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E3 2021 Mini-Preview: Meet Octarina, bringer of mayhem
Simple chaos. Sticky tentacles. Deeply satisfying destruction. Get free of the sushi factory in physics-based puzzler Octarina.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 16, 20213 min read


E3 2021 Mini-Preview: UNBEATABLE - Beating the odds... and your insecurities
"UNBEATABLE is an anime-inspired rhythm adventure game where music is illegal and you do crimes." Say no more and sign us up.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 16, 20214 min read


E3 2021: Nintendo saves E3 — but the week of gaming surprises didn't really need it
With Nintendo's big Direct and a few final indies, E3 drew to a close. VGG implores you to focus on the good after a difficult year.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 16, 20213 min read


E3 2021 Mini-Preview: TOEM is TOtally EMazing
Be helpful and get snapping in TOEM. Check out our early access review for the demo, which goes public during the Steam Next Fest.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 15, 20214 min read


E3 2021: Seven standout games from Day 2 of E3 weekend
E3 Day 2 was memorable and meme-able. But here's what we can't stop drooling over, from major franchises to dream-come-true game reveals.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 14, 20215 min read


E3 2021 Mini-Preview: A tiny look at a tiny frog in Frogsong
We always root for an underdog. An underfrog, if you will. Here's what to expect from the tiny frog hero Chorus in Frogsong. Demo out now.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20213 min read


E3 2021: The Definitive Tier List for Day 1 of E3 Weekend
We ranked E3 Day 1 showcases: Guerilla Collective 2, Wholesome Games, Future of Play, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital & Gearbox.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20214 min read


E3 2021: Tribeca Games Showcase keeps indie excellence trending at E3
Read about the eight strong contenders for the inaugural Tribeca Games Award, to be judged on their artistry, storytelling and immersion.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20215 min read


E3 2021: Expectations for a COVID-era E3
What will a COVID-era E3 look like? Here are our predictions and expectations, plus the plans so far that make us go "WTF?"

Nate Hermanson
Jun 10, 20214 min read


Before Your Eyes: Masterclass in Immersion
In Before Your Eyes, your blinks have the power to progress or pause the story, creating a bodily experience you won't soon forget.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 6, 20214 min read


The Unexpected Warmth of Immortals Fenyx Rising
Immortals Fenyx Rising peels back the cruel façade of Greek mythology and paints an inviting portrait of self-worth underneath.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 4, 20215 min read


NEWS: Steam Game Festival returns with 500+ demos of upcoming games!
Over the last year or so, Steam and Geoff Keighley found a way to bring back a relic of gaming past.
The demo disc.

Nate Hermanson
Feb 3, 20213 min read


FEATURE: All 50+ of The Game Awards 2020 reveals and highlights ranked.
Geoff Keighley's grand celebration of all things games, The Game Awards, are increasingly becoming the gaming event to watch each and...

Nate Hermanson
Dec 11, 202017 min read


A Daily Diary in Night City Day 1: Cyberpunk 2077 Daily Impressions
Nate decided to chronicle his narrative journey through Night City, detailing his play experience and impressions every day that he plays.

Nate Hermanson
Dec 11, 20209 min read


FEATURE: The future is... convenient. Next-gen's biggest claim to fame.
We're officially in next-gen. PS5 and Xbox Series X is current and the PS4 and Xbox One are thrown out the door, buried in a shoebox, and...

Nate Hermanson
Nov 22, 20203 min read
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