November 2019

Codemasters Acquires Slightly Mad Studios

29Nov

By DanNo Comments

Codemasters Acquires Slightly Mad Studios

Codemasters announced yesterday that is has agreed to acquire Slightly Mad Studios. Meanwhile, we all know Slightly Mad Studios for their racing simulations titles. We believe this is an extremely good business move for Codemasters. Subsequently, they will acquire the position as a world-leading developer and game publisher for racing titles. However, both companies have created some brilliant AAA titles. Codemasters has over 30 years in this gaming arena. They have been a UK leader for racing titles and created the critically acclaimed DiRT and GRID games. Slightly Mad Studios have been in the arena for over 10 years. They are the owner of the Project Cars franchise, again another title racing enthusiasts love. Codemasters Frank Sagnier Comments “We are delighted to bring such...

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes – Touchdown?

28Nov

By KevinNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes – Touchdown?

Introduction Grasshopper Manufacture has brought us the next instalment in the ongoing adventures of Travis Touchdown. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is a delve into the world of computer games with some great references and appropriate homage, time to dust off my old joystick and start banging my buttons. Gameplay Part of me doesn't really want to give anything away about Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes and let everything be a joyous surprise. However, that would make me a bad reviewer! So I had better do a good impression of a professional. I could tell you that you move the sticks and press the buttons to make Travis the most awesome badass character to ever be in a video game, but that is stating the obvious. Attack, the baddies, kill the baddies, don't let the baddie...

Shenmue 3 – A Classic Franchise, Kickstarted Back To Life

27Nov

By JohnNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Shenmue 3 – A Classic Franchise, Kickstarted Back To Life

18 Years after we left Ryo in the middle of his journey of revenge for his Father’s murder, we finally have the next entry into the saga with Shenmue 3! Developed by the YS Net team after a successful Kickstarter campaign, Shenmue 3 is very much intended to be a game for the fans, funded by the fans. In the hopes to finally give us an ending to this adventure. Before we get into the review, I would like to take this time to thank Koch Media for sending me the goodies included in the collectors edition along with the game, I can confirm that the LightBox looks amazing and the Dragon / Phoenix Mirrors will be kept safe from those who wish to use them for evil purposes. The question is, does Shenmue 3 live up to almost 20 years of anticipation and hype? Does a game franchise from 20 ...

Roccat Horde Keyboard – Membranical To The Max

27Nov

By JasonNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, PC Reviews

Roccat Horde Keyboard – Membranical To The Max

When it comes to gaming keyboards you really only have one choice when it comes down to the best key actuation, and that is mechanical. Mechanical keys have always offered a faster response time than membrane when pressed, and tend to be on most gamer's desks. However, what if you cannot afford a mechanical gaming keyboard but would still like an upgrade on your quieter membrane version? Enter the Roccat Horde membranical gaming keyboard! No, I didn't just make up that word! Roccat has designed a wired gaming keyboard that allows the keys to have a fast midway actuation which in simple terms means that when you press a key, the fast response will allow the signal to be registered quicker than on a standard membrane keyboard. According to Roccat, the Horde will respond at 7.8ms ...

Samurai Shodown Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer

25Nov

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Samurai Shodown Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer

SNK Corporation has announced that the critically acclaimed Samurai Shodown will be released in the first quarter of 2020. They have confirmed that the release will be available on the Nintendo Switch. In 1993 we saw the release of the original Samurai Shodown. The titles in this series have redefined weapon-based fighting games. However, It really is amazing to see another release that looks just as strong as the others in the series. First of all, we will see 13 returning characters and 3 who are completely new to the series. Set in the land of the rising sun, this latest installment takes place one year before the events of the original game. Fan favorites like Rimururu, Kubikiri Basara and Wan Fu make their return. In addition, Hisame Shizumaru from Samurai Shodown III is inc...

