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Andrew Johnston

ANDREW JOHNSTON is a teacher, writer and documentarian based out of mainland East Asia. Contact: dmjohnston AT outlook.com

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101 BASIC Computer Games: The Book That Built a Trend

101 BASIC Computer Games: The Book That Built a Trend

Blasting into the past with computer games that marked the beginning of the indie video game scene

Save the World, Save Your Job

Save the World, Save Your Job

UnderDungeon is a retro-styled dungeon crawler that features quirky characters and puzzles

Lone Ruin: Into the Heart of Corruption

Lone Ruin: Into the Heart of Corruption

Those new to the twin-stick shooters could find Lone Ruin to be a good starting point

Breakout 13 and the Nature of Chinese Storytelling

Breakout 13 and the Nature of Chinese Storytelling

Will this unique Chinese FMV story find a Western audience?

Last Shape Standing: Dodge, Adapt, Survive

Last Shape Standing: Dodge, Adapt, Survive

Great for bite-sized gaming sessions

Crawl Tactics: A Roguelike Twist on the TRPG Formula

Crawl Tactics: A Roguelike Twist on the TRPG Formula

Crawl into another worthwhile entry in the TRPG sub-genre

Unseen Precincts: The State of Indie Games in 2023 and Beyond

Unseen Precincts: The State of Indie Games in 2023 and Beyond

Explore the world of indie game development from the perspective of those who make up the industry

Chinese Indies Rising Amid the Translation Trap

Chinese Indies Rising Amid the Translation Trap

Ending 2022 with a game that may have finally fulfilled the promise of the Chinese dev scene: A game with international appeal

Steam Deck Buyer's Guide: A Very Brief List of Games

Steam Deck Buyer's Guide: A Very Brief List of Games

Get your Steam Deck loaded up with great, verified games

Shadows Over Loathing: Comedic Noir Horror at its Finest

Shadows Over Loathing: Comedic Noir Horror at its Finest

More loathing, extra shadows

Nitro Kid Review: Shotguns and Synthesizers

Nitro Kid Review: Shotguns and Synthesizers

An '80s-inspired deck builder with killer combat