Evergrace, A Forgotten FromSoft Classic

The PS2 game Evergrace is a treasure trove of worldbuilding and gameplay mechanics that would come to define FromSoft’s signature style.

REVIEW: Mask of the Rose Provides Character-First, Monster-Dating Fun

Melissa Brinks discusses how Mask of the Rose, Failbetter’s newest entry in the world of Fallen London, expands the world by putting character first.

Postgame.18: I Don’t Want Wholesome, I Want Murder

In this month’s Postgame, Maddi, Melissa, Naseem, and Zora discuss the games they’ve been playing, including Darkest Dungeon, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and more.

30XX Is a Great Start to a Mega Man X Successor

In their review, Joan Zahra Dark outlines what works about 30XX, and what doesn’t feel quite finished about this Mega Man-inspired roguelike.

REVIEW: Outshine Is a Thrilling Introduction to the Typing Game Genre

Michelle Caldeira reviews Outshine, which blends a frenetic pace with multiple difficulty levels for a thrilling typing game experience.

REVIEW: Mask of the Rose Provides Character-First, Monster-Dating Fun

Melissa Brinks discusses how Mask of the Rose, Failbetter’s newest entry in the world of Fallen London, expands the world by putting character first.

30XX Is a Great Start to a Mega Man X Successor

In their review, Joan Zahra Dark outlines what works about 30XX, and what doesn’t feel quite finished about this Mega Man-inspired roguelike.

REVIEW: Outshine Is a Thrilling Introduction to the Typing Game Genre

Michelle Caldeira reviews Outshine, which blends a frenetic pace with multiple difficulty levels for a thrilling typing game experience.

Review: Soul Void Dives Deep into Retro Body Horror

Soul Void is a nonviolent dark fantasy Game Boy adventure with a wealth of fantastic monster designs and a lot of heart (and teeth).

Review: The Librarian’s Apprentice Celebrates the Magic of Libraries

Alenka Figa reviews The Librarian’s Apprentice, a solo journaling game that explores the magical, imaginative potential of libraries.

Level Up Your Poetry, Part 4: Games, Prose Poems, and Liminality

In this entry into her “Level Up Your Poetry” series, Katherine Quevedo examines prose poetry as a unique and evocative way to explore games.

Monster Hunter Rise’s Character Creator Gives Me Gender Euphoria

Harry Schofield explores the delight they found in Monster Hunter Rise’s granular, assumption-free character creator.

Autistic Representation in Video Games

Angharad Redden explores autistic representation in video games and how her own diagnosis changed her relationship with games.

The Dreamcast and Hypersensitivity: A Neurodivergent Christmas

Michelle Caldeira reminisces about cacophonous and cramped childhood Christmases, and the Dreamcast that changed everything.

Dark Souls and Trans Closets: Self Discovery Through Failure

Evelyn Grey explores the meta-narrative of Dark Souls, and why the game seems to resonate so much with transfeminine gamers.

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