This Wild Copy Of Horizon Zero Dawn Is Just Begging For Sony To Sue
Tencent's Light of Motiram closely resembles Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn, raising concerns of blatant copyright infringement.
Games: Simon Parkin's five best of 2024
Each game showcased represents innovation in gameplay mechanics and artistic vision within the video game industry.
Yakuza Creator Suggests There Might Be Too Many Games To Keep Making Them So Big
The era of valuing video games primarily by their size and volume is ending, as game diversity increases and players struggle to keep up.
Secret Level's controversial dark Pac-Man is now a game
Bandai Namco is redefining Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, introducing a dark, sci-fi action-platformer in celebration of the franchise's 45th anniversary.
Love, death, and innovative storytelling: Game design, broadening perspectives, and the future of The Sims 4 with Anna Huerta
The Sims 4 is experiencing a creative resurgence, thanks to recent Life & Death expansions focusing on love and death, enhancing gameplay depth significantly.
Borderlands 4's Seamless World And Movement Mechanics Will "Make It Hard For Players To Go Back"
Borderlands 4 will offer a more seamless and expansive world than its predecessor, making it more accessible to new players.
This Wild Copy Of Horizon Zero Dawn Is Just Begging For Sony To Sue
Tencent's Light of Motiram closely resembles Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn, raising concerns of blatant copyright infringement.
Games: Simon Parkin's five best of 2024
Each game showcased represents innovation in gameplay mechanics and artistic vision within the video game industry.
Yakuza Creator Suggests There Might Be Too Many Games To Keep Making Them So Big
The era of valuing video games primarily by their size and volume is ending, as game diversity increases and players struggle to keep up.
Secret Level's controversial dark Pac-Man is now a game
Bandai Namco is redefining Pac-Man with Shadow Labyrinth, introducing a dark, sci-fi action-platformer in celebration of the franchise's 45th anniversary.
Love, death, and innovative storytelling: Game design, broadening perspectives, and the future of The Sims 4 with Anna Huerta
The Sims 4 is experiencing a creative resurgence, thanks to recent Life & Death expansions focusing on love and death, enhancing gameplay depth significantly.
Borderlands 4's Seamless World And Movement Mechanics Will "Make It Hard For Players To Go Back"
Borderlands 4 will offer a more seamless and expansive world than its predecessor, making it more accessible to new players.
The Director Who Brought Parkour To Zombie Games Has A New Trick Up His Sleeve
Dying Light franchise reinvents zombie gaming through innovative parkour mechanics and introduces unique gameplay elements like special powers to enhance player experience.
Pencil First Games offers a unique approach with their Pocket Editions, prioritizing portability and simplicity over excessive content.
Salton Sea Review
Salton Sea is a strategic game focusing on resource extraction and efficient management of player actions.
The alien board game people are spending months translating
City of Six Moons invites players to decode rules written in an alien language, making interpretation a key aspect of gameplay.
What'll it take to get board gamers into this 1920s tabletop role-playing game?
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game Starter Set effectively bridges the gap between role-playing games and board games through accessible gameplay mechanics.
Crossbows & Catapults is the ultimate Christmas morning board game
Restoration Games successfully revitalizes Crossbows & Catapults, appealing to families and enhancing gameplay for modern audiences.
This card game lets you build the ideal social network - or the most toxic
One Billion Users is a competitive card game about building social networks while sabotaging opponents, inspired by the racing-themed game Mille Bornes.
Floriferous: Pocket Edition Review
Pencil First Games offers a unique approach with their Pocket Editions, prioritizing portability and simplicity over excessive content.
Salton Sea Review
Salton Sea is a strategic game focusing on resource extraction and efficient management of player actions.
The alien board game people are spending months translating
City of Six Moons invites players to decode rules written in an alien language, making interpretation a key aspect of gameplay.
What'll it take to get board gamers into this 1920s tabletop role-playing game?
Arkham Horror: The Roleplaying Game Starter Set effectively bridges the gap between role-playing games and board games through accessible gameplay mechanics.
Crossbows & Catapults is the ultimate Christmas morning board game
Restoration Games successfully revitalizes Crossbows & Catapults, appealing to families and enhancing gameplay for modern audiences.
This card game lets you build the ideal social network - or the most toxic
One Billion Users is a competitive card game about building social networks while sabotaging opponents, inspired by the racing-themed game Mille Bornes.
Elden Ring Nightreign director says ditching 2-player co-op is a 'balancing decision'
Elden Ring Nightreign is designed for cooperative play with three players to ensure balanced gameplay and an engaging experience with unique challenges.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Directors Explain Why They Made You Make That Choice At The End
Players face challenging final choices that significantly impact character arcs in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
BioWare Says Old Dragon Age Choices That The Veilguard Ignored May Still Matter In The Future
The Veilguard offers minimal integration of past player choices, which disappointed many long-time fans of the Dragon Age series.
The hardest part of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is making a choice
The enjoyment of RPGs increases with the disparity between planned choices and actual outcomes; Dragon Age: The Veilguard exemplifies this through its mage gameplay.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Nearly Brought Back Another Hero Alongside The Inquisitor
The art book for Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveals missed opportunities for character continuity and deeper storytelling from previous games.
