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Lawn Mowing Simulator Is Actually An Open-World RPG

Lawn Mowing Simulator is masquerading as just another sim game, but it's actually an open-world RPG ready to take players on a heroic adventure.

August 11, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Metro 2033 and STALKER Fans Should Give Chernobylite a Shot

If you're a fan of the Stalker or Metro 2033 games, Chernobylite is absolutely an experience that you don't want to miss out on.

August 6, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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The Forgotten City Redefines the Video Game Moral Compass

The Forgotten City may seem like an interesting mystery game on its surface, but it's the surprisingly deep philosophical questions that keep us thinking.

August 4, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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The Sims 4 Has Made Big Strides in Community Involvement, and We Love to See It

The Sims 4 is the longest-running installment in the franchise, but it's not going anywhere, especially with the new standard of community involvement.

August 3, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Is Patch 9.1 Changing World of Warcraft for the Better?

World of Warcraft Patch 9.1 has been slowly releasing content throughout the weeks, but how is it faring against WoW Classic and The Burning Crusade?

July 20, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Exploring Transgender Identity Through Video Games

Video games can help trans people discover their true selves in a variety of ways, including through character creators and stories.

July 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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The Best Civilization VI Mods

TechRaptor looks at the best Civilization VI mods and helps you find the way to best modify your Civilization 6 game.

July 16, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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The Valve Steam Deck Might Be the Perfect Budget Gaming PC

The Valve Steam Deck reveal was certainly a surprise, but what's even more surprising is that it looks like it could be a really good budget gaming PC.

July 15, 2021 | 04:55 EDT

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Death and the Moogle: Dying in Final Fantasy X

Death is common in most games and it takes a front seat in the Final Fantasy series. However, Final Fantasy X took it a different direction and made it more complex. With the anniversary this year, we thought we would examine the mechanics of death in Spira.

July 12, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Weird Last-Minute Gems For Steam Summer Sale

Well-loved, obscure, and sometimes just plain weird, there are some hidden gems in the Steam Summer Sale to look into as it winds down.

July 7, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Building The Last City In Project Haven With Code 351

So many post-apocalypse games take place in wastelands and junk towns. But what if one took place in the only futuristic metropolis left? Welcome to Project Haven, where the last city on Earth is anything but safe.

July 5, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Games With Classic Disney Characters We Want to See In The Future

We break down some Disney games we'd like to see in the future.

July 2, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Identities in Video Games

To celebrate pride, our staff members who identify as LGBTQ+ reflect on what proper representation means to them in video games.

June 28, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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8 Games That Fairly Portray LGBTQ Characters

Pride is a month full of festivities, love, and acceptance. It's come a long way and the LGBTQ+ continues to grow across the world and in media. There are so many identities across the spectrum with a number of characters representing different ones.

June 25, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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30 Years On, Sonic The Hedgehog Should Abandon 3D Gameplay

Sonic the Hedgehog is turning 30 years old, and at this late stage in the character's life, it might be time to give up on that precious 3rd dimension.

June 23, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Party Members Meet and Greet

You might be excited for a trip to Icewind Dale as part of Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance, but aren't too familiar with the literary history of heroes like Drizzt, Catti-brie, and Wulfgar. We take some time to give you a bit of info on who these characters are and how they met one another.

June 21, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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All the Games like Dark Souls at E3 2021

E3 2021 really came through for those that enjoy taking on challenging games like Dark Souls and dying over and over until they succeed.

June 19, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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All the Games like Left 4 Dead at E3 2021

There were a host of multiplayer PvE games at E3 2021. Many of them look like Left 4 Dead, and most of those are coming to Xbox Game Pass.

June 18, 2021 | 05:00 EDT

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Exploring Ruin Raiders With One Of The Artists

Ruin Raiders combines turn-based combat with roguelike RNG, all while sending you and your animal squad into the depths of maze-like ruins with robots!

June 17, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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10 Great Games You May Have Missed This E3

Across the over dozen streams during E3, hundreds of games get shown off or receive new trailers. Chances are you may have missed some great games. Here's a few that caught our eye.

June 16, 2021 | 01:37 EDT

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Creating Hokko Life: Building 'Something From Nothing'

Simulation games offer us a relaxing and active escape from our current setting. Hokko Life aims to capture that and its creator Robert Tatnell talks about how it came to be.

June 16, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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6 Terrible Games That Can Join Plumbers Don't Wear Ties

Plumbers Don't Wear Ties is getting a re-release. For some reason. I don't get it either, but here is an excuse to mention six terrible games in a list.

June 15, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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All the Games Like The Sims at E3 2021

Looking for new games like The Sims? Some interesting life simulation games were highlighted during E3 2021, and some of them look promising.

June 14, 2021 | 06:43 EDT

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Some of the Highlights of the Wholesome Direct 2021

Looking for some Wholesome games to play? Here are some of the top picks from the 2021 Wholesome Games direct.

June 12, 2021 | 03:01 EDT

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E3 2021: Three Cool Sci-Fi Games Releasing this Year

Set for release by the end of 2021, Hooded Horse showcased three sci-fi games at E3 2021: Terra Invicta, Alliance of the Sacred Suns, and Falling Frontier. See our thoughts from the Hooded Horses press event.

June 12, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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No More Heroes 1 and 2 Are Incredibly Basic on PC

No More Heroes 1 and 2's recent PC ports are certainly functional, but lack a lot of common PC features that many will find disappointing.

June 9, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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

Going Medieval's save system makes managing your playthroughs a breeze—a must for colony sims and other games in challenging genres.

June 9, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid - Our Top Picks

We break down some of our recommended picks from the Indie Bundle for Palestinian Aid, currently on Itch.io.

June 8, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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How a Charity Bundle for Palestinian Aid Raised $350,000 in a Weekend

We spoke with Alanna Linayre about how she assembled a Palestinian aid charity bundle on Itch.io that blew up overnight, containing over 1,000 items and raising over $350,000 in a weekend.

June 7, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Talking Zoop and Crowdfunding with Co-founder Jordan Plosky

Zoop is a new crowdfunding service launching today that assists creators with additional tools covering marketing, project management, and fulfillment.

June 7, 2021 | 08:00 EDT