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1 day ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
“Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires”. I know it may be silly to quote Smokey the Bear of all people here, but that’s the first thing I thought of when I saw the reveal trailer for Rescue Ops: Wildfire, an upcoming solo/multiplayer focused firefighting simulator. While this simulator may still be a ways out from release, I’m already more than intrigued about it. But what interests me more than anything is the “Dynamic Fire System” that Exkee is implementing here.
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1 day ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
Do you have what it takes to survive after the world reaches a screeching halt? There are a lot of post-apocalyptic games out there. Gritty skies, dirty worlds, and bland colors. Doloc Town has none of this. It’s absolutely adorable at every turn, with a cutesy main character who bounces through areas without a care.
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2 days ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
It’s hard to make a game that stands out in a crowded genre. With titles like RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Enshrouded, and even Palworld breaking records at any given point in time, it has to be incredibly daunting to try and stand up to these titans of the field. Omega Crafter, by design, borrows a few fundamental ideas from these genre giants, all while introducing some unique features that kept me interested and invested as Katie and I played together and tried to survive in this world.
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2 days ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
If you’re intimidated by the roguelike genre, Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade is the perfect jumping-in point. With more roguelites and roguelikes coming now more than ever, finding a solid entry point that makes the genre accessible, while not feeling like a cakewalk, has been more difficult than ever.
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3 days ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
I’ve spoken up about my love for Sushi Ben on many, many occasions. This lovely slice of life/visual novel VR experience is one of my all-time favorites. There’s nothing quite like it, and I’m quick to recommend it to anyone I know with a VR headset. But now, Big Brane Studios, Inc. has been working around the clock to deliver the ultimate non-VR experience, taking one of the most charming games I’ve ever played and turning it into something everybody can enjoy. No headset required.
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6 days ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
What would you do for a Dollar Menu cheeseburger? Would you go mow lawns? Or would you prefer to dig through the couch cushions, hoping that you’d find a few quarters hiding inside? Well, if you’re Rolus from Rolus in the Outskirts, you’d decide it’s time to go dumpster diving. But everything that could go wrong does, and you’re now on an adventure that takes inspiration from Zelda, South Park, and early 2000s flash animations.
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1 week ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
Earth Defense Force 2017 is one of the greatest games available on the Xbox 360, and I will not back down from this statement. Let’s look at it from a logical standpoint. The game is horrifyingly ugly, it runs like absolute trash, and it’s the most basic type of video game out there. But it’s also one of the most charming, interesting, and just plain fun shooters I’ve ever played. It made me an instant fan of the Earth Defense Force franchise, and that love is still running strong to this day.
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1 week ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
Look, we all know Palworld has constantly been referred to as Pokémon with guns since its inception. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t made that direct comparison at some point or another. But as Nintendo and the Pokémon Company continue to push their lawsuit further, Palworld has had to make some genuinely baffling design choices. Such as the removal of using Pals as gliders, because, apparently, Nintendo owns a patent for that? That just seems… shallow, more than anything at this point.
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1 week ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
June 16. I only need to wait until June 16 for my boy Gex to finally come home. Unabashedly, unashamedly, I am a Gex fanboy from my earliest years, and I cannot wait to jump into this trilogy once again. But, in the most dangerous blow to my wallet since the time I slept over at Bonnie and Clyde’s house, it appears that there are going to be multiple collector’s editions available for the upcoming Gex Trilogy. Including a version that comes with a 36″ Inflatable Gex Doll.
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1 week ago | 
vice.com | Shaun Cichacki
Are you ready to go back to the Old Country? You’re not alone. Ever since getting our first look at Mafia: The Old Country last year, I’ve been eagerly anticipating this entry in the franchise. Going back to where everything started? Beautiful. Knife fights with enemy bosses? Even more beautiful. The swap to Unreal Engine 5? Absolutely gorgeous. If you’re as excited as I am about this one, you’ll want to ensure you’re tuning into the “Family Takes Sacrifice” developer stream on May 8.
