Fandom Underground has given me the greatest insight I could ask for into the dichotomy between art as personal expression and art as commercial product. Both come with limitations and downsides. A film made as a personal statement has fewer resources and production values, while one meant to be sold

Recently, Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka of Analgesic Productions (Anodyne, Sephonie, Even the Ocean) revealed their next title, Angeline Era. From the Steam page, Angeline Era is a fast-paced 3D Action RPG filled with intense boss fights! Hunt down Sinners in an esoteric land of Angels and Fae, as you

Note: Amid Evil VR added a teleport function in the settings menu shortly after I finished playing. However, it can be very temperamental and normal locomotion is still required, so no changes have been made to the original review below. Recently I’ve discovered that I really enjoy a certain

Teslagrad was a very interesting Metroidvannia focusing on solving puzzles using electricity and magnetism. After a surprise release the other day, the long anticipated sequel is now in our hands, starring a new protagonist in a brand new setting with unique and interesting powers. After crash-landing her airship in Wyrmheim,

A good parry in a video game is my weakness. My favorite DMC style is Royal Guard, I’ve watched that one famous Street Fighter clip 100 times, and I play every Fromsoft game with a kite shield. It’s an action that, when done right, just feels so good

In the rainy city of Seattle, there’s a cafe that only opens late at night. Coffee Talk is a place where all walks of life can relax, feel safe, and enjoy a good cuppa. Patrons from all over the city have made this place a regular part of their

Hal Scion’s investigation into the murder of professor Rumford continues as the city of Astrum Close continues to descend into unreality. After initially pinning the murder on Systelia, a robotic puppet controlled by an unknown party, he discovers that the doll is actually inhabited by his friend and roommate

Every single video game is a miracle. That’s not an exaggeration; games take an incredible amount of time, effort, and care that anything, from the smallest phone games to the cutting edge AAA, continues to amaze me. Infinite Guitars is clearly a work of passion. It’s got incredible