Jack Zustiak

Nothing changed how I create more than the “so what?” test. I learned it from a highschool writing class, but realistically it applies to just about everything we put out into the world. What matters to us as individuals won’t inherently connect with someone else. Whether it’s writing

If the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle arcade beat-em-ups of old aimed to (allegedly) munch your quarters, Splintered Fate (undoubtedly) aims to munch your time. No judgment, at least yet, but we need to face that fact. Splintered Fate doesn’t test a player’s skill so much as their persistence.

The world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revolves around defense. You’ve got a goddess and you need to ensure she safely traverses her path. To accommodate this idea, Kunitsu-Gami models itself broadly around “tower defense” principles, which gives it the feel of a slower, more strategic experience. However,

Year 2 of Street Fighter 6 kicks off with the return of another classic Street Fighter II character: M. Bison…or maybe he’s Vega…you can probably at least call him Dictator? This time around, even he doesn’t know for sure. Bison’s bout of amnesia following the

As the saying goes, you can’t teach an old monkey new tricks. Not because it’s physically impossible, but because it risks upsetting the carefully balanced appeal of trapping the monkey in a ball and rolling it around. The Super Monkey Ball series has historically struggled with how to

Atari has announced that they will be holding a “Yars Rising Remix Competition” in collaboration with the ICON Collective Music Production School. This contest challenges aspiring musicians to remix the soundtrack of Yars Rising in order to win various prizes, including having their remix featured in the final game. Full

The release date of WayForward’s upcoming installment in the world of Yars has been revealed. The game will be flying onto your platform of choice on September 10, 2024. The full press release can be found below: WayForward and Atari’s Sci-fi Metroidvania Yars Rising Gets September Release Date

Metal Slug Tactics takes an unusual turn for a series that typically focuses on fierce, arcade-style run and gun action. Metal Slug and other games like it stand out due to their simple appeal. The amazing graphics and easily understood gameplay draw you in, while uncovering their hidden depth keeps