We are only a day away from The Game Awards, which is usually stuffed with new game announcements. The show has followed a similar formula the past couple of years, and this year doesn’t seem to be too different. That being said, Geoff Keighley and co. are adding to their award season experience by also
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Optimism is becoming a scarce commodity. The year 2018 was particularly one rife with internal anxieties, external fears, and existential dread. As that year progressed, I kept thinking about a talk I saw in person one year ago—it was Waypoint’s Austin Walker at the NYU Game Center, about where video games belong in a time
There are a number of downright charming games spread across an entire spectrum of different genres. However, it’s rare that you’ll find a title so utterly brimming with charm that even the trailer is completely captivating. Indie hit Wandersong is one such game, and it currently has its sights set on Sony’s PlayStation 4. Originally
Fraud and exploits are a real concern in the Steam online marketplace, with Valve cracking down on “fake games” earlier this year. But when algorithms are apparently involved, some games may have found themselves unintentionally in the crossfire. One such is Wandersong, a musical adventure game by Greg Lobanov, which was recently struck by restrictions
Emotion, expression, and feeling aren’t particularly the main points of focus when we talk about video games. Maybe a well-produced and motion captured cutscene produced tears, a tense multiplayer round without respawning caused sweaty palms gripping the controller, or an NPC or announcer made a quip that earned a chuckle. When I played Wandersong, I
Take a break from violent and gritty shooters with a bright, colorful, and gleeful game—from developer Greg Lobanov, Wandersong is a musical adventure now available on PC, Mac, and Switch. Players will take the role of a “lowly bard” and use the power of the Earthsong melody to save the planet. This game has plenty