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REVIEW: Authenticity, charm, and empathy make Consume Me one of 2025's best
As advertised: It did consume me.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 24, 20258 min read


REVIEW: Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 1 Re-Raptored skewers the industry once again with match-3 action
If you enjoyed the challenge of late-game CRDM3, you'll thrive from beginning to end.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 23, 20257 min read


REVIEW: Arctic Awakening's blend of narrative walking sim and survival game mostly works
While Arctic Awakening sometimes left me feeling frosty, there's a definite spark that shines through.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 18, 20257 min read


REVIEW: Henry Halfhead joyfully brings to halfmind the simpler things in life
A game for those with whimsy in their hearts — and anyone looking for a gateway to finding more of it.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 16, 20256 min read


PAX West 2025: Death and decontamination - Talking Ambrosia Sky with Soft Rains' Joel Burgess
"I fundamentally feel there is something really hopeful and positive about being able to confront the things that scare and repulse us."

Nate Hermanson
Sep 15, 20259 min read


PAX West 2025: Muse Games re-enters the co-op space with Stars of Icarus at just the right time
Nearly 13 years after Guns of Icarus set the gold standard for multiplayer games for me and my friends, Stars of Icarus is here to remind us of our roots and bring that wealth of know-how to the multiplayer space with something brand new in 2026.

Nate Hermanson
Sep 10, 20256 min read


PAX West 2025: Talking Fractured Blooms and gardening with Serenity Forge Founder Z
"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."

Nate Hermanson
Sep 7, 202512 min read


Sizzle & Stack: The restaurant simulating card game that took over our lives
Quite literally, they cooked with this one.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 21, 20254 min read


REVIEW: Lead the herd and develop bonds in Herdling
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.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 21, 20258 min read


VIDEO PREVIEW: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree's ideas of sacrifice make for a compelling action roguelike
VGG got to spend four hours with this snappy action roguelite that explores ideas of sacrifice and collaboration.

Nate Hermanson
Aug 18, 20255 min read
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