Kenji Eno was perhaps one of the most inventive game developers in the world, with titles such as D and Real Sound: Kaze No Regret under his belt. Unfortunately, after having submitted the initial proposal for his last video game, he passed away. Eno’s friends,…
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Marcus is a fellow with a love for video games, horror, and Japanese food. When he’s not writing about games for a multitude of sites, he’s usually still playing one. Writing about video games is something he hopes to continue doing for many years to come.
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If you grew up playing on the Commodore 64 or Amiga then chances are you are a big fan of Chris Huelsbeck music. Over the years, this fellow scored soundtracks for many of the best known games such as The Great Giana Sisters, Turrican, and…
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10 Upcoming IndieGogo Games to Keep an Eye On by Marcus Estrada [divider] [dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite being a year older, IndieGogo is like Kickstarter’s kid brother. Although the two having very similar aims IndieGogo is stuck playing catch up in many instances. Kickstarter projects often receive publicity by…
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Are there video games from your past that you loved growing up that no one else seems to have heard of before? There certainly are for me, and for many, there seems to be almost no information available online even today. I have a feeling…
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Never Alone may not be a crowdfunded game, but it sure has a ton of heart. With great visuals, a story told from a unique perspective, and neat documentary features interspersed, this is one game worth completing. As a puzzle platformer, there are some tough…
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Chances are, if you’re a gaming fan with a computer then you’re already very aware of the Steam Exploration Sale that’s currently going on. However, with some 5000+ games discounted from now until November 2nd most people will never ever know the full scope of…
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Never Alone Inspiration for Game Developers Everywhere by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he game Never Alone is incredibly unique. Although at first it may appear to be just another puzzle platformer, its able to firmly distinguish itself thanks to a truly distinctive feel. You see, this game was developed…
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Compelling, Imperfect, & Beautiful. Never Alone Reviewed by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ever Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) is a puzzle platformer, but to say only that much ignores its amazing contribution to the gaming arena. The story follows a young girl and a fox as they brave the…
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IndieGogo’s Best Released Games… So Far by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]E[/dropcap]veryone knows about crowdfunding these days. However, most people know of it purely thanks to Kickstarter. Kickstarter is great and all but it’s not the only player in the marketplace! IndieGogo also exists and has seen…
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So, you’ve either just purchased Massive Chalice or are contemplating giving it a shot. Great! Despite only being in Early Access right now, this Double Fine production is already a pretty darn engaging turn-based strategy game. Right now the biggest let down is a lack…
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Being a king (or queen) is not all it’s cracked up to be. In Yes, Your Grace you take the role of Grey King Eryk. As a king, you aren’t going to see action on the battlefield or even really ever leave your castle. Instead,…
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Being Famous Pre-Kickstarter: A Blessing and a Curse by Marcus Estrada Note: Curious to see the data we’ve gathered on top funded crowdfunding projects thus far? Check out this article which includes the 50 most-funded projects complete with charts! [divider] [dropcap]V[/dropcap]ideo game development is a challenging…
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Murder mystery games are awesome, but rarely do we ever get to see them! From the board game classic Clue to PC-exclusive The Ship, there’s a surprising lack of titles which let you work to solve a murder quicker than other players. Devil’s Bluff models…
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As a fan of card games, I’m always excited to see something new in that genre crop up. Upon reviewing the Prismata pitch it was hard not to get excited thanks to a video which featured multiple people espousing the game’s awesome addictive qualities. Of…
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Earlier this year a moody new shooter named Ashen Rift took to Kickstarter, one we covered a number of times. Despite a strong pitch, it was unable to reach its $45,000 funding goal. As with many campaigns, this did not mark the end of the developer’s dream…
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Kickstarter’s Top 50: How Good Are They? by Marcus Estrada [dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite being around for many years, it wasn’t until a few massive projects landed on the site that most video game players earnestly began to back projects. It’s fitting that the project that started this…
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