Winning is not always about “defeating” a monster; instead, it may be about finding a way for our world and that of the monsters to coexist.
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Videogame Review: ‘Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition,’ a ‘God of War’ Clone with Icelandic Soul
The enhanced edition looks and sounds great, with a terrific fantasy world and genuinely interesting characters. But it lacks the depth and groundbreaking combat 'God of War' mastered.
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Puppy Pile’ from University Games
Puppy Pile from University Games is a fast-paced collecting game with the most energetic thing to collect: puppies!
Read More »Card Game Review: ‘Organ Attack!’ from University Games and The Awkward Yeti
Organ Attack! from University Games brings life to the many body-part characters presented by The Awkward Yeti webcomic. It all began with “Heart and Brain” comics from The Awkward Yeti showing the comical differences in a passionate, nearly unpredictable character and an overly logical one, each illustrated by the classic …
Read More »RPG Review: ‘Rapscallion’ from Magpie Games
While some TTRPGs have their game-worlds detailed down to individual streets and even the shops on them, 'Rapscallion' is intentionally player-created. Players' own campaigns will determine what lies in the unknown.
Read More »Kids’ Game Review: ‘I SPY Build & Seek’
'I SPY Build & Seek' adds new dimensions – literally! – to the classic search-and-find books for young gamers.
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault’ Early Access – A Must-Play Roguelite That Makes Shopkeeping Fun
Literally every aspect is improved since the original 'Moonlighter,' delivering a game that is 'Hades 2'-quality and incredibly fun to play.
Read More »MIGS25 Interview: Capturing Performance, Elevating Story – A Conversation with Rouge Studios’ Jenna Melfi
For Melfi, Rouge’s mission goes beyond pixels and pipelines. It’s about preserving emotion, collaboration, and storytelling at the heart of interactive entertainment
Read More »MIGS25 Interview: Steering a Galactic Phenomenon – A Conversation with Arrowhead’s Linda Tiger
“There was no playbook. I expected damage control – but instead it was: go, go, go.”
Read More »Videogame Review: ‘Demonschool’ – A Kooky ‘Persona’-Like Tactics RPG That Needs More Depth
Demonschool, a highly anticipated school-life tactics RPG with hints of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, has finally released after numerous delays. From developer Necrosoft Games, this title has some really interesting ideas, characters, and story beats, but ends up barely scraping the surface of all it might have to offer. …
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