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REVIEW: Gunbrella soars with its quality and lands gently as one of the year's best releases
The Gunbrella is the Best Weapon of 2023, THERE I SAID IT.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 13, 20237 min read
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From Nookazon to Galactic Getaway, Akrew puts players first - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
We went hands-on with Galactic Getaway's PAX West demo and chatted with Akrew CEO Daniel Luu about their Nookazon origins and debut game.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 12, 202310 min read
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REVIEW: Eternights shrinks the Persona experience down to a tight action-romance package
Eternights is visually striking, features stirring character arcs, and shows great talent. Even if in the end, I recommend it conditionally.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 11, 20238 min read
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Mecha meets musou in the customizable roguelike Metal Bringer - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
Metal Bringer has players use deep mech customization to craft Labors and Arms, then fight enemy hordes in a satisfying series of waves.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 10, 20237 min read
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Peril in the parlor with multiplayer Hyde's Haunt and Seek - PAX West 2023 hands-on/interview
David Turpin of Smol Games, developing Hyde's Haunt and Seek, talked with us at PAX about the ghostly multiplayer game.

Julie Cooper
Sep 8, 20238 min read
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Bitsummit 2023: Fishbowl is an emotional odyssey of self-discovery and connection
The fishbowl is deep. The emotions are deeper. In Fishbowl, explore a coming-of-age story about staying connected and dealing with grief.

Rincs
Sep 3, 20235 min read
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Bitsummit 2023: Unboxing the 3D puzzle-fighting game Monstabox
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? Peek inside for a look at Monstabox, which debuted publicly for the first time at Bitsummit 2023.
Green
Aug 31, 20236 min read
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Bitsummit 2023 in review: Japan's biggest indie games festival
Bitsummit Let's Go!! brought amazing upcoming indie games into the spotlight and showcased innovation in Japan's game dev and tech scene.

Rincs
Jul 30, 20239 min read
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REVIEW: Decarnation's horrors come from the painful realities women face
Decarnation's horror has Gloria slipping between a nightmarish reality and disturbing, fleshy dreams.

Nate Hermanson
Jul 5, 20236 min read
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REVIEW: Amarantus legitimately is about the friends (and lovers) we made along the way
Amarantus: Released. The visual novel genre: Forever changed.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 27, 20237 min read
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