IGDA Helsinki Meetup and the State of Gaming Industry in Finland
Ever wondered what it’s like to make games for a living? Well, now it isn’t the easiest time for that. If you’d still want to, have you heard of IGDA?
Beyond Finishers: Making Wrestling the Main Event – An Interview with Iranian Indie Studio Black Cube Games
What happens when you make wrestling the entire combat system instead of just a finisher? Iranian indie studio Black Cube Games is finding out with Realm of Fate, their action roguelike built around traditional Persian grappling. #IndieGame #Interview #Roguelike
Review: Ninja Gaiden 4
Introduction: What is the game? This time developed by PlatinumGames and overseen by Team Ninja, Ninja Gaiden 4 is the newest entry in the Ninja Gaiden series, character action games…
How to Fund Your Game? A Report on “Get Funded! – How to Start Your Game Start-Up”
The game industry today is larger than it has ever been before. This also means that there is considerable money to be made in the video game industry. However, money begets money, and game development requires a lot of it. This is where “Get Funded!” comes in. #indie #funding #gamedevelopment
Guy With 100+ Hours In Balatro Tries Poker (not clickbait)
And maybe you should too! #cardgames #poker
The Ludic Sublime from Dark Souls to Animal Well
What makes a game world feel mysterious and unknowable? A ten-year-old game studies paper provides a compelling answer. #mystery #adventure
The Finnish Museum of Games is a window into Finnish gaming history
The Finnish Museum of Games is a place that everyone who lives in or visits Finland and loves video games should see.The versatile museum center Vapriikki in Tampere offers its…
A Revitalization of the Timeless Classic – NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…
A reintroduction to the original for both old and new players – NieR Replicant offers a dark fantasy for lovers of well-crafted, impactful stories and old-fashioned role-playing games. #nier #rpg #darkfantasy
Gameboard and Gaming Pieces, ca. 1550–1295 B.C.
Egyptian; Abydos, New Kingdom
Faience, wood (restoration); Restored box: l. 43 cm (16 15/16 in); w. 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in); h. 9 cm (3 9/16 in)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1901 (01.4.1a)
http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/544775
Senet or How to Gamble with Gods – An Investigation About an Ancient Board Game
When ancient Egyptians played Senet, they weren't just playing a board game, they were practicing for the afterlife. This 5,000-year-old game started as entertainment for pharaohs but turned into something way more serious: a way to test if the gods were on your side.
Itch.io Games as a Tool for Self-Expression and Societal Commentary: Review(s)
I would like to take you on a journey to the land of itch.io’s free games. By “free,” I don’t mean free-to-play – I mean games with no monetization whatsoever.…
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut – Heart, Lungs, Liver, Nerves
Slay the Princess is a visual novel game with a touch of gore and a story that will make you question everything you think you know about yourself #Horror #Visualnovel #Interactivestorytelling
Xbox at a crossroads
It's been a long time since the early days of Xbox. This thought forcibly takes over my mind when I look at the current Xbox consoles. It feels like everything…
How Valve is trying to re-shape the Counter-Strike skin ecosystem
Counter-Strike 2 newest update has shaken the skin market to its core, with virtual items prices both skyrocketing and plummeting in value. But could this be a strategy by Valve…
Risk of Rain 2 and games as a waste of time
Risk of Rain 2 is a waste of time, but how bad is that? I revisit this co-operative roguelike in the light of new DLC being announced.
When Death Stranding Got Too Serious
When a novel’s prologue describes someone being eaten by a monstrous woman and defecated on to a beach, you know you’re in for something special. But what should an #adaptation of #DeathStranding keep in mind to truly succeed? #Novelization
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Map Full of Bad Ideas: Why RV There Yet? is the Road Trip Game for You and Your Friends
RV There Yet? turns a chaotic road trip into a hilarious and heartwarming adventure. With clumsy physics, teamwork, and quiet moments of reflection, it’s a smart and funny puzzle #IndieGame about getting lost, together or alone, and loving every minute of it. #RoadTripGame #Coop #Adventure #Fun
Ghost of Yotei – A Repetitive Open World Sequel
Ghost of Yotei is too similar to its predecessor, and its open world format doesn’t really benefit either game. Released on October 2, 2025, Ghost of Yotei is the…
Who will win? The curious case of TGA 2025
We don't have much time until The Game Awards 2025. So, let's sit back, relax and talk a bit about the games that have a high chance of winning this year. #TGA2025 #ClairObsecurExpedition33 #IndieGames
This beat’s got a kick! Rift of the Necrodancer Review
Rift of the Necrodancer takes tried and true gameplay of the rhythm game classics, and remixes into an experience that both celebrates the genre and pushes it forward with its experimentation.
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey- The sea breeze carries home and adventure
Let us sail the seas and scale the mountains of Greece together!