Nathaniel Liles
Nathaniel Liles is a freelance writer, writing major, and indie musician based in Southern Indiana. While procrastinating or avoiding real-world responsibility, Nathaniel enjoys playing rhythm games, action RPGs, and very colorful games with many bright, flashing lights. You can listen to Nathaniel sing songs or download his music for free at http://nathanielliles.bandcamp.com/.
Kickstarter Game of the Week – System Shock Remastered
Welcome back to Cliqist's Kickstarter Game of the Week, a special segment where we unlock the darkest secrets of underwater basket weaving. This week's...
Kickstarter Game of the Week – Transmission
In Kickstarter Game of the Week, our staff samples Kickstarter's finest avocados and brings you the freshest and ripest of the bunch.
This week's tasty...
Finding Gravity Brings Co-Op to Puzzling
First-person puzzle games have always fascinated me, so it's no surprise that Finding Gravity, a co-op first-person puzzler currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, has piqued...
Unforgotten Quest Devs Remember They’re Making a Game
Entirely too often, Kickstarter campaigns are funded only to have their creators vanish into thin air. While this might make some backers claim "scam",...
Wanderer Greets 2016 Looking Better Than Ever
We've covered Wanderer a couple times, so I won't waste any time retreading old ground. If you're meeting Wanderer for the first time, I...
Barons of the Galaxy Offers Tabletop Inspired Space Strategy
Quick, think of a video game! Now hold that in your mind while I ask you a question: was the game you thought of...
What to Expect from Umbra’s Early Access Release
Umbra's Kickstarter campaign jumped off with a pretty stellar gameplay preview, and soon enough, we'll finally be able to get our hands on the...
Armello Is Early Access Done Right
We talk about a lot of crowdfunded games here but, in my experience at least, something that's as high-quality as Armello is somewhat hard...
Asagao Academy: Normal Boots Lets Us Snog JonTron
Hi there! Remember me? Nathaniel? No? Cool. I've been dead for awhile, but in the spirit of Halloween, I've risen from the dead to...
Starwhal: Just the Tip. Out of Early Access. Still Awesome
Starwhal: Just the Tip, Out of Early Access, and Still Awesome
by Nathaniel Liles
Now, it's entirely possible that you guys read my original article about Starwhal:...
A Guide to Shovel Knight’s Feats
We've covered Shovel Knight here before I believe... Ah! Yep, here it is. A fine review, for all intents and purposes.
Now, by the time...
Secrets, Rumors, and Easter Eggs of Five Nights at Freddy’s
Continuing our coverage of Five Nights at Freddy's, I'll be taking a look at all the little secrets and rumors that are hidden in...
Update to Kickstarter’s Terms Address Bad Endings for Backers
I have this weird habit of describing crowdfunding to you guys, like, every other article I write. I have a reason though, for describing...
Very Early Access, But Much Potential Lies Within Dex
Very Early Access, But Much Potential Lies Within Dex
by Nathaniel Liles
As you all know, most of the games we play here are unfinished, be...
Weekenders Sunday News 9/14
It hasn't been a busy news week, but that doesn't mean that there weren't some great happenings this week! We have release news, progress...
Weekenders Sunday News 9/7
Hear ye, hear ye, extra, extra, or... Something like that. It's news time. Time for the news. The time specifically set aside for you...