# AnnazPlays
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## Pages
- [About Me](https://www.annazplays.com/about.md) - Explore the latest indie, Web3, and AI-generated games with Annaz. Play, share, and discover innovative games that push the boundaries of play.
- [Get Your Games Played](https://www.annazplays.com/get-your-games-played.md) - I play your game, I write about it, and I share it with an audience of gamers interested in finding something new.
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## Posts
- [The Merchant's Eden: Cozy City-Building Meets Tower Defense](https://www.annazplays.com/the-merchants-eden-cozy-city-building-meets-tower-defense.md) - The Merchant's Eden is out now on Steam. Our hands-on review of this cozy medieval city builder with real tower-defense stakes.
- [Cat Isle](https://www.annazplays.com/cat-isle.md) - Cat Isle preview: manage a cozy cat island, run supply-and-demand shops, and unlock decorations via Gashapon.
- [Scales of Silence: The Snake Game Built for 8-Player Couch Co-op](https://www.annazplays.com/scales-of-silence-the-snake-game-built-for-8-player-couch-co-op.md) - Scales of Silence reimagines snake as true 8-player couch co-op. Distinct snake types, 10 biomes, and 4 battle modes. Hits Steam Early Access July 23.
- [Task Bar Hero Review: The Idle Game Living on Your Taskbar](https://www.annazplays.com/task-bar-hero-review-the-idle-game-living-on-your-taskbar.md) - Task Bar Hero is taking over Steam. Here's our full review: gameplay, Steam Trade Ship explained, and beginner tips to start strong.
- [The Beacon Goblin's Gambit Season 1: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.annazplays.com/the-beacon-goblins-gambit-season-1-everything-you-need-to-know.md) - The Beacon Goblin's Gambit Season 1 is live with a 7.7M $BCN reward pool. Here's how to register, which chest path to pick, and how to get started fast.
- [Mythic Kart Maker: The Kart Racer That Lets You Build the Track](https://www.annazplays.com/mythic-kart-maker-the-kart-racer-that-lets-you-build-the-track.md) - Mythic Kart Maker lets you build tracks while you drive. Here's my Early Access review of the kart racer trying to compete with Mario Kart on its own terms.
- [Fire & Light: Throne of Tyberion, Bullet Heaven With a Gen-AI Twist](https://www.annazplays.com/fire-light-throne-of-tyberion-bullet-heaven-with-a-gen-ai-twist.md) - Fire & Light: Throne of Tyberion is a solo dev Bullet Heaven using Gen-AI the right way. Here's what I found in the Steam Next Fest demo — and why it matters.
- [Goblins of Elderstone: The Story of How I Lost My King and Won the Winter](https://www.annazplays.com/goblins-of-elderstone-the-story-of-how-i-lost-my-king-and-won-the-winter.md) - My goblin King died in battle mid-winter and I still couldn't stop playing Goblins of Elderstone. Here's the full story of my tribe's first winter survival.
- [Steam Next Fest: Hard Lessons Every Dev Needs to Hear](https://www.annazplays.com/steam-next-fest-hard-lessons-every-dev-needs-to-hear.md) - Steam Next Fest had 3,000+ games. Here's what separated the wishlisted demos from the ones that got deleted in under 5 minutes.
- [Generative AI in Game Development: A Practical Guide for Devs](https://www.annazplays.com/generative-ai-in-game-development-a-practical-guide-for-devs.md) - A practical guide on using generative AI in game development tools, the 4 AI art approaches, and why keeping a human in the loop is non-negotiable.
- [Are Blockchain Games Safe? How to Spot Real vs Fake Web3 Games](https://www.annazplays.com/are-blockchain-games-safe-how-to-spot-real-vs-fake-web3-games.md) - Are Web3 games legit or scams? Here’s how to spot red flags, find real projects, and safely try blockchain games without losing money.
- [How I Developed and Published a Vibe-Coded Endless Runner on Remix](https://www.annazplays.com/how-i-developed-and-published-a-vibe-coded-endless-runner-on-remix.md) - I built and published a vibe-coded endless runner on Remix during a game jam. Here’s the exact process, tools, prompts, and lessons learned.
- [Inari: A One-Life Platformer That Punishes Every Mistake](https://www.annazplays.com/inari-a-one-life-platformer-that-punishes-every-mistake.md) - Inari, a brutal one-life platformer built on teleportation and precision combat. Is Inari worth playing? Full demo impressions and verdict.
