
Preview: Life Below & Ritual of Raven
Next Fest may be over but the demos keep coming and in this preview Chris brings to our attention two wonderful games that they have recently experienced and believe should be on your wish lists!
When your beloved wants to abandon his personality and become an absolutely ordinary person, what do you do? Bonjin – An Ordinary Man is a young adult romantic story about transgender identity, exploration of masculinity, and mutual understanding.
Take up the challenge to escape a simulation in this twin-stick roguelike shmup. Defeat enemies with an array of guns, or use the game's physics mechanic to grab rocks, missiles, and small enemies and use them as weapons!
The story of apprentice detective and Devil Summoner extraordinaire Raidou Kuzunoha XIV returns in this remastered classic! Call upon your demons to solve supernatural mysteries and dispose of enemies.
Cast n Chill is a cosy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches – all with your loyal companion by your side.
Journey through the most remote places in the underground metropolis of ANTRO. Your mission is to deliver a package with an unknown recipient and, while you’re at it, overthrow the totalitarian government of La Cúpula. Play to the rhythm of urban music in this adventure full of action, puzzles and 2.5D platforming.
Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams!
In Ruffy and the Riverside, you wield the magic SWAP to copy & paste textures – turn ice into lava or waterfalls into vines – and unleash your imagination in this quirky open-world action game.
A feud between old gods, a missing flock of faer, and every choice has consequences. Ren is in the middle of it all. What will her story be? You will decide in this narrative-driven adventure.
As the heir to Mt. Holly, you've been tasked with finding room 46 in a 45-room mansion. What seems a simple task is nothing but in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure.
Assemble a team of powerful minions & cast cosmic spells where every run takes you one step closer to the moon in this challenging, deckbuilding auto battler.
Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But... a mysterious stranger sends a gift – magical glasses called 'Dateviators' – which make your house come alive and dateable! Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories, and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who's Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey!
Take on an ancient evil in this fast-paced action roguelite set in the whimsical world of Random. Play as Queen Aleksandra and her die-companion Fortune as you battle twisted foes, wield powerful relics and abilities, and roll the dice to escape this nightmarish realm.
Help Jan Dolski, the sole survivor of an ill-fated space expedition, create alternative versions of himself to escape a hostile planet and tackle personal turmoils with this unconventional crew in this emotional sci-fi game with a unique blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements.
Next Fest may be over but the demos keep coming and in this preview Chris brings to our attention two wonderful games that they have recently experienced and believe should be on your wish lists!
Voice actor, Alex Jordan, who voiced eleven characters in The Alters joined us to answer some of our questions on this incredible achievement including how he approached the different voices, any hurdles he came up against and the process of recording Jan’s song.
Erik delves into the beginnings of Crypt Custodian and why it is the perfect example of how to start a game narrative.
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A new Magic: The Gathering set is almost upon us and this time Final Fantasy is the featured series. We take a look back at the history of the Universes Beyond expansion and delve into this latest set on Final Fantasy.
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