In 1984, game design found Bungeling Bay, he was having more fun making the levels than playing the game. This was the seed that eventually bloomed into the granddaddy of simulation games, SimCity. As the game took shape, one of the key aspects Will brought was the absence of a “win-lose” scenario. There were no…
Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone, creator of Stardew Valley, one of the most impactful indie games of the last decade and dev behind the upcoming highly anticipated Haunted Chocolatier, knows a thing or two about being creative. And like many other creatives he’s recently been touting the importance of human-made art and listening to your gut instead…
Just three years after release. LEGO 2K Drive is a fun little racer — perhaps not as open as we expected, but it’s creative, bright, and a great to play with the kids. But as of next week, it looks like you won’t be able to buy the game from digital storefronts like the eShop…
If you’re looking for Creature Enamel in Subnautica 2, it likely means you’ve arrived at the Alien Ruins, having crossed that spooky stretch of ocean between the Tadpole Pens and the Research Base. And yes, if you heard a groaning sound coming from the depths below you but didn’t encounter any trouble, consider yourself lucky….
Naoki Yoshida’s opening keynote at April’s North American Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival made one thing clear: the team is serious about change. Or at least, it appears to be. Especially, for a studio that’s dug its heels in the sand about any sort of drastic change in the past half-decade or so. For upcoming…
Node activated! Charging devices isn’t something that’s particularly sexy or exciting – at least not normally, anyway. Since the Genki Moonbase arrived in the Time Extension office, however, powering tech has suddenly become a lot more interesting. I’ve wanted to get my hands on one of these “desktop superchargers” ever since Genki announced it a…
The Fabricator is your lifeline in Subnautica 2, allowing you to craft all kinds of helpful equipment and supplies. However, you’ll quickly reach a point where you’re unable to make certain items because it requires a ‘fully functional Fabricator‘. It’s much less confusing than it makes it out to sound, but this Fabricator upgrade will…
Launched last month, the Ghost of Yōtei Legends Raid forms the endgame of Sucker Punch’s multiplayer mode, as Ghosts face off against the last two of the supernatural Yōtei Six, The Dragon and Lord Saito. Well, them, plus a horde of warriors and labyrinth strongholds that four players must cooperate together to survive. With enough…
It seems like the Steam Controller is a hit. After selling out immediately, Valve implemented a reservation system to get your hands on it without having to fight so many scalpers. If you recently purchased one, and your package has been sent to the wrong country by mistake, there’s a chance Valve will reimburse you…
We got our first look at Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop at CES earlier this year, and now, nearly half a year later, the Alienware 15 is here, and you can go buy it over at Dell.com right now. But before you go rushing off to throw your money at one, there are some things…