Fable gets an unexpected cameo from IT Crowd star
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
A beautifully rendered Richard Ayoade popped up in the first trailer for Playground Games' new Fable title.
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Clockwork Revolution | new RPG from the creators of Wasteland
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Clockwork Revolution is a "time-bending steampunk first-person RPG" with distinct BioShock overtones, developed by Wasteland's inXile Entertainment.
Starfield locked at 30fps on Xbox Series X/S
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda's Todd Howard has confirmed that the console version of Starfield will be locked at 30fps.
Diablo IV review | Devilishly good
by Carlton Hill | Jun 12, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
On a tiny budget and despite incredible odds, indie developer Blizzard has made one of the best dungeon crawlers of the year. Our review of Diablo IV…
Turning back time: Jordan Mechner on Prince of Persia's legacy
by David Crookes | Jun 09, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Designer Jordan Mechner pioneered motion capture with Karateka and Prince of Persia. He reflects on his games' making, legacy, and what came afterwards.
Day of the Devs | highlights from its Digital Showcase
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Our pick of the newly announced games includes the latest from the developers of Chicory, as well as a gorgeous sheep-herding adventure.
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando | FPS with "buddy-movie vibes" announced
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
A horror movie directing legend teams up with developer Saber Interactive to bring us the co-op shooter, John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.
Shadows of the Damned: Remastered is on the way
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Grasshopper Manufacture has announced an unexpected revival - Shadows of the Damned: Remastered....
Palworld | how hasn't it been sued by The Pokémon Company?
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Revealed at Summer Game Fest, Palworld is essentially Pokémon with guns, and the similarities with GameFreak's creations are startling.
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown announced
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown sees Ubisoft revive the long-running franchise for a new side-scrolling action adventure.Â
Killer Frequency review: Gruesome fun, 80s nostalgia
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 09, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
There’s a serial killer in town, and the only one who can help is the local radio DJ. Here’s our review of the blackly comic horror-puzzler, Killer Frequency.
Watch Dogs: Legion | The best Doctor Who game never licensed?
by Chris Farnell | Jun 08, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Ubisoft’s open-world action-adventure Watch: Dogs Legion isn’t an official Doctor Who game, but as Chris argues, it sure feels like one…
X68000 Z | mini computer pre-orders open, prices are startling
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Pre-orders are open for the X68000 Z - a mini version of the Japan-only Sharp computer. Be prepared to pay a high price to import one, though.
Highlights of the Guerrilla Collective Showcase 2023
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Take a look at our picks of the show, including World of Horror, Forgotlings, Iron Meat, Europa and Lil' Guardsman.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 offering refunds following delays
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been the subject of repeated delays, prompting publisher Paradox to offer refunds to those who've placed pre-orders.
Like a Dragon Gaiden release date and description leak
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is coming out in November, according to leaked info on a price tracking website....
Friday the 13th | New game in development says veteran composer
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
There's another Friday the 13th game on the way according to veteran composer Harry Manfredini....
Synapse preview | Hands on with an Inception-like PSVR2 exclusive
by Alan Wen | Jun 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Synapse sees you wield guns and telekinesis inside someone’s mind. We go hands-on with a highly promising action game…
Cyberpunk 2077 | Work on a sequel will begin in the US in 2024
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Codenamed Project Orion, the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will seemingly be developed in Boston and Vancouver with work set to begin in 2024.
Payday 3 to release in September, leak suggests
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Payday 3, Starbreeze Studios' long-awaited co-op shooter sequel, will launch in September according to a potential leak.
Apple buys AR headset maker behind Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Apple has reportedly bought Mira, which supplied the AR tech that powers the Super Nintendo World Mario Kart rides at Universal Studios in Japan and California.
Star Wars: The Old Republic | development to move away from BioWare
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Vintage MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic is being shifted from BioWare to a new development studio, Broadsword Online.
Apple Vision Pro | Huge price tag aside, what does it offer gamers?
by Alan Wen | Jun 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Apple Vision Pro offers a bold take on augmented reality, but for Alan Wen it leaves a lot to be desired compared to fully-immersive VR gaming.
Syndicate | Bullfrog’s dystopian classic at 30
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Bullfrog’s dystopian classic Syndicate was released 30 years ago today. We look back at the making of an era-defining classic....
RoboCop: Rogue City preview | We’d buy this one for a dollar
by Carlton Hill | Jun 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
RoboCop: Rogue City, the latest retro movie tie-in from the makers of Terminator: Resistance, is a likeably gory shooter-RPG hybrid. Our hands-on preview:
Grasshopper Manufacture is set to reveal something on 15 June
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
The No More Heroes and Killer7 developer is hosting a countdown on its website, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The Crew Motorfest | big chunk of gameplay footage leaks
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Crew Motorfest was meant to get a reveal at next week's Ubisoft Forward livestream, but hours of footage have already leaked online.
The internet reacts to Apple's $3,499 diving goggles
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Apple has revealed the AR/VR Vision Pro headset, and the internet has a lot to say about it - not least about the price tag.
Capcom Showcase 2023 set for 12 June
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Capcom is due to run its Showcase 2023 livestream next week - that's 12 June to be precise. Just expect to stay up a bit late if you're in the UK...
Alan Wake 2 | new video details dual-narrative structure
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Alan Wake 2 will feature two single-player campaigns, one viewed from the perspective of new character, FBI agent Saga Anderson, a new video explains.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Unused paraglider fabrics hint at amiibo to come
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dataminers have discovered two paraglider fabrics that could potentially be unlocked by future Zelda and Ganondorf amiibos.
Team17 announce turn-based tactics game Classified: France ’44
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Classified: France ’44 is inspired by the true story of Allied special forces dropped behind enemy lines in World War II.
