The Blog

Field notes from a breaking timeline

Guides to the Time Keys, the lore behind the broken oath, and where KUTO: The Lock of Time sits among time-bending action adventures.

What Is a Metroidvania?

One big interconnected map, locked doors you can't open yet, and abilities that change that. Here's what makes a game a Metroidvania.

What Is a Roguelike? A Beginner's Guide

Procedural levels, permadeath, and a run you restart from scratch. Here's what 'roguelike' actually means — and why the genre is everywhere now.