The key to creating a successful character design isn't the look alone, it's developing a strong backstory, which informs the ...

Gunpoint was one of 2013's most underrated games, so it might take a few people by surprise that creator Tom Francis considers himself to be something of an amateur programmer. That might raise some ...

The ability to create and customize a unique player character is a staple of the RPG genre. When gamers have the chance to personalize their in-game avatar, the level of attachment and immersion they ...

IGN's Alan Wheeler is exploring the opening moments of Ashfall, from its character creator to the first mission along with a plunge into Iron Cage Caverns for some higher level play. Ashfall is a ...

Melody MacReady is a writer and transwoman (she/her), passionate about all things pop culture-related. From movies to shows to games to comic books, there is not much that she does not enjoy or ...