Forgotton Anne review — a Ghibli-inspired tale that goes its own way
It’s easy to see similarities in Throughline Games’ narrative platformer Forgotton Anne to films from the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli. Its hand-drawn art...
The IndieBeat: Archeogaming is another effort to delve into the history of games
Soon after Andrew Reinhard started his Archaeogaming website in 2013, he got a chance to practice video game archaeology in the real world. He led the...
Gaming has gone mainstream, but it still has room to grow
The global games market is expected to grow from $137.9 billion in 2018 to more than $180.1 billion in 2021, according to market researcher Newzoo....
How investors should think about the esports gold rush
Last week was a big moment for esports as investors gathered at the Milken Global conference to listen to a panel I moderated on...
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire review — When in doubt, mock the almighty
When the gods are looking down upon you, the Watcher of Caed Nua, arguing about the fate of the world and themselves, you feel...
Spike Chunsoft surfs a growing wave in the West
Danganronpa was a surprise hit when Spike Chunsoft released it on the PlayStation Vita in 2014. The series is blend of adventure games and...
Oculus Go review — Mobility makes it a powerful experience
Facebook’s Oculus division has been working on making virtual reality into an easier, more accessible, and hassle-free experience. The result is the Oculus Go,...
Spartan Fist punches through dungeons full of cats in mech suits on May 15
Indie studio Glass Bottom Games thinks there’s a better way to get your aggression out than typing in all-caps at a stranger on the...
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze review — a Funky-fresh Switch update
Every once in a long while, a game rewards you for lingering in its levels and hunting for every little detail the designers have...
State of Decay 2 preview — What am I doing in this world?
State of Decay 2 looks like it will be a lot of fun to play when it debuts on May 22. But it’s going...