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Necrobarista (2020) review: it’s a short, low-stakes visual novel that’s surprisingly cinematic

Necrobarista puts in a lot of work crafting a coffee shop where the dead meet the living. But does its most important element - the story - hold up or is it stuck in limbo?

Control (2019) review: it’s okay and that’s all

On the surface, Control's a great game. But when you go a bit deeper...

An introduction to Path of Exile and the debate over deterministic crafting

As Harvest winds down, there's been a strong debate about the future of one of the league's most notable aspects: deterministic crafting. But what is deterministic crafting and why is it important?

The League of Legends LEC controversy and why it matters: a deeper look

A few days ago, you may have noticed a couple of League of Legends news snippets about a certain controversy involving the LEC and an entity called NEOM. This post is intended to give some background behind the recent drama and also provide a space for future updates.

Day of the Tentacle Remastered (2016) review: a better-looking, better-feeling update of a classic

It took me over twenty years to finish Maniac Mansion. I started back in 1989, got stumped, and forgot about it until a few years ago.

Death Come True (2020) review: it’s more interactive movie than game

Death Come True starts off with the ringing of a rotary phone.

The Last of Us Part II (2020) review: a solid game in search of a narrative

The Big Meanie Games Blog reviews The Last of Us Part II, by Naughty Dog Games.

Outer Wilds (2019) review: it’s Groundhog Day, except you’re a four-eyed alien in space

The Big Meanie Games' review of Outer Wilds, by Mobius Digital.

Upload VR Showcase: Interesting games from the event

An introduction to the most interesting games at the UploadVR online event.

The Last Express (1997) review: how to lose a murder mystery game by getting backhanded in the face

Nestled among some of the more recognizable games of 1997 – a list that included Fallout, Final Fantasy 7, and GoldenEye – was a PC adventure/murder mystery game called The Last Express.