Jackal

While we typically think of the internet as a place where we can surf in anonymity, the truth is that users leave a trail of digital breadcrumbs in their wake that can be stored and tracked by both governments and private entities alike. , a newly-released point-and-click hacking sim adventure, follows this paranoia-inducing reality to […]

Following the government’s introduction of the BLU Pill Act and the Secret Intelligence Service’s reintroduction of MI7, all online personal data is accessible by the powers that be. Mainlining questions techno-ethics and whether it is acceptable for an organization to have the power to look at personal data. What if someone else got the key […]

In an alternate 1857, Devan Rensburg works aboard The Herald, a ship sailing towards the Eastern Colonies. Devan is tasked to look after and interact with a diverse cast of opinionated passengers and crew, but The Herald is a microcosm of 19th century society: As he scrubs the decks, raises sails and assists passengers with […]

Following our exclusive announcement of his new text adventure game earlier this month, acclaimed industry veteran Bob Bates has now launched his Kickstarter campaign for . Originally called , marks Bob’s welcome return to his Interactive Fiction roots and the heyday of Infocom. While our previous interview with Bob contained an in-depth look back at his […]

Medieval times are a rich resource for fantasy adventure, particularly when spiced up with some supernatural elements. The lastest such endeavour is AO2Game's , which is now available for download. Set in an “alternate medieval Europe”, cast players in the role of an envoy of the Vatican. It has been over five centuries since the […]

Centuries after the Age of Darkness, a mountain valley’s peace is disturbed when a young Countess is possessed by a demon. The Inquisitor of the Valley performs an exorcism ritual that resulted in failure, and now Greenwood is cursed with death and madness. You play as an envoy of Vatican who is trying to break […]

Lots of us may be a little afraid of things that go bump in the night. But what if you're blind, and “night” is all you know… and the things going bump may just be trying to kill you? If that sounds scary enough, then the table is set for The Deep End Games' , […]

It's inevitable that every innovative game will inspire others to follow, attempting to improve and put their own unique spin on the fledgling new formula. Such is the case with , which has influenced a number of database-centered adventures since its release last year. The latest such game is , an investigative mystery from indie […]

Ten-year-old heroine Amber continues the search for her missing brother with the help of her stuffed sidekick and imaginary private eye, Ted E. Bear. In Episode 2, the duo braves the seedy underbelly of Paper City to solve fresh puzzles and interview a new cast of toys brought to life while trying to stay ahead […]