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The world of ZA/UM’s Disco Elysium is as disorienting and cold as it is an inviting marvel. The music takes us through waves of despair, hope, and even through the rave scene, should we choose to explore it. The muted color palettes cast a somber tone, but vibrance can be found in certain corners of…
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Romance has become a staple in RPGs over the years and was even prevalent in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic over two decades ago. You have your back and forths with Bastila leading to a passionate kiss, slowly helping Carth open up and admit his love for you, and even a hidden sapphic…
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“Video Game Movies”, such a simple phrase yet impossible to master. Both mediums are based entirely around story, but what may be interesting to some people won’t interest everyone. Some people may love video games and dislike movies or vice versa. In order to recoup the other half of the audience, studios will populate the…
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Welcome to the City of Fading Light. Break the cycle and find the source.
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To celebrate the spooky season, our staff presents horror games we love. While not all of these are firmly in the horror genre, they still give a sense of unease, thrill and dark excitement. So, lock the doors, keep the lights on, and let us know what your favorite spooky games are! Alicia Graves Founder…
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Every year, Seattle Indies group hosts the Seattle Indie Expo (SIX) – a one-day free event that coincides with PAX West. As the name suggests, it’s a showcase of indie games from local developers and studios (with some exceptions). This year, there were 40 titles showcased from industry creatives from Washington and Ukraine and 6…
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Microids, the developer and publisher of the late Benoit Sokal’s popular point-and-click Syberia games, has announced a release date for Syberia Remastered with a Before/After trailer of both games. I’ll admit, while I do love the original Syberia, the game is starting to show its age visually. These days, pressing the space bar or another…
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Video game protagonists don’t have it easy. Whether they’re defying world-ending villains or navigating teen romance, they go through a lot. Luckily, they don’t have to go through it alone. This National Best Friends Day, we looked at some of the teammates and besties who are there to help lift you up when you need…
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In R.E.P.O., your mission to extract valuable artifacts is never just about grabbing loot and running. It’s a high-stakes battle against a grotesque menagerie of creatures, each with their own horrifying (and sometimes absurd) behaviors. Whether you’re a rookie just stepping into the haunted ruins or a hardened veteran, understanding these monsters is the difference…