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Finn Houston-Contributor

Finn Houston

Contributor

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Indie Games, industry news, Deus Ex
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About Finn Houston

Finn is a GameZXC writer with his finger on the pulse of industry trends. A lifelong gamer, he has a particular interest in immersive-sims, character action games, and experimental indies. His background in the publishing industry gives him a unique perspective on the gaming landscape.

Favorite Games

Some of Finn's favourite games include Planescape: Torment, Silent Hill 4, and Deus Ex.

Recently he has enjoyed Psuedoregalia, The Citadel, and Nightmare of Decay.

Favorite Console

Finn's favourite console is the Playstation 2, closely followed by the 3DS.

Industry Focus

Finn's primary industry focus is on unconventional, experimental, and independent games.

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Amber Isle Feels Like Animal Crossing With One Big Twist

Upcoming indie game Amber Isle is a colorful, all-ages shop management sim set on an island populated entirely by friendly, anthropomorphic dinosaurs.

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The Future of Deus Ex is Uncertain, But Indies Are Picking Up The Slack

With the Deus Ex franchise on hiatus, it might be time for fans of cyberpunk conspiracy theories to look toward indies for their immersive-sim fix.

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Why Cyberpunk and Resident Evil Fans Shouldn't Sleep on Hollowbody

Moody and atmospheric, Hollowbody is a retro-styled survival-horror adventure that pays homage to both PS2-era horror and classic cyberpunk movies.

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A Prey Sequel May Never Happen, But RetroSpace Could Be the Next Best Thing

While now would be a great time for a Prey sequel, it may never happen, and that's why games like RetroSpace can help.

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Silent Hill and FromSoftware Fans Should Keep an Eye on Labyrinth of the Demon King

Labyrinth of the Demon King is a grim, disturbing first-person adventure set in the heart of a feudal Japan infested with grotesque creatures.

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Slitterhead is a Surprising Heir for Watch Dogs: Legion's Best Idea

Slitterhead looks to make a number of unique design choices, but it’s the game's Siren-inspired possession mechanic that's really worth talking about.

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Perfect Dark: Joanna Dark's Past Explained

Joanna Dark's triumphant return looks to be something closer to an immersive-sim than a throwback to Perfect Dark's old-school shooter origins.

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Killer Bean's Roguelike Elements Explained

With its wild new trailer, Killer Bean's upcoming action roguelike looks set to bring more attention than ever to the caffeine-fuelled franchise.

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Slitterhead Looks Like a Horror Game With Stellar Blade's Combat

Bokeh Game Studios’ Slitterhead presents players with an action-horror adventure through a city filled with mutants, monsters, and mystery.

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Infinity Nikki Looks Like an Action Game for Cozy Game Lovers

Fashion focused action-adventure game Infinity Nikki sees the popular Nikki series of mobile dress-up games take its first step onto home consoles.

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Silent Hill 2 Remake's Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions Explained

With Silent Hill 2 Remake set to release on October 8 for PC and PS5, it’s time to take a look at the game's deluxe edition and pre-order bonuses.

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Marvel’s Wolverine’s Ideal Follow-Up Wouldn't Be Wolverine 2 or X-Men

There's one iconic Wolverine comic that would make for a perfect follow up to Insomniac’s upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine video game.

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Resident Evil May Find It Difficult to Return to Its Roots

With modern Resident Evil games focusing on new threats, a return to the franchise's roots risks being underwhelming for longtime fans.

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10 Years Later, Wolfenstein: The New Order's Trendsetter Status is Clear

As the fourth Wolfenstein reboot since the franchise began in 1981, nobody could predict how influential Wolfenstein: The New Order would go on to be.

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Classic FromSoft Fans Should Pay Attention to This Indie Game

inspired by Thief, the Elder Scrolls, and the King's Field games, Monomyth is an upcoming first-person dungeon-crawler from Rat Tower Software.

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Modern Resident Evil Games Won't Know True Horror Unless One Rare Enemy is Reprised

The Resident Evil games each have their fair share of scares, but there’s one classic RE enemy that still makes players tremble with fear.

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The Far Cry Franchise Still Has a Lot of Untapped Villain Archetypes It Could Use

With the Far Cry franchise introducing some of gaming’s greatest villains, Far Cry 7’s antagonist will have to work to stand out from the crowd.

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The Stellar Blade Censorship Controversy Explained

With arguments about video game censorship raging across the internet, it’s time to look at what the Stellar Blade controversy is all about.

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Fallout Season 2 Shouldn't Be Afraid to Embrace The Games' Strangest Character

With season 1's many callbacks to the Fallout video games, there’s one particularly enigmatic character worth seeing in season 2.

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One Forgotten Mortal Kombat Game Mode Deserves Another Chance

With recent Mortal Kombat games putting more emphasis than ever on story modes, it's time to revisit a game mode from Mortal Kombat's PS2 era.

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