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New Details of Expanded Story, Gameplay of Catherine: Full Body Revealed

Damien LawardornSeptember 16, 2018September 17, 2018

by Damien LawardornSeptember 16, 2018September 17, 20180729

In 2011—long before Atlus released Persona 5 to worldwide acclaim—it launched the wonderfully weird puzzle-platformer Catherine, which is slated to receive an expanded re-release next

E3 2018 News

Play Co-Op Alone in New EA Original Unravel Two

Damien LawardornJune 9, 2018June 9, 2018

by Damien LawardornJune 9, 2018June 9, 20180677

EA has revealed that Unravel Two, a sequel to 2013’s charming woollen platformer, is the latest member of its indie-styled EA Originals line. Once again

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Review

Golem Review — Pet Rock

Damien LawardornMay 29, 2018November 7, 2018

by Damien LawardornMay 29, 2018November 7, 20180310

Knowingly or not, media products often reflect the unconscious biases of the societies that spawn them, helping to etch and entrench ideas of cultural identity.

News

Rifter Brings Hyper-Speed Platforming to Steam in July

Chris HepburnMay 26, 2018May 26, 2018

by Chris HepburnMay 26, 2018May 26, 20180163

IMakeGames has revealed its next game Rifter, a fast-paced platformer with a focus on momentum and action. Development is being led by Maximilian Csuk, who has drawn inspiration

Preview

Etherborn Is More Than A Simple Brain Teaser

Ben NewmanMay 25, 2018May 25, 2018

by Ben NewmanMay 25, 2018May 25, 20180373

In many ways, Etherborn feels like a project that is out of place in 2018. From top to bottom, the title oozes the quintessential indie

Editorial

What Happens to Ratchet & Clank After Spider-Man?

Mitchell Ryan AkhurstMay 10, 2018May 10, 2018

by Mitchell Ryan AkhurstMay 10, 2018May 10, 201807524

As one of the best places to work 12 years and counting, Insomniac Games deserves any potential success that its upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man can deliver.

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Review

Mulaka Review — A Tribe Worth Knowing

Chris HepburnFebruary 27, 2018November 7, 2018

by Chris HepburnFebruary 27, 2018November 7, 20180340

Mulaka offers fascinating insight into the folklore of a little-known culture through its world, theme, mechanics, and music. The story and themes of the title

News

First Trailer for The Messenger Boasts Retro-Inspired Gameplay

Rhain Radford-BurnsJanuary 10, 2018January 10, 2018

by Rhain Radford-BurnsJanuary 10, 2018January 10, 20180271

Sabotage Studio has released the first teaser trailer for The Messenger, a retro-inspired platformer/Metroidvania. Described as “an open love letter to the good old retro-console games

Media News

Lighthearted 2D Platformer Grave Danger Gets Ultimate Edition

Jennifer AndersonJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 2018

by Jennifer AndersonJanuary 3, 2018January 3, 20180328

Two-dimensional puzzle-platformer Grave Danger will be re-released on Steam on January 25, 2018 as Grave Danger: Ultimate Edition. Grave Danger: Ultimate Edition introduces ten new

Media News

Little Nightmares Complete Edition Coming in October

Jennifer AndersonSeptember 10, 2017September 10, 2017

by Jennifer AndersonSeptember 10, 2017September 10, 20170296

Bandai Namco has announced the October release of Little Nightmares Complete Edition for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. A puzzle-platformer horror adventure game developed by