18+ hour, 19+ min ago  (928+ words) Aphelion is hugely ambitious, but saddled with an unengaging narrative and dated mechanics that result in a rare misstep for Don't Nod. I'm a big fan of Don't Nod's productions, and I will always be in line for whatever they…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (913+ words) Winter's Warmth is a quintessential addition to the library of any Moomin fan, and a wonderful introduction to new ones. To say the Moomin characters mean a lot to Finns would be an understatement. They are in many and real…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1781+ words) A perfect marriage of difficult and accessible, Saros is a brilliantly designed and majestic sci-fi nightmare that is as compelling as it is challenging. I'm a huge fan of Housemarque. I consider their 2013 game, Resogun, to be a near-perfect title…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (512+ words) This is sure-handed, quality craftsmanship that is brutally efficient, even if it's not particularly original or inventive. "Sure-handed, quality craftsmanship that is brutally efficient, even if it's not particularly original or inventive." Charlize Theron plays a grieving widow trekking through…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (772+ words) Michael is a minimum viable product. It is a cynical, committee-made replica of the real thing that refuses to treat anyone it depicts as a real person. "A cynical, committee-made replica of the real thing that refuses to treat anyone…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1842+ words) I met with Kenji Tanigaki, Joe Taslim, Xie Miao, Yayan Ruhian, and Brian Le to talk about shooting one of the most impressive action films of the decade. Every once in a while, a film comes along that speaks to…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (827+ words) Sumptuously filmed and wonderfully acted, this melancholy Spaghetti Western is a treat for fans of the great European tradition. "A love letter to Spaghetti Westerns, Heads or Tails is a gorgeous fantasy of love and dreams in a timeless genre....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (1047+ words) One of the most fascinating and intricately designed city-building games ever made, Timberborn is a charming and joyous experience that is as rewarding as it is challenging. The more time I spend with Timberborn, the more I love it. At…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (339+ words) It's dangerous to go alone, take this. "Bizarre and poignant, scary and comforting, Obex is a wonderful mix of elements that create a timeless coming-of-age story of the modern era." Directed, co-written, and starring Albert Birney, Obex is a film…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (520+ words) If $Positions were an after-school special, it could be called, "You're a dumbass, Charlie Brown." "Intense and often a little too mean for its own good, $Positions is still a hell of a ride that's worth taking." I say that…...