Learn how to make and control your own ‘Stranger Things’ Ouija wall with LED Christmas lights, some circuitry, and a Raspberry Pi microcontroller. Read More
Making a Portable ‘Stranger Things’ Ouija Wall
‘Battle Chef Brigade’ Served Hot on Steam and Switch
A hand-drawn game about hunting your own food for an ‘Iron Chef’-style competition? Stewpendous! Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Adventures in Zombiewood’
Lights! Camera! Zombies!? Keep the film rolling while your actors do their best to fend off the undead in this cooperative dice game. Read More
Watching My Frail Human Crew Expire in ‘Destination Ares’
Play as a ship’s artificial intelligence, helping a crew of frail meatbags to reach a new life in ‘Destination Ares.’ Read More
Stick It to Your Funny Bone in ‘West of Loathing’
Hilarious throughout, ‘West of Loathing’ is so much more than just a collection of evil clowns, demonic cows, and truly foul spittoons. Read More
Dancing to ‘Dora’ in ‘Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’
Music from ‘Dora the Explorer’ is a surprising match for the grit of ‘Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds’. Come join the dance party! Read More
Kill Zombies With Friends in ‘Zpocalypse 2: Defend the Burbs’
Work together to put the dead back in the ground in this cooperative game with tower-defense elements from Greenbrier Games. Read More
Behind the Scenes of ‘Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality’
What I learned during a launch-day impromptu stream with Owlchemy Labs developers talking design, challenges and secrets in ‘Rick and Morty VR.’ Read More
Airship Thrills in ‘Guns of Icarus Alliance’ – On Sale Now
Become part of an airship crew, take on waves of enemies as a team, and influence faction warfare in ‘Guns of Icarus Alliance’. Read More
Late to the Party: ‘Dungeon of the Endless’
A mashup of multiple genres, “Dungeon of the Endless” is more than the sum of its parts and a must-play for strategy and Rogue-like fans. Read More
Lucas or False Memories: What Are These ‘Star Wars’ Scenes?
Do you remember Darth Vader saying ‘I want that ship’ as the Millennium Falcon escaped Hoth? Or Luke yelling ‘No. That’s not true! I’ll never join you!’ during his confrontation with his father on Cloud City? If you’ve been wondering why your memories don’t line up with the movies as you see them today, you’re not alone. Read More
Holding My Breath for ‘Oxygen Not Included’
An ant-farm colony simulation set inside an asteroid by the makers of ‘Don’t Starve’? Sign me up! Read More
Christmas Comes Early With the Klei Steam Sale
Klei makes video game magic and you can pick it all up at huge discounts during their Steam sale! Read More
All Aboard the Apocalypse Train in ‘The Final Station’
With rich atmoshpere, an engaging story, and a tight gameplay loop, ‘The Final Station’ should appeal to anyone who enjoys a tale of the end of days. Read More
Best Value for Your Dollar in ‘Pathfinder Adventures’
You can grind for gold to earn most everything, but if you’re willing to drop a bit of money, read on to find out how I bought all the in-game content (and more!) for minimum cost. Read More
VREAL Is Making Virtual Reality Streaming a Thing
Streaming and watching games in native virtual reality will soon be a possibility thanks to VREAL. Read More
Halloween Fun Comes to ‘Final Approach’
Phaser Lock gives away some exceptional Halloween DLC and makes the game more inviting to newcomers. Check out what’s included in their “cargo drop.” Read More
The Genesis of ‘Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality’
At PAX West 2016 I met with Cy Wise from Owlchemy Labs. We discussed the game’s genesis, Roiland’s involvement, and how RaMS:VR will differ from ‘Job Simulator’. My hands-on experience has merely whetted my appetite for the full game! Read More
Overwatching the Cosplay at PAX West
Gamers put their love of ‘Overwatch’ on display at PAX West 2016. I tried to catch them all. Read More
Rhythm, RPG, or Both? Play Your Way in ‘The Metronomicon’
It’s an RPG, that’s also a rhythm game, and includes strategic and tactical decision-making. My hands-on with ‘The Metronomicon’, with its exceptional art and music, was an experience that raised the roof! Read More
Hands-On With ‘Rock Band VR’ at PAX West
The crowd may have been virtual, but ‘Rock Band VR’ made me feel like a legend of rock! Read More
‘GameMaker’ Humble Bundle Is a Massively Good Deal
If you’ve been dreaming about making a game, as a hobby or new career, the ‘GameMaker’ Humble Bundle is packed full of development riches at a near-unbelievable price. Read More
PAX West 2016: We’re Excited!
PAX West 2016 (formerly PAX Prime) is coming up fast. Scheduled for Labor Day weekend September 2-5 it promises to be another exciting weekend of geek-related fun. Check out what we’re excited for! Read More
Just How Accurate Is ‘Totally Accurate Battle Simulator’
While we questioned TABS’ accuracy, my daughter and I agreed that there’s a lot of silly, tactical fun to be had in ‘Totally Accurate Battle Simulator’. Read More
‘Everest Vr’: Soak in the Beauty but Stay on the (T)Rails
‘Everest VR’ has top-notch visuals, but the interactions are as thin as the air near the summit. Read More
‘Everspace’ Is a Beta You Shouldn’t Miss!
Space has never looked this beautiful or been so fun to explore. Get in on the Beta while you still can! Read More
3-Minute VR: ‘Constitution Class Experience’
Fly around a Constitution-class starship and dock in its shuttlebay in this free HTC Vive simulation. Read More
3-Minute VR: ‘FATED: The Silent Oath’
‘FATED’ is rich with presence and narrative, making you the center of the story. Read More
LeVar Burton Kills It in ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew’ Reveal
From the moment the opening viewscreen chimes sounded, I knew I was about to see something special. ‘Star Trek’ fans: don’t miss this video! Read More
3-Minute VR: ‘Cyberpong VR’
Cyberpong VR is loads of fun and a perfect demo for the Vive; swing away with this modernized ‘Breakout’ in virtual reality. Read More
