GamingLives writer Ian takes a retrospective look at Zoe Quinn's unnecessarily-controversial glimpse into the mind of someone suffering from depression and, at the same time, an introspective look at himself.
"Far from being a ‘game device’, these indicators actually serve as a parallel for the very real sensation of always being acutely aware of how you are when you are depressed. In the game, as in life, you can’t immediately have any impact on these statuses – they simply sit there telling you how it is."
Last Word on Gaming takes a look at ten games who treat mental health issues as respectfully and seriously as they ought to be in real life.
Titles that handle these themes well can genuinely help people feel seen or understood. Anyone interested in going beyond games and looking into real-world support options might find helpful resources at https://uvtreat.com/ especially for understanding different approaches to mental health treatment and recovery.
New Normative takes a look at the status of horror video games. Specifically, how they treat mental illness and whether or not they're becoming less ableist.
Screw this article and that damn word. I've got a couple mental issues and it sucks, but I'm tired of all this microaggression BS. There are plenty of games with mental illness in them that do it well, just look at max payne for one example or psychonauts.
While Steam gets a lot of hype for discounted prices, you don’t actually have to spend any money to enjoy some of the best games the service has to offer. Over the years, Steam has accumulated a number of great games that are free-to-play, and I’m here to tell you which ones you should check out.
Some of these recommendations will be obvious, as some of Steam’s biggest games are free-to-play—so why wouldn’t I suggest them? But, I also want to make sure to tell you about the smaller free games you might otherwise not hear about, especially when it comes to games that try something new. With that in mind, here are our top free Steam games that everyone should try.
"Disclosure: I am friendly with the developers behind the game. "
we know what went down >_>
