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Kotaku Saturday, December 21, 2024 9:00 AM
    

The year is wrapping up but the gaming news keeps coming. This week, tales of hurt feelings and anger among some developers and fans of Black Myth: Wukong emerged after it failed to take home Game of the Year honors at this year's Game Awards. Additionally, the announcement that pricey Killzone skins were coming toHel…

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 1:38 PM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and tokens.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 1:22 PM
     Shindo Life codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked and added nine new Shindo Life codes.

What are the new Shindo Life codes? Shindo Life is among the most popular gacha games on the Roblox platform thanks to its lightning-fast action, wealth of unlockables, and Naruto-like vibes. Developer RellGames is also an extremely active creator, delivering a tight weekly update schedule and serving up regular codes for rellcoins, spins, double XP, and more.

If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you'd be wise to make use of our codes list down below, which we update regularly to bring you the latest rewards before they're gone. We'll also explain how to redeem Roblox Shindo Life codes as well as when you can expect new codes to arrive. If you need more freebies, we also keep updated lists of new Blox Fruits codes, Pet Simulator 99 codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 1:03 PM
     Ro Ghoul codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've checked and added four new Ro Ghoul codes.

What are the Roblox Ro Ghoul codes? Despite still being in beta, Ro Ghoul, inspired by Tokyo Ghoul, is one of the most popular Roblox games at the moment. The developer, Sushi Walrus, celebrates this regularly with some great in-game redemption codes, and we've tested all the latest ones.

In Ro Ghoul, you take on the role of either an investigator or a ghoul as you try and defeat the other group and stay alive. If you're after some bonus in-game currency, we've got all the latest Ro Ghoul codes you need, but if you're here, then you're a Roblox fan, so you should also take a look at the latest Roblox music codes and all the most up-to-date Roblox promo codes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:50 PM
     Wuthering Waves 2.0 takes Genshin Impact's combat-led rival to a new region

As Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero continue their ever-growing march, one of the most exciting rivals to the HoYoverse action gacha games is preparing a major update. Wuthering Waves 2.0 whisks us away to brand-new area Rinascita, introducing new characters, weapons, and plenty more story and side content. If you've yet to dip into this free-to-play challenger to Genshin's crown, its new update is a great chance to do so, and it arrives right at the start of 2025.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:35 PM
     As Stalker 2 updates continue, GSC is giving the original trilogy some love

As developer GSC Game World continues to roll out the Stalker 2 fixes, the studio also has an incredibly welcome surprise for the original survival FPS trilogy. At some point in 2025, both the console and PC versions of these games will be getting an update, in an effort to bring them in line with more modern videogames. So if you've never played the original Stalker games but fancy giving them a try after the recent sequel, I'd say hold off just a little bit longer.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:38 PM
     Pet Simulator 99 codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked for new Pet Simulator 99 codes.

What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before.

Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead.


PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:21 PM
     Marvel Rivals crossplay and cross-progression guide

Does Marvel Rivals have crossplay? Marvel and NetEase have assembled a knockout cast of the multiverse's mightiest heroes and villains for you to do battle with. However, the big question remains: can you actually play together on different platforms?

Additionally, if you've been hoping to play Marvel Rivals on both your PC and consoles, then the ability to carry your progress between the two is equally important. After all, you don't want to restart your multiplayer game grind all over again, nor do you want to have to repurchase all of those lovely cosmetics you may have already accrued. For all you need to know about both Marvel Rivals cross-progression and crossplay, read on.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:10 PM
     Open-world sandbox game TerraTech is completely free, but you need to be quick

The latest Epic Games Store freebie is TerraTech, which is perfect for anyone with a penchant for building mechanical monstrosities. As the holiday break begins, Epic is giving away daily free games that anyone can claim, and this blocky creative sandbox experience is the latest offering. You need to get on this lightning fast, however, because it's only going to be free for 24 hours.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:05 PM
     You can become a Fallout 76 ghoul right now with a new PTS update

Bethesda has a special holiday treat for Fallout 76 players, as it surprise-drops the most exciting update to its open-world RPG since Wastelanders onto the Public Test Server (PTS). If you've been eager to become a ghoul in Fallout 76, you won't have to wait until 2025 to do so, as the transformative update has been made available to play on the PTS right now. With a 75% Steam sale, you can even jump in if you're yet to try the game but have been tempted by the fantastic performance of Walton Goggins in the Fallout show on Prime.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:20 PM
     Murder Mystery 2 codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked for new Murder Mystery 2 codes.

