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Hero of Allacrost — Developer Interview
Hero of Allacrost began its development in 2004. The head developer Tyler Olsen, known online as “Roots”, started work on his JRPG-inspired video game with almost no knowledge of code or game development in general. The project has seen its fair share of delays and hiatuses but it still soldiers on. Although there have been...
OneShift Review
OneShift is a puzzle platformer developed by Mazen Games. This new indie developer made its debut early this year with AtmaSphere, a “roll-a-ball” game, and is already back with its second release. Like many of the smaller indie games you find on Steam, OneShift takes its target genre and adds to it with one feature or concept from...
Sony Celebrates 500 Million with Limited Edition PS4 Pro
After two decades of selling PlayStation systems, Sony has finally reached 500 million total units sold. In celebration of this milestone, they are releasing a limited edition PS4 Pro themed around this impressive achievement. It will be available in a bundle which includes a similar-looking DualShock 4 controller, standard PlayStation Camera, and console stand. The...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Review
The Pokémon franchise has been experiencing a kind of renaissance over these last few years. After interest seemed to fade during its fifth and sixth generation titles, the franchise managed to get itself back in the game and arguably come out even stronger than before. The success of Pokémon Go is the obvious example, and...
Rainbow Six Siege Is Free-to-Play This Weekend
Rainbow Six Siege veterans can expect to see a massive surge in new players over the weekend, as the game goes free-to-play on all platforms from 8/16 to 8/20. This free version will have absolutely no limitations compared to the full version, meaning all maps, modes, and operators will be unlocked. With the complete Rainbow...
Nintendo Switch Online Launches in September
Even before the Nintendo Switch officially released, we began hearing rumors of a fabled online service that would be required for some multiplayer games. Well, the rumors have become official, as Nintendo recently announced a September release for their paid online service. It will provide “access to online play in compatible games, a selection of...
The Surprise of Doki Doki Literature Club’s Horror
Warning: the following content contains mentions and depiction of suicide, mutilation, and blood, along with general spoilers. Doki Doki Literature Club took the Internet by storm when it originally came out in September 2017, becoming a hit sensation with its deceiving first impressions and descent into madness. Its premise on launch was a typical dating...
Quake Champions Goes Free-to-Play
After a successful free-to-play trial period earlier this summer, Bethesda’s Quake Champions has permanently adopted a free-to-play model. The online multiplayer shooter has met mixed reviews for its long development cycle and high expectations from longtime fans of the Quake franchise. Eliminating the game’s price tag will likely take some pressure off its developers, as...
Wildstar Update – Power of the Primal Matrix
Wildstar is an MMORPG that recently went F2P (Free-to-Play) and has been under much criticism on the basis that its population is low. However, the game does have some redeeming qualities in that its content is great if you enjoy cartoon-themed graphics. Wildstar’s developers have announced a new update coming to the game next month...