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Month: February 2020

Arcade Tycoon Preview – Come Push The Buttons
28Feb By CraigNo Comments
PC Reviews, Previews & Early Access

Arcade Tycoon Preview – Come Push The Buttons

Developed by Squidpunch Studios, Arcade Tycoon is an Early Access management sim in which you take control of and maintain an arcade. I'm not usually one to look at early access games for review, however, lately I've been curious about giving this type of a game a try, so what better opportunity than to take one for a review spin. Arcade Tycoon released on Steam's Early Access program back in September and it was pretty bare-bones at the time, So I figured I would give the devs the chance to put some more content into it before I tackled the write-up. So let's get in and see where it's at right now. Gameplay Arcade Tycoon has a very simple gameplay model. It is a management simulator set in an arcade. You start the campaign by selecting a building, then start purchasing arcade machines i...
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Overpass Review – Mud, Glorious Mspoud!
27Feb By TristanNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Overpass Review – Mud, Glorious Mspoud!

Every time I hear the word off-road I immediately think of the Off-Roaders from the Fast Show (showing my age again) and mud. Lots of mud. This winter has provided lots of the latter and the prospect of reviewing an Off Road game sounded a bit like my daily drive to work at the moment. Overpass has been billed by Swedish developers Zordix AB and publishers BigBen Interactive as unique in its genre offering a realistic take on off-road driving with over 20 officially licensed quads and buggies to be driven over technical obstacles along wilderness tracks. So does Overpass deliver on the dev's promise? Well, as they said in the Fast Show "Lets off-road"!   Gameplay The opening menu offers four basic game modes - Quick race, Career, Custom challenge and Multiplayer. Quick race i...
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Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Review – Heaven or Hell?
26Feb By TC Staff WriterNo Comments
Retrogaming Corner, Switch Reviews

Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition Review – Heaven or Hell?

Fans of the hack and slash genre have enjoyed a slew of games over that last decade and now, icons such as Bayonetta are inherently linked with the genre. However, over the last year, Capcom decided to re-introduce the architect of the genre: Dante. On the back of the success of the fantastic Devil May Cry 5, Capcom has re-released the classic, and long considered the best hack and slash game: Devil May Cry 3, but will it evoke the inner demon or should have it been left back in 2005? Gameplay Acting as a prequel to Devil May Cry, this makes the game easily accessible to new fans of the franchise. Although the narrative isn't the game's selling point, it does tell an engaging story with incredibly slick action sequences and one-liners that have been taken straight out of a classic...
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Metro: Last Light Review – Going Underground
24Feb By TC Staff Writer1 Comment
Switch Reviews

Metro: Last Light Review – Going Underground

After the success of Metro 2033, a sequel was inevitable. And in 2013, 4A Games created Metro: Last Light. It was a notable for a couple of reasons; unlike the first game, it was an original story in the Metro universe, and it was the first time PlayStation owners could get their hands on the franchise. During development, plans were in place to release a version for Nintendo's Wii U, but, ultimately canned. Since then, the Metro games have been ported to everything. And now, Nintendo fans can finally get this hands on the series as Metro Redux releases for the Switch on February 28th. For those jumping in at the start, you can find Phil's impressions of Metro 2033 here . If you want to find out if it's worth braving another dose of radiation, then carry on reading comrade. Game...
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Metro 2033 Redux Review – Back in the USSR (well, Russia)
24Feb By TC Staff Writer1 Comment
Switch Reviews

Metro 2033 Redux Review – Back in the USSR (well, Russia)

The Metro series originally hit the Xbox 360 and PC back in 2010. The Metro Redux collection brings together 2033 and its 2013 sequel, Last Light, to the Switch. My colleague Rich is tackling the latter game, with his review here. How does Metro 2033 Redux hold up in 2020? Read on to find out. Metro 2033 Redux takes place following a nuclear conflict that has rendered much of Earth uninhabitable. In Moscow, many of the surface dwellers took shelter in the city's expansive metro system and began to form into communities centred around each station. You take on the role of Artyom, a man who has spent most of his life in "Exhibition" station. Life in the station is quite peaceful, with music and laughter filling the tunnels. Unfortunately, all that is soon to change, as a growing threat fr...
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Hunt: Showdown Review – Spine Chilling Evilness
21Feb By JasonNo Comments
PlayStation Reviews

