Playing as the villain isn’t a new concept in gaming. I’m not talking about morality-driven titles like Fallout or Fable, where the player chooses whether...
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Read moreDetailsCongratulations! Your indie game just sold 2 million copies... and you're broke. That’s the harsh reality Thomas Mahler (Designer & Director of the Ori series...
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Read moreDetailsThe acclaimed mobster series is back, this time shifting from its traditional American backdrop to early 20th-century Sicily. Mafia: The Old Country serves as an...
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Read moreDetailsCozy games aren't really my thing. I l do, however, love the idea of them: the low-stakes vibes, the gentle gameplay loops. I’ll dip into...
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