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Pieced Together Review – Poignant Narrative Game Gathers Bittersweet Fragments of a Friendship
News•Feb 25, 2026

Pieced Together Review – Poignant Narrative Game Gathers Bittersweet Fragments of a Friendship

Pieced Together is an indie narrative game that uses an interactive scrapbook to recount the 1990s friendship between Connie and Beth. Players place photos, notes, and stickers to shape the story, creating a personal collage of memories. Developed by a four‑person studio led by BAFTA‑winning artist Kate Killick, the title can be completed in a couple of hours yet delivers rich emotional detail about teen life and family dynamics. Its bittersweet ending underscores the inevitability of change, leaving players reflecting on their own relationships.

By The Guardian – Games
The QuickShot II Joystick Review – 80s Clicks and Waggles Lovingly Recreated
News•Feb 20, 2026

The QuickShot II Joystick Review – 80s Clicks and Waggles Lovingly Recreated

The QuickShot II joystick has been resurrected as an almost exact replica of the 1980s original, preserving its iconic dimensions, suction‑cup base, and clicky fire buttons. Modern updates include USB connectivity, programmable fire buttons, six additional base buttons, and microswitches for...

By The Guardian – Games
Roblox Sued by Los Angeles over Claims Platform ‘Makes Children Easy Prey for Pedophiles’
News•Feb 20, 2026

Roblox Sued by Los Angeles over Claims Platform ‘Makes Children Easy Prey for Pedophiles’

Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the platform of insufficient moderation and ineffective age‑verification that expose children to sexual content and predators. The complaint cites false‑advertising claims, alleging Roblox markets itself as safe while its design allegedly...

By The Guardian – Games
‘This Shouldn’t Be Normal’: Developers Speak Out About Bigotry on Steam, the World’s Biggest PC Gaming Storefront
News•Feb 16, 2026

‘This Shouldn’t Be Normal’: Developers Speak Out About Bigotry on Steam, the World’s Biggest PC Gaming Storefront

Developers are raising alarms that Steam’s moderation system permits persistent bigotry, especially against transgender and LGBTQ+ creators. Reviews and curator campaigns targeting games with inclusive content can depress visibility and sales, while Steam’s response often labels removal requests as censorship....

By The Guardian – Games
How a Decades-Old Video Game Has Helped Me Defeat the Doomscroll
News•Feb 9, 2026

How a Decades-Old Video Game Has Helped Me Defeat the Doomscroll

Writer Michael Roberts replaces his smartphone with a Nintendo Game Boy Advance to combat doomscrolling, playing Pokémon FireRed, a 30‑year‑old remake. Within weeks he reports a three‑hour weekly reduction in screen time and finds the retro game’s low‑stakes, nostalgic design more...

By The Guardian – Games