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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


A short call for shorter experiences
In 400 words or less, VGG calls for more short experiences in gaming. Indies might be leading the way, but AAA development needs to catch up

Nate Hermanson
Jun 30, 20212 min read


Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart could be the anti-crunch release we've been waiting for
It's time for the industry to recognize the truth: Crunch is always a choice, never a necessity. Rift Apart's stunning quality is proof.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 29, 20213 min read


Sports game developers deserve love too
Major sports game devs pump out games every year and often work on up to three at a time. And they deserve a little more credit for it.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 28, 20214 min read


Activision continues to be the absolute worst, gives CEO $154 million bonus
A short chronicling of Activision-Blizzard's descent into the industry's actual worst, amid news that its CEO nabs an unearned $154 million.

Nate Hermanson
Jun 27, 20213 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: 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


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
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