Hunt: Showdown Review – Spine Chilling Evilness

Is it safe to come out now?  For the last few days, I have been playing a multiplayer survival horror called Hunt: Showdown by Crytek on the PS4 and boy have I jumped out of my seat a few times in the process! Gameplay In a nutshell, Hunt: Showdown is what would happen if you blended Van Helsing, The Walking Dead and elements of The Darkzone from The Division into one and mixed them with some 1895 Louisiana inspired countryside. Your core mission is to play as a hunter and track down mysterious bounties either by yourself, in a duo, or even a trio by investigating areas in your world that emit a strange glow that can only be seen while using a mysterious energy called Dark Sight.  For every bounty there are 3 locations in the world that you need to explore that contain a pile of e...
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Borderlands Film Adaptation To Be Directed By Eli Roth
21Feb By DanNo Comments
News & Updates

Borderlands Film Adaptation To Be Directed By Eli Roth

There has been a lot of focus on film adaptations of video games lately, so it is to no surprise that we had another announcement in this area. That's right, it broke over Twitter that Eli Roth will be directing the new Borderlands film which has apparently been in the works since 2015. He will be joined by the writer from Chernobyl writer Craig Mazin along with Avi and Ari from Arad productions. The scope of this adaptation is immense, especially if we look at all of the people involved and the titles they have worked on previously. Roth has spoken with various media outlets and said the following: I look forward to bringing my own energy, ideas, and vision to the wild, fun, and endlessly creative world of the game It is definitely an exciting time for not only Borderlands fan...
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Confirmed – MotoGP20 Returns This April
20Feb By DanNo Comments
News & Updates

Confirmed – MotoGP20 Returns This April

Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L announced today that the latest chapter of the MotoGP franchise MotoGP20, Will be released on the 23rd of April 2020. It will be available across all platforms including Google Stadia. This will be the first time in the history of the MotoGP games that their title will be released a few weeks after the official MotoGP Championship kick-off. The development teams have been extremely hard at work to bring you this new chapter and judging from the paper it will not disappoint. For loves of the game and the sport, MotoGP20 will have the traditional gameplay we all know and love, but packed with more strategic and realistic approaches to the races. In the hopes of creating the ultimate MotoGP experience. The Strategy MotoGP20 players will have the ability...
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Skateboarding Sim Game Session Gets An Epic Update
20Feb By DanNo Comments
News & Updates

Skateboarding Sim Game Session Gets An Epic Update

Yesterday creā-ture Studios officially announced the release of a substantial update for the skateboarding simulation game Session (PC only). The studio also announced that it would be partnering with indie developer iLLOGIKA to co-develop the Xbox port of the title. We have been advised that they are looking to launch via Xbox Game Preview this spring. The Epic Update So what does this update bring? creā-ture advised that it will bring improved physics, more fluidity within the game and a better response from characters. All of this together brings a truer to life gameplay than ever before. Play games of S.K.A.T.E remotely against other players online A new trick-and-control system that makes it easier than ever to pick up and play Slides and grinds are now smoother and p...
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The Second Wave of TUBBZ – What the DUCK!
20Feb By Dan1 Comment
News & Updates

The Second Wave of TUBBZ – What the DUCK!

For those who have been living under a rock and are wondering what Tubbz are let me fill you in quickly. Tubbz is a different take on the standard rubber ducky. Created by Numskull Designs they are a collection of rubber ducks in outfits that we all recognise. Ranging from gaming to pop culture there is a Tubbz duck for everyone. The announcement of the new line up brings some more familiar faces to the rubber duck generation from Sonic to Resident Evil. This latest drop has some great designs you will not want to miss out on. The new line-up includes: Sonic the Hedgehog - Sonic, Dr. Eggman Street Fighter - Guile, E. Honda DOOM - DOOM Slayer, Imp, Marauder, Hell Knight The Last of Us - Ellie, Joel, Tess, The Clicker Resident Evil - Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Claire Redf...
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