Brilliant Platforming Perfection in Rogue Legacy 2
The three most popular genres right now for indie games are survival, roguelites and metroidvanias. But sometimes, developers find a mysterious way to mix all three genres and come up with something brilliant. In this week’s Save State column, Vincent Mahoney plays with a perfect example of that in Rogue Legacy 2.
Video Games That Fresh Look Is Looking Forward to in Early 2023
This week, Michelle Sayatovich has returned from her hiatus and is back to writing her Fresh Look column. Michelle is starting the new year in her column by sharing all about the video games that she is looking forward to in early 2023.
Save State Ponders the Ys Series Origin
This week, Save State features the action RPG franchise known as Ys series by Nihon Falcom. Vincent Mahoney takes a close look at a title in the series from 2006 called Ys Origin. It’s a prequel to the previous nine titles, all with action, puzzles, platforming elements and movement that is both agile and responsive.
Fresh Look’s Year End Gaming Review
This week, Neal Sayatovich is Fresh Look’s guest columnist for his wife, Michelle. Neal takes a look at the year in gaming, and he shares with us his picks for the biggest highlights and deepest disappointments of 2022.
Dignitas Announces Its 2023 League of Legends Championship Series Roster
Dignitas has announced its League of Legends Championship Series roster for the 2023 season. This is the first time that Dignitas will field multiple regional champions.
Save State Dives Into the Rapids of Rampage in River City Girls 2
River City Girls 2 continues the tradition of being a wonderful beat ‘em up series. As funny and irreverent as it is a solid combatant, this is one title that no self-respecting brawler will want to miss. It also has four player co-op for even more punch.
Fresh Look Examines That Bah Humbug Feeling From Top Games With Bugginess
Recent high profile game releases like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Cyberpunk 2077 have exposed a real problem with modern titles. Perhaps because of unrealistic deadlines, high technical requirements and a lack of playtesting, many video games are swarming with bugs these days.
Save State Leaps Into the Sonic Inspired Series Spark the Electric Jester
Fresh off his review of Sonic Frontiers, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney goes racing off again with an indie game series called Spark the Electric Jester, which is inspired by all things Sonic the Hedgehog. Let’s see how well this new game flies around its electrified tracks.
Joining the Teams of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
As with millions of other players, Michelle is playing Pokémon Violet and Scarlet this week alongside her husband and friends. And while most people seem to be flocking to team Violet, she finds that she is Team Scarlet all the way. Find out about some of her epic adventures this week in the new open world Paldea region.
For Your Steam Awards Consideration: Astlibra Revision
It’s time for the Steam Awards. This year, Save State columnist Vincent Mahoney is putting forward an indie game called Astlibra Revision which he hopes everyone will consider with a nomination because it’s certainly a labor of love for the developers and fun to play as well.