Adored indie studio Heart Machine has made the painful decision to lay off almost every developer who works there, 10 years after its stunning adventure game Hyper Light Drifter hypnotized players with…
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“15 years ago, people understood it was an unfinished game”: As Endless Legend 2 hits 1.0, Amplitude reflect on how early access has changed
Amplitude have always used early access for their games, even before Steam Early Access was a thing. Ahead of Endless Space‘s release in July 2012, players who preordered the game got immediate…
How Smart Players Choose Their Next Game by Fit, Not Hype
The loudest recommendation rarely accounts for the details that shape a satisfying evening of play. A game can earn praise for its visuals or reputation yet still miss the mark when it…
Chillquarium’s Ben Reber give us a detailed insight into how the fish-farming sim came to life
Chillquarium is one recent release that caught my eye, with its mixture of relaxing aquarium building and engaging fish-farming fun. Naturally, I got curious about how this game came together behind the…
FC 27 Trophies: Full Achievement List and How to Unlock Them
FC 27 Trophies: Full Achievement List and How to Unlock Them – Main ImagePrimary Subject: Comprehensive breakdown of all 47 achievements and trophies in EA Sports FC 27.Key Update: Traditional online Clubs achievements have been replaced…
The Games That Changed How We Play
Join me as we look through some of the best games to grace our screens, and how they forever shaped the many playstyles we know today. The post The Games That Changed…
Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast
On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we’re still in Cologne, Germany, and this time, we’re sitting down with Playground Games to discuss one of our most anticipated games: Fable. We’re…
Stuntman: Hollywood Preview – I never realised how much I missed being a stuntman
Some games can send you back into your memories almost immediately. Within minutes of playing Stuntman: Hollywood at Gamescom, It was like the 20 years since the last game had barely happened. The…
Respawn Monday #15: The Blood of Dawnwalker Movement Bug and How Time Works
It’s been a busy weekend of gaming. In between packing for a big move to a new home, I started both Onimusha: Way of the Sword and The Blood of Dawnwalker, both…
How to Stop Raging at Games When You Get One Session a Night
Raging at games as an adult with one precious session a night? The problem isn’t your temper. It’s the stakes. Here’s what actually helps. The post How to Stop Raging at Games…