July 2021

31Jul

By Paul WrightNo Comments

Annapurna Interactive Showcase

Annapurna Interactive's first direct showcase brought news of brand new titles and partnerships, along with updates on already announced or released games. Known for being an indie game publishing powerhouse, they've been involved in past titles such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, and more recently, Last Stop. Join me as I take a look at all the news down below. Annapurna Interactive Showcase - 29th July 2021 Before we get into the content, what's your favourite Annapurna Interactive title so far? Personally, I adore Sayonara Wild Hearts so if you've not given that a go yet I highly recommend it. Leave your comments at the end of the article and let's chat about Indie Games! New Titles and Partnerships A Memoir Blue The first of two new games to be revealed was A Memoir ...

31Jul

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Draft Of Darkness Preview

Welcome to my preview of Draft of Darkness. Brought to us by Crawly Games, who published and developed Draft of Darkness. This game will be available on Steam Early Access on 30th July 2021. Draft of Darkness is a survival horror game that has deck-building features as well as exploration through roguelike dungeons. I was seriously surprised to learn that Crawly Games is actually a one-man team. When you play this game it definitely does not feel like the work of a single person. Think along the lines of how polished Stardew Valley felt when it first came about. Draft of Darkness - Take A Wrong Turn And It Might Be Your Last! Can we make it through the dark and dank corridors? Continue reading to find out. If you enjoy this preview, please be sure to check out my previous review here whe...

31Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

SkyDrift Infinity Out Now

SkyDrift Infinity Out Now. It is developed by Digital Reality and Published by Handy Games. Skydrift Infinity is an action-packed arcade game focusing on the experience of flying alone, and with others, in a light, quick, fast-paced style. Get ready to warm up your engines, ready those cannons, and prepare to jump in the cockpit because Skydrift Infinity will guarantee to ruin some friendships. Are you ready to blow your friends and foes out of the sky? I know I am. Experience an action-packed arcade-style flying racer. Go alone or with friends. It's got a quick, fast-paced, air-combat style. With many game modes including deathmatch and armed races that are tuned to the max with extreme weapons. It's not hard to know what the goal is. Shoot them, kill them, win the game. Skydrif...

31Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Port Royale 4 goes 4K on September 10

Port Royale 4 goes 4K on September 10. Get them sails at the ready because as of September 10 you can experience Port Royale 4 in stunning 4k on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The game adds stunning visuals, real-time weather effects, and cross gen save which will make so many gamers happy. The next-gen upgrade also gives real-time cloud rendering making it the most detailed and true to life 17th-century trading experience to date. The game will arrive in both standards and extended digital editions. The latter featuring exclusive digital content such as 4 lighthouses and the blueprints to 5 magnificent parks with which players can decorate their settlements. There will also be a boxed Extended Edition available at retail. Port Royale 4 lets you set sail and join the powers o...

Koei Tecmo announces Blue Reflection Second Light

30Jul

By Bert1 Comment

Gaming, News & Updates

Koei Tecmo announces Blue Reflection Second Light

Blue Reflection Second Light - The anxiously awaited sequel to the 2017 fan favourite Blue Reflection is under development by Gust Studios. The franchise is set to make its return on November 9th on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 (playable on Playstation 5), and Windows PC via Steam. Blue Reflection Second Light follows the story of three students "Ao Hoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, and Yuki Kinjou" Who find themselves transported to a mysterious floating academy with seemingly no way back home. with only their names as memories, they must uncover the secrets to their memory loss to find their way back home. A path leading to a new land appears bringing hope, but all it brings is a horde of deadly monsters our protagonists must battle. Upon battling the monsters they unlock unknown...

Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today

30Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today

Super Animal Royale Activates First Double XP Weekend Today. Publisher Modus Games and Developer Pixile Studios announced today for Season 0.5. Which kicked off last month with the beach party pass. Now is the perfect chance to get some leveling up done with its first double XP weekend. As of today, a 32v32 S.A.W. VS REBELLION mode will be added to the Xbox One consoles which were only available to Steam players. Squads of up to four players can load into matches and are then sorted into one of two teams of 32. There are either two goals in this mode to go for. You can either eliminate all the enemies or successfully hold 3 out of 4 of the flags around the island for a set amount of time. Whoever completes one of these goals is declared the winner. The mode centers on themes from...

Song of Horror Deluxe Boxed Edition Out Now

30Jul

By Bert1 Comment

News & Updates

Song of Horror Deluxe Boxed Edition Out Now

Fear Becomes Physical. A physical boxed version of Song of Horror is now out on PS4. Our very own Brian has already reviewed the full game here. So be sure to check that out for more details. Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce the arrival of the deluxe version, available now on disc for you to add to your physical collection. The deluxe edition will feature a special artwork sleeve with the iconic illustration of The Presence, a map where players can note clues they find during the game, and a character guide, explaining each of the 13 characters abilities, and their relationship to the story being told. Song of Horror pays respects to the classic third-person survival horror games of the genre. Daniel Noyer needs your help to solve the disappearance of famous writer Sebastia...

Athena Asamiya Set to Return in The King of Fighters XV

30Jul

By BrianNo Comments

News & Updates

Athena Asamiya Set to Return in The King of Fighters XV

SNK has just announced that fan favourite Athena Asamiya will be joining the fighter roster in the upcoming game The King of Fighters XV. She first appeared in the 1986 game Psycho Soldier then went on to The King of Fighters'94 and has been a staple character ever since. Athena is a fighter whose combat style is likened to Wing Chun but she mostly relies on her psychic powers to fight. For the first time ever she will be teaming up with Mai Shiranui, and Yuri Sakazaki and forming Team Super Heroine. Athena Asamiya Athena is a high-school pop idol fighting evil to bring about world peace. Her fighting style is composed of the psychic powers she was born with and Chinese Kung Fu. She is a hard worker, both polite and serious. However, this KOF she's unexpectedly teamed up with ...

Banners of Ruin out now on PC and Nintendo Switch

30Jul

By BertNo Comments

News & Updates

Banners of Ruin out now on PC and Nintendo Switch

Banners of ruin launched on Steam in early access on the 30th of July last year. One day shy a year later and it is now officially released on GOG, Epic, Steam, and now Nintendo Switch too! Since early access Banners of Ruin has changed quite a bit with thanks to all the beta testers and supports giving feedback, the developer's Monte Bearo have been able to modify and shape the experience into a more positive one thanks to the feedback provided. Below I will leave a list of what the developers have stated in their full version 1.0 release (You can find the full notes here), and what has changed since the initial Early Access launch. A whole new progression system for unlocking new characters and cards. Each race now has its own unique ability that fundamentally ch...

Dollhouse Coming To Nintendo Switch This October

29Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

Dollhouse Coming To Nintendo Switch This October

Dollhouse is coming to Nintendo Switch this October. Dollhouse is a Film Noir video game that gives off a mysterious atmosphere. You will step into the mind of Marie, a detective who is trying to unravel her past memories, piece by piece. The main feature it revolves around is called 'Focus' and this enables you to see through the eyes of your pursuer. It truly is a deadly game of cat and mouse. You try to escape your pursuer all while deciphering the eerie story of your past. The game lets you customize and upgrade your character with over 40 abilities and passives. You have the ability to scan out the environment and see through the eyes of your pursuer. Investigate randomly generated maps where no restart is the same. Also, experience the horror with HD rumble with gyroscope c...