SULFUR is a roguelite extraction shooter that offers surprisingly tight gunplay, inventive weapon customisation and an awesome, striking artstyle. Though not everything fully clicks, it’s a fun, amusing and engaging experience that oozes passion and creativity. It’s just super cool.
GMTK’s Mind Over Magnet is a polished and charming little game; its mechanics are introduced smoothly, and it has some clever moments. Overall though, its core feels a bit uninspired, and its lack of depth keeps it from rising beyond the feel of a project to learn the craft rather than a passionate execution of a vision. Still, it’s an admirable achievement worth checking out.
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth took four wins, including Best Storytelling and Best Soundtrack. HELLDIVERS 2 secured Critics’ Choice and Console Game of the Year. Black Myth: Wukong claimed Ultimate Game of the Year, but really, the headline is Balatro winning two major prizes (Best Indie Game and the Breakthrough Award)! See the full roundup here.
PROXIMATE is a brilliant blend of cosmic horror, corporate satire and very clever gamedesign. The navigation mechanic ramps up the tension, complemented by sharp writing and immersive sound design. Short but impactful, it’s a funny, haunting experience that lingers.
Sony is reportedly in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corp., a major Japanese publisher known for its manga, anime, and gaming IP, including a majority shareholding in developer FromSoftware. The deal could close in weeks, per Reuters. Sony declined to comment, while Kadokawa say “nothing has been decided at this moment.” Bandai Namco shares fell sharply amid speculation.
The Game Awards 2024 nominees are up. Balatro picked up five nominations, while Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth also dominate across categories. Other standouts include Black Myth: Wukong and, controversially, the Elden Ring DLC. Getcha votes in before December 11, with winners revealed during the ceremony on December 12.
A triumph for platforming fans, blending nostalgia with fresh and ridiculously creative mechanics. Team Asobi’s clever level design and charming PlayStation callbacks make for smile after smile. A polished, joyous, heartwarming adventure that’s hard to put down.
Valve is celebrating Half-Life 2’s 20th anniversary with updates including bug fixes, restored content, improved graphics, and Steam Workshop support. Episodes One and Two are now bundled, and it’s all free on Steam until November 18. There’s also a feature length documentary exploring its iconic development. Legendary.
Lucas Pope’s Moida Mansion is a retro-inspired, hyper-stylistic, first-person adventure that’s free to play in your browser. Set in a spooky mansion, you must rescue friends while dodging a lurking “monsta.” It’s a massive throwback to my time growing up with LCD handheld games - that boot screen really took me back! It’s short but satisfyingly tense, offering a fresh spin on Pope’s knack for puzzle design - perfect for a quick escape around Halloween - even if it doesn’t reach the depth of his more substantial work.
[Early Access] Windblown brings Hades-style combat and Dead Cells’ progression into a fresh 3D roguelike package. Super fast-paced and responsive gameplay makes for satisfying combat, the world is cool, items and unlocks are fun, and co-op is awesome. The potential is clear, as it evolves through early access, and fans of the genre are guaranteed to appreciate its smooth mechanics and solid challenge.