What are the newest Murder Mystery codes? Roblox games rarely throw up an intense experience as is offered by MM2, a game where you could be saddled with one of three roles; the murderer, a bystander, or the sheriff. The murderer has to, well, murder. The bystanders have to avoid the wrath of said murderer, and the sheriff has to figure out, and eliminate, the bad person. Sound familiar?

This Roblox game is more cerebral than most, which means you'll rely on your wits most of the time. Still, having a helping hand in the form of some freebies via MM2 codes never hurts. Blade Ball codes shouldn't be ignored if you're after other gifts. We also have Project Mugetsu codes and Blox Fruits codes that can help you grind those long-tail adventure games.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:11 PM
     King Legacy codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We checked and added four new King Legacy codes to our list.

Looking for new King Legacy codes? The Roblox gacha game is one of the most popular on the platform right now. The developer, Venture Lagoons, is great at handing out new codes with a new update, and they even hide the occasional secret code in the world. We've sailed the oceans for the latest codes and listed them below to make the search easier on yourself.

King Legacy codes can give you anything from in-game currency and gems to a full stat refund, so you can respec your character from scratch if you wish to do so. And if these aren't enough Roblox freebies for you, take a look at our Roblox promo codes guide, or maybe discover some of the other best Roblox games right now. Blade Ball codes come to mind.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:03 PM
     Haze Piece codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've checked for new Haze Piece codes.

What are the new Haze Piece codes? Like many Roblox experiences, Haze Piece is inspired by the popular One Piece anime. If you aspire to become the king of the pirates, then you can get a head start by typing in some codes for free race spins, gems, and even some stat refunds if you fancy changing things up a bit.

There are several other anime-inspired Roblox games out there, with the most popular ones at the moment giving away loads of free stuff via codes. We have regularly updated lists for Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Project Slayers codes, among many others. For now, though, let's run through the Haze Piece codes and the rewards on offer.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:04 PM
     GPO codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked for new GPO codes.

What are the new GPO codes? We've got the lot! Often topping the charts when it comes to anime-inspired Roblox adventures, Grand Piece Online codes are becoming increasingly rare, making them all the more valuable with each new update. They're a great way to keep ahead of the competition or, if you're new, make an immediate dent in the world. They're also good for getting secondary characters over the starting hurdles. But they expire fast.

Released in 2021, Grand Piece Online sees hundreds of thousands of eager Roblox pirates and marines flock to its shores every day. Inspired by the One Piece anime and manga, this one still closely competes with Blox Fruits codesKing Legacy codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes. They're some of the biggest, most well-known Pirate-faring adventures on the platform right now, and a great way to understand how this one looks to change things up.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:15 AM
     Fruit Battlegrounds codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have added six new Fruit Battlegrounds codes.

What are the new Fruit Battlegrounds codes? Codes for this Roblox game are a must-have if you want to dominate the leaderboards in the fruity arena. Players are drawn to Popo's game for the anime style and inspiration. You've probably already guessed, but it's another adventure game based on a certain fruit-obsessed Japanese franchise.

You might be wondering how to get your hands on Fruit Battlegrounds codes to get free gems that you can spend on free spins, or if you're playing other Roblox games, we have Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes, too. And if you're looking for something a little more new and shiny, Blade Ball codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes are coming in hot.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:00 AM
     This stunning Cyberpunk 2077 gaming PC with Nvidia RTX 4080 is a showstopper

If you're the kind of PC builder who wants to show off their hard work, then this Cyberpunk 2077 gaming PC build might be right up your alley. Built for the Cooler Master Case Mod World Series 2024 competition, this cleverly designed open frame PC has been lovingly crafted with custom mods and high spec components, giving it more than enough power to battle your enemies in Night City.

This incredible PC build uses one of the best graphics cards you can buy right now, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, with the Nvidia GPU taking pride of place, mounted to one of the Cooler Master open air frame PC case panels. The case, a Cooler Master MasterFrame 700, also packs in set of powerful components, including an Intel Core i9 14900K, one of the best Intel gaming CPUs from the last generation.


PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 11:06 AM
     Five Nights TD codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked and added four new Five Nights TD codes to this list.

What are the newest Five Nights TD codes? The latest list of working Nights TD codes we've put together in this guide has been fully tested and is ready to grant you helpful rewards like in-game currency and other essentials.

Inspired by the original Five Nights at Freddy's games, this Roblox take on the iconic horror franchise has been immensely popular with thousands of active players. If it's other horror games you're after, be sure to try out the current Descent codes or Murder Mystery 2 codes. To make it through the night in Five Nights TD though, you'll need the rewards from the codes listed below for the best chance of survival.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:50 AM
     Dress to Impress codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked for new Dress to Impress codes to add to our list, which now totals over ten active codes.

