There’s no skirting around it: Brotato is clearly inspired by the hit auto-shooter Vampire Survivors, tasking you to survive 20 waves of enemies while shrewdly investing in perks and upgrades. There’s no need to decree blatant plagiarism here though, as Brotato is so refined and well balanced – as well as being rich with content …
Life’s a funny old thing. Last week I was lamenting the lack of a new Geometry Wars, this week I’m excited for a new spiritual successor. Geometry Survivor, as it’s known, isn’t far off either, due 21st Feb on all formats. A demo of the Steam version is now available to coincide with Steam Fest …
Forever Entertainment has confirmed that Night Slashers: Remake is coming to all current formats – PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic. That’s both the PS4 and PS5, plus the Xbox One and Xbox Series, if you’re wondering. This news doesn’t come as a huge surprise. We haven’t covered Night Slashers: Remake before …
It seems reasonable to suggest the development of the retro-inspired Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is being wrapped up. In addition to announcing a March release date on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch, publisher The MIX Games has confirmed that a Steam demo is imminent as part of Steam Next Fest. The console versions feature 8-bit style …
Just to prove how cluttered the release schedule is right now, the UK chart has a new no.1 for the second week running. This time it’s the turn of WB’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which tops not just the all formats top 40 but both the PS5 and Xbox Series charts too. The …
The week encompassing Valentine’s Day is exceptionally busy for new releases. This week? Pretty good if you’re a PlayStation owner, with both Sony’s fast-paced co-op sci-fi shooter Helldivers 2, and Square-Enix’s 4v4 Splatoon-esque foam-party battler Foamstars due. The latter is set to make a splash on PS Plus at launch and appears to have come …
Have you ever stepped into an arcade and become instantly overwhelmed by flashing lights, bright colours, and loud noises? CRT screens flicker, speakers warble and neon signs pulsate. I’m not sure if it was intentional but Go Mecha Ball taps into the same energy. It’s set in a world with walls formed from TV screens, …
The first payday of 2024 is imminent for many, and the Switch eShop has a new line-up of games ready and waiting. Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is the only new title hitting both the eShop and retail this week. This 2 vs. 2 brawler is the first console game based on the Weekly Shonen Jump …
Although an advocate of the original Xbox, purchasing one on launch day alongside Halo, Amped Snowboarding, and a cheap third-party controller made of the thinnest plastic imaginable, the Xbox’s second coming failed to resonate on launch. I was mildly intrigued by Kameo and Perfect Dark Zero, but these didn’t feel like system sellers on par …
Atari has re-released the 1997 PC pinball game Balls of Steel on Steam. If you’re currently scratching your head, then you aren’t alone – this wasn’t originally an Atari published title, handled instead by Apogee Software/3D Realms. You may know it as a parody title in Duke Nukem 3D. It was first shown at E3 …
After inheriting a rundown truck from their late father, a mild-mannered foodie sets about restoring it to its former glory. Refreshingly, this tale isn’t motivated by a desire to create a business empire, but rather the dream of making their old man proud by following in their footsteps. It’s an endearing premise, helping to carry …
The next wave of Atari cartridge reissues are confirmed. These are intended to be played on the Atari 2600+ console but will work on a regular Atari 7800 – if you still have one knocking about. From 24th May, you’ll be able to buy spanking fresh re-releases of Fatal Run, Food Fight, and Ninja Golf for £24.99 …
Here comes a new challenger. Tekken 8 is the UK’s first new no.1 of 2024, topping the all formats retail chart. The long-awaited brawler seems to be going down well with fans also, currently sitting pretty with a 90% Metacritic. SEGA’s Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is off to a great start too, entering at …
If you can tear yourself away from Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, you’ll find another smorgasbord of new releases out this week. February looks set to start with a bang as the highly anticipated Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League finally launches on the 2nd. To say this has been a long …
Games set on sinking ships rarely fail to induce a sense of urgency. Rising water, crumbing interiors, depleting oxygen levels, panic for the remaining lifeboats…we’ve all seen Titanic, right? Gift is the latest puzzle adventure to take place on a sinking vessel. A luxury cruise ship, no less. As you try to escape while helping …