Phoenix Point – A Snapshot Games And Koch Media Title

25Nov

By DanNo Comments

News & Updates

Phoenix Point – A Snapshot Games And Koch Media Title

A partnership between Snapshot Games and Koch Media was announced today. With a turn-based strategy game based in the future. The game is from Jullian Gollop, the creator of the highly popular game X-COM. The long-awaited title to come out of this partnership is Phoenix Point. Labelled as a new breed of turn-based strategy. You will plan your ops, look into new technologies and obviously build an army to destroy the enemy. In addition, With the game comes new game dynamics ensuring no two playthroughs are the same. Phoenix Point will be physically be distributed via Deep Silver and will be available on Windows, Xbox One and Playstation 4. However, You can pre-order the game via the Phoenix Point website and is available in three different editions, obviously, the more you set out the...

Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 – More Than A Mouthful?

22Nov

By Kevin1 Comment

PC Reviews

Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 – More Than A Mouthful?

Go Play Games brings us the longwindedly titled Club Soccer Director PRO 2020. This is finally my chance to not be foiled by the directors in Football Manager as I am now the director. This should be a walk, or good kick about, in the park. Time to grab a quartered orange, deep heat spray and put my skills to the test. Hold on, I'm the director, scrub that, make it a large cigar and a sheepskin coat. Gameplay Well Club Soccer Director PRO 2020 starts like any good managerial type game, a good tutorial. Here are the staff, here are the players, you can do this, you can do that etc... I decided to start with the career mode, so I took on the role of directing the mighty Stevenage. As the director of the club it is your responsibility to bring in players, sell players, fire staff, hire ...

PlayStation Announces Black Friday / Cyber Monday Discounts

22Nov

By StuartNo Comments

News & Updates

PlayStation Announces Black Friday / Cyber Monday Discounts

With Black Friday looming Sony show their hand with their following deals. Check and see if there is something you might be interested in Starting today, shoppers at participating retailers will have a chance to purchase a Gold Wireless headset for £49.99 and a Platinum Wireless Headset for £99.99. This promotional offer will be in place until 2nd December at 23:59, while stocks last. Starting today, we are dropping the price of a great selection of games on PlayStation Store, we have listed a few of the deals below which will be available at the listed prices until the 2nd December at 23:59: Grand Theft Auto V Premium Online Edition - £7.99 FIFA 20 - £39.99 Borderlands 3 - £34.99 Days Gone - £34.99 NBA 2K20 - £29.99 Marvel’s Spider-Man - £15.99...

21Nov

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

PC Reviews

Flotsam – A Game Of Trash Which Is A Genuine Treasure

Introduction Bravo, Pajama Llama Games, Bravo. While I’ve never been a big fan of city-builder games before. Flotsam really flipped my skepticism on its head by downscaling this to more of a town-builder. After spotting this game for the first time at EGX 2019. I have been keen to get my hands on it and give it a go for myself. Flotsam is already well-known in the Indie gaming scene. It has picked up both the Most Promising Belgian Game at the Belgian Game Awards and Best Unity Game at Gamescom in 2019. And I can see why. Let me explain what Flotsam is all about. You’re in control of building a town from the remnants of cast-off junk thrown into the sea in a post-apocalyptic world, and you’re responsible for the wellbeing of its inhabitants: the ‘Drifters’. With needs such as health, h...

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends – Fun 4 The Whole Family

20Nov

By CraigNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends – Fun 4 The Whole Family

Way back in 1986 there was a little game that existed in the darkened corners of arcades. That game was Bubble Bobble. A cute game about bubble blowing dinosaurs and fruit, made by Taito. It was later ported to home systems like the NES by Toei Company. Fast forward to 2019, and Taito is still developing Bubble Bobble games. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is releasing in Europe on the Nintendo Switch on November 19th 2019. There will also be a special edition following in December. It will be releasing in North America sometime in 2020. For me, it's been a while since I've laid eyes on a Bubble Bobble game. So, when Bubble Bobble 4 Friends came across my desk, I was interested to see how the franchise had progressed. Let's dive into this European exclusive game and see how it is, shall we? Ready?...