Ron Gilbert Reveals Unconventional Funding Strategy Behind Thimbleweed Park 2 and Criticizes Modern Game Publishing

When news broke last month that Thimbleweed Park 2 was officially in development, many industry observers found themselves asking a logical question: who exactly is funding an adventure game sequel in 2024? The query isn’t meant as a slight against the beloved original—far from it—but rather reflects the harsh realities facing the gaming industry today….

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The Watcher Delivers a Chilling Surveillance Thriller Experience Powered by Unreal Engine

In an era where privacy concerns dominate public discourse and surveillance technology grows increasingly sophisticated, a new video game is tapping into society’s deepest fears about being watched. The Watcher, an upcoming surveillance simulation game built on Unreal Engine, casts players in the unsettling role of a state-employed spy tasked with monitoring the daily lives…

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RPS Invites Readers to Shape Future of Supporter Program Through New Community Survey

Rock Paper Shotgun, one of the longest-running and most respected PC gaming publications on the internet, is reaching out to its community for direct feedback on its supporter membership program. The gaming website has launched a new survey designed to gather reader opinions on how to improve and expand the RPS Supporter program, inviting participation…

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Dance of Theseus Offers a Surprisingly Charming Take on Monster Mashups and Fashion Battles

Every gamer has that moment when a title catches them completely off guard, blending genres in ways that seem absurd on paper yet somehow work brilliantly in practice. Dance of Theseus, developed by Shanghai-based Citreat Studio, is precisely that kind of unexpected gem. This cheerful life simulation RPG combines the addictive card-game mechanics reminiscent of…

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Immortality Developer Sam Barlow Unveils Precognition, a Sci-Fi Horror Game with Brandon Cronenberg

Sam Barlow, the acclaimed developer behind interactive narrative experiences Immortality and Her Story, has officially announced his next ambitious project: Precognition. This new sci-fi horror game is currently in development at Barlow’s studio Half Mermaid Productions and features an impressive creative collaboration with filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg, known for directing critically acclaimed body horror films such…

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Helldivers 2’s Devoid of Liberty Update Introduces Huggable NPC Troops and New Illuminate Threats

Arrowhead Game Studios has finally lifted the veil on one of Helldivers 2’s most intriguing mysteries: the floating bear phenomenon that had players speculating for weeks. The revelation comes as part of the game’s massive new content drop, titled Devoid of Liberty, which promises to reshape the ongoing galactic conflict in significant ways. This latest…

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Mortal Shell 2 Introduces Innovative Difficulty System: Heal Through Executions or Challenge Yourself in Eternal Darkness

The upcoming Soulslike sequel Mortal Shell 2 is taking an unconventional approach to accessibility and challenge customization. Rather than implementing traditional difficulty settings with labels like “Easy” or “Hard,” developer Cold Symmetry has crafted a system of special in-game items that allow players to fine-tune their experience in creative ways. This innovative design philosophy ensures…

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If You Drove Yourself Mad Building Computers in Minecraft, Pight’s Redstone-Inspired Puzzling Is an Affordable Palate Cleanser

For gamers who have spent countless hours wrestling with the intricate logic systems of Minecraft’s redstone mechanics, there’s a new puzzle game that offers a more digestible approach to the same satisfying engineering challenges. Pight, developed by Turkish studio Mindlabor, distills the essence of circuit-building and automation into a charming 2D block-pushing puzzle experience that…

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