It’s almost unbelievable to think about how much a rather janky-looking game from a niche Japanese developer has managed to change the gaming industry. Since its launch on the PlayStation 3, FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls has spawned a whole new subgenre in the industry – the ‘soulslike’ – and has effectively rewritten the language of games.Continue reading “Campfire Comforts and Cosmic Inversion”
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Life Is Strange 2 Episode 2: Rules
Welcome to The Play-By-Play, a column where I’ll be writing about an episodic game series as I play through the season, sharing my thoughts on the storyline, the game, and generally any other things that I’ve picked up on. Today, we’re continuing our journey with Dontnod’s Life Is Strange 2.
Röki Offers a Touching Look at Grief
Please be aware that spoilers abound in this post. Grief has got to be one of the most universal human experiences – something that will affect us all at some point in our lives – but also the most personal. It famously affects us all in a multitude of ways, differing not only from personContinue reading “Röki Offers a Touching Look at Grief”
Maquette Is Brilliant
Playstation Plus has been getting a lot of good press recently thanks to its run of strong releases, especially ones close to release day. That reputation is continuing to grow with this month’s free offerings – Final Fantasy VII Remake getting a particularly large amount of coverage. Hidden inside FFVII’s shadow however, is a littleContinue reading “Maquette Is Brilliant”
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