POCG WRITER
Marisa Roch
Writing for POCG since 2013
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EditorialIndie Spotlight: Safety: Life is a MazeIndie Spotlight: Safety: Life is a Maze is a cute-but-creepy grid-based escape where every step moves the enemies too, and picking a fight is a real gamble.→EditorialIndie Spotlight: King of Bees in Fantasy LandIndie Spotlight: Brendan Patrick Hennessy's free browser game King of Bees in Fantasy Land proves a great story beats great graphics every time.→EditorialBenefits of Gaming: Problem SolvingGames are quietly a problem-solving gym: root-cause and means-end analysis, collaboration and trial-and-error, skills that carry over into real life.→ReviewFTL: Faster Than LightA simple premise, endless replayability, and permadeath that makes every jump count, FTL is an indie masterpiece.→EditorialBenefits of Gaming: Bringing Players TogetherThe myth that gaming ruins your social life belongs to the past, online multiplayer, friends' couches, tournaments and conventions all bring players together.→ReviewAnimal Crossing: New LeafA relaxing, all-ages life sim that makes you mayor of a charming real-time town. Endlessly replayable and full of personality.→