Criticism Roundup 2013

Earlier this week, UK studio Kinetic Games (of Phasmophobia fame) showcased the first batch of titles to be released under their new indie publishing arm, Kinetic Publishing. From a whimsical wizarding life-sim to a metroidvania that takes place on the back of a giant snail (!), here’s a breakdown of what was revealed.Contact ProtocolChoices, paperwork, torpedoes and teabags – that’s how the dev team behind Contact Protocol describe their game, but this sci-fi workplace sim has a lot more going on beneath the surface.You play as the security officer aboard PALE HORSE, a vessel owned by Galileo

The first reviews of Valve's Steam Machine are in, and hardware critics are underwhelmed by what you get for the price.

Critical Role's epic fantasy series Campaign 4 is set to return on in August, giving fans just a few more weeks before returning to Aramán.