Paula Vaynshteyn

England

Editor, Journalist and Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Shrimp Industries Unveils Roll the Bones Roguelite

2 days ago | popgeeks.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

If you’re a fan of roguelite games, then there’s a particular indie on the horizon that you should keep an eye on. Roll the Bones is the product of solo developer Luke Kabat, otherwise known as Shrimp Industries, and what he’s developing looks exciting, fresh, and infuriating in all of the best ways. Roll the Bones is a roguelite that sees the player using spells based on dice rolls.
Ruffy and the Riverside review

2 days ago | outputlag.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

Growing up in the 90s, I was pretty much raised with a PlayStation controller in my hand, learning lessons from Croc and Earthworm Jim, among others. Those 3D platformers have a special place in my heart, and Iâm always looking for a new one to enjoy in my spare time. With Ruffy and the Riverside, I may just have found one thatâs pretty special.
Path to Serenity: A reminder of what's truly important

3 days ago | thenerdytype.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

A lot of people can relate to the experience of their work-life balance being off kilter, especially in today’s age of constant connection and working from home. Those times when the boss demands more than we feel able to give, your family needs us to be present, and we’re stuck in the middle, constantly feeling pressure on all sides. Path to Serenity is the second game released by solo developer Silviu, operating under the name of Ludus Pax Studio.
Piñata Go Boom is the weirdest and most addictive roguelite

3 days ago | thenerdytype.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

I’m not sure when it began or how it happened, but in the last few months, I’ve undergone something of a metamorphosis when it comes to my gaming preferences. Suddenly, I find myself not only enjoying roguelikes and roguelites (and understanding the differences between the two), but I also have a favorite of each type. When it comes to roguelites, I’m a sucker for Piñata Go Boom.
Broken Relic is a point-and-click adventure with a lot of heart and huge potential

4 days ago | outputlag.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

Little-known fact about me: I have a massive soft spot for point-and-click games, a la Escape from Monkey Island and the other heavyweights of the ’80s and ’90s like Day of the Tentacle and Kingâs Quest. Iâve always got one eye open for any new ones that get released, and recently, an absolutely stunning example has caught my eye â Broken Relic. Broken Relic is a comedic fantasy point-and-click adventure being brought to life by solo developer Pablo Morales, otherwise known as Sandpenguin.
Mailstrom is making me reconsider my career choices

4 days ago | thenerdytype.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

In my 34 years of life, I can safely say that I’ve never harbored any ambitions of being a postman. It’s just never been on my list of jobs that I could see myself doing, but a few playthroughs of the Mailstrom demo, and I’m beginning to question whether I may have made some wrong turns in terms of my career choices. Mailstromis an upcoming indie game by developer Advanced Faffery, and it throws you into the world of intergalactic mail delivery and pickup.
Stars in the Trash: Heartwarming old-school animation, with you as the star

5 days ago | outputlag.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

Little-known fact about me: I’m a closeted Disney fan. Not new-Disney, in the age of the terrible live-action remakes, but classic Disney. Think 101 Dalmatians, The Aristocats, and Bambi. I grew up watching them, I watch them with my five-year-old now, and I still love them to this day. I never expected, however, any game to make me feel like I was the star of one.
Six adorable indie idlers for multitaskers

5 days ago | thenerdytype.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

Let’s face it, the desktop can be a boring place, especially if you spend hours every day staring at it while you work. However, desktop idlers are here to save the day. While they may prove a little distracting, they definitely liven up the place and add some much-needed life to your screen. Desktop idlers are designed to be the dream of any multitasker.
PEAK: Making it to the top is harder than it seems

6 days ago | outputlag.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

There is a wealth of multiplayer games out there to play with friends, family, or loved ones, and sometimes it can be difficult to find one that can hold your attention for extended periods. Eventually, youâve experienced all there is to see, and youâve run out of exciting experiences to share. PEAK, a new climbing game from Landfall Games, is here to change things. PEAK is a game for one to four players by default, although mods can be installed to allow more players into a shared game.
Company while you work: Indie desktop buddies

6 days ago | thenerdytype.com | Paula Vaynshteyn

Whether you work from home or you spend a lot of time on the computer for any reason, the boring old desktop can quickly become stale. You can, of course, switch up your wallpaper or theme, but there is something else you can add if you want to perk up your desktop – a desktop buddy. Desktop buddies are cute little characters who run in the background and keep you company while you work and play.