In Fallen Tear's boss rush-focused demo at PAX, the combat was quick and punchy, and our talk with Creative Director Stephen Manalastas gave insights into where Filipino roots show up in subtle ways in the narrative and gameplay.

Hard to say goodbye.

'It's not the kind of loneliness where nobody is around; it's the kind where there are still people but you can't shake the feeling — which in a way is more horrifying.'

While Arctic Awakening sometimes left me feeling frosty, there's a definite spark that shines through.

A game for those with whimsy in their hearts — and anyone looking for a gateway to finding more of it.

"I think Fractured Blooms is one of those games where you might think you know what it is by looking at it right now, but it's actually a lot more than that. You’re barely scratching the surface with even the demo that you played. I can't wait to show people what our true intent really is with the game."

Herdling's story is one of survival, collaboration, and family. Okomotive balances your emotions beautifully, giving you tense moments of fear as you face the perilous natural obstacles on your journey to bring these creatures home — but then offering heart-soaring moments of joy in equal measure.

VGG got to spend four hours with this snappy action roguelite that explores ideas of sacrifice and collaboration.

Even as it brought a newly heightened sense of my own ever-ticking life clock, I found that Time Flies was time well spent.

Hopping into Wheel World did feel "just like riding a bike" — it was easy to slide into its world and fall into a practiced rhythm.

Popucom is an absolute delight and one of the best co-op games we've played in years. It stands atop the mountain alongside experiences like Split Fiction and Portal 2.

What you may have missed amid nearly 300 indie games showcased on Saturday.

Summer Game Fest is in full swing, and with 100+ games showcased in one day, we've never been more excited.

Suda51 is cooking again, Silent Hill f gets a release date, and 20-year-old classic Lumines unexpectedly gets a successor.

Most of them have post-MIX Showcase demos out now!

Ecuador, 2001: A boy, a ball and a country on the cusp of greatness.

Walked a chamo-mile in Alta's worn warrior boots.

The last place I expected to find hope for the nightmare year that has been 2025 is in the giant sparkly eyes of a severed pinky. But that's just the kind of world we live in right now.

Being a pirate captain for a "short" 40 hours in the Like a Dragon universe is a dream I never knew I had.

Uh oh. It's my face reflected back to me in that cup of tea, isn't it?