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Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery | Tactical Puzzles, Pain, and Perseverance
Our Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery review examines how MICA Team took a 2013 indie tactical RPG and blew it up into a massive, lore-rich…
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Visual Novel Journey: How I Found a New Way to Play
Once skeptical of story-driven games, I found haunting and heartfelt stories in visual novels like Spirit Hunter and Chaos;Head Noah.
Video Game Remakes vs Originals: The Lost Art of Preservation
An analysis of how modern remakes reshape classic games, and why preservation and access to original releases still matter.
Resident Evil Game Preservation: Why Originals Matter
Resident Evil game preservation: This article examines recent releases and the growing tension between remakes and originals. Modern remakes act…
Stale Gaming: Why Your Habits Are Part of the Problem
Broken launches and greedy trends are everywhere, but stale gaming often comes down to player tunnel vision. “Gaming isn’t fun…
Shift Up Fully Acquired Unbound, Shinji Mikami’s Studio
SHIFT UP fully acquires UNBOUND, the Tokyo-based studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami, according to an official announcement…
Sakura Wars | 30th Anniversary Logo Reveals
Today, the official Sakura Wars series 30th anniversary logo has been revealed on the Sakura Taisen website. The website also…
Girls’ Frontline 2 | 4.1.2026 Patch Notes
The April 1 2026 Girls’ Frontline 2 patch notes include a long list of optimizations and bug fixes for the…
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro DLC Launches in June
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Kenshiro DLC will officially launch in June 2026, bringing the legendary protagonist of Fist…
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 | Airing June 7 with Gears E-Day Direct
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will air on Sunday, June 7 at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00…
Edios-Montréal Cuts 124 Staff Members, Studio Head David Anfossi Leaves
Eidos Montréal layoffs affecting 124 employees were announced today, along with the departure of longtime Head of Studio David Anfossi.…
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | Strangereal Evolution Episode 1
Strangereal Evolution Episode 1 is the latest trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, marking three decades of the…
Girls’ Frontline 2 | Lainie Breakdown
Our Lainie breakdown explores the return of a familiar face in the Operation Butterfly costume release and how the former…
