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Let’s Sing 2020 Review – The Show Must Go On

12Nov

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Let’s Sing 2020 Review – The Show Must Go On

After the news that the SingStar servers are soon to be turned off we can at least rejoice that we still have a singing game in our midst with Ravenscourt & Voxler's Let's Sing 2020 which is available now on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Do you fancy yourself as the next Pop Idol? or perhaps you just want to take on your friends and family for bragging rights? Either way, I am ready to hit those high notes and upset the neighbours! Gameplay As soon as Let's Sing loads up the whole house will know what's going on as its melodic pop beat begins to repeatedly play through your speakers. This year's iteration brings you a variety of modes; Classic where 1-4 players can pick and sing through all the available hits in the library; Feat. which allows 1-2 players to sing a duet with you...

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition Review – A Touch of CLAAS

1Nov

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PlayStation Reviews

Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition Review – A Touch of CLAAS

Everyone loves a good sim game providing they have a lot of time to sit around and play them. A game with a long term objective that allows you to build up from nothing is perfect for those lazy days or even to take up the time while you are recovering from an illness. Although originally released on PS4 back in November last year, Farming Simulator 19 from devs GIANTS Software can now be bought with an extra 35 new vehicles and tools from the manufacturer CLAAS in the new Platinum Edition which is available now. Gameplay Farming Simulator games can be a bit like marmite, you either love them or hate them. Personally I do enjoy the thrill of jumping in a tractor and carrying out farming tasks however this is mainly due to me being surrounded by both agricultural and pastoral farml...

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review – Set Proton Packs To Nostalgia

25Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Review – Set Proton Packs To Nostalgia

Ever fancied donning a boiler suit, strapping on a proton pack and zapping some ghosts? Well, your luck is in as Saber Interactive bring to us the remaster of the 2009 hit Ghostbusters: The Video Game! With the anticipation beginning to rise for Ghostbusters 3 which is releasing July 2020, is this a great time to resurrect the Ghostbusters and jump onto the hype train? Gameplay For those of you that can not remember the original game, yeah 10 years have passed, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered (referred to as Ghostbusters herein) allows you to play in 3rd person through a unique storyline as a 5th ghostbuster, that never talks I may add, as you battle and capture the ghosts and spooky apparitions across New York City. When the Ghostbusters game was created to mark the 25th...

18Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Megaquarium Review – Mega Fishy Fun

Swimming into gaming stores across all consoles on the 18th October is Megaquarium from developers Twice Circled, the creator of the wonder drug tycoon game Big Pharma. If you are a huge fan of economic simulation games and also want to play something a little different, this brand new little gem may be just what you are looking for. Gameplay I love tycoon games. There is something rewarding in trying to figure out the correct strategy for a particular situation and then either seeing it come to fruition or cause a catastrophic event further down the line. Since the early days of games like Theme Hospital, Theme Park, Sim Tower and Holiday Island I have been hooked. To be given Megaquarium to review was mixed emotions for me, yes I love tycoon style games however I am probably th...

Gioteck Pro Level Controllers for Nintendo Switch & PS4

4Oct

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News & Updates

Gioteck Pro Level Controllers for Nintendo Switch & PS4

Are you after some controllers for either your PS4 or your Nintendo Switch? well if you fancy something a little different, Gioteck has launched a new range for both consoles at a very reasonable price! Available in a range of colours and configurations to suit every gamer, the WX-4 and VX-4 controllers are priced between £19.99 to £24.99 for wired and from £24.99 to £34.99 for wireless. So what is the Gioteck WX-4 range? Go pro, and swap your Joy-Con™ for the traditional layout of the WX-4 Switch® pro controller. Available in 4 vibrant colours, in both wired and wireless variants and built with premium materials and design, WX-4 delivers superb comfort during marathon gaming sessions. With LEDs for power and player number, plus motion and vibration support on some models, the WX-4 de...

Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3 for PS4

3Oct

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News & Updates

Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3 for PS4

It seems that there is another toy coming on the market soon for your PS4! BigBen Interactive has announced that the Nacon Revolution Pro Controller 3, made specifically for eSports, will be available this month. “With this new Revolution, Nacon is a taking up a significative challenge: to offer the most comprehensive range of officially licensed controllers currently available on the market” declares Yannick Allaert, Head of Development at Nacon. “The confidence that Sony Interactive Entertainment keeps placing in us is a true honour, allowing us to meet the needs of competitive gamers on PS4”. So what sets this controller apart from the others? Equipped with a 3-meter detachable cable, gamers will enjoy the Revolution’s signature ergonomics, including an asymmetrical layout of ...

Playstation State of Play – Roundup and Release Dates

24Sep

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Features

Playstation State of Play – Roundup and Release Dates

Wow, I don't know about you but having just sat through the Playstation State of Play Live event there was a right mixed bag of games to look forward to! I'm excited over some of the forthcoming releases, and also worried at the same that I will also have even less money in my bank account as a result! First off we saw the very strange looking Humanity from Enhanced games, coming in 2020, which reminded me of a mix between lemmings and we are billions as waves of people seemingly snaked across ledges while avoiding being shot and maimed, the end goal seemingly being a bright white light. Not much was said but graphically there was a lot going on! Call of Duty Modern Warfare by Infinity Ward, releasing October 25th was up next, having played the beta over the weekend I felt very...

Speedlink Orios Gaming Mouse Pad XL – Neon Sensations?

20Sep

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Gaming, PC Reviews

Speedlink Orios Gaming Mouse Pad XL – Neon Sensations?

Ok so we all love a good mouse pad, but wow when this monster of a pad from Speedlink landed at TC HQ it was something else! Measuring 910mm wide x 420mm deep x 3mm high the Orios Gaming Mouse pad XL dominates the desk giving you a massive surface to glide your mouse freely across (in this case the Roccat Kone AIMO) as well as an area for your keyboard if you so desire. Features With an anti-skid rubberised backing that holds the mouse pad to the deck for even the heaviest handed player, the soft slick cloth surface on top also has a water-repellent finish should you do the unthinkable and knock a drink over. The feel of the mouse pad is very sleek and the mouse moves quickly around however I did on occasion feel my hand starting to sweat a little where it made contact with the pad...

Mutant Year Zero: Seed Of Evil PS4 Review – Plants Vs Mutants

13Sep

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Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Mutant Year Zero: Seed Of Evil PS4 Review – Plants Vs Mutants

Seed of Evil is the eagerly awaited expansion to the award-winning tactical adventure game Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden published by FunCom. The DLC, available on PC, Xbox, Playstation and Nintendo Switch carries on where the original game ends and offers hours of more gameplay, new locations to visit, and a new leading character; Big Khan the Moose. Gameplay If you love X-Com inspired games but have never heard or played Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden then firstly let's just say get hold of it, you won't be disappointed! In summary, the story-driven tactical adventure is a mixture of real-time stealth as you explore and scavenge for scrap materials in a post-human world that has been beautifully reclaimed by nature and then during combat it becomes a turn-based strategy game a...

Roccat Announces New Hardware At Gamescom 2019

20Aug

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News & Updates

Roccat Announces New Hardware At Gamescom 2019

ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s Hamburg, Germany-based PC team, today revealed its latest PC accessories debuting for European fans at Gamescom 2019 and it looks pretty exciting! ROCCAT Kain The ROCCAT Kain is an all-new series of PC gaming mice born from the vision of creating the best “click” and aimed to deliver maximum precision performance. Not only does the series introduce ROCCAT’s innovative Titan Click – an all-new mechanism that registers the click signal up to 16 milliseconds faster than other mice making it the most responsive mouse on the market, but it also delivers “all the feels.” Even before plugging-in the Kain mouse, gamers will immediately notice the impressive shape. Combined with a weight of 89 grams the Kain mice offer exceptional grip and ergonomics. Adding its lightning-f...