25 Years Later, Dragon Age's Biggest Strength Is Still Bringing In The Haters
Varric Tethras from Dragon Age is ideal for Super Smash Bros due to his unique character traits and emotional complexity.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Directors Explain Why They Made You Make That Choice At The End
Players face challenging final choices that significantly impact character arcs in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
BioWare Says Old Dragon Age Choices That The Veilguard Ignored May Still Matter In The Future
The Veilguard offers minimal integration of past player choices, which disappointed many long-time fans of the Dragon Age series.
The hardest part of Dragon Age: The Veilguard is making a choice
The enjoyment of RPGs increases with the disparity between planned choices and actual outcomes; Dragon Age: The Veilguard exemplifies this through its mage gameplay.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Nearly Brought Back Another Hero Alongside The Inquisitor
The art book for Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveals missed opportunities for character continuity and deeper storytelling from previous games.
25 Years Later, Dragon Age's Biggest Strength Is Still Bringing In The Haters
Varric Tethras from Dragon Age is ideal for Super Smash Bros due to his unique character traits and emotional complexity.
The intergalactic trailer is a retro logo fan's dream
Naughty Dog's 'Intergalactic' showcases a retrofuturistic design, with details garnering excitement among fans after its impressive trailer release.
Do you have a favourite Final Fantasy ad or box art?
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a quintessential update to a classic, establishing itself as a top contender for Game of the Year in 2024.
Lego Horizon Adventures Review - For Buildin' Jest
Lego Horizon Adventures reinvents the Lego game formula, diverging from traditional expectations while maintaining visual appeal.
Antonblast plays like a Wario Land made by the devil
Antonblast is a chaotic yet thrilling action-platformer reminiscent of classic games that captivates players with its frenetic gameplay.
Overwatch Players, Y'all Lived Like This In 2016?
Nostalgia for Overwatch Classic reveals both the excitement of its early days and the challenges of its less refined gameplay compared to current iterations.
Marvel Rivals' Confusing Use Of The Term 'Ace,' Explained
Marvel Rivals features a unique implementation of 'Ace' to signify top players and team kills, enhancing competitive gameplay dynamics.
The intergalactic trailer is a retro logo fan's dream
Naughty Dog's 'Intergalactic' showcases a retrofuturistic design, with details garnering excitement among fans after its impressive trailer release.
Do you have a favourite Final Fantasy ad or box art?
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a quintessential update to a classic, establishing itself as a top contender for Game of the Year in 2024.
Lego Horizon Adventures Review - For Buildin' Jest
Lego Horizon Adventures reinvents the Lego game formula, diverging from traditional expectations while maintaining visual appeal.
Antonblast plays like a Wario Land made by the devil
Antonblast is a chaotic yet thrilling action-platformer reminiscent of classic games that captivates players with its frenetic gameplay.
Overwatch Players, Y'all Lived Like This In 2016?
Nostalgia for Overwatch Classic reveals both the excitement of its early days and the challenges of its less refined gameplay compared to current iterations.
Marvel Rivals' Confusing Use Of The Term 'Ace,' Explained
Marvel Rivals features a unique implementation of 'Ace' to signify top players and team kills, enhancing competitive gameplay dynamics.
CoD's Newest Finisher Is The Most Absurd One Yet, And That's Saying Something
The Brightmare Tracer Pack features zany content like a unicorn-themed finishing move, reflecting the franchise's trend of outrageous DLCs.
Get A Closer Look At The Doppelghast Enemy In CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies
Citadelle des Morts introduces a magic-themed Zombies experience, featuring immersive design and new enemy mechanics for players to explore on December 5.
CoD's Newest Finisher Is The Most Absurd One Yet, And That's Saying Something
The Brightmare Tracer Pack features zany content like a unicorn-themed finishing move, reflecting the franchise's trend of outrageous DLCs.
Get A Closer Look At The Doppelghast Enemy In CoD: Black Ops 6 Zombies
Citadelle des Morts introduces a magic-themed Zombies experience, featuring immersive design and new enemy mechanics for players to explore on December 5.
15 Years Later, Angry Birds Built an Unlikely Empire
Angry Birds revolutionized mobile gaming success, turning a simple puzzle game into a lasting media franchise.
'PBJ - The Musical' is a coming-of-age game with Shakespearean sandwiches
Shakespeare would likely write about whimsical, relatable themes like food creativity in today's world, combined with musical and interactive elements.
'PBJ - The Musical' creatively blends traditional storytelling with game mechanics, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.
AviaGames Triumphs with Three Wins at the 2024 NYX Game Awards: Celebrating Season 2 Success
AviaGames celebrated a significant win at the 2024 NYX Game Awards, emphasizing innovation and player engagement in mobile gaming.
15 Years Later, Angry Birds Built an Unlikely Empire
Angry Birds revolutionized mobile gaming success, turning a simple puzzle game into a lasting media franchise.
