Arielle Pieterse

1 week ago | nag.co.za | Arielle Pieterse

There’s something deeply unsettling about being surrounded by open water. In horror, isolation has always been a go-to tactic: strip away society and support structures, and suddenly, every bump in the night hits harder. If you’ve been anywhere near the indie horror radar lately, you’ve probably heard whispers or screams about Ritual Tides. It’s not just the almost photoreal visuals that cause double-takes; it’s the palpable sense that something different is bubbling under the surface.

1 week ago | nag.co.za | Arielle Pieterse

Release Date15 September 2022PLATFORMSPC; Nintendo Switch Let’s face it: card games are having a moment. Again. But between roguelikes, deck builders, and enough fantasy settings to make even Geralt sigh into his Gwent deck, finding one that surprises you is rarer than a bug-free Bethesda launch. Enter Foretales: a story-rich, morally tangled, card-slinging adventure where violence is optional, and diplomacy is your deadliest weapon.

2 weeks ago | nag.co.za | Arielle Pieterse

If your Steam wishlist isn’t crying yet, give it a minute. The Triple-I Initiative is back for round two, delivering another trailer-fueled frenzy of upcoming indie bangers – minus the awkward stage banter, paid influencer cameos, and painfully scripted world premiere catchphrases. No ads. No fluff. Just straight-up game trailers, one after the other, like a lovingly curated video game buffet where every dish looks like it’ll ruin your productivity for weeks.

2 weeks ago | nag.co.za | Arielle Pieterse

Release Date10 September 2015DEVELOPER Tendershoot; A Jolly CorpsePUBLISHERDevolver DigitalPLATFORMSPC; macOS; iOS; Android; Nintendo Switch Dropsy is, against all odds, one of the most wholesome games I’ve ever played. It’s about grief. And social rejection. And clown-based communication breakdowns. But mostly? It’s about hugs. Big, awkward, unconditional hugs. Yes, this is technically a point-and-click adventure.

2 weeks ago | nag.co.za | Arielle Pieterse

Inside the First-Ever Event at the NAG HQLast night, something happened that’s never happened before: the NAG office turned into a full-on gamer’s paradise. Technically, it’s always a gamer’s paradise – but never one we’ve shared with more than a select few. That changed when we opened our doors for the very first time to celebrate the launch of the first NAG Quarterly Magazine, the Autumn Edition, and the vibes were immaculate.