- [How to Develop and Publish a Vibe-Coded Flick Game on Remix (Step-by-Step Guide)](https://www.annazplays.com/how-to-develop-and-publish-a-vibe-coded-game-on-remix-step-by-step-guide.md) - Learn how I developed and published a vibe-coded game on Remix using AI, from first prompt to review, plus lessons on AI game design.
- [What Is a Web3 Game? A Simple Beginner Guide for Gamers](https://www.annazplays.com/what-is-a-web3-game.md) - A beginner-friendly guide for gamers explaining blockchain games, ownership, NFTs, and whether Web3 games are worth playing.
- [Spider Tanks: Core of Chaos, Is this PvP Brawler Worth Playing?](https://www.annazplays.com/spider-tanks-core-of-chaos-is-this-pvp-brawler-worth-playing.md) - Spider Tanks: Core of Chaos review — a fast-paced 3v3 PvP brawler on Immutable. Is it worth playing in 2025? Honest gameplay pros and cons.
- [Villains: Robot Battle Royale, Is MarbleX’s New Mobile BR Worth Playing?](https://www.annazplays.com/villains-robot-battle-royale.md) - Dive into Villains: Battle Royale, MarbleX’s chaotic mobile BR where villains, robots, and Web3 upgrades collide. Is it worth playing? Full review inside.
- [Vampire’s Veil: A Metroidvania That Nails the Nostalgia](https://www.annazplays.com/vampires-veil-a-metroidvania-that-nails-the-nostalgia.md) - A hands-on Vampire’s Veil review: a Castlevania-inspired Metroidvania with classic combat, smooth controls, and promising lore. Is it worth playing?
- [Extreme Forklifting 3: The Most Chaotic Warehouse Simulator Yet](https://www.annazplays.com/extreme-forklifting-3-review-the-most-chaotic-warehouse-simulator-yet.md) - Extreme Forklifting is back in its third instalment with more chaos, puzzles, and animal workers. Here’s my hands-on review of this quirky forklift sim and whether it’s worth your time.
- [Might & Magic Fates: Turn-Based Battles Meet TCGs](https://www.annazplays.com/might-magic-fates-turn-based-battles-meet-tcgs.md) - Might & Magic Fates blends traditional TCG mechanics with turn-based strategy battles. Here’s my hands-on review of the game.
- [Engines of Fury: Survive & Scavenge in the Post-Apocalyptic ARPG](https://www.annazplays.com/engines-of-fury-survive-scavenge-and-upgrade-in-the-post-apocalyptic-arpg.md) - Step into Engines of Fury, the new post-apocalyptic action RPG. Scavenge, craft, and survive as you fight to extract your loot safely in the post-apocalyptic world.
- [Wildcard: A Wild Mix of MOBA, TCG, and Football Flair](https://www.annazplays.com/wildcard-a-wild-mix-of-moba-tcg-and-football-flair.md) - Wildcard blends MOBA strategy with TCG mechanics and a football twist. Now in Steam Early Access, here’s what to expect and whether it’s worth playing.
- [RavenIdle: Manage Your RavenQuest Heroes, Even When Idle!](https://www.annazplays.com/ravenidle-manage-your-ravenquest-heroes-even-when-youre-idle.md) - RavenIdle: Explore RavenQuest in a new idle RPG by Tavernlight Games. Manage your heroes and earn rewards even when offline.
- [Gigaverse Fishing Competition: Rewards, Gear, and Tips](https://www.annazplays.com/gigaverse-fishing-competition-rewards-gear-and-tips.md) - Join the Gigaverse Chimpers Fishing Competition! Learn how to catch Chimpus, earn medals, and optimize your fishing gear for top leaderboard rewards.
- [“Sledding Game”: The Funniest Sledding Game You’ll Play](https://www.annazplays.com/sledding-game-the-funniest-sledding-game-youll-play-this-year.md) - Try Sledding Game, a hilarious multiplayer sledding demo by Solo Dev Max. Up to 50 players, ragdoll physics, tricks, and snowball fights. Pure winter chaos!
- [Ruins of the Titan: Titan Game Studio’s Upcoming RPG](https://www.annazplays.com/ruins-of-the-titan-early-look-at-titan-game-studios-upcoming-rpg.md) - Hands-on with Ruins of the Titan: a fluid side-scrolling RPG with Metroidvania roots, skill-based combat, and Soulslike bosses. Here’s why it’s worth watching.
