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Taking a Deep Dive into the Origins of Ocean Drive Studio

If you're a strategy RPG fan, chances are you twiddle your thumbs and wait for the next Fire Emblem to release. Wanting to scratch that itch I deeply needed, I checked out Lost Eidolons last…

November 22, 2022 | 11:00 EST

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The Ascent Dev Neon Giant Discuss How One of 2021's Coolest Worlds Was Born

As cyberpunk becomes more and more popular, it becomes an immense challenge for developers to create original environments within this genre. Armed with the right industry experience and an extra…

September 14, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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The Forgotten City Redefines the Video Game Moral Compass

If you knew someone who was dying from a sickness, how far would you go to save her life? A merchant just around the corner has the life-saving medicine, but he’s asking for an absurd, nearly…

August 4, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Hanoks and Handy Mods

This Week in Valheim, we explore some extra handy mods, a group of surprisingly deadly bees, and a touching tribute to Berserk author Kentaro Miura. Let's dive in! As usual, there's no Valheim news…

June 19, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Creating Hokko Life: Building 'Something From Nothing'

Simulation may seem like an odd genre of gaming. Many may wonder why a person would spend time playing a game about a real-life activity rather than pursue it. Well, depending on your circumstances…

June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Lit Loxes and Developer AMA Recap

This week in Valheim, we recap a developer AMA session that details some future plans, discuss the sad news about the Hearth & Home update delay, and (as always) show off the cool community…

June 12, 2021 | 10:00 EDT

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Going Medieval's Save System is One of the Best I've Ever Seen

Video games have had the ability to save your progress for decades with various systems. There are all sorts of ways to save a player's data, but Going Medieval's save system might be the best…

June 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Dying for Dioramas

This Week In Valheim, we explore a mod that lets you enter a new realm, some pretty cool real-world dioramas, and an easy way to kill Deathsquitos without taking any damage. Let's dive in! Sadly,…

June 5, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Real Mead and Running Gauntlets

It's time for This Week in Valheim once again! This week, we have a bunch of cool builds, a real-world recipe for Tasty Mead, the epic conclusion to a months-long fanart project, and more! This…

May 29, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Big Bucks and Happy Little Trees

Once again, it's time for  This Week in Valheim! This week, we get to check out some beautiful artistic busts, a lesson on dealing with Stone Golems, and the addition of a rather suspicious new plant…

May 22, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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5 Valheim Buildings That Put Form Over Function

Looking for some Valheim building ideas? There's a lot of freedom to make what you want, but sometimes you need a little inspiration. That's why we've put together five Valheim buildings that are all…

May 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Spirited Away, Big Boats, and Heavy Metal!

This week in Valheim, a Redditor has recreated an iconic location from Spirited Away, we learn why going AFK can be a bad idea, and some modders might have lost their minds. This Week in Valheim …

May 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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6 Essential Valheim Buildings Everyone Should Have

There are countless images of Valheim buildings out there in the world, but there are also many useful structures that are overlooked—and some are as essential to your survival as a good home.…

May 15, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Massive Mountains and Happy Bees

This week in Valheim, we check out some pretty big player builds, a cool new mod that adds a drawbridge, a shout-out to the happiest bees, and so much more! Once again, there isn't much in the way…

May 8, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Better Building and Furious Fulings

This week in Valheim, we explore a better way to build your base, a furious charge of angry Fulings, and what may be the worst storage system design we've ever seen. There's no big Valheim news this…

May 1, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Trolls, Skull Thrones, and a Drivable Car!

We're back with This Week in Valheim, our periodic roundup of all the cool things happening in Iron Gate's Viking survival game. There's a lot of cool happenings on the horizon—let's dive right in…

April 24, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Ninja Warriors and VR Waifus

There's always something cool happening in Valheim and this week is no different! There isn't much in the way of news, but there are still plenty of cool community creations, mods, and more to see…

April 17, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Seeking Out Dread X Collection: The Hunt

It shouldn't come as a shock to anyone that it's time once again for another Dread X Collection. The famous anthology series from the titular publisher has been a great success the past few times…

April 15, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: Runescape, Macs, and More Ways to Build!

This Week in Valheim, we explore cool community creations from Game of Thrones and Runescape, some great new building mods, Mac support, and more! Here's all the cool stuff we've seen this week!…

April 10, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim – Classes, Castles, and a Playable Game Boy!

Valheim is all about defeating Odin's enemies in Viking purgatory. As an open-world game, it offers plenty of opportunity for hilarious hijinks and creative construction from its dedicated fans.…

April 3, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim — Star Wars, Swinging Ships, and a Contest!

