Dreamhack Atlanta: Six One Picks of 2024
After soaking in the amazing indies and a questionable amount of Monster Energy Drinks at Dreamhack 2024, we’ve put together a list of our highlights from the show.
These Scary Indie Games Are the Perfect Choice for Halloween
I’ve put together a little list of games we think are must plays for All Hallow’s Eve (and beyond if you’re a creature of the night all year round like the rest of us).
Not For Broadcast DLC Timeloop is a Hilarious, Metaversal Adventure
No one said that presenting the news was an easy job, right? And definitely not when your hosts are a lemon and mango with googly eyes.
PAX East Picks ‘23: Part 3
What happens when you cross angsty teens with a cute pastel world, a dash of a world-ending comet, and a trigger happy bear? Part 3 of PAX East Picks!
PAX East Picks ‘23: Part 2
In this second installment of PAX East Picks, we check out an adorable mouse, a chatty engineer, cute cats, and a musically inclined Metroidvania!
PAX East Picks ‘23: Part 1
With PAX East behind us, we’re finally able to take a beat, sleep for a few minutes, and reflect on all the amazing experiences over the past few days. And of course, what would PAX be without a slew of awesome indie games bursting onto the scene. In this series, we’ll check out some rad games that not only captured our excitement but ones that should be put on your radar for the future.
Alien Hominid Invasion: Interview & Impressions
During PAX East 2023, we were able to speak with developer Ian Moreno on how the team at The Behemoth managed to bring the iconic invader to a modern audience.
Someone Else Made A Game Without Vampires In It
The experience of Vampire Survivors not only captured the hearts of millions throughout the year, but it reflected the journey of acceptance and happiness for one editor.
Indie Debuts At The Game Awards ‘22
Despite primarily leaning into the ‘Triple I’ space, The Game Awards ‘22 held a handful of exciting indie announcements. From unexpected sequels to social media darlings, here is a brief breakdown of indies at The Game Awards.
Hunter’s Dream: A Conversation with Lilith Walther
From an “inside” joke to escaping the Hunter's Dream, Bloodborne Kart quickly shifted into a real video game courtesy of Lilith Walther. Not only is Walther working on one of the best modern day kart racers, but pulling back the curtain on it’s development as well.
Exclusive: Dire Vengeance Switch Version Announced
The challenging metroidvania will delight fans of 16-bit platformers and run-and-guns, but it’s also ready to captivate a new generation of gamers.
My Personal Gliding: A Sable Retrospective
Sable is a journey of self-discovery, as well as overcoming the fear and anxiety of new experiences. When approached at a critical moment in our own lives, the pilgrimage can be a self-reflective one.
Opinion: PAX Doesn’t Need AAAs
With the lack of major publishers taking up prime real estate, the BCEC gave off a lighter energy with a clear focus. Despite the Megabooth-sized elephant in the room, PAX East ‘22 served as a fantastic proof of concept for the future of PAX events.
PAX East ‘22: Day Four Highlights
As the sun sets on the final day of PAX East 2022, we’re excited to close it out with five more games from the show floor that we loved. Most of them are roguelites, so feel free to read this article, learn something about these games, then read it again…
PAX East ‘22: Day Three Highlights
Third time’s the charm, particularly when it comes to our third day at PAX East 2022. In today’s segment, we take a look at five games that had us playing golf for your survival, beat up some bad guys as a turtle, and change the fabric of reality with your memories.
PAX East ‘22: Day Two Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day Two did not suffer from a sophomore slump and offered plenty of exciting and intriguing games, one of which may very well end up being our game of the show.
PAX East ‘22: Day One Highlights
PAX East ‘22 Day One is a wrap! Check out five highlights that will have you worshiping a lamb, squishing your enemies, and rejuvenating the Earth.
Abandoned: A Year Long PR Nightmare
At the time of publishing, Blue Box Game Studios officially announced their debut title one year ago today. To celebrate (?) the anniversary of the announcement, let’s take a look at the PR nightmare that has been Abandoned thus far.
Among Controversy
Buried in unwarranted controversy and outrage lies a beautifully serene experience from FJRD Interactive centered around unplugging from our everyday lives.
Finding Solace In What Comes After
In times of emptiness and invalidity, What Comes After is a simply presented resource I wish I had access to in my darkest days - but one I’m eternally grateful to experience in the present.