Sony reportedly working on a new PlayStation handheld
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sony is working on a new handheld console, reports suggest - but it's said to be a streaming device compatible with PS Remote Play....
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Lunark review | a welcome flashback
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Lunark channels the spirit of such cinematic platformers as Another World and Flashback with a modern flourish. Here’s our review of a breezy sci-fi adventure.
Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals studio reportedly menaced by energy drink lawyers
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
"Monster Energy's lawyers are coming after us," claims the developer of Dark Deception: Monsters & Mortals....
Crusader Kings III - Tours and Tournament expansion out in May
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Crusader Kings III is getting a big new expansion that takes in travel, weddings, and a spot of jousting. Tours and Tournament arrives in may.
Remnant II trailer shows off its gnarly fantasy world
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Remnant II, the Soulslike shooter sequel from Gunfire Games, has a new trailer that shows off its otherworldly landscapes.
Viewfinder preview | "This should be impossible"
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Viewfinder is shaping up to be 2023’s most absorbing and ingenious puzzler. We caught up with the developers behind its mind-boggling ideas.
Elden Ring | YouTuber completes game by simply walking
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Elden Ring may be infamously tough, but YouTube's ymfah has found a way to complete it by simply walking and jogging. And maybe a bit of glitching.
Road 96: Mile 0 review | Teen spirit
by Jon Bailes | Apr 04, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Actions speak louder than words in Digixart’s adventure prequel, Road 96: Mile 0. Here’s our review of a fitting travelling companion.
Konami opens new studio in Osaka with focus on development
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Konami has announced the opening of a "major production centre" in Osaka, with the new studio "fully equipped for product development."
The Last of Us Part 1 | Naughty Dog apologises for "jittering" PC port
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Last of Us Part 1 PC port doesn't have the "Naughty Dog quality you expected" the studio admits, but promises that a larger patch is on the way.
Vampire Survivors | exploring its trove of Italian cultural references
by Damiano Gerli | Apr 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Vampire Survivors, as well as being an indie smash, provides a window into Italy’s vibrant meme culture. Here are some of its more curious references…
Game Boy gets new RPG, 2021: Moon Escape
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 03, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised
The Game Boy has a new release on cartridge - step forward indie developer Mike Yamato's top-down RPG, 2021: Moon Escape.
Final Fantasy XIV | Stormblood expansion is free to download
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Final Fantasy XIV expansion Stormblood is available to download for free - albeit for a limited time only.
Vampire Survivors | Tides of the Foscari DLC announced
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Vampire Survivors, the BAFTA-winning bullet hell hit, is getting a new chunk of DLC, Tides of the Foscari, on 13 April.
Ark: Survival Evolved to get current-gen remaster, Ark 2 delayed
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ark: Survival Evolved is coming in remastered form to PC, PS5 and Xbox, but sequel Ark 2 has been pushed back to 2024....
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf | exploring its leaks and divisive ideas
by Dan Cooper | Apr 03, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf has been in the works for eight years, and leaked details have divided fans’ opinion. Is it time to worry yet?...
E3 2023 cancelled due to lack of "sustained interest"
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
E3 2023 is no longer going ahead, its organisers have announced, because the event "did not garner the sustained interest necessary."
Shadows of Doubt | voxel-based detective sim out in April
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Shadows of Doubt, an ingenious detective thriller set in a procedurally-generated city, hits Steam Early Access next month.
PSVR2 | fewer than 300,000 units sold in first month, reports suggest
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
PSVR2 is off to a slow start, according to reports, with fewer than 300,000 units sold globally.
2023 BAFTA Game Awards | full list of winners
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
The 2023 BAFTA Game Awards saw wins for the likes of God of War Ragnarök, Tunic and Vampire Survivors. Here's the full list of winners.
Non-gamers: when it comes to great storytelling, The Last of Us is just the start
by Vikki Blake | Mar 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Yes, video games like The Last of Us have incredible storytelling – we’ve been trying to tell non-gamers for years, Vikki writes...
The Last Worker review | just about delivers
by Carlton Hill | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The Last Worker is a first-person puzzler and satirical dystopia. It's the latter aspect that works best, Carlton writes in his review.
Savant - Ascent | Owlboy developer making a remaster of its debut
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Savant - Ascent, the debut title from Owlboy developer D-Pad Studio, is getting an Anniversary Edition for PC, consoles and mobile.
Dredge review | Catch of the day
by Jon Bailes | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Come for the fishing and management, stay for the tantalising horror mystery. Here’s our review of Dredge....
The Last of Us Part 1 | PC port pays inadvertent homage to Airplane!
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Last of Us Part 1 on PC has a bizarre glitch that sees its lead characters perspire uncontrollably. It looks a lot like a scene in 1980's...
Kvark is a first-person shooter set in the workplace from hell
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Kvark is an upcoming first-person shooter set is a dangerously ill-kept underground workplace. Here's the first trailer for an intriguing retro-style blaster.
Disney is reportedly shutting down its metaverse division
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Disney's plans for a virtual reality metaverse appear to be over, as reports emerge that the division's staff have all been laid off.
EA | publisher to lay off around 700 staff
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
EA has announced that it's laying off 6% of its global staff as it drops "projects that do not contribute to our strategy."
Silent Hill | In pursuit of the lost story we'll never play
by Iain Mitchell | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Silent Hill once got a digital-only visual novel that could be lost forever. We piece together the horror tale we'll never play...
The Last of Us Part 1 | Naughty Dog responds to complaints of iffy PC port
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Last of Us Part 1 is out on PC, but users are reporting a glitchy, crash-laden experience. Naughty Dog is "actively investigating."
Minecraft is getting Dungeons & Dragons DLC
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
Minecraft is to get a blocky Dungeons & Dragons campaign, as Mojang and Wizards of the Coast announce its upcoming DLC.
Kitbash Model Club | a new construction sim from Kerbal creator
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
Kitbash Model Club, formerly known as Balsa Model Flight Simulator, is the next game from the creator of Kerbal Space Program. Here's a trailer and some other details.
