Screencheat Interview: Nicholas McDonnell’s Insight into Indie Development Samurai Punk built an entire game around the concept of screen cheating. The difference? Instead of being a jerk for looking at the other player’s screen, it is a central game mechanic required to figure out where everyone is on the map. All the character models are invisible—the only way to know where the enemy is lurking is by puzzling out what they are seeing in relationship to the map.
Firewatch Review Emersion is important to Firewatch. If you only play the game to get to the next point on the map, you are missing the point. This is a stop and smell the roses experience – the journey is as important as the destination (and other clichés regarding travel describe the experience of Firewatch perfectly).
Klaus Interview: Victor Velasco Breaks the 4th Wall Klaus is an existential, challenging platformer boasting a minimalistic aesthetic and electronic soundtrack. Victor Velasco describes why he created a character that doesn't always follow the player's instructions, putting meaning into every decision and that one line of code can change a game.
Saturday Morning RPG: Review Do you want to experience your 80’s nostalgia adventure with a sidequest of 80’s, plus 80’s dripping all over and then random 80’s quotes, factoids and callbacks thrown in for fun? If you responded with bodacious, righteous or schweet then you are the target audience for Saturday Morning RPG.
Stardust Vanguards Interview: Jason Koohi Makes Players Feel Like a Badass Stardust Vanguards is a couch multiplayer mech battle simulator available for PS4 and Steam. Designer Jason Koohi explains the simple to learn but difficult to master mechanics, the importance of marketing an indie game and encouraging would-be developers to start today.
Star Wars Battlefront: Review Star Wars Battlefront is a well designed, beautiful and meticulously crafted game that any fan of the franchise will be thrilled to play with…for a few hours. The lack of variety and repetitive nature of battles make this an easy rental, but a difficult game to recommend for purchase.
Top 5: Spaceship Games From arcade cabinets to modern consoles, we countdown the Top 5 best games that put you control of a spaceship!!
Top 5: Anticipated Games of 2016 From action-adventure games, to JRPGs to action-adventure RPGS...we countdown the most anticipated games of 2016.
Gamecast 17: Who has Better Exclusives – PS4 or Xbox One? When does a failed Kickstarter game still get made? When will Final Fantasy XV be released? Are games avoiding the crowded Fall schedule with blockbusters like Metal Gear Solid, Halo and Fallout? Who is this week's special guest host from Twin Stick Radio?
Batman Arkham Knight: Review Arkham Knight recreates iconic Batman-moments, the atmosphere of Gotham and manages a robust cast of characters well. The game is graphically impressive, with a riveting score and plot sequences that match the caliber of the comics. This isn’t just a great licensed game - it is a great game period. However, the major drawback is the Batmobile.
