Bryan Lawver





One of many surprises to come out of this year’s Game Awards was the announcement that Ashen, a game that we still know precious little about, is available now on Xbox One and PC via the new Epic Games Store. Published by Annapurna Interactive, Ashen has been in development
by Bryan Lawver
Hot on the heels of its Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery Switch port, Capy announced today that Below will soon emerge from development after five long years. Like an urban legend, Below has popped up intermittently for years, only to disappear again, leaving some wondering if it existed at all. Come
by Bryan Lawver
I’ve always had a somewhat strained relationship with turn-based tactical games. In theory, the idea of coordinating a squad and cleverly using limited resources to overcome difficult opponents appeals to me. But in practice, I’ve found them frustrating more often than not. There are often gaps in the
by Bryan Lawver
The only thing scarier than a dungeon full of monsters is a vengeful streaming audience — at least, that’s the theory behind Book of Demons’ latest DLC, Dungeons & Streamers. The free DLC, which went live November 28, gives stream viewers on Twitch and Mixer the ability to aid streamers
by Bryan Lawver
Oscar Brittain, developer of the upcoming racing RPG Desert Child, has said he took inspiration for the game from the anime Cowboy Bebop, Akira, and Redline. If you have even a passing familiarity with those titles, their influence will be obvious within the first seconds of Desert Child. You take
by Bryan Lawver
Following its surprise announcement earlier this year, the release date for Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery’s Switch port has been announced via a suitably mysterious trailer. Its slightly cult-like following will begin claiming new devotees at the end of the month. Capy, superbrothers & the maestro Jim Guthrie today announced
by Bryan Lawver
Tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons have had a tremendous influence on their digital counterparts, from the creatures that inhabit their worlds down to the rules of the game and the words we use to describe our characters. Translating those RPGs directly into video games can be extraordinarily tricky, though,
by Bryan Lawver
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden has been on our radar for a while now, thanks to its interesting blend of stealth exploration and tactical combat. Plus, how often do you get to see a duck sprout giant leathery wings and wield a sniper rifle? The gameplay footage we’ve
by Bryan Lawver