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Game Review: LAVALAMP, A Psychedelic Experience For the Best Possible Price
My first question upon being presented with this game was, “What is LAVALAMP?” Oh, I know what a lava lamp is, but this game? It was not clear at first....
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Game Review: Treeplanter, Relaxing, Educational, and Eco-Friendly with a Dog
As gamers, we’re generally “indoor people.” The stereotype is that we avoid the sun and the outdoors. But what if there was a game that helped plant trees and flowers?...
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Game Review: Before Exit: Gas Station, Daylight DLC – Hunting Creepy Anomalies With a Camera
Before Exit: Gas Station is a creepy gas station simulation with a deep mystery and odd happenings. The Daylight DLC adds another dimension to the story by bringing in the...
Gaming
Peak Dev Responds to Lazy Dev Cycle Accusations
The indie simulation game, Peak, which was released last year, has become a smash hit, selling over 10 million copies of the game as of August of last year. I...
Gaming
ShantyTown Brings Cozy Creativity to PAX East 2026 With a New Demo Update and Community Momentum
ShantyTown made a strong showing at PAX East 2026 this past weekend, and it couldn’t have picked a better moment. The cozy city‑builder from solo developer Erik Rempen (Silk Softworks)...
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A Cozy Game Analyzed by Psychologists? PAX East 2026 Tackles Stardew Valley
At PAX East 2026 saw a discussion take place about a book by the panelists, “The Psychgeist of Stardew Valley,” released on Dec. 3, 2025 by Tiernan Cahill, PhD Candidate...