Unlike some people my age, I haven’t tried online dating yet, but for some reason Tinder mystifies me. The app’s ephemeral approach to social interaction is neat; it’
For some reason, I continually find myself drawn to point-and-click titles, even though they usually disappoint me in some way. Either the puzzles are so nonsensical that progression is a
Otomes have been my guilty pleasure for years. They are what kept the hopeless romantic in me entertained, and yes, absolutely and undeniably addicted. They are relatively short, sweet, and
Picture House of Cards as a video game in your mind’s eye. Go ahead, just try it. Ok, now think of your favorite SimCity. Take those two visions, modify
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Vikings are badass. Full of giants, gods, elves, and dwarves, their mythology is too. These things are a natural foundation for video games. They provide a rich background and a
Okhlos reads like a tongue-in-cheek history lesson on Ancient Greece and plays like a surprisingly brutal roguelike that hinges on your ability to manage a horde of Greece’s more
I’m a big fan of games that look deceptively easy but can make things difficult in a heartbeat. Quicktequila’s Lovely Planet Arcade is a great example of this;
As the name implies, Road to Ballhalla is about enduring rigorous trials in the hopes of securing greatness. Instead of looking to impress the Norse gods, however, you’re just
An interesting take on point-and-click adventure games, Psilocybe Games’ Pigsodus is currently on crowdfunding platform Kickstarter. The game follows Horace Oinkstein, a smart pig that longs for freedom from his
As fun and dynamic playing sport simulation titles is, there’s always been a looming sense of loneliness in the games, even with the best of the genre. 90 Minute
Two cops have died at the scene. That’s all I get: a notification that the officers I dispatched not only failed to stop the hostage crisis, but were killed