From exaggerated physics and revealing outfits to intimate interactions and suggestive themes, these games push the boundaries of conventional gaming norms without actually slipping into the realm of adult gaming. When you play these, brace yourselves for a journey through provocative narratives, over-the-top character designs, and gameplay mechanics that prioritise…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Wow is Red Colony a red hot mess. About the only thing that saves it is that it is so unpolished that it’s difficult to determine if its nastier edges were intended or simply because the developer that didn’t have a firm grasp on what they…
Read Moreby TsuChanJohnson Editor’s intro: One of the most common discussions that continues to pop up every few months in video games is the way that some Japanese games depict female characters – particularly when they start wearing school uniforms or the anime aesthetic means that they look youthful. Every time…
Read MoreOpinion by Matt S. Horror games are far too sexless. This isn’t to say they’re bad – I love a good horror game and the intense chases and/or jump scares that it provides as much as the next person. However, the more I compare what has been achieved with horror…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I can’t think of many games that I’d rather play than something from my beloved Dead or Alive series. I discovered it with Dead or Alive 3, and haven’t looked back since. In fact, before Dead or Alive 3, I was a marginal fan of fighting…
Read MoreAfter a certain games journalist came out last week to attack anyone who likes a certain kind of Japanese game by calling them a “pervert” we decided to embrace our inner perviness this week and talk about sex in games. Yes, that’s right, it’s okay to enjoy sexy games, and…
Read MoreGame Theory by Matt S. It’s going to happen. The technology’s already there. The expectation is that sex robots will be commonplace within a few decades. Alternatively, advances in virtual reality or augmented reality, coupled with haptics technology feedback, will allow much the same effect, no robot needed. From there…
Read MoreOpinion by Matt S. This is going to be short. I’ve already written about this topic over and over again. I’m tired of writing about this topic. I’m frustrated that I keep having to. Related reading: If you want to read my more in-depth thoughts here’s one of the many…
Read MoreInterview by Matt S. There aren’t that many examples of game developers that look to take a serious, mature look at sex and romance in games. The topics show up often enough in a tokenistic or, at times, humorous manner, but few make these themes critical to the entire gameplay…
Read MoreIn Europe and America, Nintendo has decided to remove some of the more revealing costumes from the list of unlockable bonuses in its upcoming Fatal Frame (or Project Zero): Maiden of Black Water. Naturally I’m not a big fan of this decision. I find censorship, be that for political or…
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