Hideo Kojima has an idea for a game where you age and die, ‘but no-one would buy it’, then immediately suggests one where you eventually forget how to move

In a recent episode of Hideo Kojima’s podcast KOJI10, the Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator discussed some of the game ideas he’s had relating to time. These should be taken with a pinch of salt, because Kojima’s always loved spieling about how certain concepts would work in videogames, but at least one was almost…

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If you’re into ambient rainfaill sounds, why not use headphones with ‘two half-gallon basins’ and plenty of real water sloshing around everywhere

Lately, on my many weary travels to Brum aboard the old iron horse (riddle that one), I’ve been partial to a little campfire and rainfall ambience in my ears to drown out the railway hum and loud commuters. But sometimes I’ve caught myself thinking, ‘Man, I really wish I could hang some giant buckets off…

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted, Battlefield V and more  

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted, Battlefield V and more  

Whether you’re seeking adventure, mystery, or a good scare, May’s PlayStation Plus Catalog has got you covered. Explore a vast desert world filled with action in Sand Land, delve into the cyberpunk universe of Soul Hackers 2 or step into the eerie world of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted… There’s plenty to choose from…

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This looks fungi: a first-person roguelike ‘double deckbuilder’ where you use a separate deck for exploring, smash locked doors open with your head, and feast on the corpses of mushroom monsters

With so many roguelike deckbuilders out there, I appreciate when one stands out immediately—and there’s a lot that stands out in Shroom and Gloom, announced today by Devolver Digital. It’s in first-person perspective, for one, so you don’t see the typical view of your hero on the left side of the screen and bad guys…

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I was starting to get bored of decorating in cozy games, but the demo of Twinkleby has reminded me that nothing needs to be picture perfect as long as you’re having fun

I love a good comforting decorating game as much as the next person. I’ve sunk more time into dressing up everything from farmyards and homes to full islands than I could comfortably reveal. But I can’t lie, over the last few months I have found myself getting bored of the routine of picking up and…

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