I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Indie open-world games offer focused experiences with rewarding replay value. A Short Hike and White Lavender provide refreshing gameplay loops. Battle Brothers and Terraria offer rich gameplay in ...

Some open-world games suffer from bloated filler content, but others, like Dredge and A Short Hike, offer a small scale that enhances exploration. Dredge, A Short Hike, and Disco Elysium excel in ...

If you play indie games, you may have noticed Strange Scaffold’s incredible hit rate. Every single one of the studio’s games — from Clickolding, I Am Your Beast, and most recently, Teenage Mutant ...