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For @escapistmag.bsky.social, I interviewed @ivyroadgames.bsky.social devs Davey Wreden and Karla Zimonja about WANDERSTOP and the difficulty of creating friction in a game where time isn't the player's enemy.
How 'Wanderstop' Devs Ivy Road Create Friction in 'a Mundanity Simulator'
We sat down with Ivy Road, the studio behind cozy Wanderstop, and talked about its development and the challenges that came with it.
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This Overcooked-Like Is Exploding on Steam - And It's Free - The Escapist
This Overcooked-Like Is Exploding on Steam – And It’s Free
Party Club, a new game like Overcooked, is free for a limited time on Steam, so grab it while you can.
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A new cozy game is joining the fray, and it's all about boba.
If You Love Boba Tea & Stardew Valley, This New Cozy Game Is For You
If you're a big fan of Stardew Valley but also like to drink boba tea here and there, then this new cozy game is perfect for you.
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Find out how you can marry one of BG3's most beloved characters in Stardew Valley.
Baldur’s Gate 3 Comes to Stardew Valley in a New Mod – And Yes, You Can Marry Astarion
A new Stardew Valley mod allows Baldur's Gate 3 to take over the cozy game, with players even being able to marry Astarion.
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I played one last #Mandragora preview build ahead of next month's launch and walked away thinking many folks should vibe with this one. My latest for @escapistmag.bsky.social: www.escapistmagazine.com/mandragora-w...
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Could Be the Next Dark Fantasy Action-RPG Sensation [Preview]
The gaming world is full of Soulslike games, but Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is doing its best to standout.
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Rough edges aside, The Wheel of Time Season 3 is a satisfying fantasy outing — as long as you can look past (or even embrace) its revisions to Robert Jordan's original canon; my full, spoiler-lite review now live over at @escapistmag.bsky.social 👇🏻 bit.ly/3Fwtpz7 #TheWheelofTime
The Wheel of Time Season 3 Keeps the Series Rolling Along Nicely - So Long as You're Not a Robert Jordan Purist [Review]
Robert Jordan's novels continued to get adapted in The Wheel of Time Season 3, though this outing isn't very faithful.
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The Wheel of Time's next outing is nearly here, but it's not going to be for everyone.
The Wheel of Time Season 3 Keeps the Series Rolling Along Nicely – So Long as You’re Not a Robert Jordan Purist [Review]
Robert Jordan's novels continued to get adapted in The Wheel of Time Season 3, though this outing isn't very faithful.
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Find out what we thought of this upcoming cozy game.
Wanderstop Is Already One of the Cozy Gaming Greats [Review]
A Wander-ful world.
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Find out what we thought of Bong Joon-ho's latest movie starring Robert Pattinson.
Robert Pattinson Pulls Double Duty Propping Up Bong Joon-ho’s Uneven Parasite Follow-Up Mickey 17 [Review]
Mickey 17 has trouble finding its footing, but Robert Pattinson helps the Bong Joon-ho movie remain entertaining.
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I reviewed #MainFrames for @escapistmag.bsky.social. It's good, sweet, the right amount of challenging, short, and cheap. Kind of perfect for the post-Monster-Hunter-binge hangover. Read here: www.escapistmagazine.com/mainframes-i...
MainFrames Is the Cuter Version of Super Meat Boy You Might Actually Beat [Review]
If you enjoy Super Meat Boy, Mainframes is a cuter version of the game that actually gives you a shot at beating it.
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Daredevil: Born Again does Matt Murdock and his gritty corner of the MCU justice; my spoiler-lite review now live over at @escapistmag.bsky.social ⬇️ bit.ly/4i1yWwb #DaredevilBornAgain
Daredevil: Born Again Is a Largely Satisfying Rebirth for Marvel's Man Without Fear [Review]
Daredevil: Born Again is a continuation of the Netflix show in many ways, but it also takes Matt Murdock to unfamiliar places.
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James Gunn's DCU slate has seemingly learned a lesson from Marvel's big, recent mistakes.
James Gunn’s DCU Slate Has Learned From the MCU’s Mistakes
James Gunn's DCU is taking a different approach than his old friends at Marvel, and it may just work out in its favor.
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We finally know when we'll be returning to the skate park.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Ollies Onto Consoles and PC This Summer
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is coming to consoles and PC this summer. Multiple editions were announced with extra stuff.
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#Gothic 1 Remake's demo got me thinking about the matter of remakes and faithfulness. Personally, I think sticking too close to a niche early-2000s RPG that already felt "janky" back then may be a bad idea in 2025. For @escapistmag.bsky.social: www.escapistmagazine.com/gothic-1-rem...
Gothic 1 Remake Is Faithful to a Fault, But Maybe That’s What Its Target Audience Wants [Preview]
Gothic 1 Remake wants to be faithful to what's come before, and that might work for some but not everyone will be onboard.
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Gothic 1 Remake is really faithful to the original. Read our preview here:
Gothic 1 Remake Is Faithful to a Fault, But Maybe That’s What Its Target Audience Wants [Preview]
Gothic 1 Remake wants to be faithful to what's come before, and that might work for some but not everyone will be onboard.
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Avowed is about friendship and not romance -- and that's fine!
Avowed Is About the Friends We Made Along the Way, Not Romance – And That’s Totally Fine
Avowed doesn't feature a lot of romance, and that's a good thing because it's about a journey with friends.
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Promise Mascot Agency might just be one of 2025's big sleeper hits. Read our preview here:
Promise Mascot Agency Is Super Weird But Surprisingly Easy to Digest [Preview]
The new game Promise Mascot Agency is always keeping players on their toes, but it's not hard to really get into.
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