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Xbox Showcase: 'Vivarium' Combines 'Stardew Valley' Gameplay With Studio Ghibli-Inspired Visuals
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (398+ words) The latest Xbox Games Showcase introduced an impressive surprise in the form of "Vivarium," a visually rich life simulation game that immediately drew comparisons to both "Stardew Valley" and classic Studio Ghibli films. With its hand-drawn animation style and cozy…...
One of the biggest VR developers in the business closes a studio: 'The VR market remains a challenging space"
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (160+ words) VR development studio Vertigo Games, whose games include Arizona Sunshine VR, The 7th Guest VR, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, and Metro Awakening is closing its studio in Amsterdam. The number of people being put out of work by the shutdown…...
'Pok'mon' Fans Debate New Food Mechanic Ideas For 'Winds and Waves"
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (513+ words) "Pok'mon" fans are actively debating what the next evolution of in-game food systems could look like, as speculation grows around how future titles will expand cooking, crafting, and bonding mechanics. With each new generation introducing more interactive food-based features, players…...
Twitch streamer Kathelina's controversy deepens as former best friend Snowcone speaks out after Kenneth's cheating allegations
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (199+ words) Twitch streamer Kathelina's controversy deepens as" inkl Twitch streamer Kathelina's controversy deepens as former best friend Snowcone speaks out after Kenneth's cheating allegations The online controversy involving Twitch streamer Kathelina, also known as Kvrtez, continues to grow as more creators…...
Death Stranding movie director reveals Hideo Kojima's reaction to his script
15+ hour, 58+ min ago (373+ words) Death Stranding movie director-writer Michael Sarnoski has given a status update on the A24 adaptation's script " and Hideo Kojima's glowing response to it. "I'm writing the script right now and hopefully almost done with that and really excited to dive into…...
The New Saw Game Introduces A Shocking Retcon
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (651+ words) inkl The New Saw Game Introduces A Shocking Retcon Despite it being demonized as "torture porn" when the first movie landed back in 2004, Saw has become one of the most long-lived horror franchises, and is still releasing new installments to…...
Obsession has smashed more records to become Focus Features' biggest ever film
22+ hour, 7+ min ago (417+ words) Obsession has crossed $200 million globally to become Focus Features' biggest movie ever. The surprise horror hit, which was directed by You Tuber turned filmmaker Curry Barker, was made independently with a largely unknown cast for just $750, 000, and has become a…...
Shroom and Gloom is a deckbuilding roguelike that has you growing together 2 different stacks of fungal cards
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (430+ words) I love a deckbuilder, me'something about carefully putting together an engine of collapsing game mechanics to run over whatever roguelike challenge awaits me really scratches an itch. Shroom and Gloom intrigues me, because it's asked: What if we scratched two…...
More than a quarter of UK musicians lost all EU work since 2021, report finds
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (623+ words) More than a quarter of British musicians have lost all their work in the European Union since 2021, according to new research. The report by European Movement UK, a cross-party campaign group advocating closer UK-EU relations, found that nearly half of…...
'Split Fiction' Story Guide: Branches, Character Routes, and How to Achieve 100% Completion
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (659+ words) "Split Fiction" stands out as a narrative-driven experience where player decisions shape the entire journey. This "Split Fiction" story guide breaks down how branching routes, character paths, and hidden triggers influence outcomes, including how to achieve 100% completion. Understanding how the…...