June 29, 2021

Housemarque Bought By PlayStation Studios

29Jun

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Housemarque Bought By PlayStation Studios

Great news folks, Housemarque, the developers of games such as Returnal, Dead Nation, and Super Stardust HD have been bought by PlayStation Studios. The Co-Founder and Managing Director of Housemarque, Ilari Kuittinen, said the below about this exciting new venture for Housemarque. Today is a big day for Housemarque and it has been over 26 years in the making. Our strong partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment started with Super Stardust HD on PS3 and since then we have made arcade inspired games for all of the PlayStation platforms. With Returnal for PS5, our most recent release, our biggest foray into third-person action gaming solidified our voice and brand in the industry as delivering unique and quality player experiences. We are so excited to finally join the PlayStati...

Sky: Children Of The Light Launches On Switch

29Jun

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

News & Updates

Sky: Children Of The Light Launches On Switch

Creators of Journey and Flower, thatgamecompany, has today announced that Sky: Children of the Light is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Sky: Children of the Light originally released on iOS in July 2019 and Android in August 2020. It has also been confirmed that the game will be free to play on Nintendo Switch. The Switch port has been confirmed to include a main story arc that is free for all to play. The game will also support cross-play so players on mobile and the Switch will be able to team up with up to 8 players. To celebrate the launch, players will be able to purchase a pack for £28.99, this pack contains: Two new capes A vessel flute New hairstyle 75 candles And also an extra surprise. Additionally, you can look forward to Sky's first crossover ...

29Jun

By JasonNo Comments

VR Reviews

Smash Drums VR Review

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, it's Smash Drums time! The Oculus Quest 2 has come on with leaps and bounds as developers around the world get their VR mojo on! Thanks to devs PotamWorks SAS, Smash Drums is a prime example of the fun that can be had! Feel the awesomeness of Smash Drums! Fancy yourself as the next Phil Collins or Travis Barker? Keep on reading to see if this virtual drumming game is your next purchase! If you enjoy my review make sure to leave me a comment. Also check out the rest of the TC site! Hell, even join our Discord server :) Gameplay A while back I had the demo of Smash Drums installed via sidequest as the game was originally only available via this method. Thankfully due to the recent launch of App Lab on the Oculus, developers now have an ...

29Jun

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Xbox Reviews

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Review

Developed and Published by Square Enix. Dragon Quest Builders 2 was released on the 20th of December 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. It is an action roleplaying sandbox game. It has you building in a fantasy land that is threatened by an evil cult. Can we build on this Dragon Quest Builders 2 review or will we crumble? Dragon Quest Builders 2 - Who Needs Minecraft As somebody who absolutely loves JRPGs. I had a feeling that Dragon Quest Builders 2 was going to be right up my street. I admit I never played the first game but my expectations were high, as all the Dragon Quest games are brilliant. But I never expected it to be a side step from the usual Dragon Quest games that I'm accustomed to. But if you enjoy this review then why not check out my last revie...

29Jun

By Cameron TyeNo Comments

VR Reviews

Car Mechanic Simulator VR Review

Welcome to my review of Car Mechanic Simulator VR which is published by PlayWay S.A who have released some of my other personal favourite simulator games. Including titles such as Thief Simulator (which is also available in a VR version) and Drug Dealer Simulator. They also have more titles soon to be released such as Prison Simulator. I Enrolled On The School Of Automotive Repairs And Got My Hands Dirty In Car Mechanic Simulator VR. Car Mechanic Simulator VR was released on steam in June 2021. While the majority of their other titles are well received holding positive reviews. Car Mechanic Simulator VR has not followed the pattern, with only 60 reviews so far it is currently branded as “mixed” reviews. Let's talk about the game a little and see why. If you enjoy this review check out m...

Final Fantasy XIV Soundtracks Will Soon Be Available On Vinyl

29Jun

By Renee-Francisca LopezNo Comments

News & Updates

Final Fantasy XIV Soundtracks Will Soon Be Available On Vinyl

If you’ve felt that your ever-growing vinyl collection has been missing some critical pieces, then perhaps the upcoming release of the Final Fantasy XIV soundtracks will be a worthy addition. Square Enix recently announced that the soundtracks to FFXIV: A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers will soon be available on vinyl for the first time and they are currently available for pre-order on the Square Enix website. With jacket artwork from popular FFXIV illustrator KUROIMORI, these LPs can be purchased as a box set, or you can purchase them individually. In addition, each vinyl comes with an MP3 digital download code just in case you don't have a record player. While these vinyls are not the entire soundtracks, each song has been meticulously chosen by Sound Crea...