Animal Crossing used to come right out the gate and kick your ass

But that’s exactly how 2002’s Animal Crossing begins. Somehow, I find this to be one of the most charming introductions to a ...
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8 Hidden Mechanics In Your Favorite Games That Will Blow Your Mind

Within these classic games are brilliant design choices, tucked away behind hidden game mechanics, that bring the entire ...
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New co-op game on Steam is like Lethal Company meets Alien: Isolation

Players who enjoy co-op horror games like Lethal Company should check out this new Steam title, which also gives off strong Alien: Isolation vibes.
TweakTown

Report: New survival horror Alien game in development at Eidos Montreal

TL;DR: 20th Century Fox reportedly greenlit a new Alien franchise game, potentially developed by Eidos Montreal, known for Deus Ex and Tomb Raider. This singleplayer horror-survival title emphasizes ...
Medical Xpress

Reducing social isolation protects the brain in later life, study shows

New research from the University of St Andrews has discovered a direct causal effect between social isolation and a faster decline in later-life cognitive function. Pathological cognitive decline is ...
TheWrap

‘Alien: Earth’ Lands Season 2 Renewal as Noah Hawley Sets New Overall Deal at FX, Disney

Sydney Chandler in "Alien: Earth" and Noah Hawley (FX/Marshall Tidrick) “Alien: Earth” has been greenlit for a second season as Noah Hawley sets a new overall deal at FX and Disney. Hawley, the ...
Live Science

James Webb telescope makes first 3D map of an alien planet's atmosphere

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made the first 3D map of an alien planet's atmosphere, revealing extreme temperature swings on the exoplanet WASP-18b. When you purchase through ...
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Alien: Isolation writer originally thought Ellen Ripley's daughter as protagonist was too "Son of Frankenstein" and "convenient," but was sold after realizing "everything had ...

One thing that makes Alien: Isolation such a uniquely tense experience is that it feels so personal thanks to its protagonist, Amanda Ripley, being the daughter of Ellen Ripley, the beloved hero of ...
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Alien: Isolation writer says the game "is too scary" for a lot of people and "we probably could've sold more if we'd watered it down," and speaking for the scaredy cats, I'm so ...

Alien: Isolation is one of the most terrifying games I've ever played, and even its own writer admits it's straight-up too scary for a lot of people. Chatting on the FRVR podcast, former Creative ...
PC Gamer

Alien Isolation is way too long because its Xenomorph got way too smart: 'At the time it didn't seem that long'

The tricky AI ended up prolonging an otherwise shorter game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Alien Isolation is my favourite ...