It appears it’s happened once more: a Monday vanished, seemingly consumed by some unknown force. My recent, rather suspect article concerning a sudden, unexpected day off work for many was, in retrospect, likely a quickly assembled public relations effort intended to prevent a significant downturn in the financial markets. By some miracle, we’ve now managed to coerce this mysterious entity into returning the lost Monday, although this process of convincing a cosmic being to cough something up was not without its challenges, resulting in a few unfortunate situations.
Mark has ostensibly been enjoying a vacation since last Wednesday, with a planned return tomorrow. However, this is perhaps not entirely accurate; it seems he is currently located somewhere during the age of dinosaurs. James, in the meantime, is in a state of uncertainty, neither actively participating in the Gamescom event nor physically present at his workspace. I intend to reach out to him via email shortly, hoping that the probability cloud around his location collapses in a way that allows him to produce insightful previews. Regarding this week’s latest PC game releases – they are listed below. I’ve included the recovered Monday, but please handle it with caution, as it remains somewhat unstable and, shall we say, rather vocal.
Monday, August 25th
- A jumble of incomprehensible syllables that defy human comprehension. Attempts to translate it have yielded only madness and existential dread.
- Pizza Bandit is a lighthearted action game where you try your hand at crafting the perfect pizza while simultaneously battling extraterrestrial invaders.
- Watertight offers a free dive into the horror genre, placing you in a submarine exploring the wreckage of the Titanic when things go horribly wrong. It’s worth clarifying that this game has no connection to the recent Oceangate tragedy.
- good is a collection of minigames focusing on an American teenager’s apparent aversion to education and personal growth, bringing to mind the style of Homestar Runner.
Tuesday, August 26th
- Continuing with the culinary theme established by Pizza Bandit, we present the point-and-click adventure The Supper: New Blood, a title where the saying “having people for dinner” takes on a darkly humorous twist, hinting at cannibalistic intentions.
Wednesday, August 27th
- I am deeply impressed by the intricate interior spaceship designs featured in Pixel Starships 2, described as “an FTL-inspired game within a massively multiplayer online world,” boasting fully customizable crew behavior.
- Eyes Of Hellfire, published by Blumhouse (and pictured), draws comparisons to Among Us but transpires within an exquisitely detailed, oblique-perspective haunted house. I believe “oblique-perspective” is the correct term here, referring to the slightly elevated diagonal viewpoint frequently referred to as “isometric.” Geometry experts, your input would be appreciated.
Thursday, August 28th
Friday, August 29th
- This week, Neon Village undergoes the sacrificial process of genre hybridization, resulting in a match-3 town-builder with card-based mechanics and roguelike elements.
- Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance may signal the return of a classic Sega side-scrolling action title; alternatively, it might be a painting simulator. It’s difficult to say for certain.
As always, please inform us if there are any essential games that we have overlooked. My plans for the upcoming week involve trying to make sense of a long, complicated, interview-based story and perhaps writing something about the concept of liminal spaces that will function as a covert tribute to a specific game level. If the universe allows, James should contribute various impressions and interview-based pieces. Assuming he avoids the carnivorous plants and dinosaurs and manages to travel through time, Mark should be back to posting news and possibly writing a game review. I recall him claiming something in the editorial calendar before his disappearance. And what are your plans for this week?