"Why is the old Path of Exile more popular than the sequel right now? How does co-op horror game Mimesis copy teammates' voices? And what's the real difference between a remake and remaster these days? It's the latest edition of Morning Checkpoint, Kotaku's daily roundup of gaming news and culture. Digital Foundry has a new retro gaming podcast. It's very good and you should go check it out."
"Where are all the puzzle award categories for games? It's a question bubbled up across my feed over the weekend. The Game Awards has genre shout-outs for role-playing games, action games, and even family games, whatever that means (it's usually shorthand for whatever Nintendo put out that year). But other popular genres like horror and even shooters don't get any special consideration. With puzzle games, that short shrift feels especially acute, however."
"That's because there are lots of great puzzle games lately that just don't usually have a shot of winning Best Game or the indie categories they're otherwise most often represented in, like "Games for Impact." A puzzle category in 2025 would be full of strong contenders, including Blue Prince, The Roottress are Dead, and the recently launched The Séance of Blake Manor."
Old Path of Exile currently attracts more players than its sequel. Co-op horror Mimesis includes a mechanic that copies teammates' voices. The difference between remakes and remasters remains a debated practical distinction. A retro gaming podcast from Digital Foundry has launched. The Game Awards lacks a dedicated puzzle category despite many recent strong puzzle releases such as Blue Prince, The Roottress are Dead, and The Séance of Blake Manor. Double Fine's Keeper might fit a best puzzle category better than best indie. Fans consider boycotting Heart Machine after multiple layoffs; publisher Devolver Digital says laid-off staff remain eligible for revenue sharing while Hyper Light Breaker is on ice.
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