“We Can’t Wait To See What People Make Of It” – NQ64’s Biggest Retro Arcade Bar Opens In London’s Swinging Soho

Two floors of gaming goodness with more than 60 coin-ops. Retro arcade bar operator NQ64 has just opened its biggest venue yet in the heart of London’s swanky Soho district. Located in Orange Yard, Manette Street, NQ64 Soho follows the tried-and-tested format of the company’s other locations, mixing retro arcade games with vintage consoles, all…

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Baby Steps’ designers trolled players by placing stacks of cans at the top of ‘plausible’ climbing challenges they didn’t even bother testing, and players managed to climb them all—except one

There is a style of game design built around rigorous playtesting and polish, aiming to smoothly guide the player from one challenge to the next, ensuring they never get hung up for too long or become too frustrated by an obstacle they can’t overcome. And then there’s Baby Steps. One of the best games of…

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REPO’s next update will include matchmaking and expressions, so you no longer have to rely on shouting at your friends when they’ve smashed a valuable

In a recent Q&A video, the developers of REPO shared some information on what to expect from the next update for the game. That’s alongside information about modding, details on new multiplayer features, new customisation for your robot, and information on the upcoming level. Matchmaking is one of the most significant additions to the game,…

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