adventure
Spyro the Dragon Stops in Matewan WV for a Boat Race while heading to Snoop Dogg
In preparation for the release of Spyro Reignited Trilogy on November 13th, Spyro himself (in his here-to-fore hidden drone form) engaged in a cross-country trek to deliver a copy of the upcoming title to apparent Spyro superfan (and Spyro’s uncle) Snoop Dogg, and he decided to document his travels on his personal Twitter.
NEXT Studio’s Puzzle Adventure ‘Iris.Fall’ Releasing Late 2018
Publisher Zodiac Interactive announced today that NEXT Studio, creator of the multi-award winning puzzler Death Coming, will be releasing their second title, Iris.Fall, late this year. In the middle of a brilliant, mysterious atmosphere, Iris.Fall focuses on a young girl named Iris who follows a black cat into a seemingly abandoned theater. She discovers a dreamworld where furniture is precariousl...[Read More]
Lovecraftian Mystery The Sinking City Releases New Gameplay Trailer
We’re getting some new information about the upcoming open world action investigation game The Sinking City today, as a new gameplay trailer hits the internet. The trailer showcases elements about main character Charles W. Reed’s mental state, his interactions around the city of Oakmont, and the game’s unsettling Lovecraftian atmosphere
The Forgotten City Transforms Skyrim Mod into Full Game
Years ago, when I first was getting started in the world of video game journalism, there were few connections available to me and I had to find some of my own. Somehow, I stumbled upon a trailer for a mod for Skyrim and thought it looked really cool, so I messaged the creator and told him as much. A few months later, I was sent a build of the mod; I loaded it up and spent a sleepless night going t...[Read More]
My Memory of Us PAX East Hands-On Preview
Perhaps my favorite game at PAX this year was My Memory of Us by Juggler Games. Taking place under Nazi occupation, the player takes the controls as a tag team little boy and girl. In spite of possessing the adult themes of the Holocaust, My Memory of Us manages to make this game that is suitable for almost all ages. By replacing actual Nazis with “Bad Robots” they create an adventure puzzler that...[Read More]
World to the West (Switch) Review
Unsurprisingly, the Nintendo Switch continues to be a vibrant platform for indie games. There have been several stand out hits on the system like Stardew Valley, Celeste, and Overcooked, but there are quite a few games that can easily slip under the radar. This makes coming through the many releases on the console a ton of fun as it feels like there could be a true gem, just waiting to be found. W...[Read More]
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Ep. 3 – 5 Review
Rockers! Almost eight months have passed since we first reviewed Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series Episode 2 – Under Pressure. After a much-needed hiatus, it felt like enough time had passed in order to give an unbiased review of the last three episodes of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy a Telltale Series. At the end of Under Pressure, it appeared as though t...[Read More]
Hob (PC) Review
An ethereal world defined by its ancient technology, Hob is the new action and exploration-heavy title from Runic Games. Across a kaleidoscope of landscapes that can morph with the pull of a lever, players will guide a small character through subterranean power stations and monolithic towers in a bid to restore this world to its normal state. While the distinct lack of text or dialogue might have ...[Read More]
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy A Telltale Series Episode 2 Review
When you hear the words under pressure what do you think of? Do you think of someone or something that is struggling to make it by with the weight of the world on their shoulders, or do you think of the hit 1981 song ‘Under Pressure’ by Queen and David Bowie? If you think of either, you might be able to guess at the events that unfold during Episode 2 of Marvel’s Guardians of the...[Read More]
Layton’s Real World Puzzle Solving Launches
Level 5 Studios are teaming up with the makers of the original “Real Escape Game,” Scrap Entertainment Inc. are bringing to life Layton’s Mystery Journey: Real World Puzzle Solving, an unprecedented 10-country promotion that challenges Layton fan’s to solve puzzles all over the world. The first puzzle was released yesterday and featuring PIKOTARO and in the style of PPAP.
Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Revealed
To the roar of fans across the world, Life Is Strange was recently announced to be getting another entry. The first game was a smashing success, selling millions of copies, making good use of the episodic model, and touching the hearts of millions of players. Late this summer, players will get to travel back to Arcadia Bay and experience a story set three years prior to the events of the first gam...[Read More]
Mages Of Mystralia Review (PC)
Mages have a long history with video games. They are sometimes cast as villains and other times as members of the party. So, what makes magic fun? I had the chance to play Mages of Mystralia and now, I feel, that the question can finally be answered.