Save State Tracks Bigger Beasts in Monster Hunter Wilds
The Final Fantasy collaboration brings new beasts to Monster Hunter Wilds. Save State’s Vincent Mahoney breaks down the new Omega fights, the Savage version and why tanking it yourself might just save the day.
Simon the Sorcerer Returns: Origins Reconjures the Magic and Mischief
The legendary Simon the Sorcerer series is back with Origins, a lovingly hand-drawn prequel that blends the charm of 1990s adventure games with modern storytelling. GiN sat down with its developer Massy Calamai to talk about bringing Simon back to life.
Paradox Releases Sequel to Flagship Series Europa Universalis V
Europa Universalis V, a major reworking of Paradox Interactive’s iconic historical grand strategy game, is now available. Explore a deeply researched world, writing your own history of any nation on earth from the late medieval era to the dawn of the Victorian Age. Guide a living society divided by class, culture and faith through the […]
Why Casual Game Mechanics Are Taking Over Mainstream Video Games
Casual game design has quietly shaped the direction of modern gaming. From major console franchises to top mobile titles, the design principles once found only in simple, pick-up-and-play games now appear across nearly every genre. Developers are increasingly blending short play loops, clear visual feedback, and easy-to-understand progress features into games that were once known […]
How Live Casino Games Borrow From Mainstream Gaming
A New Look for the Live Casino World Live casino games have changed a lot in the last few years. What used to be simple tables with dealers now looks more like a mix of video games and TV shows. Many players have noticed that these new games feel familiar. That is because developers borrow […]