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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


Undeniable Proof That 19th-Century Whaling Is The Greatest Gaming Backdrop
Gamers, 19th-century nautical fiction just hits different. Let's explore the world of whaling.

Zachy Hennessey
Nov 20, 20214 min read


REVIEW: Daniel Mullins pulls the rug out in card-battling Inscryption
In an industry that operates so heavily under tradition, games like the horror deck builder Inscryption come along and shake you awake.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 7, 20218 min read


Early Access Check-In: Making money and changing lives in Honey, I Joined a Cult
Will it be a business sim cult classic or a Space-Fish-like flop? Read our thoughts on the Early Access period for Honey, I Joined a Cult.

Nate Hermanson
Nov 1, 20214 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: A delicate dance of romance and revolution — Ambition: A Minuet in Power
Wield your influence, sexuality and keen listening as you sell valuable secrets and navigate revolution igniting in the streets of France.

Nate Hermanson
Oct 22, 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


REVIEW: In Road 96, the real fun is the friends you make along the way
We took to the highways and byways of Petria in Road 96. Here's what we learned along the journey.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 14, 20216 min read


Splitgate: Portals + slick gunplay = way too fun to be free
Splitgate is Halo-meets-Portal in an unexpectedly appealing package. It's way too fun to be free... and yet...

Nate Hermanson
Aug 16, 20215 min read


REVIEW: The Forgotten City is an unforgettable narrative experience
Make your way through The Forgotten City's ancient Roman time-loop murder mystery, a game of exploration and deduction.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 27, 20217 min read


REVIEW: Death's Door delivers deadly delights
Despite playing as a soul-reaping crow, Death's Door is a lighthearted action game with excellent combat and professional polish.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 25, 20215 min read


Early Access Check-in: Lose hours of your life to the hidden temple grind in Phantom Abyss
Avoid traps, loot tombs, and learn from other players' mistakes in Phantom Abyss, an asynchronous multiplayer roguelite in early access.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 21, 20214 min read


REVIEW: Chicory - A Colorful Tale paints a masterful picture of gaming brilliance
Chicory - A Colorful Tale is a masterwork and VGG's first-ever 10/10. With a unique painting hook, this adventure is without parallel.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 26, 20217 min read


REVIEW: Enjoy a carefree visit with the Beasts of Maravilla Island
Fans of photo games will enjoy its beautiful island life, but lacking interactivity, Maravilla Island offers a look-don't-touch environment.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 24, 20215 min read


REVIEW: Unearth what's hidden below the surface in The Magnificent Trufflepigs
Consider me sold on the narrative metal-detector walking sim. Apart from a few poor design choices, this game's unique systems shone.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 23, 20215 min read


E3 2021 Mini-Preview: Lake promises to be the full package
Lake delivers the small-town mail-carrier fantasy in spades. And despite some bugs in its demo, we'll absolutely be there on release day.

Julie Cooper
Jun 22, 20214 min read


E3 2021 Mini-Preview: Book your stay with Bear and Breakfast
An unBEARably cute management game, Bear and Breakfast, invites you to make a little cash in the forest as you restore and operate a B+B.

Julie Cooper
Jun 21, 20213 min read


REVIEW: Minute of Islands hits hard with its haunting beauty
Between satisfying mechanical interactions and an affecting story, narrative puzzler Minute of Islands is one that will stick with players.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 21, 20216 min read
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