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Blackguards 2 makes it feel good to be bad, but being bad also comes with a lot of responsibility.
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Noir Syndrome is simplistic enough to pick up and play and clever enough to keep you coming back for more.
Blondie: Blondie 4(0) Ever
At 68 legendary Blondie front woman Debbie Harry just wants to dance. And what's wrong with that? The ghost in the machine has a good ear.
A Study in the Sociopathic: ‘Moebius: Empire Rising
Unlike Sherlock Holmes, Malachi Rector lacks the charm that makes the audience forgive him for his antisocial and sometimes sociopathic behavior.
‘Cloudbuilt’: The Devil Is in the Design
Where Cloudbuilt really shines is at the intersection of art and level design. Art and science operate in a delicate dance, blurring the lines between the two.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
The player again takes on the role of Gabriel Belmont, now known as Dracula, in a story that is meant to contrast the importance of duty to family with the pursuit of selfish ambition. But how deep do the sins of the father run?
‘The Banner Saga’ Is Worthy of the Name ‘Saga’
Building on the ancient tradition of Nordic storytelling, Stoic Studio's The Banner Saga manages to tell a story that is both epic and intimate.
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