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7Feb

By StuartNo Comments

The Golf Club 2 – Birdie or Bogey?

As a massive fan of the first iteration of the fantastic game The Golf Club it comes to no surprise that the announcement of the second iteration is of great excitement for me. From video game publisher Maximum Games and in partnership with developer HB Studios we see a brand-new trailer for The Golf Club 2 and some more information as to what we should expect in the final game due out in Spring 2017. We have a progression-based Career Mode, Societies as well as an improved Course Creator, The Golf Club 2 aims to replicate the authentic experience of being on the green. The Golf Club 2 also has a host of new environments, cutting-edge swing mechanics as well as limitless customisation options and dynamic online tournaments. There are a number of tournaments that the players must prog...

2Feb

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PlayStation Reviews

Joe’s Diner Review – Chieftains Delight

From the makers of Pineview Drive Visual Imagination Software bring us Joe's Diner Joe's Diner is an indie-survival horror game developed by VIS and published by United Independent Entertainment GmbH. Gameplay The game pits you as an unknown character who has just taken over the night shift at Joe's Diner, seems harmless enough right? Well what if I told you that the diner was built on the burial grounds of two rival chieftains? Starting to get a bit nervous now right? Well in life they weren't the best of friends and even in death they are continuing their feud. One of the Chieftains just wants to rest in peace and quiet, while the other likes to pull pranks and be a pain to his rival Chief. Your task, is to do two things...that is all, clean the tables at the diner and keep thing...

1Feb

By StuartNo Comments

News & Updates

Preorder Puyo Puyo Tetris In Europe Now

Puzzle fans rejoice! You can now preorder Puyo Puyo Tetris in Europe according to the latest new coming out of Deep Silver. The puzzler will hit the shelves in your local store in Spring 2017 and will set you back €29.99 / £24.99 on disk for your PlayStation 4, the game is also being released on the Nintendo Switch at a slightly higher price of €39.99 / £34.99 for both physical and digital copies. The game combines Tetris, one of the most beloved of franchises spanning over 50+ variants of the building blocks building game starting back in 1984, and SEGA's Puyo Puyo, albeit another tile matching type game but with differences you can rest assured that the combination of the two games will cause there to be some fast-paced gameplay with an emphasis on competitive party play. ...

26Jan

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News & Updates

Dirt 4 – Announced And Released This Year

Codemasters are releasing Dirt 4 this coming June on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and its looking amazing. As someone who spend a lot of hours playing Dirt Rally and still can not get to grips with the cars I have to admit that the announcement of this is filling me with warm tingly feelings. The one thing that dissapointed me about Dirt Rally was the lack of content. A handful of cars and a splattering of tracks just seemed disappointing and then the reveal that no DLC would be added to the game at a later date lowered my spirits even more. But lo and behold Codemasters have come back at us with Dirt 4, a fully fledged sequel to Dirt 3 (obviously) and as such it carries the official FIA World Rallycross Championship license, including settings such as Lohéac Bretagne, Hell,...

25Jan

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News & Updates

Tekken 7 – Which Edition Will You Pick?

My memories of Tekken were playing as Law and mashing the circle button, or was is X and bitch slapping my friends with his never ending kicks. Tekken 7 is due for release on 2nd June 2017 and it is shaping up to be a return to form with the game. If you are wondering which version you might pick up then let us give you the low down on what will be available, obviously not all packages potentially will be available in your region. The TEKKEN 7 Collector’s Edition (available for PlayStation 4 & Xbox One); collectors and hardcore TEKKEN fans will be pleased to learn that there will be a TEKKEN 7 Collector’s Edition containing a spectacular statue measuring approximately 12” tall by 18” wide that features a dynamic pose with Kazuya fly kicking Heihachi in mid-air, a special Steel Boo...

25Jan

By Stu NNo Comments

News & Updates

PSVR Gets An Official VR Headstand

Yes that's right there is now an official PSVR head stand for your precious £400 piece of kit. And funnily enough, or not is that it comes from Numskull, the very same people who bought you the Resident Evil scented candles! Here is what Numskull say VR headsets are tricky things to store seeing as they're designed to sit on your head, but now PlayStation and Numskull has its own solution for how you can maintain your VR unit.This high-quality build obsidian headset stand comes with an adjustable metallic base, engraved logos, and a velcro tie to manage your VR headset cables. Features include: Official PlayStation Product Premium quality obsidian head Heavy chrome finish base weighing 2.3kg Engraved logos Adjustable height mechanism (38cm - 48cm) Cable strap to ke...

24Jan

By StuartNo Comments

News & Updates

Rogue Stormers Coming To PS4

Rogue Stormers is the second title of Black Forest Games, the team behind Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams. It combines classic run ‘n’ gun gameplay with a modern art style, twin-stick shooter configuration and all the good things a roguelike has to offer. Every playthrough feels different with randomly compiled level chunks and tons of different perks and weapons. Fast-paced twin stick action Rogue Stormers is all about fast-paced twin stick shooter action. The player has to dash, shoot and blast their way through hordes of enemies to save Ravensdale. They can go at it alone or recruit the help of their friends in local- or online multiplayer. Features ● Twin stick controls: classic twin stick controls for old school run ‘n’ gun gameplay ● Unforgiving gameplay: sta...

24Jan

By StuartNo Comments

News & Updates

Joe’s Diner Is Out In North America

Somewhere along the venerable Route 7, in the middle of nowhere, you will find Joe’s Diner. As an employee working the graveyard shift for the next month, your primary task is to keep the tables clean, no tough challenge at all it seems Unfortunately, there is a rub to it. The old Diner has its foundation upon the site of a former Indian cemetery. Amongst the buried, two rival chieftains are laid to rest while alive each could not stand the other. One chieftain endeavours only to rest in peace. The other, a prankster both in life and the afterlife, is prone to ruffle the feathers of his fellow chief. You are caught in the middle and need to discover ways to make peace between the two chieftains while unveiling the secrets of the burial site. KEY FEATURES • Work over 30 night shifts ...

Micro Machines World Series coming to PS4

20Jan

By AlexNo Comments

News & Updates

Micro Machines World Series coming to PS4

If anyone remembers the classic Micro Machines on the Megadrive, you'll be well happy to hear that Codemasters are bring the series back to PS4, Xbox One and PC this year. The surprise announcement came via a rather charming trailer, that show's teeny tiny tabletop cars going to battle. Kind of reminded me a little of Rocket League. The official blurb reads: Micro Machines World Series retains the manic social gameplay of the classic series, updated with stunning HD visuals that will see you return to the garden, kitchen, workshop and many more great locations in an array of amazing miniature vehicles. In addition to classic game modes such as Race and Elimination, Micro Machines World Series introduces all new Battle Arenas which allow you to wreak mass destruction on a mini...

Siegecraft Commander Review – Towers of Terror

16Jan

By StuartNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Siegecraft Commander Review – Towers of Terror

Siegecraft commander by Blowfish studios is the latest instalment of the popular siegecraft franchise. With a combination of twitch mechanics and positional tactics, you are tasked with building a fortress in its unique branching structure with each specialised tower giving differing skills to your ever-growing fortress. Everything that is user controlled is performed by adjusting the angle and trajectory of projectiles, firing both parts of your fortress and weapons upon the enemies that have only one mission, to stop you from destroying their keep. Gameplay The game itself is spread into two areas, the single player missions which see you choosing to be the Knights or the Lizards and taking on each mission as they come. Using some tactics, which I struggled with at first but eventually...