Blacksmiths were the high technologists of fabrication up until the industrial revolution gained momentum. At its core, this is the art and science of making any needed tool or mechanism out of metal.

Many medieval and fantasy open-world games incorporate blacksmithing or crafting in one form or another, although this is often done in a menu. Some games, however, have more of an emphasis on ...

Indie game developer Floodgate Crew and publisher Awaken Realms have officially launched Blacksmith: Ignite The Forge this morning on Steam. If you haven't checked the game out yet, this is a mix of ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...