Review: Raji: An Ancient Epic Is a Gorgeous, Intriguing Ancient Indian Adventure
It’s hard to think of games set in India with purely Indian themes. Prince of Persia and its various iterations is the only series that comes to mind. So it’s […]
Your #StaytheFHome Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/27 and Beyond
It’s another great weekend in Chicago with plenty of things to do at home from a long list of amazing virtual plays to watching live streams of music and so […]
Review: Come for the Beauty of Manifold Garden but Stay for its Clever Puzzles
Last year, mind bending puzzle game Manifold Garden released on the Epic Game store. I missed this one, and I’m really surprised I did. I’m usually a sucker for puzzle […]
Eat—and Drink—Your Summer Dessert with This Boozy Fruit Salad
I doubt there are many people who don’t love a delicious fruit salad—especially when it includes the amazing, peak-of-ripeness local fruit available in Chicagoland this time of year. But […]
Review: Werner Herzog Reflects on Life, Adventure and Legacy in Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
It’s possible that to the uninitiated, Werner Herzog may be a bit of an enigma. Is he a documentarian? An actor? A screenwriter? A historian? Something else entirely? The fact […]
Interview: Stand-Out Chicago Actor Pat Healy on Making Westerns, Costumes to Inspire Character and Bonding on the Set of The Pale Door
Chicago-born actor Pat Healy has been working steadily and memorably in film and television for more than 20 years, in parts of every size and shape, beginning with his time […]
The Hideout Online Finds a New Home at NoonChorus
When you think of the top places to see a show in Chicago, it would be obscene to neglect The Hideout. The small tucked away venue has been one of […]
Review: Griefhelm Is an Unworthy Nidhogg Clone
Couch multiplayer games are special. Games that don’t require hundreds of hours, and can just be played in short matches with friends locally. Couch multiplayer may be dying out, and […]
Review: Jessika Is a lot of Empty Drama with a Hollow Conclusion
I remember when “full motion video” or FMV was a phrase that helped sell CD-Rom computer games decades ago. I also remember when FMV fell out of favor, and any […]
Interview: Stopping By Cosmo’s Quickstop with Big Sir Games’ Ian Beckman
What goes into making a game? How do you decide if your concept will work, and once you’ve got it off the ground, where it’s going? There are so many […]
Preview: Eastern Exorcist is Difficult, Beautiful
It’s hard to overstate how great it is to play a game with satisfying controls. Tight, fluid combat should be the standard, but so many games get it wrong across […]
Interview: Alex Stoitsiadis of Dogleg Is Ready to Perform a Proper Show of Melee for an At-Home Audience
From a bedroom project to a full band, Dogleg have been making waves with their hyper referential and energetic sound. Back in March, Dogleg released Melee to critical acclaim and […]