This was the first TGS that I’ve attended since 2019 – thanks a lot for that, COVID-19. On the one hand, it actually meant that this year was quiet for me. Where in the years leading up to COVID my schedule had become wall-to-wall with meetings and interviews, I’m now…
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Today, indie game developer The Beauty Cult revealed its upcoming title Nectarmancer. Described as a gardenvania, the game is a cross-pollination of high combat 2D platformer and cozy-core gardening sim. Those are two genres you don’t see together very often! Play as the newest conscripted Nectarmancer, Aisa, in a world…
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Cherrymochi has only developed a single title to date: the phenomenal Tokyo Dark. But that game was so good that there’s been anticipation leading up to Exit Veil for years now. The occult RPG follows Tori, a lost soul navigating a beautiful and terrifying world on the brink of decay;…
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Ooblets first launched in early access a little over three years ago. I’ve been playing it since the beginning, first on Xbox One then on Nintendo Switch, and quite frankly I’m still a bit obsessed with it. That being said, I actually haven’t written about it a whole lot. That…
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It’s a bit weird to say this, but it seems like goblins are pretty popular right now. While I personally like to thank the series Hellier for that, in truth it’s probably just because the little fantasy characters can be pretty cute. It makes sense to put them into a…
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Abomi Nation is described as a cute, casual monster-taming roguelite, it sets out to spice up the genre with a unique blend of characters and gameplay elements. It’s designed to be both replayable and customizable. It’s a fun-filled journey with captivating monsters, strategic battles, and boundless adventures. It has been…
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The first title under Wholesome Games Presents, relaxing bunny collecting game Usagi Shima, has launched on mobile devices. It’s super cute, it’s made by a solo developer, and it is completely free to play. I know, I know, I sound like an advertisement here, but the launch of this adorable…
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Described as a mottled burlesque fantasy, One Night: Burlesque is a detective/crime story in a unique noir setting. The visual novel has players delving into the heart of a tarry noir tale, where the fluff of peacock features and sequins darken under the influence of crime lurking in the shadows.…
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Immediately following The MIX Next Showcase 2023 was the second Dames 4 Games showcase (check out my highlights from its first showcase here), hosted by Destinee Cleveland. I’ll describe my highlighted games, but I highly recommend watching the showcase to learn about the games from their creators (and about all…
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The second of third showcases today is The MIX Next Showcase 2023, hosted by Justin Woodward and Candace Mckenney. This showcase features loads of upcoming indie titles, and gives them a time to shine. I’ve given as much information as possible, but sometimes the trailers aren’t terribly specific (like not…
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