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Indie game gems you may have missed in 2022
Indie game gems you may have missed in 2022

Every year brings with it a flood of new video games to play. Inevitably, some amazing titles fall through the cracks.

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Alyse StanleyDecember 28, 2022
Meet the 14 Pokémon with the most disturbing backstories
Meet the 14 Pokémon with the most disturbing backstories

Showcasing the most disturbing Pokédex entries, just in time for spooky season.

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Alyse StanleyNovember 28, 2022
The evolution of Kratos
The evolution of Kratos

The creators of God of War discuss the themes that animate the iconic protagonist: brutality, fatherhood and redemption.

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Alyse StanleyNovember 13, 2022
He made a silly trombone video game. Then the internet caught wind.
He made a silly trombone video game. Then the internet caught wind.

Making the trombone sound good is an art — one in which “Trombone Champ” has zero interest.

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Alyse StanleySeptember 23, 2022
Overwhelmed by your video game backlog? We’ve got tips.
Overwhelmed by your video game backlog? We’ve got tips.

Choice paralysis can leave players spinning their wheels when trying to decide what to play next. Here are some tips for pushing through.

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Alyse StanleySeptember 9, 2022
In ‘Hindsight,’ players explore memories and come to terms with grief
In ‘Hindsight,’ players explore memories and come to terms with grief

It’s uncanny how many memories a single photo can unlock — an idea that makes up the core mechanic in “Hindsight.”

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Alyse StanleyJune 29, 2022
The AI tool behind Thanos made facial animation in ‘The Quarry’ a snap
The AI tool behind Thanos made facial animation in ‘The Quarry’ a snap

For this game, the VFX team needed a facial capture system that could track actors’ performances and create digital characters that could be edited in real time.

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Alyse StanleyJune 28, 2022
The best couch co-op games to play with friends
The best couch co-op games to play with friends

Online multiplayer may have become the de facto way to play games together, but there are still plenty of cooperative titles for those looking to cozy up with friends and family and enjoy games together IRL.

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Alyse StanleyMay 17, 2022
‘Cat Cafe Manager’ invokes centuries-old cozy vibes
‘Cat Cafe Manager’ invokes centuries-old cozy vibes

“Cat Cafe Manager” is the latest example of a convention commonly embraced by cozy games: the reimagining of pastoral fantasy for modern-day audiences.

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Alyse StanleyApril 14, 2022
Zen puzzle game ‘Unpacking’ strikes a bittersweet chord as I leave my hometown behind
Zen puzzle game ‘Unpacking’ strikes a bittersweet chord as I leave my hometown behind

Exploring the personal meaning of the possessions you carry with you.

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Alyse StanleyDecember 17, 2021
Like Stardew Valley’s farming? Try these games.
Like Stardew Valley’s farming? Try these games.

If you’re looking for a farming sim with vibes and mechanics similar to “Stardew Valley,” check out our recommendations.

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Alyse StanleyNovember 4, 2021
Ahead of ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ announcement, content-starved fans feel snubbed
Ahead of ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ announcement, content-starved fans feel snubbed

Since “New Horizons” first released in March 2020, Nintendo has racked up a laundry list of highly requested updates.

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Alyse StanleyOctober 13, 2021
10 Absolutely Cursed Gadgets That Live in My Head Rent-Free
10 Absolutely Cursed Gadgets That Live in My Head Rent-Free

What makes a cursed gadget? It’s a hard concept to pin down into words, but trust me, you know it when you see it.

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Alyse StanleyOctober 1, 2021
WarioWare: Get It Together! Turns the Series into a Multiplayer Mad Dash
WarioWare: Get It Together! Turns the Series into a Multiplayer Mad Dash

The WarioWare series is known for its frenetic pace and wacky microgames, but its newest entry adds a new component to that chaos: multiplayer co-op.

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Alyse StanleyAugust 20, 2021
I Miss My Pikachu Nintendo 64
I Miss My Pikachu Nintendo 64

It survived growing up with three girl gamers, and has the stickers to prove it.

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Alyse StanleyAugust 11, 2021
I Miss This Weird Easy-Bake Oven CD-ROM Playset
I Miss This Weird Easy-Bake Oven CD-ROM Playset

The late ‘90s and early 2000s were the golden age of funky children’s gadgets and this bizarre PC game stands testament to that.

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Alyse StanleyNovember 11, 2020
The Outer Worlds Continues Fallout’s 20-Year-Old ‘Dumb’ Mode Tradition
The Outer Worlds Continues Fallout’s 20-Year-Old ‘Dumb’ Mode Tradition

Fallout may be the mode’s progenitor, but The Outer Worlds takes the stupidity to new heights

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Alyse StanleyMarch 17, 2020
What Does a Truly Accessible Game Look Like? We Asked the Pros
What Does a Truly Accessible Game Look Like? We Asked the Pros

When it comes to talking about accessibility and video games, the loudest voices are often those who never had to worry about the subject in the first place.

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Alyse StanleyJune 27, 2019
Technicolor Dystopias: Why Colorful Wastelands Are Suddenly Popular
Technicolor Dystopias: Why Colorful Wastelands Are Suddenly Popular

We talk to the developers behind these colorful post-apocalypses and explore the history behind the trend.

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Alyse StanleyMay 20, 2019
On Twitter, Artists’ #Metsonas Spice Up Campy Met Gala
On Twitter, Artists’ #Metsonas Spice Up Campy Met Gala

The rest of Twitter may have been confused about what the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala’s “camp” theme entailed, but not its artist community.

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Alyse StanleyMay 8, 2019
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