Exploring the machinations of the gacha system within the game Genshin Impact; how does it work, why does it work and what are the possible gameplay consequences of a system like this?
Finns play more games than two years ago. Games are not seen as time-consuming nonsense, but as communicative tools.
Dante’s Comedy holds near unparalleled transmedia potential which has been widely but incompletely tapped in numerous gaming adaptations. A “game for change” could be created were it given the attention it deserves. #dante #comedy #medievalism
2020 brought in a lot of new challenges and finding new, online activities with friends is a key to passing the boredom.
A new study peers into what players of Alien Isolation think about its AI. Are you a simulationist or an experientialist?
Time travel, bullet hells, rhythm games, platforming and so much more. Horace gives the player way more than they would expect. What starts as a more traditional pixel-art game soon evolves into something much bigger.
The dangerous streets of 1980s Japan are accosted by murderous martial artists and gangs of thugs. Use your skills of chatting to schoolchildren to save the day.
Fresh snow, sunshine, and a massive world to explore. Do as you please in STEEP. #sports #open world #PS4
Humans have the remarkable ability to sexualize anything, so, naturally, playing videogames has been subject to this tendency. One interesting form of this is the healslut phenomenon in Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch.
This Russian-Existentialism-Simulator will treat you bad, lie to you, beat you till you never want to see it again. But your dreams will be painted with its beautiful darkness.
The new FIFA21 is a combination of old versions of the game and new more realistic qualities.
The narrative of Disco Elysium is clever, disturbing, and funny. It is an excellent text-heavy and story-driven rpg for fans of the genre.
Have you ever wanted to combine fast cars and soccer? If you have, don’t worry because Rocket League already did that for you.
Kingdom Hearts series had a card game and a monster collecting game, but now is time to enjoy the music of the series in a rhythm game. #KingdomHearts #Music #RhythmGame
How many years do old Playstation games and consoles have left in them? Have they come to the end of their road?
Fancy yourself some castle building? Get right in there with the action in the classic board game of Carcassone.
Murderers, psychic clones, and psychedelic jazz. Jaunt your way through the 24th Ward in Suda51's overlooked adventure.
Heroes of the Storm is one of the most well-known MOBAs. Though the professional scene was getting bigger each year since 2015, Blizzard decided to cancel HGC at the end of 2018, to the surprise of fans and pros. However, this was not the end.
Graphics that look straight from 1930s animation and a soundtrack to match. Cuphead is a beautiful platformer that is extremely challenging yet so so so rewarding.
Playing with friends now requires more than just a game and something to play with. The second controller has changed to high-speed internet and Plus-membership fees.