Discover why modern RPGs and strategy games are inextricably bound to the Middle Ages as art historian Justin Fenech explores world-building, high fantasy roots, and historical imagination.
Top 5 Most Artistically Significant RPGs
Art historian Justin Fenech explores why roleplaying games like Elden Ring and Persona 5 Royal deserve a place in the 21st-century artistic canon.
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.