- [Remix: Turning Fake Ads into Real Games](https://www.annazplays.com/remix-turning-fake-ads-into-real-games.md) - Ever wondered if fake game ads were real? HERO UP makes it happen. Here’s my review of its puzzle gameplay, pros, cons, and Remix-powered design.
- [Hands-On with Riot’s 2XKO: Closed Beta First Impressions](https://www.annazplays.com/hands-on-with-riots-2xko-closed-beta-first-impressions.md) - Got into the Riot 2XKO Closed Beta! Here are my first impressions, from no motion inputs to the barebones roster and why Yasuo is my early main.
- [The Beacon Roguelike Early Access: Is It Worth Playing Yet?](https://www.annazplays.com/the-beacon-roguelike-early-access-is-it-worth-playing-yet.md) - Tried The Beacon’s first playtest on Epic Games? Here are my firsthand impressions of its roguelike gameplay, Ronin chain move, and what’s next.
- [Hoarding Cute Dragons in Meta Toy DragonZ Saga](https://www.annazplays.com/hoarding-cute-dragons-in-meta-toy-dragonz-saga.md) - There's a new game coming from MarbleX. It's a gacha tower-building game where you collect toy dragons, expand their home, and compete in battles.
- [Web3 Gaming on Steam](https://www.annazplays.com/web3-gaming-on-steam.md) - Even in the web3 space, casual gamers only play on Steam! Everyone’s scared of downloading from other websites! But why do you want to list your games on Steam?
- [Riftstorm: Web3 Gaming on Steam](https://www.annazplays.com/riftstorm-web3-gaming-on-steam.md) - If you think Riftstorm is just warming up to web3, think again! P2A is a big part of launching games on web3. Riftstorm wont be missing out on joining in the hype!
- [Immortal Rising 2 - Global Launch](https://www.annazplays.com/immortal-rising-2-global-launch.md) - The global launch for Immortal Rising 2 is coming soon. Having played the Closed Beta Test, I can confidently say it’s a game you don’t want to miss! It’s an AFK ARPG game unlike any other. Closed Beta Test #2 You always have an option to control the character manually. But not using the auto-battl…
- [Play2Airdrop Explained: Monetizing the Metaverse](https://www.annazplays.com/play2airdrop-explained-monetizing-the-metaverse.md) - Play2Airdrop (P2A) is the twist on the classic DeFi (decentralized finance) airdrop. You collect points through game quests rather than the classic on-chain actions on the blockchain...
- [Nifty Island: Play2Airdrop Campaign](https://www.annazplays.com/nifty-island-play2airdrop-campaign.md) - Nifty Island is a community-driven metaverse. Players can build their islands, invite other players, and play games together. It’s powered by web3 communities and driven by NFT-centric user-generated content. The Play2Airdrop campaign began on 17th January with Wave 1. Wave 3 has begun. It was anno…
- [Imagining Artificial Intelligence’s impact on Web3 Gaming](https://www.annazplays.com/imagining-artificial-intelligences-impact-on-web3-gaming.md) - Breakthroughs have been seen in web3 gaming and artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years. The fusion of these two elements can lead to the emergence of futuristic gaming designs. I have imagined a game that features these elements.
- [Parallel TCG: A Bold New Sci-Fi Card Game with Big Potential](https://www.annazplays.com/parallel-beta.md) - If you’re a fan of Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering Arena but crave something fresher and more futuristic, Parallel TCG might just catch your attention. This online trading card game (TCG) lets players collect, build decks, and battle across a visually striking sci-fi universe. I’ve been testing…
- [Gothies: Deckbuilding Card Game](https://www.annazplays.com/gothies-deckbuilding-card-game.md) - I'm excited to share that I finally received the Gothies deckbuilding card game! I backed it on Kickstarter earlier in 2023. It's been a while since I've funded a Kickstarter project, so it was fun to get my hands on the actual box. The theme of Gothies is a mix of Tim Burtonesque aesthetics and cu…
- [What The Kart: Alpha Wave #2](https://www.annazplays.com/what-the-kart-alpha-wave-2.md) - One of the things that I really liked about WhatTheKart! is the unique boost mechanic. When you drift, you build up a boost bar. Once the bar is full, you can press the boost trigger to launch your kart forward.
- [What the Kart: Alpha Wave #1](https://www.annazplays.com/what-the-kart-1st-alpha.md) - OhBabygames sent out their first alpha invite for their What The Kart game. It felt great trying out a new kart game again.
