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Westwood’s Blade Runner Still Hits Different After All These Years

Release Date: November 13, 1997 Developer: Westwood Studios Get It On: GOG Stepping into the neon-soaked rain of 2019 Los Angeles as Ray McCoy feels less like loading up a…

Chris August 24, 2026

Retro-Games

The Game That Invented Stealth Games: Thief The Dark Project

Release Date: December 1, 1998 Developer: Looking Glass Studios Get It On: GOG If you have ever wanted to feel like a proper ghost drifting through a living, breathing city,…

Chris July 31, 2026

Retro-Games

Revisiting Sacred: Horseback Mayhem, Massive Worlds, and Rune Magic

Release Date: 27 February 2004 Developer: Ascaron Get It On: GOG Fellow loot fiends and button-mashing enthusiasts, if you’ve ever dreamed of diving into a sprawling action RPG where the…

Chris July 20, 2026

Retro-Games

Why Restricted Area Is a Forgotten Cyberpunk Gem for ARPG Fans

Release Date: October 1, 2004 Developer: Master Creating If you're craving a blast from the past that mixes Diablo-style hack-and-slash action with a thick layer of cyberpunk dystopia, then Restricted…

Chris July 19, 2026

Babes of Gaming

Babes of Gaming: Samus Aran

Before Lara Croft ever picked up a dual pistol, and long before Tifa threw her first punch, there was Samus Aran. Making her explosive debut on the NES all the…

Chris July 12, 2026

Retro-Games

Back to Na’Pali: Why Unreal + Return to Na’Pali Still Slap in 2026

Release Date: May 22, 1998 Developer: Epic MegaGames Unreal by Epic MegaGames is a glorious trip back to one of the most atmospheric shooters of the late '90s. If you…

Chris July 12, 2026

Retro-Games

Why Tyranny Remains One of Obsidian’s Most Interesting RPGs

Release Date: November 10, 2016 Developer: Obsidian Entertainment Get It On: GOG If you’re tired of the same old “chosen hero saves the world from darkness” trope in RPGs, Tyranny…

Chris July 4, 2026

Adult Games

Aurelia Game Review: The Ultimate Retro Pixel-Art Adult RPG Adventure

If you have been looking for an adult gaming experience that values gameplay just as much as its spicy content, you need to turn your attention toward the realm of…

Chris July 2, 2026

Babes of Gaming

Babes of Gaming: Terra Branford

In the world of classic JRPGs, few characters shine as brightly as Terra Branford from Final Fantasy VI. With her striking green hair, powerful magic, and deeply emotional story, Terra…

Chris June 30, 2026

Gaming News

Retro RPG Fans Rejoice: Original Creator Revives DarkStone for Modern PCs

The late nineties were a wild time for PC gaming, especially if you had an unhealthy obsession with clicky hack-and-slash combat and endless piles of glowing loot. While a certain…

Chris June 28, 2026