Today’s Greenlight exploration left me feeling a bit depressed. Many of the games that were popping up in my queue were bleak and uninspired copies of ideas I had seen executed dozens of times. It was a treat to stumble across the Greenlight page for Dungeons of Aledorn. Described by the developers, Team 21, as a “spiritual successor to old ...
Read More »5 Indie Games You Can’t Afford to Miss
Independent developers are coming out with some of the most unique and innovative games each year. More and more, we are seeing the spotlight turn away from buggy, triple-A releases and focusing instead of these incredible indie experiences. However, with so many releases, it can often be nearly impossible to keep up with, let alone play every indie game that ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Voice of Steel
Steam Greenlight opened for submission on August 30, 2012. Ever since then, games such as McPixel, Broforce, and Frozen Cortex have achieved great success thanks to the positive (and critical) feedback from the community. Steam Greenlight Spotlight is my attempt to focus on the games that I feel are deserving of your attention. Finding a solid game to give your vote ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Steam Greenlight opened for submission on August 30, 2012. Ever since then, games such as McPixel, Broforce, and Frozen Cortex have achieved great success thanks to the positive (and critical) feedback from the community. Steam Greenlight Spotlight is my attempt to focus on the games that I feel are deserving of your attention. Finding a solid game to give your vote ...
Read More »First Impressions: Ori and the Blind Forest
*Disclaimer* This is not, nor should it be taken as, a review. This is simply my initial thoughts of Ori and the Blind Forest after around four hours of game time. Ori and the Blind Forest is a platform adventure game developed by Moon Studios and published by Microsoft. You can grab Ori and the Blind Forest on Steam, or ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Ira
Steam Greenlight opened for submission on August 30, 2012. Ever since then, games such as McPixel, Broforce, and Frozen Cortex have achieved great success thanks to the positive (and critical) feedback from the community. Steam Greenlight Spotlight is my attempt to focus on the games that I feel are deserving of your attention. Finding a solid game to give your vote ...
Read More »Wormhole City Kickstarter Campaign Announced
The Kickstarter campaign for Wormhole City has been announced by the game’s developer, Zenrok Studios. This science fiction adventure features third-person platforming, racing, puzzle and action elements. This title will allow players to explore the dystopian Wormhole City and interact with its citizens. The city is controlled by Megacorporation Grail Industries, however the company has not been a worthy ruler. ...
Read More »Steam Greenlight Spotlight: Luckslinger
Steam Greenlight opened for submission on August 30, 2012. Ever since then, games such as McPixel, Broforce, and Frozen Cortex have achieved great success thanks to the positive (and critical) feedback from the community. Steam Greenlight Spotlight is my attempt to focus on the games that I feel are deserving of your attention. Finding a solid game to give your vote ...
Read More »Announcement Trailer for DiscStorm Released
Today XMPT Games and Mastertronic announced a new arena-based combat game, DiscStorm. You may have heard of the project back in March of last year when they first started working on it. They were calling it Frisbee Combat League. The indie game will “tests your mettle” as players lob flying discs, which then ricochet off the arena walls at dangerous ...
Read More »3 Early Access Games Worth Your Money
Early Access. The two words that make most of us cringe when we are looking at an interesting game on Steam. “Is this game worth my money? Is it worth my time? Will they actually finish the game or am I just paying for a glorified alpha that will remain incomplete?” If you’ve ever heard yourself ask those questions, then ...
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