Between ports, retro revivals, indie games, and even an occasional release from big names like PlatinumGames, we gamers have tons of arcade and arcade-inspired games at our fingertips. These games tend to be short, but the game itself doesn’t dictate the completion terms. You do.

We've noticed less and less interest from our readers regarding game reviews. Maybe we're not providing the kind of information they seek.

Kirby’s long-running light novel series contains over 20 books, including novelizations of fan favorite games, original stories, and even a standalone version of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land. These books introduce a number of new characters and locales not seen in any other Kirby media.

Our personal favorite games of 2021 and AUTOMATON's GOTY. Inscryption, The Artful Escape, Tsukihime remake, Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, and more.

Our personal favorite short indie games of 2021: Unpacking, Yugo Puzzle, The Magic to Destroy the World , Minute of Islands, ElecHead, Emily is Away <3, and Here Comes Niko!.

Our personal favorite small-scale indie games of 2021. Death’s Door, Webbed, Ikenfell, Muck, A YEAR OF SPRINGS, Road 96, and ElecHead.

AUTOMATON's traumatic gaming moments of 2021. We asked our staff about their memorable gaming moments. The unforgettable mistakes they’ve made, the obstacles they couldn’t overcome, and the horrors they’ve experienced.