The common thread between the villainous narrators in the latest trailer for Black Myth Wukong Missions Myth: Wukong seems to be __ a hostile cynicism towards Buddhist teachings - a skepticism towards whether achieving enlightenment is even possible, and a belief that those who claim to pursue such as goal are hypocrites trying to conceal their vices from the world. Indeed, the two un-translated narrators in the Black Myth: Wukong trailer articulate this cynicism further, asking the game's protagonist (and player) if they're truly able to overcome destiny and break free from the snares of des

Remnant 2 may not be the best showcase of Unreal Engine 5's capabilities, but it never aimed to be. Instead, the sequel builds on everything players loved about the original Remnant: From the Ashes , offering one of the most unique soulslike-shooter hybrids on the market today. Shooting feels very fun in Remnant 2 , especially given how drastically each exotic weapon differs from other g

Now that the biggest names in games like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are setting aside dedicated sections in their own presentations for indies, the growing importance of these types of games is clear. Initiatives like PlayStation Indies, ID@Xbox, and Nintendo Indie World show how the bigger studios are supporting and championing independent efforts and allowing them to reach even bigger audien

With this document, the studio has sabotaged its own strategy. Staying silent provided plausible deniability – it doesn’t have to deny misogyny or sexism if it’s not making statements at all. But the phrase "feminist propaganda" makes that plausible deniability moot by declaring exactly what Game Science – or, at least, Hero Games – thinks about the criticism leveled against it, though it’s hard to imagine Hero Games came up with these guidelines on its own. Even with so much positive hype coming out about the game, Game Science has still managed to give players pa

According to Valve, it will be aiming for a basic 30 fps for general gaming performance, with some games reportedly able to hit up to 60 fps when testers got their hands on the Steam Deck prior to its official release. Although Nintendo already has amazing indie support in place for the Switch , it will be great to have another capable handheld on the market that can cater to fans, as well as offer a dizzyingly large indie game library. Although the Steam Deck is yet to be fully put through its paces by gamers, the opportunity to have every game in the Steam library playable on a portal device opens up a whole new world for indie game f

2021 was a strong year for indie games, with incredible releases like Death's Door , Kena: Bridge of Spirits , and Loop Hero scooping up awards nominations and wins , and impressing gamers and critics alike. With such a formidable year of great games just gone, it seems like it would be hard for 2022 to compare. But from every indie game that has been announced for 2022 so far, it looks like the year is shaping up to be a worthy competitor to its predecessor. The future is bright for indie games, with larger developers championing smaller studios and gamers choosing more niche genres and experimental games almost as much as the more recognizable

With its procedurally generated environments, hidden secrets, rewarding exploration, rich itemization, and robust co-op gameplay, Remnant 2 is an exciting game to immerse yourself in. It offers plenty of surprises and challenging bosses to conq

While some might argue that Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons didn't necessarily need a modern remake, both fans and newcomers may appreciate experiencing this emotional story with all-new Unreal Engine 5-powered visuals. Enhanced graphics are certainly a plus, but the true strengths of the game lie elsewhere: it's a rich adventure filled with unique interactions and gameplay mechanics that evolve just as players become accustomed to t

Although many events have switched from in-person to virtual in recent years, there are still plenty of gaming industry streams and shows for players to enjoy. With indie games becoming more of a prominent feature in larger mainstream events like E3 and The Game Awards , they've branched out and have begun to have their very own events that are purpose-built to showcase indie games. Thanks to many of these festivals, award shows, and conventions moving to online spaces, it's made them much more accessible for the wider gaming community as well. Much like the Indie Live Expo, which is a digital showcase that allows indie fans to connect across the globe and learn about upcoming indie game relea

2022 may be looking like a busy year for indie games, but there are still several titles that gamers are waiting patiently to hear more details about. ConcernedApe's Haunted Chocolatier , developer and publisher Eric Barone's follow up to the immensely popular Stardew Valley, has been fairly reclusive so far. Only confirmed towards the end of 2021, Haunted Chocolatier has a similar aesthetic to its predecessor, but will see players moving to a new town and attempting to become a chocolate-maker as they gather resources and forge friendships with the townspeople. ConcernedApe released some new screenshots of Haunted Chocolatier recently, showing off previously unseen locations and the familiar 16-bit art style. Although there is no release date yet, ConcernedApe has assured fans that more news will come throughout 2