Irem collection coming from ININ Games
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Irem Collection Vol. 1 will collect three 1980s and 1990s shoot-'em-ups in one release. X-Multiply, anyone?
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Strayed Lights review | An action adventure that doesn’t quite dazzle
by Jon Bailes | Apr 25, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Strayed Lights mixes the emotion of Journey with the precise combat of Furi or Sekiro, but the fusion isn’t always a dazzling one. Our review:
Steam Puzzle Fest sees steep discounts on puzzle games
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 25, 2023 | Gaming, News
Steam Puzzle Fest will run until 1 May, and features demos of upcoming titles in addition to discounts of up to 90%.
Horizon: Forbidden West is getting a sequel, Guerrilla (possibly) confirms
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 25, 2023 | Gaming, News
Guerrilla Games appears to have announced a sequel to Horizon: Forbidden West in a post on its own website....
Sega of America workers vote to unionise
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 25, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sega of America's workers have voted to unionise, with staff at the company's California headquarters citing a "lack of control over our own working conditions."
King’s Field | FromSoftware’s debut paved the way for Dark Souls and Elden Ring
by Damiano Gerli | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Released in 1994, King’s Field established the style that would one day make FromSoftware a powerhouse with Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
Viewfinder | Free demo now available
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Viewfinder, the upcoming first-person puzzler from Sad Owl Studios, is about to get a free demo. It'll be available from 24 April to 1 May.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor seems to require a download for physical versions
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's PS5 box states 'Download required', seemingly indicating that the physical disc might not contain all the data needed to...
Torchlight: Infinite set for full release next month
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Torchlight: Infinite, a free-to-play take on the old dungeon crawler, is getting its full launch next month.
The Portopia Serial Murder Case | AI-driven remake showered with negative reviews
by Lewis Packwood | Apr 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Portopia Serial Murder Case is intended as a showcase for Square Enix's natural language processing AI technology, but this 'AI tech preview'...
Honkai Star Rail | launch trailer for next game from Genshin Impact devs
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Honkai Star Rail is the next free-to-play RPG from the developers of Genshin Impact. Here's a new, incredibly anime launch trailer.
Shadows of Doubt Early Access impressions | a must-play detective sim
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Shadows of Doubt is a must-play detective sim, with some rough edges barely registering among its ingenious design ideas.Â
PlayStation acquires Firewalk Studios, currently making an "original AAA multiplayer game"
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised
Firewalk Studios, formed by ex-Bungie devs, is working on an "original" triple-A live service game for its new owner, PlayStation. ...
Why can't more studios add anti-phobia modes?
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC caters to those with a fear of deep water. If Guerilla can do anti-phobia modes, can’t other studios do so too?
You can build a new ZX Spectrum for less than the cost of a PS5
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
The creator of YouTube's The Lost Retro Tapes has built his own brand new ZX Spectrum from scratch using all-new parts...
The Fast & The Furious arcade cabinet, anyone?
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Turn your home into a 2000s bowling alley with The Fast & The Furious Deluxe Arcade Cabinet, out in May.
Street Fighter 6 | Capcom drops demo, solo campaign details and more
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Capcom has dropped details about Street Fighter VI's single-player mode and Year 1 fighter roster. Oh, and there's a new demo's available.
Dead Island 2 review | a bludgeoning zombie sequel
by Jon Bailes | Apr 21, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Dead Island 2 delivers all the dismemberment and blunt force trauma you’d expect from an open-world zombie sequel, but is that enough? Here’s our rev...
The ZX Spectrum | Celebrating Uncle Clive's greatest hit
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
We pay tribute to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum - a computer that created an entire ecosystem of programmers, publishers, hardware makers, and gamers.
OTXO review | Top-down violence with hidden depths
by Daniel Lipscombe | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
It’s fast, it’s aggressive, and there’s an engaging story underneath all the violence. Our review of the top-down blaster, OTXO:
Game AI: The tricks designers use to make non-player characters seem real
by Devon Wiersma | Apr 20, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
In their raw state, game AI characters would be robotic and almost impossible to beat in combat. Here’s how designers make NPCs and enemies seem m...
Mineko's Night Market (finally) out this September
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mineko's Night Market, Meowza Games' adorable feline adventure, is finally due for release on 26 September....
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is (finally) out this summer
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals has a release date - it's out on 12 July, developer Night School Studio has announced.
Blasphemous 2 out this year, first trailer emerges
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 20, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised
Blasphemous 2, the sequel to The Game Kitchen's dark and grisly Metroidvania, is out this summer. Here's the first trailer to prove it....
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | new DLC, Future Redeemed, out next week
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Xeno Blade Chronicles 3 is getting a new (and final) story DLC, Future Redeemed, Nintendo has announced. It's out on 25 April.
Cosmo Gang | An unsung SNES classic is heading to Switch and PS4
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Namco's manic shoot-'em-up, Cosmo Gang The Video, was an overlooked classic on SNES. Now it's coming to Switch and PS4....
Playdate more than doubles its original sales expectations
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Panic's quirky handheld, Playdate, has sold over 50,000 units - more than doubling the firm's estimates for its first year on sale....
Ubisoft to reveal the "future of The Division franchise" this week
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
An upcoming livestream on 20 April will reveal "the past, present, and future of The Division franchise," Ubisoft announces....
Far Cry 5 at five: exploring its divisive ending
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 19, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
With inevitable spoilers, we explore Far Cry 5’s explosive ending - and how it jars with the action in the game itself…
Halo designer Joseph Staten making triple-A game at Netflix
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Halo veteran Joseph Staten has joined Netflix Games as a creative director on a triple-A "multiplatform game."
Aliens: Crucible | Why Obsidian scrapped its RPG tie-in
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Aliens: Crucible was billed as a "terrifying" RPG from Fallout: New Vegas developer, Obsidian. Its lead developer explains why it was cancelled.
Monster Hunter Now | New AR mobile game coming from makers of Pokemon Go
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Monster Hunter Now is the latest augmented reality mobile game from Niantic, the makers of Pokemon Go.
