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REVIEW: Pepper Grinder is a drillin' platformer that's smooth as butter

Nate Hermanson

Mar 288 min read

REVIEW: Pepper Grinder is a drillin' platformer that's smooth as butter

Thrilling drilling and buttery smooth platforming. If this Pepper Grinder asked me to "say when" I simply wouldn't.

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REVIEW: Capitalism's a drag in the work-work balance simulator CorpoNation: The Sorting Process

Nate Hermanson

Mar 257 min read

REVIEW: Capitalism's a drag in the work-work balance simulator CorpoNation: The Sorting Process

CorpoNation's gameplay bravely toes a line between fun and total drudgery (on purpose) in this dystopian corporate world.

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REVIEW: Gambling's addictive?! Balatro's poker-based roguelite style showcases exactly that

Nate Hermanson

Feb 257 min read

REVIEW: Gambling's addictive?! Balatro's poker-based roguelite style showcases exactly that

By blending the inherently addictive nature of the roguelike with the go-big-or-go-home nature of poker, LocalThunk has ruined me.

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REVIEW: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth honors its past and sets up a brilliant future

Nate Hermanson

Feb 1812 min read

REVIEW: Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth honors its past and sets up a brilliant future

I don't even think I ever want to go back to Like a Dragon after spending 85 hours in Infinite Wealth.

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Steam Next Fest Mini-Preview: Cabernet’s intriguing vampire society sinks its fangs in

Julie Cooper

Feb 115 min read

Steam Next Fest Mini-Preview: Cabernet’s intriguing vampire society sinks its fangs in

Heard y'all like vampires.

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Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Embrace open world simplicity and absurdity with Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip

Nate Hermanson

Feb 85 min read

Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Embrace open world simplicity and absurdity with Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip

Some dreams are worth anything — especially if that dream is a shoe-shaped car that'll catapult you into space someday.

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Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Destroy religious trauma with stylish character action combat in Death of a Wish

Nate Hermanson

Feb 75 min read

Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Destroy religious trauma with stylish character action combat in Death of a Wish

Fans of character action games, queer narratives outside of visual novels, and incredibly cohesive art projects... this one's for you.

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Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Arco accelerates tactical combat and decolonization

Nate Hermanson

Feb 64 min read

Steam Next Fest 2024 Mini-Preview: Arco accelerates tactical combat and decolonization

With Arco's Steam Next Fest demo, what you see is what you get. And WHEW, I like what I see.

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Cozy games, cozy life: Four wholesome titles from Steam Next Fest February 2024

Julie Cooper

Feb 58 min read

Cozy games, cozy life: Four wholesome titles from Steam Next Fest February 2024

Frog care, detective ducks, floppy farmers, and serene architectural design — the future of cozy gaming is looking fine.

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The four most irresistible co-op game demos coming to Steam Next Fest February 2024

Nate Hermanson

Feb 49 min read

The four most irresistible co-op game demos coming to Steam Next Fest February 2024

Being a site run by a couple, co-op games are a must. Here are four must-try multiplayer demos to check out during Steam Next Fest!

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REVIEW: Chronique des Silencieux's detective gameplay sacrifices playability for intrigue

Nate Hermanson

Feb 36 min read

REVIEW: Chronique des Silencieux's detective gameplay sacrifices playability for intrigue

Chronique des Silencieux is an interesting historical fiction approach to mystery, but beware of hiccups in translation and logic.

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REVIEW: Lil' Guardsman has big laughs, heart, and LucasArts energy

Nate Hermanson

Jan 238 min read

REVIEW: Lil' Guardsman has big laughs, heart, and LucasArts energy

Hilltop Studios gets comedy. And we all could use a laugh these days.

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Backlog Busting: Into 2024 or Once is Enough?

Nate Hermanson

Jan 206 min read

Backlog Busting: Into 2024 or Once is Enough?

We checked out four under-the-radar 2023 releases to determine what's worth carrying into 2024.

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Four bite-sized 2023 games you shouldn't miss

Nate Hermanson

Jan 189 min read

Four bite-sized 2023 games you shouldn't miss

Can't buckle in for another 100-hour adventure right now? We see you. We feel you. We have four game recommendations for you.

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REVIEW: Protect your community and appease the creature in the shadows in Home Safety Hotline

Nate Hermanson

Jan 168 min read

REVIEW: Protect your community and appease the creature in the shadows in Home Safety Hotline

Analog horror game Home Safety Hotline has you identifying pests and creepy entities for concerned callers.

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REVIEW: Born of Bread's paper RPG vibes aren't thin, but a bit crinkled

Nate Hermanson

Jan 148 min read

REVIEW: Born of Bread's paper RPG vibes aren't thin, but a bit crinkled

Born of Bread is charming, cute, cozy, and approachable; a classic Paper Mario experience for those missing it.

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REVIEW: Planet of Lana's simplicity lets its heartwarming cinematic adventure shine

Nate Hermanson

Jan 58 min read

REVIEW: Planet of Lana's simplicity lets its heartwarming cinematic adventure shine

An equally simple and stunning experience, all aspects of Planet of Lana click into place for a whole that's greater than the parts.

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REVIEW: Jackbox Party Pack 10 celebrates a milestone with one of the best pack games yet

Nate Hermanson

Dec 11, 202310 min read

REVIEW: Jackbox Party Pack 10 celebrates a milestone with one of the best pack games yet

Jackbox 10 delivers some of the highest highs with a milestone pack. TimeJinx and Dodo Re Mi will be a hit for holiday parties everywhere.

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ANNOUNCING: The Video Games Are Good 2023 GOTY Nominees

Nate and Julie

Nov 20, 20238 min read

ANNOUNCING: The Video Games Are Good 2023 GOTY Nominees

In a year marked by incredible quality for video games, we had to up our list from the usual nine to 10 Game of the Year nominees.

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REVIEW: Wizard with a Gun shoots, loops, and crafts a satisfying solo and co-op experience

Nate Hermanson

Oct 30, 20238 min read

REVIEW: Wizard with a Gun shoots, loops, and crafts a satisfying solo and co-op experience

We played Wizard with a Gun in two-player co-op. Its gameplay loop and sandbox allow for fun experimentation across the board.

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