
The immersive sim is finally breaking free from its roots
Jailbreak The genre is ready to leave Deus Ex in the dust.
Jailbreak The genre is ready to leave Deus Ex in the dust.
preyus ex An analysis of the opening minutes of two games shows why one succeeds and the other disappoints.
news One of the great immersive sims is yours for the taking, and it's not alone.
die hard Self-imposed permadeath rules can completely transform some games in fun, rewarding (and hard) ways.
Immersive sim hour We brought together an all-star cast of designers to chat about the past, present, and future of immersive sims. Read, or listen along!
Knock, knock Most doors just open and close, but these doors go above and beyond.
News Arkane's 2017 series reboot is well worth a look.
news Arkane is 20 this year, and it's not going to let the milestone pass unremarked.
History buff Dive into our archive of brilliant making-of features.
Gravity gloo Before Half-Life: Alyx, Prey merged HL2's novel use of physics with the you-can-do-anything ambition of an immersive sim.
news The free update will include an asymmetric multiplayer mode called Typhon Hunter, and a new VR 'escape room.'
News Get ready to turn into a coffee cup once again.
news The same date as publisher Bethesda's E3 press conference.
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