The concept of Lushfoil Photography Sim is very appealing to me, a trained professional photographer who no longer has the required physical capabilities for nature photography. I can barely hold a DSLR anymore, and it breaks my heart. The game features detailed recreations of some extraordinarily beautiful international locations. You can thoroughly explore each environment. An eye for detail is…
Video games portraying delicate subjects often open up discourse surrounding their themes. Pierre Corbinais is familiar with games such as these, writing the narrative for games like Haven and Bury Me, My Love; in his review for the latter, Matt describes it as being a game that should be mandatory…
Read MoreLast month, I wrote about the crowdfunding launch for magical adventure platformer ILA: A Frosty Glide. The Kickstarter was quite a success, with over 650 backers pledging over three times the original goal. Four of five stretch goals were unlocked. The campaign even attracted a publisher! Today, First Break Labs…
Read MoreReturn to Heryon in Edge of Memories, Midgar Studio’s new project set in the same universe as 2021’s Edge of Eternity. The people behind Edge of Memories have great experience under their belts, including character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles X), writer Sawako Natori (NieR), singer Emi Evans (NieR, NieR:…
Read MoreNew Canadian indie studio Buffalo Buffalo has revealed Fresh Tracks, a game that blends skiing, roguelite elements, and evolving music. Set in a god-filled, mythical Nordic realm, each playthrough has new narrative layers, rewarding progression, and lore. The announcement also comes with a trailer that features loads of gameplay footage…
Read MoreMy first glimpse at Woodo was during the Women-Led Games 2024 Summer Showcase. In my recap of the event, I waxed nostalgic about how it instantly transported me back to my childhood, my grandfather’s woodworking shop, and the amazing puzzles he would make us. The cozy 3D puzzle adventure features…
Read MoreI fell in love instantly when I saw the trailer for Rockbeasts during today’s ID@Xbox showcase. The narrative band management RPG is set in 1993. You’re a band manager, taking the band on a tour of the most underground dive bars imaginable. Like many, their beginnings are humble, but you…
Read MoreAnnapurna Interactive proved long ago why it is a top publisher of video games, with a catalogue including What Remains of Edith Finch, Gone Home, Telling Lies, Wattam, Last Stop, Twelve Minutes, The Artful Escape, Stray, Thirsty Suitors — and that is just a sampling of its titles! Today, Annapurna…
Read MoreWhen retro-inspired visual novels like Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog pop up on my radar, I jump at the chance to play them. These games remind me of my childhood when the outside world never felt “safe.” Like many others in the same position, I found my place in other…
Read MoreIndie developers Digital Dream and Firenut Games (also the publisher) have announced psychological horror adventure game Baptiste. It follows a woman and her son while they seek a new life at a remote location after a family tragedy. But the fresh start becomes chilling and their worst nightmares come true,…
Read MoreDeveloper inkle found success with 2021’s Overboard!, a highly replayable detective game where the player is the one whodunnit that won an Apple Design Award. Now, the next-gen visual novel is getting a sequel with Expelled! This time, a School Prefect has been shoved out a window, and everyone says…
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