
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.

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...

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...

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....

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...