What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two.

As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Alternatively, you can check out our list of Dress to Impress outfit ideas.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:35 AM
     Doors codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've checked for new Doors codes.

What are the new Doors codes? Doors is a horror game on the Roblox platform that's not for the faint of heart – especially if you're sensitive to jump scares. Your goal is to advance through a series of doors while avoiding the terrifying entities that give chase. Thankfully, our list of the latest Doors codes is here to help you reach Door 100 in one piece.

The latest Doors codes unlock a trove of additional supplies in the Roblox game - including Knobs, Revives, and Boosts - so be sure to redeem them before they expire. We've also included a step-by-step guide on how to redeem Doors codes. Bring some levity to the spooky escape room by tuning your radio to the best Roblox song IDs. If you're a Roblox enthusiast, our Shinobi Life 2 codes and Project Mugetsu codes are sure to be of value.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM
     Death Ball codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've checked for new Death Ball codes.

What are the new Death Ball codes? If you're looking for some free gems to afford the anime-inspired skin of your dreams or the best blades and skills you need to keep up with the competition, then you've come to the right place as we're here with some codes to help you win a round of Death Ball.

Of course, this is a very similar game to one of the most popular Roblox experiences out there, but with an anime twist. Incidentally, we have all the latest freebies in one place if you're looking for the latest Blade Ball codes, and if you prefer anime gems, these some Haze Piece codes, Fruits Battlegrounds codes, or Anime Champions Simulator codes will get you free stuff there too.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:20 AM
     Ashes of Creation's new alpha phase adds two races and a dungeon to the MMORPG

Two months after it opened its doors, Ashes of Creation Alpha Two is entering its second phase. The ambitious new MMORPG from Intrepid Studios has already had some exciting moments since it first entered the public testing stage, but it's taking a big step forward with this update. There are two new playable races to try out, another dungeon to tackle, three more Nodes in the Sandsquall Desert, a marketplace, the ability to purchase player housing, and a holiday event.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:11 AM
     Grab zombie game State of Decay 2 at a huge 90% discount while you can

The zombie game I'm most excited about at the moment is State of Decay 3. The first two games find the perfect balance between survival, exploration, and base building in a way few other games do. State of Decay 2 even had years of free updates, making it one of the most supported games the genre has ever seen. That's all come to an end now, though, so all we can do is wait for the sequel. Well, unless you've never played State of Decay 2 and have $3 going spare, that is.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:13 AM
     Combat Warriors codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We've checked for new Combat Warriors codes.

What are the active Combat Warriors codes? In this fighting game where you can wield ranged and melee weapons, it's a brutal brawl to the death. In order to survive, it's important to find the best gear and the knowledge to use them. To get ahead, you need the help of Combat Warriors codes to get bonus experience and the money needed to buy your next weapon.

The codes situation is a bit bleak, but we've still found some ways that you can get some freebies and will be on the lookout for more codes as and when they arrive. If you want more codes for Roblox games, check out the list of Arsenal codes, as well as some for adventure games like Treasure Quest codes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:10 AM
     Blox Fruits codes December 2024 - free XP and money

December 21, 2024: We have checked for new Blox Fruits codes to add to this list.

What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered.

Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2024, including for Update 23, in one handy place below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:23 AM
     Da Hood codes December 2024

December 21, 2024: We have checked and added five new Da Hood codes.

What are the new Da Hood codes? You need tons of cash to equip yourself with the best weapons on these mean streets, whether you're a criminal ransacking banks and shops across the city or a cop trying to stop this crime spree in its tracks. No matter if you decide to side with the robbers or cops, you'll find that having lots of cash can help you take advantage.

Da Hood is a third-person shooter game you can play on the Roblox platform, and you can earn cash by either robbing places or catching criminals in the act. If you need further freebies, we've also got the latest Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and Shindo Life codes to redeem.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 21, 2024 7:53 AM
     Beloved pixel RPG Drova just got even harder with a new free update

2024 has been a stacked year for RPGs. We've had Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dragon's Dogma 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Persona 3 Reload, and many more. I could just make this whole intro a list of every role-playing game that was huge this year, but that would be doing Drova Forsaken Kin a massive disservice. With dashes of mythology, pixel art, old-school CRPGs, and an incredibly high Steam user rating, Drova's newest update makes the game harder than ever, so now's the time to try it.