- [Seraph: In The Darkness](https://www.annazplays.com/seraph-in-the-darkness.md) - SERAPH: In the Darkness is an Action RPG loot game heavily inspired by Diablo 2 that integrates blockchain. It’s developed by a subsidiary of Actoz Soft (the publisher of Legend of Mir 2 & 3, LaTale, and 1000 Years).
- [The Machines Arena](https://www.annazplays.com/the-machines-arena.md) - The Machines Arena is an upcoming action-packed game, set to take the Top-Down Shooter genre by storm. It’s a game currently being developed by Directive Games, a studio that was established in 2014. The game has been building in incognita since 2020.
- [Starheroes: A Fast-Paced Web3 Space Shooter Game](https://www.annazplays.com/starheroes-a-fast-paced-web3-space-shooter-game.md) - Star Heroes is a 3v3 fast-paced space shooting game focused on PvP. It's a game created by GameSwift’s first subsidiary web3 game studio.
- [Survive the Dread Arena in Uldor](https://www.annazplays.com/survive-the-dread-arena-in-uldor.md) - Uldor is an upcoming fantasy MMORPG being built on Unreal Engine 5 by game developers Max Level Studios. Dread Arena game mode was released as a means to get early feedback on the basic mechanics and controls of the game.
- [How to improve Practice Mode in Champion Ascension](https://www.annazplays.com/how-to-improve-practice-mode-in-champion-ascension-2.md) - Grinding PvP in the Arena can help you improve, although it may be a slow process. You would be trying out new things while fighting a real opponent. The solution would be to train in Practice Mode instead.
- [Best Tools for Web3 Content Creators in 2023](https://www.annazplays.com/best-tools-for-web3-content-creators.md) - I've been trying out different tools to streamline my content creation process and make my work more efficient. I've found a few that have helped me produce high-quality content, and I wanted to share my top picks with you all for 2023.
- [Champions Ascension: An Unexpected Fighting Game](https://www.annazplays.com/champions-ascension-an-unexpected-fighting-game.md) - I tried out Champions Ascension during last month's playtest and I was astounded. I had no idea the developers could create such a complex and comprehensive fighting game. Yes, you heard that right, a FIGHTING game.
- [Earth From Another Sun: A Space Exploration Game](https://www.annazplays.com/earth-from-another-sun-a-space-exploration-game.md) - Earth From Another Sun (EFAS) is a first-person shooter type of space exploration game. You can visit different planets, discover unknown creatures and take part in thrilling battles.
- [Fableborne: eSports On-The-Go](https://www.annazplays.com/fableborne-esports-on-the-go.md) - A hint of Diablo & Clash of Clans?? Had a chance to try out Fableborne’s first Pre-Alpha test in October. The game is a mix of Action RPG & Tower Defense game. For the current test, players were allowed to raid 15 pre-made maps. Raid is only one part of the features of the game. Looking at the list…
- [What can GPUs be used for?](https://www.annazplays.com/what-can-gpus-be-used-for.md) - The Ethereum (ETH) Merge was a success! ETH has moved from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake. GPUs can no longer mine $ETH. If you don't want to leave your gaming PC idle, here's what else you can do with your Gaming GPUs: 1. Help Find Cure for Diseases Folding@Home is a project that empowers anyone…
- [How is Crypto taxed in Malaysia?](https://www.annazplays.com/how-is-crypto-taxed-in-malaysia.md) - A new guideline on taxation of digital currency transactions in Malaysia was released in August 2022. Before this, there was not much documentation on digital currencies.
- [Types of Web3 game tokens](https://www.annazplays.com/types-of-web3-game-tokens.md) - In a web3 game, what separates it from Web2 / traditional games is the use of tokens in the blockchain. We can generally split the tokens into 3 types which are: 1. Fungible Token 2. Non-Fungible Token 3. Soul bound Token Even though web3 games use these tokens, it doesn’t mean that a game should n…
- [The Breeder's Dilemma](https://www.annazplays.com/the-breeders-dilemma.md) - Within the past year we saw the rise of Play-To-Earn genre, people flocked into these games at an unprecedented rate. Suddenly people could quit their full time jobs and play these games for a living; and the main source of this income was from the breeding system implemented into the game. It is w…
- [How It All Started](https://www.annazplays.com/how-it-all-started.md) - I’ve been playing video games since I was little. It’s been 20 years since I started, all the way back since the Pac-Man era. For the last couple of years, I’ve been gravitating towards playing indie games. The game mechanics thought by solo devs were delightful to see and exciting to try out. Once…

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