Alan Wen, Author at whynow Gaming

A look at the UK’s first Bandai Namco Cross Store

by Alan Wen | Aug 18, 2023 | Features

We head to Camden for the launch of the first Bandai Namco Cross Store outside Japan, with figurines, merch, Gashapon and arcades under one roof.

Lords of the Fallen hands-on preview: rise and fall

by Alan Wen | Aug 10, 2023 | Features, Previews

Does Hexworks’ Lords of the Fallen reboot have what it takes to be a worthy spiritual successor to Dark Souls 3? Alan Wen finds out…

Papers, Please at 10, and how it inspired one writer to get back into gaming

by Alan Wen | Aug 08, 2023 | Features, Opinions

As Lucas Pope’s indie classic Papers, Please celebrates its 10th anniversary, Alan Wen reflects how this lo-fi dystopia’s mundanity reintroduced him...

Synced hands-on preview: techno-apocalypse now

by Alan Wen | Aug 04, 2023 | Features, Previews

Can this free-to-play rogue-like looter shooter survive the merciless online shooter market? Alan goes hands-on with Synced…

The Expanse: A Telltale Series review | A brisk, dark space adventure

by Alan Wen | Aug 01, 2023 | Reviews

Space is the new narrative frontier for Life is Strange developer Deck Nine. Here’s our review of The Expanse: A Telltale Series…

Venba review | Food for the soul

by Alan Wen | Jul 31, 2023 | Reviews

Much more than a cooking game, Venba is a short but nourishing drama about heritage and cultural identity. Here’s a our review.

In defence of Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests

by Alan Wen | Jul 13, 2023 | Features, Opinions

They may be rote in structure, but you really shouldn’t skip Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests. Alan Wen explains why.

Annapurna Interactive 2023 | Blade Runner, T-poses, Laser Eyes, and every game announced

by Alan Wen | Jun 29, 2023 | Features, Guides

The Annapurna Interactive showcase included new game reveals, release dates, platform updates, as well as a reveal of its first internally developed title.