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Nate Hermanson

Sep 216 min read

PAX West 2024: Hands-on with Whisper Mountain Outbreak and Toge Productions' legacy on display in Seattle

Whisper Mountain Outbreak's classic survival horror vibes delivered some of our most tense moments at PAX West.

Nate Hermanson

Jun 249 min read

REVIEW: Until Then's beautiful recreation of the Philippines is only matched by its emotional metaphysical journey

One of the most genuine representations of Filipino culture in gaming, Until Then is an emotionally resonant story about human connection.

Nate Hermanson

Jun 178 min read

SGF 2024 x Steam Next Fest: Breaching the best tactical demos

Three of the best tactical games to show demos during Steam Next Fest: Tactical Breach Wizards, Kriegsfront Tactics, and Metal Slug Tactics.

Nate Hermanson

May 10, 20235 min read

REVIEW: Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka is a dream DLC

Instead of resting on their laurels, the Case of the Golden Idol team went straight into producing an absolute smash of a DLC project.

Nate Hermanson

May 7, 202310 min read

REVIEW: Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is a warm cup of comfort

We all need a visit to Coffee Talk, the fantastical and friendly café that provides a sip of comfort to Seattle's sleepless.

Nate Hermanson

Feb 6, 20237 min read

Steam Next Fest February 2023: Troublemaker brings Indonesian flair to the Yakuza formula

When the students who get left behind come up swinging. Fans of Yakuza and Bully, put Troublemaker on your list of games to watch.

Nate Hermanson

Oct 11, 20228 min read

Early Access Check-in: Save the ocean, tend to your farm, and fall in love in Coral Island

Let us tell you about Coral Island, the hottest — and we do mean hottest — thing to come to the farming sim landscape in quite some time.

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