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Ready for the Reboot: Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat is once again returning to our lives with yet another reboot. MK1 launches today on PC and console. Here's everything we know. With perhaps the most pathetic attempt at a Steam page we've seen in recent years, Mortal Kombat 1 is a bit of a mystery at the time of writing. However, fear not, as we've checked under the rocks, watched all the videos we could find, and more to bring you all the deets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYa7L4jp11E Seriously, has someone forgotten to…
Unhinged Games You Never Knew You Needed To Play
With so many games available nowadays, it’s safe to say a fair few are going to be unhinged. In celebration of Video Game Day, we’re taking a look at our favourites. From bizzaro concepts like Goat Simulator 3 to bonkers mechanics, we love a bit of unhinged gameplay. There’s even more to look forward to as well, with Pigeon Simulator being announced for early access in 2024 at Gamescom. What better time to round up the office’s favourite unhinged games and share the chaos with…
September Indie Showcase – Dave the Diver
We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many gems produced by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For September, we are taking a closer look at the playcation banger... Dave the Diver! What is Dave the Diver? Dave the Diver by MINTROCKET is a recent addition to the cosy, life sim gaming genre – with a much-deserved warm welcome. (Seriously, 50K+ overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam at the time of…
Fae Farm: A Magical Farming Sim Must-Have!
We all have our genres that we just love and cannot get enough of. By now, we should all know it’s farming sims for me. So, when we got the opportunity to review Fae Farm by Phoenix Labs, I eagerly volunteered as tribute. Set on the enchanted island of Azoria, Fae Farm is a farming sim with a magical twist. Wild magic has brought peril and danger to this lush, fertile land. It’s our job as the new farmer on the block to restore balance…
Head Back to School with The Sims 4: High School Years Expansion Pack
This expansion pack for The Sims 4 has us heading back to school in the best way possible. The High School Years pack lets you take your teenage Sims on campus to experience all the highs and lows of these tumultuous times. From their first day of school all the way to graduation, there’s a lot you can do and experience. Here’s everything you need to know before picking up The Sims 4: High School Years and sending your teens to class! Live Your Best…
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – A Raven’s Return
Ravens rejoice, From Software has returned to its roots, with the long-awaited addition to the fast-paced mech shooter series, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. A Raven has Returned to its Roost Fans of From Software’s giant robot action shooter have had a long wait since they last had chance to step into the cockpit of an AC. The series originally debuted back in 1997 on the PlayStation 1 and went on to have multiple entries up until 2013’s Armored Core: Verdict Day, after which…
Can You Survive Gord? New Colony Sim from Team17
It’s time to build your tribe and prevail against the darkness, can you survive Gord? Gord is a new colony sim developed by Covenant.dev and published by Team17. Set in a dark fantasy world, you must embark on quests whilst managing the tribe’s populace. Your people may have a story or two to tell that will affect all your fates! Come with us as we explore this exciting real time strategy game. Gord Gameplay Inspired by Slavic folklore, Gord is a city builder, colony sim…
Tin Hearts Is Coming To VR!
Critically acclaimed narrative puzzle adventure Tin Hearts is set to make its way to PCVR and PSVR2 later this year! Here’s everything we know so far. As part of the Future Games show at Gamescom, developer Rogue Sun revealed a new trailer showcasing Tin Hearts' new VR gameplay. Tin Hearts initially launched earlier this year on Steam to a positive reception. Tin Hearts | Future Games Show | VR Trailer https://youtu.be/ckgUBc5ZoTA?si=FxqrnvXtx_fVTbuv Brought to us from some of the minds behind Fable, Tin Hearts is an…
Blasphemous II – New Metroidvania, Souls-Like Game
The Penitent One has awoken. Blasphemous II is available to play from today. Sequel to Blasphemous, this game picks up where the Wounds of Eventide DLC left off, on a journey through a world of cruelty, horror, and extremely convoluted lore. The Heart in the Sky heralded a birth of a new miracle child, the return of The Miracle. From The Game Kitchen and Team17, this metroidvania, souls-like game is set to test your skills in the fight to end the cycle, once and for…
Adore is a Cottage-Core Digimon Delight for all Creature Collectors
Monster fans, rise up! Adore is a creature-collecting and team-building adventure that sets out to answer the question; “but what if instead of being inspired by the late 90’s tech boom, Digimon drew its style from cottage-core fantasy?” If you’re still a diehard Digimon and/or Pokemon fan this late in the day like I am, then this one is for you! What is Adore About? You play as Lukha, a young boy who discovers that Draknar, the God of Creatures who created all things, is…
Host a Grand Prix: Best Racing Sim Games for Friends
Rev your engines, the weekend is here and it’s the perfect time to have a Grand Prix amongst friends. That’s right, we’re booting up the racing sim games. I have many a fond memory of spending a rainy Saturday racing against friends, all huddled around the PS2 and Crash Team Racing. Of course, now we don’t even need to leave the comfort of our own gaming environments to enjoy burning rubber. What better way is there to spend the weekend zooming around the track and…
Ahoy! Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Arrives
Ahoy, me hearties. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew has come to port, and it be bursting with pirate booty! Ok, I’ll talk like a regular human from now on. Maybe. Ok, we know I am going to slip back into the pirate speak occasionally. It can’t be helped. Unhinged rambling aside, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is here on our gaming PCs. Mixing nautical pirate fun with real-time strategy gameplay, this game offers a blend of tactical thinking, exciting combat, and sandbox exploration on beautiful,…