'Wanderstop' Deconstructs Cozy Games To Brew Something BetterWanderstop explores burnout and self-discovery through the lens of a former fighter's transition to a peaceful life running a tea shop.
'Avowed' is the latest role playing game where your choices impact the storyAvowed integrates interactive storytelling through player choices, rooted in traditional role-playing game mechanics.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodramaExpedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Metro Dev 4A Games Rebrands To Reburn, Announces New Sci-Fi FPS La QuimeraReburn, previously known as 4A Games, is set to release 'La Quimera,' a narrative-driven FPS departing from their Metro series.
Director of the Game 'Avowed' Says AI Can't Replace Human CreativityThe video game industry is experiencing significant layoffs, particularly affecting narrative designers who create essential story elements.
Judas 'more reflective of player agency' than BioShock, Ken Levine saysKen Levine's Judas aims to innovate storytelling in video games by prioritizing player interaction and responsiveness over traditional cutscenes.
'Wanderstop' Deconstructs Cozy Games To Brew Something BetterWanderstop explores burnout and self-discovery through the lens of a former fighter's transition to a peaceful life running a tea shop.
'Avowed' is the latest role playing game where your choices impact the storyAvowed integrates interactive storytelling through player choices, rooted in traditional role-playing game mechanics.
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' preview: Stunning visuals, innovative combat, prime melodramaExpedition 33 is an innovative debut game celebrated for its engaging story, high-profile voice cast, and partnerships in entertainment.
Metro Dev 4A Games Rebrands To Reburn, Announces New Sci-Fi FPS La QuimeraReburn, previously known as 4A Games, is set to release 'La Quimera,' a narrative-driven FPS departing from their Metro series.
Director of the Game 'Avowed' Says AI Can't Replace Human CreativityThe video game industry is experiencing significant layoffs, particularly affecting narrative designers who create essential story elements.
Judas 'more reflective of player agency' than BioShock, Ken Levine saysKen Levine's Judas aims to innovate storytelling in video games by prioritizing player interaction and responsiveness over traditional cutscenes.
10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'Dragon Age: Inquisition significantly shaped and revitalized the open world genre through unique storytelling and player agency.The game has proven to have lasting appeal through its cohesive narrative and exploration elements.
Should you play canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows?Canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows locks players into a fixed narrative, eliminating player-driven dialogue choices for a more cinematic experience.
10 Years Later, I Wish More Open World Games Were Like 'Dragon Age: Inquisition'Dragon Age: Inquisition significantly shaped and revitalized the open world genre through unique storytelling and player agency.The game has proven to have lasting appeal through its cohesive narrative and exploration elements.
Should you play canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows?Canon mode in Assassin's Creed Shadows locks players into a fixed narrative, eliminating player-driven dialogue choices for a more cinematic experience.
Part game, part graphic novel - how Your House nails its inventively interactive visual designYour House innovatively blends narrative puzzle-solving with a vintage comic aesthetic, redefining the boundaries between gaming and reading.
Split Fiction's Final Level Has To Be Seen To Be BelievedThe game creatively intertwines the narratives of two very different protagonists, showcasing their individual struggles through innovative gameplay.
South of Midnight's Southern Gothic folklore world is rooted in authenticityThe demo of South of Midnight showcases deep respect for Southern Gothic material and emotional storytelling.
Don't Miss The Most Imaginative City-Building Game In YearsDawnfolk innovatively blends city-building with mini-games, simplifying gameplay while creating depth and engagement through its narrative and mechanics.
Unknown 9: Awakening review: a strong vision is better than following trendsUnknown 9: Awakening represents a bold return to experimental storytelling and design in gaming.
'Echoes of Wisdom' review: Zelda leads a worthwhile remix, not a revolutionZelda now plays a central role in her own game, marking a significant shift in the series' narrative focus.
Part game, part graphic novel - how Your House nails its inventively interactive visual designYour House innovatively blends narrative puzzle-solving with a vintage comic aesthetic, redefining the boundaries between gaming and reading.
Split Fiction's Final Level Has To Be Seen To Be BelievedThe game creatively intertwines the narratives of two very different protagonists, showcasing their individual struggles through innovative gameplay.
South of Midnight's Southern Gothic folklore world is rooted in authenticityThe demo of South of Midnight showcases deep respect for Southern Gothic material and emotional storytelling.
Don't Miss The Most Imaginative City-Building Game In YearsDawnfolk innovatively blends city-building with mini-games, simplifying gameplay while creating depth and engagement through its narrative and mechanics.
Unknown 9: Awakening review: a strong vision is better than following trendsUnknown 9: Awakening represents a bold return to experimental storytelling and design in gaming.
'Echoes of Wisdom' review: Zelda leads a worthwhile remix, not a revolutionZelda now plays a central role in her own game, marking a significant shift in the series' narrative focus.
Disco Elysium's new mobile port is 'intended to captivate the TikTok user' for some reasonDisco Elysium's mobile release is tailored for TikTok users, reimagining gameplay for a quick and engaging experience.
Hopetown's devs accept that Disco Elysium's shadow looms over them, but say the "seed of an idea" for a spiritual successor has evolved into "something different"The legitimacy of Hopetown as a Disco Elysium successor is questioned based on initial promotional material.
