Long has it been argued whether video games can be considered an art form next to music, literature, and cinema, and that they lack cultural impact and the nuance to convey emotional complexity to engage audiences fully. But when all of these disciplines coalesce to deliver a poignant and lasting…
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Review : Pneumata : Promising Yet Poor

Review : Pneumata : Promising Yet Poor

When I first learned of Pneumata, I was struck by the clear inspirations drawn from other horror classics such as Resident Evil 7, Condemned, and Outlast. These games are personal favorites of mine, so I was already onboard. I will never say no to more first-person survival horror. Unfortunately, very…
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Stoic’s Towerborne Wins Hearts at Gamescom for Xbox

Stoic’s Towerborne Wins Hearts at Gamescom for Xbox

UPDATE from August 22, 2024: Towerborne is featuring heavily at Gamescom 2024. Below you can find the latest deep dive on the game from Xbox with Stoic CEO and President, Trisha Stouffer, along with Game Director, Daniel McLaren. You can also find out full preview below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVL1fjxg-B4 ORIGINAL PREVIEW: One…
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Review : An English Haunting : A Spirited Adventure

Review : An English Haunting : A Spirited Adventure

An English Haunting is a point-and-click adventure from the solo developer José Meléndez at Postmodern Adventures. The story takes place in England at the turn of the 20th century as spiritualism was becoming more popular in the mainstream. The game also is a wonderful tribute to classic horror literature, referencing…
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Review : Saviorless : Smile, These Islands Bless Death

Review : Saviorless : Smile, These Islands Bless Death

Saviorless was first announced back in 2016 by Empty Head Games. It was billed as the first independent game to come from Cuba, and, with the help of a U.S.-based publisher, the team was able to raise $10,000 through Indiegogo. Over the years, the determined development team overcame numerous challenges.…
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Review : The Invincible : Exploration and Desperation

Review : The Invincible : Exploration and Desperation

The Invincible is a classic, science-fiction novel from Polish author Stanislaw Lem that was published in 1964. As the foundation for its new game, developer Starward Industries and publisher 11-bit Studios adapted the core of the novel to create a new, first-person narrative adventure. With its mysterious plot and retro-future…
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The Invincible Lands on November 6th

The Invincible Lands on November 6th

The Invincible, the upcoming narrative, sci-fi game from 11 bit studios and Starward Industries, finally has a release date. After two different demos and an upcoming showcase at Gamescom, The Invincible will launch for current-gen consoles and PCs on November 6th. Based on the book by Stanislaw Lem, The Invincible…
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Former Riot, Blizzard Developers Debut New Competitive Shooter

Former Riot, Blizzard Developers Debut New Competitive Shooter

Mountaintop Studios was founded in 2020 by a co-founder of Oculus (Nate Mitchell). Since it's founding, the studio has acquired former developers from the likes of Naughty Dog, Riot Games, Blizzard, and more. Their focus? Develop the new community-driven, competitive shooter. https://twitter.com/itsmountaintop/status/1686422488429875224?s=20 According to a report from Game Informer, Mountaintop…
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