Another year. These are the games that kept me sane and occupied in a world gone mad. 10. The Forgotten City The many shall suffer for the sins of the one. This is the only law of the ancient Roman city and ethical puzzle-box of The Forgotten City. You navigate not only the needs…

What a fuck of a year, huh? Let’s talk about video games instead. 10. Genshin Impact So rarely does a game come along that mixes old ingredient in a new way. Genshin Impact draws from a number of influences — Breath of the Wild exploration/puzzles, a free-to-play model with gacha monetization, and an…

Gallons of digital ink have already been spilled over the final episode in Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. I’ve read a ton of the reactions, and following in its predecessor’s footsteps, The Rise of Skywalker has split the audience. I fall pretty sharply on the side that thinks it was a…

The past decade of games has been defined by diversity — the age of massive publishers controlling game investment ended, and smaller, more experimental spaces have flourished. The industry itself had to reckon with a diversifying fanbase — In 2010, Nintendo was still selling every single Wii console they could…

This has been one of the more challenging years for me. Just before the year started, I left my job of 5 years to travel my own path in game development and as a freelancer. It hasn’t been as successful as I would’ve liked, but even in this short time…

I had hoped this year would be a bit of a breather after the onslaught of quality games last year. To a degree it was, but going from an onslaught to merely a torrent is not all that different. …

It was goddamn criminal to just reduce this list down to 10. Gaming exploded with more incredible experiences than I think I’ve seen in a single year. The medium is bursting with creativity and style. There was something for everyone this year, from old classics to new revolutionary genres. Timewasters…

The first thing you see when loading up Ladykiller in a Bind sets the tone immediately. “All Power Exchange Must Be Negoiated” is emblazoned upon a silhouette of someone tugging at a leather collar on a kneeling figure. This is a game about BDSM, to be sure, but it transcends…

You find yourself in a life pod following a panicked evacuation from your previous craft. Alone, adrift in space, you miraculously find another ship in your path — the Nautilus. After docking, you approach a terminal to access this new ship’s system. …