'PBJ - The Musical' is a coming-of-age game with Shakespearean sandwiches
Shakespeare would likely write about whimsical, relatable themes like food creativity in today's world, combined with musical and interactive elements.
'PBJ - The Musical' creatively blends traditional storytelling with game mechanics, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.
AviaGames Triumphs with Three Wins at the 2024 NYX Game Awards: Celebrating Season 2 Success
AviaGames celebrated a significant win at the 2024 NYX Game Awards, emphasizing innovation and player engagement in mobile gaming.
Excuse me, I'm busy running a hand-drawn tram trip for business cats
Short Trip is a short, soothing game that offers a unique and relaxing experience driving a tram for quirky cats in scenic settings.
'Marvel Rivals' Is a Chaotic Mess, and It Should Stay That Way
Marvel Rivals prioritizes fun over balance, offering a unique gameplay experience with distinct characters that make each match feel fresh and entertaining.
Still Wakes The Deep's eldritch terrors are now available in a black-and-white mode
Still Wakes The Deep is a narrative-heavy horror game enhanced by a new black-and-white filter and chapter select feature.
Get your friends into TTRPGs as fast as Deborah Ann Woll using this game
Wanna play right now? is an easy-entry tabletop RPG designed for immediate engagement, making Dungeons & Dragons accessible to more players.
Avowed is certainly sounding like a great RPG for folks who like options, as Obsidian shares that almost every quest "has more than one way to start it"
Avowed allows players to start quests in multiple ways, promoting exploration and unique gameplay experiences.
Anamnesis designer Sam Leigh dropped two highly anticipated games - and they both deliver
Sam Leigh's new releases explore themes of isolation and the intersection of identity and agency in unique RPG formats.
Worried about not seeing everything RPGs like Avowed has to offer? Don't be, as one Obsidian dev thinks "missable content" is the whole point of the genre
The core of RPGs is missable content, enhancing the personal and unique experience for players.
Get your friends into TTRPGs as fast as Deborah Ann Woll using this game
Wanna play right now? is an easy-entry tabletop RPG designed for immediate engagement, making Dungeons & Dragons accessible to more players.
Avowed is certainly sounding like a great RPG for folks who like options, as Obsidian shares that almost every quest "has more than one way to start it"
Avowed allows players to start quests in multiple ways, promoting exploration and unique gameplay experiences.
Anamnesis designer Sam Leigh dropped two highly anticipated games - and they both deliver
Sam Leigh's new releases explore themes of isolation and the intersection of identity and agency in unique RPG formats.
Worried about not seeing everything RPGs like Avowed has to offer? Don't be, as one Obsidian dev thinks "missable content" is the whole point of the genre
The core of RPGs is missable content, enhancing the personal and unique experience for players.
Two Point Museum is set to be the best Two Point yet, boasting customisation options galore and some very wacky exhibits
Two Point Museum invites players to explore museum curation through immersive gameplay and unique British humour, enhancing the series' charm and novelty.
Indiana Jones Game Will Let You Shoot Puzzles (With Your Camera) To Solve Them
The game features an innovative hint system utilizing photography to assist players in solving puzzles, enhancing accessibility and immersion.
Why Batman Fans Now Have the Perfect Excuse to Get into VR
Transitioning to VR gaming presents unique challenges, even for seasoned players.
Batman: Arkham Shadow stands out for its user-friendly design and engaging story.
Dungeons & Dragons subclasses just got a major facelift to fit D&D 2024
D&D 2024 leaves many subclasses behind, but Subclasses Revivified enables players to update and retain their favorite characters.
Beadle & Grimm's new Star Trek sets take escape room games to the final frontier
Beadle & Grimm's project creatively merges Star Trek lore with murder mystery gameplay, enhancing its rich storytelling through interactive mechanics.
Confluence: The Living Archive could be the next big D&D competitor
Confluence: The Living Archive aims to redefine tabletop RPGs with a diverse, inclusive world and streamlined gameplay, standing out in the fantasy heartbreaker genre.
Dungeons & Dragons subclasses just got a major facelift to fit D&D 2024
D&D 2024 leaves many subclasses behind, but Subclasses Revivified enables players to update and retain their favorite characters.
Beadle & Grimm's new Star Trek sets take escape room games to the final frontier
Beadle & Grimm's project creatively merges Star Trek lore with murder mystery gameplay, enhancing its rich storytelling through interactive mechanics.
Confluence: The Living Archive could be the next big D&D competitor
Confluence: The Living Archive aims to redefine tabletop RPGs with a diverse, inclusive world and streamlined gameplay, standing out in the fantasy heartbreaker genre.
Find your new favorite indie RPG with Deernicorn's Big Bad Con interviews
Heart of the Deernicorn promotes independent tabletop RPGs by focusing on the creative process of designers rather than purely marketing efforts.
How Valve made Half-Life 2 and set a new standard for future games
Half-Life 2 revolutionized game design with its innovative technology, development practices, and narrative structure, setting new standards in the industry.
D&D's new Dungeon Master's Guide is a huge upgrade for newbies
The revised Dungeon Master's Guide revitalizes D&D, blending tradition with innovation for the future of tabletop gaming.