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How the Developer of Among Us Is Helping Indie Studios Survive Gaming’s Current Tumult

As the video game industry contracts, indie developers are left with fewer options for funding. Innersloth has some ideas for how to provide a lifeline.

Metroid Prime 4 Gets a Release Date After Years of Troubled Development

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a release date and a new gameplay trailer, both of which were announced at Tuesday's Nintendo Direct.

Cities: Skylines II Found a Solution for High Rents: Get Rid of Landlords

For months, players have been complaining about high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can’t: removing landlords.

The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution

Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes.

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sets a New High for the Series

Square Enix’s latest installment in the Final Fantasy VII reboot trilogy raises the stakes with huge open-world maps, more side-quests—and of course, chocobo.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is an Impressive Achievement in Storytelling

RGG’s latest Like a Dragon game trades crime melodrama for deep character development.

This Game Console Gets the Whole Family Off the Couch

The Nex Playground uses motion tracking to put you in the game for family fun with a side of fitness.

The Sony Access Controller Is a Beautiful Addition for All Gamers

Sony’s first accessible controller is an excellent start and a welcome new part of PlayStation's lineup, but it has a ways to go before being truly incredible.

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