A lot of people still have toys from their childhood. I have a bunch of Transformers in a bin, some of which I have had since I was 3. I gave my niece a stuffed bear I had as a child, it was the bear from the Snuggle ads. Point is, carrying trinkets from your early years into your adult life is nothing new, and is a pretty universal experience to use for the start of a story. Releasing October 13, on Steam, Xbox, and Switch, The Darkest Tales is a story of the stuffed toy of Alicia’s childhood entering her dreams to save her from these sort of nightmare demons. You’re accompanied by a sparkling blue fairy, Navi-ish in nature to try and save your now grown-up owner.
Preview: Power Chord
Thanks to our friends at Big Blue Bubble, I had the pleasure of getting a closer look at the upcoming Metal themed deck builder Power Chord. The core is the same as the last time I played, but I got a look at a brand new character and a deeper glimpse at this world's lore, which really brings Brutal Legend to mind.
Preview: Phantom Brigade
Phantom Brigade is a strategy mech game currently in early access on Epic with a familiar look and some gripping and unique concepts. I love mechs, and I love strategy games, so lucky for me, the two tend to come together a lot. I’m typically hesitant to get too invested in early access titles, but Phantom Brigade has a lot to offer even in its current stage.
Preview: My Time at Sandrock
If you’re big into farming/crafting sim games like me, you might remember a little game called My Time at Portia from a few years ago. Portia was a bit rough around the edges but was most memorable for taking a tried and true formula and setting it in a unique, almost studio Ghibli-inspired world. It’s been a while since Portia was released, and developer Pathea games are finally ready to launch the DLC turned full-fledged sequel My Time at Sandrock in early access.