The Switch 2 is just a week away, and there are more than enough new games on the eShop in the meantime to calm even the itchiest of trigger fingers. Reviews of the tactical RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3 – boasting an emotional tale along with a new combat system – are starting to …
Even though born into a world filled with magic and monsters, blue haired bounty hunter Hariku is inexplicably startled by the discovery of a talking owl, found locked in a cage deep inside a forgotten shrine. Quickly forming a bond, Hariku and the owl – now christened Owly – set about travelling to a distant …
Here’s a first-person horror that’s dark in both senses of the word. True to its name, the plot involves a deranged doctor performing sadistic experiments on unwilling victims. After waking up following an abduction, one of the first sights is of a fellow captive being sliced in two while still alive, making for a grim …
Finally, a hero we can relate to. Mr. Sleepy Man is a 3D platformer that promises to be part fever dream, part love letter to classics of yore. We’re getting Dreamcast era vibes from it, largely due to the chunky character renders. It was first announced during PAX 2024, and is now nearing release on …
The UK retail chart’s top ten is largely unchanged this week, with just a few games entering and departing. There is switch-up at the top though, with EA Sports FC 25 reclaiming no.1, which forces DOOM: The Dark Ages – last week’s chart topper – to #4. In addition to all formats top 40, EA …
After selling more than 30 million copies, 12 million of which were in the first week alone, you can see why Bandai Namco – or at least, Bandai Namco’s shareholders – wanted more Elden Ring pronto. The result is Elden Ring Nightreign, a three player co-op adventure based around overcoming fowl creatures of the night. …
It’s refreshing to see that in these times of spiralling budgets and lengthy development cycles that id Software still creates their own tech and bespoke engines. This is arguably the ‘secret sauce’ behind modern DOOM, in the way that it allows the long-established studio to create an engine suitable for the experience they want to …
Originally published by THQ in 2011 on Xbox 360 and PS3, gory third-person shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is about to storm the Xbox and PC in a new ‘Master Crafted Edition’. There’s no word on a PS5 release currently. It’s due on Xbox Game Pass at launch (10th June) and will feature a resolution …
Capcom is back this week with another retro re-release. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, originally released on PS2 in 2002, has been long requested due to being a marked improvement on the already decent original. In fact, it became the best-selling entry in the series despite attempts at making Onimusha 3 more westernised. In addition to …
Antstream has teamed up with Xbox Game Studios to bring over 50 classic Activision/Blizzard/Sierra games to a new Retro Classics Xbox app, which has launched today. This service is available as part of Xbox Game Pass and can also be played on streaming supported LG and Samsung TVs, Amazon Fire TV devices, and Meta Quest …
It’s always pleasing to see a developer associated with licensed games gain the opportunity to work on their own IP, giving the chance to flex creative muscle and work outside of a licensed property’s confines. High Voltage Software dabbled with The Conduit and Tournament of Legends in the Wii era, Eurocom created 40 Winks and Sphinx …
Bethesda’s DOOM: The Dark Ages is no.1 in this week’s UK retail chart, topping not just the all formats top 40 but the PS5 and Xbox Series charts too. Taking no.1 in the Xbox chart comes a mild surprise considering it’s available on Game Pass. There’s a new entry at #2 also, and it’s one …
Oblivion Remastered and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 arriving just days apart yet quickly breaking the 1m sales mark is proof that there will always be a demand for high quality RPGs. This week looks set to test that theory. New releases include MercurySteam’s weapon forging fantasy hack ‘n slasher Blades of Fire, Capcom’s long requested …
What do you get if you mix Danganronpa, Balatro and the mind of a pubescent teenager? Why, All in Abyss: Judge the Fake of course, a visual novel where you play games of poker to progress the story whilst trying not to let your wife see the more suggestive cut-scenes and dialogue. You play as …
French publisher Red Art Games are readying the vertical shoot’em up revival Sonic Wings Reunion for a 7th October take off on PS5, PS4 and Switch. Developed by SUCCESS, Sonic Wings Reunion is the latest entry in the Sonic Wings Assault/Aero Fighters series. Multiple physical releases are planned for PS5 and Switch, with details to …
