Undertale, already a love letter to SNES RPG EarthBound, has been taken even further by fans, who have ported the game to the 8-bit Game Boy Color. Undertale carries a heavy Nintendo influence in its DNA, clearly inspired by EarthBound (and to a lesser extent Mario & Luigi). Some of developer Toby Fox’s earliest works … Read more
Krafton, the publisher behind PUBG, Hi-Fi Rush 2, and Subnautica 2, has launched a voluntary resignation program for employees who are not aligned with the “era of AI transformation.” This move comes amid Krafton’s ongoing legal dispute with Subnautica’s original developers. In October, the company announced that it is now an “AI-first” organization and pledged … Read more
Players’ spending patterns are becoming increasingly polarized, according to veteran industry analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana. On a recent podcast, Piscatella explained that AAA games, now commonly priced at $70, continue to sell well to more “affluent” gamers, while those with less disposable income are turning to mobile and free-to-play titles. On Kyle Bosman’s Delayed … Read more
The latest entry in Ubisoft Mainz’s city-building series, Anno 117: Pax Romana, is almost here. The game will launch on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PS5, but release times differ slightly depending on the platform. If you’re eager to begin your journey as a Roman governor, here are the release dates, times, and a countdown … Read more
In the early days of gaming, no one thought Pac-Man or Space Invaders needed a warning label. Games were colorful, innocent distractions — not cultural battlegrounds. But as graphics improved and stories grew darker, video games entered the realm of controversy. From Mortal Kombat’s blood splatters to Doom’s demonic corridors, the 1990s forced parents, politicians, … Read more
When you start playing Fellowship with a new character, you literally begin from scratch. You’ll have almost no gear, and your early dungeon runs are where you’ll start equipping your first items. Gearing Starter Guide for Fellowship At the start, most of your gear slots are empty, and any gear you have will be Item … Read more
Cithrel’s Fall is the first Capstone Dungeon in Fellowship. Completing it on time is crucial if you want to progress to the next league, the Adept, which offers better gear and more talent points. Full Cithrel’s Fall Boss Walkthrough Guide Cithrel’s Fall is very different from the regular dungeons you’ve run before. It’s longer, with … Read more
Before full-motion video, cinematic trailers, and orchestral scores, there were game intros — simple, pixelated openings that somehow burned themselves into memory forever. From the electronic whisper of “SEGA!” to the swirling logo of SNES, those moments weren’t just preludes — they were promises. They set the tone, sparked emotion, and pulled us into worlds … Read more
Walk into any modern indie game store page, and you’ll see it — pixel art characters, 8-bit soundtracks, minimalist menus, and heartfelt storytelling. These aren’t accidents. They’re love letters to the golden age of gaming. From Celeste to Shovel Knight, Undertale to Stardew Valley, modern indie developers draw inspiration not just from the mechanics of … Read more
Before VR headsets and motion controllers took over living rooms, light gun games were the ultimate way to step inside the action. With a plastic gun in hand and a glowing CRT screen before you, you weren’t just playing — you were there, dodging bullets, saving hostages, and testing your reflexes in real time. Between … Read more