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Session: Skate Sim Celebrates Second Anniversary

Since Session: Skate Sim launched in 2022, it has had a loyal following and has reinvigorated the skating game genre. In the absence of a proper Skate 4, Session: Skate Sim allowed people to dive back into doing tricks and enjoying skating.…

Threads of Time Revealed at TGS

Time elements have been a part of JRPGs for a while now. Indie games have taken a page from Chrono Trigger and really utilized them in fun ways. Cris Tales is a game that comes to mind, but a new game announced…

PlayStation State of Play September 2024 Roundup

We’re getting to the end of the year. This means we have very little time between now and the Game Awards. It also means that developers will have a last-ditch effort to announce and update details on upcoming games. This week we…

Keylocker (Nintendo Switch) Review

I have a love-hate relationship with action commands. I love games like Paper Mario and the Mario & Luigi series, but sometimes those timed action commands are an accessibility issue. I went into Moonana’s Keylocker with an open mind after playing Virgo…

Blasphemous II to get DLC and Free Update

October kicks off my favorite time of the year. The weather gets cooler, I love Halloween, and we get closer to the Holiday season. I get a special Halloween treat this year, as Blasphemous II’s developers just announced two cool new announcements…

Gas Station Simulator gets New Junkyard DLC

I’m a big fan of Drago Entertainment’s Gas Station Simulator. It’s one of the “Dad Sims” that actually packs a lot of fun, even if it gets a little hectic sometimes. I’ve been happy with the continued support of Gas Station Simulator…

Sticky Business gets Among Us Collab

If there is anything that the developers of Among Us are good at, it is marketing. One way that they have kept Among Us in the spotlight long after the YouTube obsession has passed, is through Indie collabs. Now, there is a…

Hero of the Hive Announced for Steam

As many people know, Bees (specifically honeybees) are vital for a variety of ecosystems and purposes. A few developers have already taken on the challenge of reminding people of this fact through gaming, including games like Apico. Now, a new game is…

Squirrel with a Gun (PC) Review

Goat Simulator was my first foray into the “Absurd Sandbox” genre, as I call it. Since then, I’ve played things like Just Die Already, and cuter offerings like Little Kitty, Big City. Now, a new contender has arrived, a nutty one you…

The Plucky Squire (PC) Review

Once in a while, you’ll find an Indie game that is truly special. These are games like Hades, Stardew Valley, Shovel Knight, Vampire Survivors, and other gems that stand out and shine amongst the masses. These are experiences that could stand up…