ÆRTHLINGS is one of those games that feels deceptively small when you first load it up. It presents itself as cute, simple, and almost toy-like, which is fitting given the blind-box collectibles it’s tied to. But the longer you spend with it, the more you realise there’s a very deliberate design philosophy at play. This is not a game trying to overwhelm you with systems, stats, or complexity. Instead, it’s built around accessibility, calm progression, and the idea that gaming

Every now and then, something lands on my desk that completely shifts my expectations. I’ve tested plenty of power banks over the years, from bargain bin impulse buys to the supposedly “premium” ones that somehow still feel like cheap, plastic lunch boxes, but the Anker 25K 165W Power Bank sits in a league of its own. I don’t say that lightly. From the moment I picked it up, it struck me as one of those rare gadgets that feels like it’s been designed by people who actually us

Genre: 2D | Retro Pixel Point & Click | Mystery | Adventure Modes:  Single Player Developer:   Homo Narrans Studio Publisher:   Homo Narrans Studio Release Date:  4/9/25 Played On: PC (Steam) Thanks to The IndiEXP & Homo Narrans Studio for the review code! Set against the backdrop of industrial growth and social change in Germany at the turn of the 20th century, you're tasked with investigating four suspicious murders. As Detective Inspector Joseph Kreiser, you'll talk to wi

It's been just over a week since PAX 2025 opened its doors to welcome back new, and returning gamers alike for Australia's biggest gaming convention. From up and coming talented local developers to house hold name industry behemoths, PAX 2025 served up a thrilling three days that I'm sure we're all still recharging from (I know I am) Here I'm just going to write up a brief post pax wrap up, and a little about my experience with it. For reference, you can check out evvveeeeryt

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