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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Spiritfarer and Saying Goodbye
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Spiritfarer and Saying Goodbye

A personal essay on Spiritfarer, EOL care, Clare Obscur, and grief.

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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Has That Spark of Something Really Cool
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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Has That Spark of Something Really Cool
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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone should definitely be on your tablet radar.

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Welcome To Press Play Gaming's Mega Indie Extravaganza Game Of The Year Coverage For 2024
Chris Lawn
Welcome To Press Play Gaming's Mega Indie Extravaganza Game Of The Year Coverage For 2024
Chris Lawn

2024 has been a big year for many reasons. This December, we are celebrating hundreds and hundreds of the wonderful and creative works indie developers have put out over the last 12 months. Come and join us for the biggest Game of the Year celebration on the entire internet.

Chris Lawn
The 151 Best Indie Games of 2023
Chris Lawn
The 151 Best Indie Games of 2023
Chris Lawn

With so many AAA releases topping the charts this year, i't’s very likely you’ve missed at least some of the best indie games 2023 had to offer.

Chris Lawn
Press Play Gaming Presents: 2022 Indie Games Of The Year Extravaganza!
Chris Lawn
Press Play Gaming Presents: 2022 Indie Games Of The Year Extravaganza!
Chris Lawn

2022 (INDIE) GAME(S) OF THE YEAR IS HERE BABY! All through December, we’re highlighting up EVERY* SINGLE* COOL INDIE GAME that was released in 2022. 250+ amazing games, 30 categories, 1 whole month of amazing games you need to play.

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Chris Lawn Present's Chris Lawn's Alt Game Of The Year Awards, Brought To You By Press Play Gaming (AKA Chris Lawn's Blog)
Chris Lawn
Chris Lawn Present's Chris Lawn's Alt Game Of The Year Awards, Brought To You By Press Play Gaming (AKA Chris Lawn's Blog)
Chris Lawn

It’s time to celebrate the best games of the year, this year of our independent lord 2021.

Chris Lawn
The End of 2020, Or, a GOTY / Game Diary Wrap Up Post
Chris Lawn
The End of 2020, Or, a GOTY / Game Diary Wrap Up Post
Chris Lawn

A reflection on what was Certainly A Year.

Chris Lawn
The Best Games of 2019
Chris Lawn
The Best Games of 2019
Chris Lawn

2019 was pretty good for new games, actually.

Chris Lawn
The 58 Best Games of 2017 - Part 1
Chris Lawn
The 58 Best Games of 2017 - Part 1
Chris Lawn

Part 1 of the list of the best games from 2017!

Chris Lawn
The Year That Was - A 2016 Retrospective
Chris Lawn
The Year That Was - A 2016 Retrospective
Chris Lawn

2016 was a shit year overall, but an amazing one for games.

Chris Lawn

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Spiritfarer and Saying Goodbye
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Spiritfarer and Saying Goodbye
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A personal essay on Spiritfarer, EOL care, Clare Obscur, and grief.

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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Has That Spark of Something Really Cool
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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone Has That Spark of Something Really Cool
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Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone should definitely be on your tablet radar.

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Nobody Nowhere and Games-As-Anime
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Nobody Nowhere and Games-As-Anime
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An exceptionally well put together little game from a Chinese indie dev that fits well as a comparison with a great 13 episode anime.

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Everhood 2 Is A Transcendental Mess That Stuck In My Brain
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Everhood 2 Is A Transcendental Mess That Stuck In My Brain
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Everhood 2 gives you a lot to chew on, probably.

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Press Play Gaming's Game Of The Year Is 1000xRESIST
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Press Play Gaming's Game Of The Year Is 1000xRESIST
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The best game of 2024 is 1000xRESIST: A masterpiece in storytelling and a blueprint for the future.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 59 - The Best DLC
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 59 - The Best DLC
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The best DLC released in 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 58 - Be Nice To Each Other
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 58 - Be Nice To Each Other
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The best games you can play with friends released in 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 57 - Antholo-Geeze This Is A Great Collection Of Anthologies
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 57 - Antholo-Geeze This Is A Great Collection Of Anthologies
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The best collection of collections of games to release in 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 56 - Freeplay
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 56 - Freeplay
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The best Free games of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 55 - The Kids Are Alright
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 55 - The Kids Are Alright
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The best games created by up and coming student talent of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 54 - It's About Time (And Loops)
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 54 - It's About Time (And Loops)
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The best games about time and loops of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 53 - Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 53 - Yo Ho Ho And A Bottle Of Rum
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The best games featuring Pirates of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 52 - Feline Misadventures
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 52 - Feline Misadventures
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The best games featuring Cats of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 51 - Separating Church And State
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 51 - Separating Church And State
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The best games revolving around religion of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 50 - Political Intrigue (The Good Kind)
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 50 - Political Intrigue (The Good Kind)
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The best games that lean into politics of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 49 - What's Your Favourite Thing About Space? Mine is Space.
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 49 - What's Your Favourite Thing About Space? Mine is Space.
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The best games set in space that were released in 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 48 - Creeping Horror And Existential Dread
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 48 - Creeping Horror And Existential Dread
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The best Horror games of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 47 - It's A Vibe
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 47 - It's A Vibe
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The best Vibes based games of 2024.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 46 - Hitting In The Feels
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 46 - Hitting In The Feels
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The best games of 2024 that will leave you an emotional wreck.

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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 45 - Tickling The Funny Bone
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PPG Game Of The Year 2024 - 45 - Tickling The Funny Bone
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The best laugh-out-loud games of 2024.

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