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GYGO: Cosy Gaming News for the Soul
In this month’s cosy gaming news, Disney Dreamlight Valley will no longer be free to play and Die Gute Fabrik’s climate impact report.

October Roundtable: Horror Game Settings We Might Survive
The Sidequest crew presents a few of their favorite horror game settings—ones that, despite the odds, we think we might be able to survive.

Sidequest’s Favorite Cozy Horror Games for Weenies
Do you love spooky season? Are you a huge weenie? Well, the Sidequest crew has gathered a list of cozy horror games just for you.
OPINION

Chip Chat: The Abject Desire of Salted Egg Chips
In a guest column for Chip Chat, Melissa Brinks explains how salted egg chips pair perfectly with the hedonistic, indulgent delight of Ladykiller in a Bind.

Why I Hate Crisis Core: Part II, Jenova Boogaloo
In Part II of Cress’s FFVII: Crisis Core essay, they explore the how an uneven cast highlights the game’s narrative shortcomings.

Why I Hate Crisis Core: Part I
A deep dive into FFVII: Crisis Core and the story of Zack Fair, the tragic hero who saved Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife.
INTERVIEWS

Interview: Sarah Carapace and Emily Allen Talk Disaster Lesbians in Dungeon Bitches
Creators Emily Allen and Sarah Carapace talk with Paige Lyman about their queer TTRPG Dungeon Bitches, which features disaster lesbians banding together.

Interview: Discovering “The Secret of the Mermaid,” a New Keepsake Game
The Secret of the Mermaid is a brand new keepsake game currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter that aims to involve the player in a research project about mermaids via a series of beautiful and immersive postcards and ephemera. The game creators, American Kevin Dann and German Margit Schäfer, take immersion very seriously, fully taking on the roles of researcher Dr. Dann and ritualist Clarissa, who will guide the player through the game. We had a chance to chat with both of them about their vision for The Secret of the Mermaid.

Visual Novels and Other Visions: An Interview With Hanako Games
Georgina Bensley of Hanako Games discusses how the changing games scene offers both challenges and opportunities for indie developers.
NEWS

GYGO: Tabletop News, or the Many Questionable Decisions of Wizards of the Coast
In this month’s tabletop gaming news: Wizards of the Coast makes Magic: The Gathering moves, game shops unionize, and Pathfinder punts D&D.

GYGO: Games Labor News Because There Are Too Many Layoffs
In this month’s gaming labor news: Microsoft pivots to AI, more layoffs than we want to count, and ATLUS… raises salaries?

GYGO: Mobile Games News by a Person Who Has Never Played Fortnite
In this month’s mobile game news, Fortnite rolls back the clock temporarily, Resident Evil Village comes to mobile, and Love Island: The Game’s fashion takes a dive.
RECENT

GYGO: Cosy Gaming News for the Soul
In this month’s cosy gaming news, Disney Dreamlight Valley will no longer be free to play and Die Gute Fabrik’s climate impact report.

October Roundtable: Horror Game Settings We Might Survive
The Sidequest crew presents a few of their favorite horror game settings—ones that, despite the odds, we think we might be able to survive.

Sidequest’s Favorite Cozy Horror Games for Weenies
Do you love spooky season? Are you a huge weenie? Well, the Sidequest crew has gathered a list of cozy horror games just for you.
OPINION

Chip Chat: The Abject Desire of Salted Egg Chips
In a guest column for Chip Chat, Melissa Brinks explains how salted egg chips pair perfectly with the hedonistic, indulgent delight of Ladykiller in a Bind.

Why I Hate Crisis Core: Part II, Jenova Boogaloo
In Part II of Cress’s FFVII: Crisis Core essay, they explore the how an uneven cast highlights the game’s narrative shortcomings.

Why I Hate Crisis Core: Part I
A deep dive into FFVII: Crisis Core and the story of Zack Fair, the tragic hero who saved Final Fantasy VII protagonist Cloud Strife.
INTERVIEWS

Interview: Sarah Carapace and Emily Allen Talk Disaster Lesbians in Dungeon Bitches
Creators Emily Allen and Sarah Carapace talk with Paige Lyman about their queer TTRPG Dungeon Bitches, which features disaster lesbians banding together.

Interview: Discovering “The Secret of the Mermaid,” a New Keepsake Game
The Secret of the Mermaid is a brand new keepsake game currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter that aims to involve the player in a research project about mermaids via a series of beautiful and immersive postcards and ephemera. The game creators, American Kevin Dann and German Margit Schäfer, take immersion very seriously, fully taking on the roles of researcher Dr. Dann and ritualist Clarissa, who will guide the player through the game. We had a chance to chat with both of them about their vision for The Secret of the Mermaid.

Visual Novels and Other Visions: An Interview With Hanako Games
Georgina Bensley of Hanako Games discusses how the changing games scene offers both challenges and opportunities for indie developers.
NEWS

GYGO: Tabletop News, or the Many Questionable Decisions of Wizards of the Coast
In this month’s tabletop gaming news: Wizards of the Coast makes Magic: The Gathering moves, game shops unionize, and Pathfinder punts D&D.

GYGO: Games Labor News Because There Are Too Many Layoffs
In this month’s gaming labor news: Microsoft pivots to AI, more layoffs than we want to count, and ATLUS… raises salaries?

GYGO: Mobile Games News by a Person Who Has Never Played Fortnite
In this month’s mobile game news, Fortnite rolls back the clock temporarily, Resident Evil Village comes to mobile, and Love Island: The Game’s fashion takes a dive.
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