People argue about accessibility in gaming all the time, often without much understanding of the gaming culture that led to a need for it in the first place. The history of women in gaming provides an important—and often overlooked—angle for discussions about accessibility.
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The Unexpected Quest is an unassuming strategy/management adventure game for the Switch with a fun design and addictive gameplay. Despite some missteps across the board, this little game’s heart is in the right place. Oh, also, you shall not pass. It had to be said.
They say no news is good news, but I think unexpected news is even better. Check out COGconnected’s Best Surprises of 2020 to find the winner. Will you be surprised by our choices?
When The Past Was Around is a point-and-click adventure that takes a short trip into a world more charming than our own, piecing together a narrative that shows how beauty and tragedy go hand in hand.
Santino Featherland and Marty MacChicken star in Chicken Police – Paint it RED! as two hard-boiled detectives given a sticky case on New Year’s Eve by a dangerous femme fatale. They’re chickens and they’re cops: what more can you ask for?
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin’s gameplay loop of rice husking and demon-slaying will either draw you in or push you away, but its immersive world, vivid visuals, and found family are worth a look.
It was the best of games, it was the worst of games. Three of each, specifically, and confined to October 2020. In the last days before next-gen consoles, let’s take a look back to last month and see what worked and what didn’t.
Projection: First Light is a fascinating exploration of a different kind of shadow realm, one where intricate puppet theatre backgrounds highlight a hero’s journey.
Moon Kid’s colorful retro-style platformer Witcheye is the perfect backdrop to hanging out with friends, listening to a podcast, or watching a TV show…as long as you pick the right platform.
Those Who Remain is a psychological horror game developed by Camel 101. It revolves around a man named Edward’s nighttime exploration of the town of Dormont and the creatures inhabiting it. And you know what? It’s fine.
