Xbox Game Pass has left such an impact on the gaming landscape that we’re starting to see bespoke experiences tailored specially for the service. These tend to be short, narrative-driven, affairs with family-friendly themes – snackable games, if you will. The Gunk is the latest, coming from Image & Form – a studio known to …
Coming as no huge surprise, FIFA 22 has been crowned the UK’s Christmas no.1. What this actually means to EA is another thing – it has been a long time since the publishing giant has shown excitement or gratitude for a festive no.1. It’s merely assumed it’ll be either them or Activision. The record of …
A selection box of treats lies before us this week, albeit only a medium-size one. Not as lavish as a selection box featuring full-size chocolate bars, but more enticing than a small box containing a meagre handful of “fun size†candy. Trust Cadbury to find a way to make Freddos ever smaller. The intriguing 2D …
One of our favourite yearly pursuits is to sit down and glance over everything the past 12 months have given us. As our eyes scroll past chart-toppers, big-budget exclusives and indie darlings, it always becomes apparent there are numerous critically acclaimed titles many have overlooked. A lack of marketing is usually the reason – indie …
A little later than usual, this week’s UK physical retail chart has arrived. The most noteworthy occurrence is that Halo Infinite managed to enter the top five – it debuted at a respectable #4, despite being available on Xbox Game Pass. Forza Horizon 5 had a good week too, climbing from #15 to #11. This …
Yesterday’s Indie World Showcase saw four new games spontaneously appear on the Switch eShop -Dungeon Munchies, Let’s Play! Oink Games, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and Timelie. Dungeon Munchies is a side-scrolling action RPG with a focus on cooking up the spoils of war, which in turn bestows new abilities. Let’s Play! Oink Games follows in the footsteps of the …
Get ready to die, die and die again. Black Country Games’ reIterate() is a modern precision platformer channelling Super Meat Boy and the publisher’s debut release – Quickly, Quackley! reIterate() has been in development since October 2020 – developer Zayne has been chronicling the game’s progress on their Let’s Talk Game Design YouTube channel. Incorporating …
The Xbox’s 20th anniversary continues with a six-part documentary detailing the platform’s history. Each chapter lasts around 40 minutes, resulting in an exhaustive 4-hour runtime. Power On: The Story of Xbox is a behind-the-scenes look that takes us from the Xbox’s conception and Microsoft’s attempt to acquire Nintendo in 2000, to the Red Ring of Death …
This 3D platformer has a storyline that’s sweeter than a sugar-coated kitten, creating a wholesome vibe from the outset. The titular castle was once a refuge for wizards seeking a quiet life, only for them to mysteriously vanish after sightings of a ferocious dragon. Shrouded in mystery, the castle still stands, only reachable to those …
At the time of typing, less than five releases are scheduled for next week. As such, this could very well be our final new release round-up of 2021. It’s a different story on the Switch eShop, which sees a slew of new games right up until – and including – on the big day. This …
Following on from the recent Unpacking and Exo One, Townscaper is the latest zen-like experience to grace Xbox Game Pass. Not only is it even more relaxed than those two, but it’s also far simpler. Yes, even simpler than Unpacking – a game centred around unpacking boxes, unsurprisingly enough. In Townscaper, pressing the A button …
It’s a case of quality over quantity for this week’s Switch eShop round-up. Fewer games than we usually see on the service, but plenty to entice. Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX may become a surprisingly strong seller – it’s reviewing well, with scores including 4.5/5 from Digitally Downloaded and 4/5 from The Gamer, plus …
From the moment the day-glo logo flies across the screen, accompanied by the criminally catchy synth pop-rock soundtrack, it’s clear that we’re back in the ’90s – and I am sold. Formula Retro Racing makes no attempt to hide its inspiration – which, for the benefit of those with a remnant of youth, is Virtua …
This week’s UK top 40 physical sales chart sees two new arrivals. Cricket 22: Official Game of the Ashes, published by Maximum Games, took #30 while Nintendo’s Big Brain Academy: Brain vs Brain got off to an even slower start, debuting at #36. Over in the top ten, FIFA 22 re-takes the top spot to …
This time last year, the world was counting down the hours until Cyberpunk 2077. One of the most anticipated games of all time, it promised much but delivered little. Well, outside of amusing glitch compilation videos. This year, Halo Infinite fills the same slot – another big-budget blockbuster with a troubled development. Early impressions are …
