Katy Barber

2 weeks ago | cinelinx.com | Katy Barber

It’s been more than a decade since gamers have had a dedicated game to Marvel Comics’ Merc with a Mouth and we learned during Summer Game Fest that Meta is all-in on its upcoming Marvel’s Deadpool VR. The game is developed by Twisted Pixels and Oculus Studios, and the team worked closely in collaboration with Marvel Games on the upcoming title.

2 weeks ago | cinelinx.com | Katy Barber

We’ve had some interesting and not-so-cozy vibes in the life and farm sim genre with great titles like Graveyard Keeper that blends the management with the macabre. At Summer Game Fest this year we got a first look at Grave Seasons which feels like a blend of Stardew Valley and Werewolf. This shouldn’t be surprising because Grave Seasons is published by Blumhouse Games.

2 weeks ago | cinelinx.com | Katy Barber

Cozy is a gaming buzzword that has caught fire over the last few years and for good reason — cozy vibes are the best vibes. Similarly, slice of life is an anime genre that brings the same general energy as “cozy game.”But have you ever heard of a “slice of life” role-playing game? I hadn’t until I got my hands on Petal Runner by Nano Park Studios.

2 weeks ago | cinelinx.com | Katy Barber

Happy Summer Game Fest, friends! There have been tons of game announcements so far and more to come as Summer Game Fest continues, and cozy gamers were in for a treat with the official Wholesome Direct on Saturday morning. We’ll breakdown everything shown in the adorable showcase father down, but you can watch the full hour-long showcase here if you want. Here is a look at everything shown during the Summer Game Fest Wholesome Direct:Leaf Blower Co.The demo for Leaf Blower Co. is out now on Steam.

2 weeks ago | cinelinx.com | Katy Barber

The best part of the last decade of gaming has been the meteoric rise of indie games and development studios, bringing with it legendary titles and even burgeoning genres that have exploded in popularity. Among the pantheon of new-but-exploding genres would be roguelikes and roguelite titles, where the only way to progress through the game is by simply dying. But, in death, roguelikes give rewards.