There are plenty of parallels to draw between creating a film and creating a video game, but the interactive nature of the latter is a whole different ball game that brings with it unique challenges. Today, publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Chaosmonger Studio offer a peek into the mind of a man who has filled both roles: Nicola Piovesan, Encodya Chief Developer and director of the cri... more.

Kirm, a mute boy from the Makoa tribe, has been chosen by the Stars to undertake a mystical rite of passage to become a legend among his people. To achieve this, players can freely explore the Mystical Island of Kaikala and pursue the three paths of Wisdom, Courage, and Spirit in any order they choose. Each path offers a new style of puzzles and obstacles to overcome, from solving riddles to ma... more.

Fellow adventurers! We are announcing today that A Rite from the Stars, the clever, puzzle-filled, coming-of-age adventure game by Risin’ Goat, will launch on July 19th for PC and Mac on Steam, the Phoenix Online Store, and more. The Linux version will follow soon after. Check out the new trailer posted below! Kirm, a mute boy from the Makoa tribe, has been chosen by the Stars to undertake a ... more.

Ever get bored in the middle of a 70+ hour game? Creators like Rockstar and Square-Enix understand that only too well, which is why they often put other games inside their games to keep you engaged. Here are five of the finest. Witcher 3 – Gwent: Witcher 3 is a stunning open-world RPG filled with incidental detail, intriguing characters and monsters to hunt and slay. It also has a p... more.

After several months being voted, A Rite from the Stars has been selected by Valve to be distributed worldwide via Steam since its release day. As Risin' Goat promised during its Kickstarter campaign, every backer who bought the game will receive a Steam CD-Key in addition to its DRM-free copy of the game. A Rite from the Stars will be released for PC, Mac and Linux and also for Ouya and Wii U. ... more.