A co-op survival game where trolls aren’t just there to be killed? ‘We don’t talk about them as enemies, but rather as neighbors’

A deep forest of towering trees can be an intimidating place, especially if you’re only three inches tall. In co-op PvE survival game Trollheim: Gnomes, you’re a wee little Sprýg Gnome looking for a new place to call home after Oden has driven you from Midgård. That home is a dense, dark forest, and you’re…

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 review

The Asus ROG 20th anniversary lineup has been interesting. Black, gold, and indulgent feels like the tagline here, with the Azoth Extreme Edition 20 and ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 containing actual gold, and a fitting price tag to boot. For any criticisms I may have, I don’t think you’re paying primarily for the…

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‘There is no secret sauce’ to a successful live service game according to Overwatch’s associate game director, but knowing your audience is a good start

Not many live service games have stood the test of time quite like Overwatch. 10 years in and it’s still been able to retain its playerbase, maintain momentum, and even ramp it up. How, you ask? Well, besides having really cute skins and a very enticing game loop, Team 4 figured out exactly where Overwatch…

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