Welcome back to This Week in Valheim, our weekly look at Iron Gate's Viking survival crafting game. We've got some cool mods, community creations, and even a contest from the developers to explore!…

March 27, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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In Sound Mind Strikingly Manifests Mental-Health Struggles

In Sound Mind is a psychological horror game that takes you deep into the human psyche, forcing you to come face to face with physical manifestations of mental health struggles while navigating a…

March 24, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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This Week in Valheim: March 20, 2021

Welcome to This Week in Valheim, a weekly roundup of news, modding, community creations, and epic moments in the Viking survival crafting game created by Iron Gate. Valheim is a game in Steam Early…

March 20, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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What I've Learned from 300 Hours in Valheim

I've found myself rather enjoying Valheim ever since I first picked it up, racking up a total of 300 hours in my time with the game. I've learned quite a bit since I started and I'm happy to share it…

March 17, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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5 Gnosia Crewmates to Befriend (and 5 to Beware)

In the social deduction game Gnosia, you are trapped on a spaceship attempting to determine which of your crew has been infected by the titular shape-shifting aliens. The game operates via a time-…

March 11, 2021 | 01:00 EST

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Is Valheim Terraria in 3D?

Crafting-focused survival multiplayer games are everywhere. Standing out in such a saturated genre is a daunting task, at best. How, then, has humble-looking 3D Viking crafting simulator Valheim …

February 25, 2021 | 12:30 EST

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The Best Game Music of 2020 - Hades

When it comes to indie games in 2020, Hades very clearly stands out as one of the best. It’s got style and lovable characters, and the core gameplay loop is as addicting as caffeine. Even if…

December 18, 2020 | 12:00 EST

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Super Meat Boy - 10 Years Later, Still a Rare Indie Gem

I remember the moment I discovered Meat Boy. I was on Kongregate, one of the largest Flash gaming sites on the web. Immediately, I was grasped by the name and the image. The image, now a super low-…

November 30, 2020 | 11:30 EST

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Hades Stygian Blade Build Guide

Sometimes it’s tough getting the mechanics of a new game down, and Supergiant Games’ Hades is no exception. With so many weapons to pick from, there are many ways to fight your way through Tartarus…

October 13, 2020 | 11:56 EDT

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Hades: The Myths Behind the Weapons

Every good hero needs his or her arsenal of weapons, and Zagreus in Supergiant Games’ Hades is no exception. Gifted the weapons by none other than the mythological Achilles, they are the tools you…

October 6, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Separating Myth and Fiction: The World of Hades

Supergiant Games’ latest offering, Hades, takes a deep dive into Greek mythology, plumbing the depths of Tartarus and giving a unique take on the chthonic legends of the pantheon. But how much of it…

October 5, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Ikenfell Takes Us to Magic School, Super Mario RPG Style

School settings are very common in media. Perhaps it's because school is so relatable—everyone has to go through it. When you throw in magic and mystery, this setting becomes much more exciting. No…

September 21, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Ranking the Hades Gods by Sexiness

What could be sexier than a God? Deities are nothing but raw power and strength, so it stands to reason that we lowly humans would be attracted to them. The issue here is that not all Gods are…

September 20, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Exploring Ary and the Secret of Seasons' World With eXiin

In some ways, the upcoming Ary and the Secret of Seasons is like the highly popular show Avatar: The Last Airbender. In both, you have a young character that masters four elements. In Avatar, this is…

July 20, 2020 | 01:00 EDT

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Beyond Blue Aims to Shed Light on Ocean Crisis

Beyond Blue, the latest game from E-Line Media follows the journey of underwater diver Mirai as she follows a pod of sperm whales in the Pacific Ocean. In order to truly bring the ocean and all its…

June 12, 2020 | 12:00 EDT

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The Dread X Collection Offers Awesome Looks at Indie Horror's Future

I love seeing devs go wild and getting to try strange things. As such, I immediately noticed the Dread X Collection when it was announced and kept a close eye on it. Ten horror games by ten indie…

May 27, 2020 | 11:00 EDT

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Anarcute's Adorable Riots Are Worth Fighting For

From the first second I laid my eyes on it I knew I needed to play Anarcute. An adorable game about cute animals going on a riot, Anarcute basically just hits all of the things I want to see. However…

December 12, 2019 | 12:00 EST

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Apsulov: End of Gods is Some Great Spooky Sci-Fi Horror

Some days I just want to be spooked. Generally, I turn to video games for this. There's just something about playing a horror game, compared to a movie, that feels so much more personal. Almost as if…

September 13, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

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Tamarin Brings Environmental Awareness to Action-adventure Gaming

I'm a sucker for cute animals. When this year's Kinda Funny Games Showcase featured Tamarin, I took a break from my furious typing to say, "Aww." Tamarin is a 3D action-adventure platformer cut from…

July 22, 2019 | 12:00 EDT