Art historian Justin Fenech explores why roleplaying games like Elden Ring and Persona 5 Royal deserve a place in the 21st-century artistic canon.
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Legacy of Kain: Ascendance review – A shambolic return for nosgoth’s icons
Michael Bell and Simon Templeman return to their iconic roles, but a shallow 16-bit gameplay loop and fan-fiction tier writing leave Legacy of Kain: Ascendance feeling like a betrayal of a legendary series.
A Shakesperean Legacy: A Legacy of Kain comeback?
PlayEveryWare delivers a technical masterclass with the Legacy of Kain: Defiance remaster, but does this “museum” of a cult classic provide the closure 90s fans have waited 22 years for? We explore whether Kain and Raziel are ready for a Kratos-style modern revival.
Review: Nioh 3 – On the Shoulders of Giants
Explore how Nioh 3 overcomes its graphical shortcomings through an art-historical lens, delivering the most addictive combat and rich Japanese mythology in the genre.
7 Beginner-Friendly Tips to P-Rank Every Level in ULTRAKILL
With the release of Ultrakill’s layer fraud likely coming this year, a wave of new players has jumped into the game and are looking to get a P rank in every level of the game.
Closer to Shakespeare than a dating sim: The House in Fata Morgana
This is not a dating sim. The House in Fata Morgana is a dark, Shakespearean tragedy about obsessive love and redemption. Read our review of the overlooked indie gem that delivers one of the most powerful stories in gaming.
Theater of the mind – Inspiration from the golden age of radio drama
Explore how the “theater of the mind” from Old-Time Radio can enhance roleplaying games. Learn five audio techniques to build immersion, from verbal tricks to sound science.
Why the scariest D&D monsters only exist in your mind
Learn how to describe D&D monsters to make them truly scary. A guest post by Tom Gilbert of LunaBear Games, creator of the Deck of Holding Kickstarter.
Don’t get too comfortable: Why cozy horror is taking over gaming
An in-depth look at the cozy horror gaming genre. We explore why this hybrid of comfort and fear, seen in titles like Dredge, is becoming a new mainstream trend.
Why Sephiroth Remains Gaming’s Most Iconic Villain
More than twenty-five years after his debut, Sephiroth continues to inspire debate, cosplay, fan art, and even fear. But what is it about this character that has given him such lasting power in gaming culture?