The many studios looking to continue Disco Elysium's legacyDisco Elysium marks its 5th anniversary as a significant influence on narrative depth in games amid internal struggles at ZA/UM.
Disco Elysium's new mobile port is 'intended to captivate the TikTok user' for some reasonDisco Elysium's mobile release is tailored for TikTok users, reimagining gameplay for a quick and engaging experience.
Hopetown's devs accept that Disco Elysium's shadow looms over them, but say the "seed of an idea" for a spiritual successor has evolved into "something different"The legitimacy of Hopetown as a Disco Elysium successor is questioned based on initial promotional material.
The many studios looking to continue Disco Elysium's legacyDisco Elysium marks its 5th anniversary as a significant influence on narrative depth in games amid internal struggles at ZA/UM.
My Love For Incredibly Sad Games Has Me Very Excited For HerdlingThe author is drawn to sad narratives in media, expressing excitement for the emotionally impactful game Herdling.
TLOU Boss Neil Druckmann Says He Doesn't Have The Confidence To Plan Ahead For SequelsNeil Druckmann emphasizes focusing on one game at a time during development to ensure character depth and narrative quality.
Borderlands 4 Dev Promises Less Toilet HumorBorderlands 4 aims for a serious tone with improved humor, moving away from overwhelming toilet jokes and creating a more ambitious narrative.
"This doesn't feel like an amateur production" Inside the ambitious Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign project aiming to release a demo this yearThe custom mod 'Path To Menzoberranzan' creatively connects Athkatla to the famed underground city, driven by community passion and a complex modding toolkit.
My Love For Incredibly Sad Games Has Me Very Excited For HerdlingThe author is drawn to sad narratives in media, expressing excitement for the emotionally impactful game Herdling.
TLOU Boss Neil Druckmann Says He Doesn't Have The Confidence To Plan Ahead For SequelsNeil Druckmann emphasizes focusing on one game at a time during development to ensure character depth and narrative quality.
Borderlands 4 Dev Promises Less Toilet HumorBorderlands 4 aims for a serious tone with improved humor, moving away from overwhelming toilet jokes and creating a more ambitious narrative.
"This doesn't feel like an amateur production" Inside the ambitious Baldur's Gate 3 custom campaign project aiming to release a demo this yearThe custom mod 'Path To Menzoberranzan' creatively connects Athkatla to the famed underground city, driven by community passion and a complex modding toolkit.
Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest jobThreshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.
XBox Game Pass Just Quietly Released This Indie Horror Masterpiece"Carrion" allows players to experience horror from the monster's perspective, offering a unique narrative twist and compelling gameplay.
All games revolve around you, but these especiallyGames often convey a sense of accomplishment through personal mastery, but some titles emphasize changing the world for success.
The Best Puzzle Game Of 2024 Is Now On PlayStationLorelei and the Laser Eyes exemplifies a unique puzzle game experience blending narrative depth with challenging mechanics, captivating players throughout 2024.
Threshold is a secret-stuffed horror game about the shittiest jobThreshold captivates players with its unique blend of psychological horror and comedy, forcing them to navigate a challenging environment that tests both skill and endurance.
XBox Game Pass Just Quietly Released This Indie Horror Masterpiece"Carrion" allows players to experience horror from the monster's perspective, offering a unique narrative twist and compelling gameplay.
All games revolve around you, but these especiallyGames often convey a sense of accomplishment through personal mastery, but some titles emphasize changing the world for success.
The Best Puzzle Game Of 2024 Is Now On PlayStationLorelei and the Laser Eyes exemplifies a unique puzzle game experience blending narrative depth with challenging mechanics, captivating players throughout 2024.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is A Fantastical, Politically Charged Adventure That I Don't Want To Stop PlayingMetaphor: ReFantazio creatively integrates its title's metaphor to enhance player engagement with themes of humanity and fantasy.
'Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Short Memory Is A Feature, Not A BugPlayers desire their choices in long-running RPG series to have lasting impacts, but fulfilling this expectation can be challenging. BioWare acknowledges future potential.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Is A Fantastical, Politically Charged Adventure That I Don't Want To Stop PlayingMetaphor: ReFantazio creatively integrates its title's metaphor to enhance player engagement with themes of humanity and fantasy.
'Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Short Memory Is A Feature, Not A BugPlayers desire their choices in long-running RPG series to have lasting impacts, but fulfilling this expectation can be challenging. BioWare acknowledges future potential.
'I got lonely': Why a 21-year-old theater major built an escape room in his UCLA dorm"Code Green" offers a unique immersive experience through creativity in a confined space, challenging the conventions of typical escape rooms.
"Life is Strange: Double Exposure" Resurrects Beloved Franchise | Video Games | Roger EbertTelltale Games and Dontnod Entertainment pioneered interactive animated films in gaming, blending storytelling with player choices.
Apartment Story is a short, dramatic thriller with life sim elementsApartment Story combines everyday life with an unexpected thriller, reflecting deeper anxieties about personal security and the fragility of domestic life.
This 506-Square-Foot Apartment Is a "Nature Lab" in the Heart of ParisThe apartment redesign optimizes space and creates a unique narrative blending the owner's interests with innovative design.
Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Released the Darkest RPG Since 'Elden Ring'Falling in love with a video game often means falling in love with a genre, leading to exploration of related titles.