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Siliconera Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Dracula's on the Night Shift introduces a different type of vampire lead in a fun way, though I wish there was more of this manga.

The post Dracula's on the Night Shift Manga Stars an Unusual Vampire appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:30 AM
    

ys vs trails in the sky

Nihon Falcom will release the English version of Ys vs Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga in 2025. The game originally came out for the PSP in July 2010.

You can check out the trailer (for the PSP version) here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKBZ49wRrt0

This is a crossover fighting game between the Ys and Trails series, which are Nihon Falcom's. Characters that appear from Ys include Adol, Elk, Aisha, and Chester. From Trails, we have Estella, Joshua, Lloyd, and Renne. It's unknown if characters who appeared in either series since 2010 will appear as playable characters. While this isn't a remake and it's a remastered port, the 2025 version of the game will add the ability to jump, which expands the amount of tactics you can employ in battle. So it's not a complete 1-to-1 of the original.

Like most fighting game, there's a story mode in which narrative segments happen in between battles. Ys vs Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga will also have online multiplayer for the first time, along with the local multiplayer from the original game. English voice acting will also be an option, with the cast from their native games returning for this one.

Ys vs Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga will come out in 2025 for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.

The post Ys Vs Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga to Appear on Modern Consoles appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:15 AM
    

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Siliconera Saturday, December 21, 2024 9:00 AM
    

K-On Shuffle Manga Keeps the Spirit of the Original

The original K-On manga and anime was something special. It highlighted the power of music, and the kinds of bonds and connections that can form when passionate people get together and share their interests. Of course, it was also an entertaining sort of slice of life series about high school girls being funny and cute. With volumes 1 and 2 of Kakifly's K-On Shuffle follow-up now available worldwide, it's interesting to see how it captures the same kind of concept as the original by showing a whole other group of young women's rock and roll dreams come true.

Editor's Note: There will be some spoilers for volumes 1 and 2 of the K-On Shuffle manga below.

The K-On Shuffle manga, like the original manga and anime, begins with passionate girls with dreams. After two friends named Kaede and Yukari watch Ho-kage Tea Team perform, they become determined to form their own band. Even though Yukari, much like Yui before her, hasn't played an instrument, she's so inspired by Ritsu that she wants to play the drums.

Also like K-On, K-On Shuffle begins with a light music-based club on the verge of collapse. Riko is the only one left in an appreciation society. Kaede and Yukari then join alongside their classmate Maho to save and restore it, forming their own band in the process.

As you may imagine, much of the first volume is about establishing characters. We're seeing Kaede and Yukari working to find a way to form their band, then institute and revive the one at their own school. We see them deal with insecurities, be cute together as they commit to plans, and work hard to perform. It's sweet, reassuring, lighthearted, soothing, and sometimes quite real. 

See, K-On Shuffle doesn't shy away from serious situations, even though this is a slice of life manga too. Early on in the first volume, we see Maho coming to terms with her own insecurities. Already, she's stretched a bit thin due to being in both basketball and Pop Music Club. But we find out she was injured and sidelined. The pressures of being good enough wear on her, and we then get to see the resolution with her new bandmates and friends Kaede and Yukari assuring her she is enough and they want her there. 

This happens again when Kano and Shinano, two former members, return to the club. It feels tense for a bit, as the girls are questioning their friendship. However, we learn misunderstandings and miscommunications got in the way of things, and soon they're happily reunited and the club grows.

Even so, I will admit that it has taken me a full two volumes to really get into the K-On Shuffle manga. I think it's perhaps because I was such a fan of the original series. I have such fondness for the original  Ho-kago Tea Time cast and story that seeing something so similar is making it difficult to connect. Even though there are references to the original group and their inspiration and effect on this new group, and we even see a major returning cast cameo in volume 2, it wasn't until we had Kano and Shinano return and join the club that it really started to catch my attention.

I guess it feels like K-On Shuffle may take some time to grow on a reader. If you're familiar with the original K-On manga or anime adaptation, this series is so similar in some ways that it might take a moment. If you're not, some initial references may go over your head and make it difficult to connect. Still, once you do give it a chance, it's a pleasant series to read and relax.

K-On Shuffle volumes 1 and 2 are available via Yen Press, and volume 3 will debut on May 27, 2025. 

The post K-On Shuffle Manga Keeps the Spirit of the Original  appeared first on Siliconera.


MonsterVine Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:00 PM
     Often I'll read about people complaining that they've played it all and are bored at the current landscape of games. They'll wax on about days when games were more experimental and I'll chuckle to myself. Here we are at an age where the barrier for game development has never been lower and experimental games are […]