Finn Houston-Contributor

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March, 2024
Indie Games, industry news, Deus Ex
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About Finn Houston

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

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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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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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