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BitSummit 10 Developer Q&A: Music is rebellion in the cyberpunk RPG Keylocker
Keylocker: where music is a crime and your band is prepared to be the downfall of a whole authoritarian government. Right on!
Green
Sep 19, 20223 min read


REVIEW: Shuffle the deck against your foes in the witty and wily Card Shark
Nerial has gaming's equivalent of a pair of aces in Card Shark — and I wouldn't even mind if they'd cheated to get this winning hand.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20226 min read


REVIEW: Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a proper point-and-click murder mystery, old chap
Have a nice, short point and click adventure with your morning cuppa.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 14, 20226 min read


(Not) E3 2022: Indies paint straight line from today's inaction to tomorrow's apocalyptic adventure
Indie developers are going all in on apocalyptic worldbuilding, exploring what survival can really look like in gaming worlds and our own.

Julie Cooper
Jun 19, 20227 min read


REVIEW: Tribute Games nails it again with TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Cowabunga, dude! Tribute Games' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a smash hit with big 90s energy and no quarters needed.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 15, 20227 min read


(Not) E3 2022: A love letter celebrating the impact of Day 3's showcases
Day 3 brought Wholesome Games, Guerrilla Collective, Future of Play and Future Games, each wholly thriving in their third year of existence.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 12, 20224 min read


(Not) E3 2022: Day 2 delivered the payoff of pandemic productivity
Get a recap of Day 2: IGN Expo, Netflix Geeked Week, Epic Games Summer Showcase, Tribeca Games Spotlight and Freedom Games Showcase.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 11, 20224 min read


(Not) E3 2022: Indies are officially in charge after Day 1
We compiled every game trailer shown on Day 1 of (Not) E3 2022. Enjoy!

Nate Hermanson
Jun 10, 20226 min read


REVIEW: Despite being a Jack Axe at times, Jack Axe is a satisfyingly difficult indie platformer
Jack Axe is a tough but gratifying platformer. Non-masochists need not apply.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 31, 20226 min read


REVIEW: Haven Park is a cozy and colorful island-management sim (that won't eat up your time)
Haven Park is an easy, breezy 3-4 hours of island-management sim gameplay. A walk in the park, you could say.

Julie Cooper
Jan 24, 20225 min read


REVIEW: The Good Life is the friends you make along the way
The Good Life isn't for everyone, but it has classic Swery charm, disarming many frustrations with its sheer quirk and originality.

Nate Hermanson
Jan 17, 20229 min read


REVIEW: Jackbox Party Pack 8 is the best the series has seen in a while
The leaves on the trees dress up in fiery shades. The wind carries a chill and goosebumps prickle up your arms. Jackbox Games emerges.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 28, 20219 min read


Announcing the VGG Game of the Year Nominees!
It's that time of year! Game of the Year is here and we're announcing our list of nominees. Watch (or read) the exciting announcement!

Nate Hermanson
Nov 22, 20215 min read


REVIEW (sort of): Monster Harvest reaches for the stars, ends up stuck in the mud
Monster Harvest drew from some of the greats, but unfortunately, it wasn't ready to see the light of day — let alone steal the spotlight.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 25, 20216 min read


REVIEW: Astria Ascending rests its hat on JRPG tradition... for better or worse
Astria Ascending sticks to the traditions of the JRPG genre and its 90s classics, but not always in a good way.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 27, 20218 min read


REVIEW: Boomerang X is a three-hour adrenaline ride
Light, breezy, action-packed controlled chaos? Yes please! Boomerang X is a thrilling achievement as DANG!'s debut release.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 17, 20215 min read


Dear Diary - Golfing in the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario Golf: Super Rush
We're pairing cheeky narrative storytelling with early-impression musings about the world of Mario Golf: Super Rush.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 1, 20216 min read


REVIEW: Befriend gods after the world's end in Mythic Ocean
After the end of the world, kick back and help your friends with their issues in the exploration-heavy visual novel Mythic Ocean.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 25, 20217 min read


CD Projekt Red punks up, Vin Diesel loves creative, gaymers make history: 12/14 - 12/20 News Roundup
This week, Cyberpunk finds a way to keep itself on everyone's minds, Nintendo has indies and Sephiroth goodies, and Vin Diesel is here.

Nate Hermanson
Dec 20, 20206 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
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