Author: Alex Crooks

My favourite kind of games are the ones that make you cry... and by cry I mean throw your controller at a wall because I definitely dodged that attack but I'm still somehow dead. Or cry because that jumpscare was just uncalled for and now I need to recover before I can make my way down another scary, dark corridor. I'm as old as the first Tomb Raider and feel like I've been playing games ever since. I'm a Playstation girlie that dabbles in Switch and PC games. Don't ask me about Bloodborne unless you're ready to listen to me ramble on for hours.
Console Wars The Card Game Kickstarter in final days
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Console Wars The Card Game Kickstarter in final days

Last month, XboxEra revealed their new Kickstarter, Console Wars The Card Game. The gaming community responded positively and the project was funded in less than 4 days! Following this success XboxEra took the game on the road to Gamescom 2024 to get the game in the hands of the fans. Start building your fanbase Console Wars The Card Game is a satirical, parody-filled spin on the gaming industry. Players collect incredible intellectual properties, build a dedicated fanbase, and compete to become the true market leader in the console wars. The XboxEra team had high expectations for their debut at Gamescom and they weren't disappointed. Following discussions with publishers and the positive reaction from the gaming community there is a possibility of a digital version of the game in...
Create Chaos Across Bikini Bottom in ‘The Patrick Star Game’
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Create Chaos Across Bikini Bottom in ‘The Patrick Star Game’

Leading publisher of family-friendly entertainment, Outright Games, have officially revealed first details of The Patrick Star Game. Developed by PHL Collective, and announced at Nintendo Direct, this single-player, sandbox game is set in the iconic world of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants.  Hey Patrick, I've found something funnier than twenty four! What's going on in Bikini Bottom? Explore Bikini Bottom in this sandbox adventure game. Players can utilise almost any object they find to alter the world with physics-defying hilarity. Take on missions set by Patrick’s friends, including SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks and Plankton. All whilst exploring locations around Bikini Bottom. From a Krabby Patty construction quest, to causing chaos in Mrs. Puff’s rage room. There are en...
Castlevania Delivers Gothic Darkness to Dead by Daylight
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Castlevania Delivers Gothic Darkness to Dead by Daylight

Sink your teeth into a whole new chapter The sun has set behind the castle on the horizon. Scarlet eyes pierce the darkness. Dracula has arrived in Dead by Daylight! Dead by Daylight: Castlevania is introducing a new Killer, The Dark Lord and a new Survivor, Trevor Belmont to The Entity’s Realm. Reverence for the Night In its second collaboration with KONAMI Digital Entertainment (KONAMI), Dead by Daylight adds yet another of gaming’s most storied franchises to an already legendary roster of horror icons. Few titles boast the staying power of Castlevania, delivering entries over the course of nearly 40 years that often resonate with their audience in very personal ways. The Dead by Daylight team, being among them, ensured their passion for Dracula and the Belmont clan would be felt in e...
Double Down In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with Operation Twin Shells
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Double Down In Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege with Operation Twin Shells

Ubisoft has revealed the third season of Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 9, Operation Twin Shells. This season introduces the Greek Operator Skopós, Siege Cup beta, and important gameplay updates including improvements to anti-cheat. Three isn't a crowd for Operation Twin Shells new operator Introducing Skopós Operation Twin Shells unveils game-changing new Defender Skopós and her V10 Pantheon Shells gadget. With her shells Talos and Colossus, two remotely operated robots, Skopós can quickly allocate offensive or defensive support to different areas of the map. While Skopós can only control one shell at a time, one acts as an Operator while the other functions as an Observation Tool, making her adept at gathering intel and providing support. Skopós is a two speed, two health Operator, and...
NACON Announces The Revolution X Unlimited
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NACON Announces The Revolution X Unlimited

Premium gaming accessories designer NACON is pleased to announce the Revolution X Unlimited, a new wireless controller officially licensed for Xbox. After the success of the Revolution 5 Pro and Revolution X, NACON returns with a new premium peripheral: the Revolution X Unlimited. This controller is also NACON's first wireless controller for Xbox that enables latency-free wireless connection to the console or PC via USB dongle. Step up your gaming with the new Xbox controller 'NACON's R&D team has put in an enormous amount of work to design a controller that will meet the expectations of the most demanding gamers,' said Yannick Allaert, Head of Accessories Division at NACON. 'We're very proud to have created an official controller that combines the best of our expertise. The Rev...
Fruitbus cooks up flavourful October 28th release date for Steam
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Fruitbus cooks up flavourful October 28th release date for Steam

Beep beep! Krillbite Studio are thrilled to announce that the hotly anticipated Fruitbus will be pulling up on Steam this October 28th! An open world bursting with flavour and possibility is waiting for you! ​Follow in Grandma's footsteps and take your fully customisable Fruitbus out on the road. Explore the wilderness of the Gustum archipelago, forage for new ingredients and unlock new menu options to craft yummy meals for your customers. Uniting a town one bite at a time So what's the point of Fruitbus? Well... Grandma's left you more than just her beloved Fruitbus. In time, you'll also be uniting friends and loved ones for one last feast. Forge strong connections with local customers and right some of Grandma's wrongs by creating dishes that stir emotions and evoke long-forg...
#DRIVE Rally is Revving Up for Early Access
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#DRIVE Rally is Revving Up for Early Access

During the Awesome Indies Showcase, developer and publisher Pixel Perfect Dude proudly announced September 25th, 2024 as the release date for the Early Access version of their upcoming game, #DRIVE Rally—an arcade rally racing game inspired by the racing scene, pop culture, and classic video games from the iconic ‘80s and ‘90s. Future racers will be able to jump into this mud-slinging, high-octane experience on Windows PC, macOS, and Linux via Steam— yes including Steam Deck— Epic Games Store and GOG at an Early Access price point of $19.99 USD - which is around £15.13. #DRIVE Rally Is Racing To The Finish Line In #DRIVE Rally, players take the wheel and speed through over 400 km of diverse rally tracks inspired by real-world locations. With 36 customisable cars divided into 3 uni...
Farmer’s Dynasty 2 New Trailer Reveal At Gamescom
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Farmer’s Dynasty 2 New Trailer Reveal At Gamescom

Polish developer Umeo Studios in partnership with games publisher Toplitz Productions proudly reveals their new gamescom trailer for Farmer’s Dynasty 2. Become a budding farmer on your dream farm Farmer’s Dynasty 2 provides a beautiful open-world farming simulation featuring a main campaign. With captivating side quests for players to live, build and farm as they bring their farming dreams to life, there's plenty to be done in Farmer's Dynasty. For more information on the game, head over to the games official Steam page here. The Farming Life Explored in the Latest Gamescom Trailer Farmer’s Dynasty 2 is part of Toplitz Productions lineup of games showing in Cologne ahead of a fall 2024 launch. The latest trailer gives players another look at the game before they start forging t...
SEGA Reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations Doom Powers Trailer
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SEGA Reveals Sonic X Shadow Generations Doom Powers Trailer

To celebrate Sega's return to Gamescom 2024, the Sonic team have released a new Sonic x Shadow Generations trailer! It's focused on Shadow's all-new Doom Powers and how they can be used by the player. Harness Shadow's Doom Powers to take on your next adventure From surfing on water to flying over obstacles, the trailer is filled with high-speed gameplay and highlights the new abilities, stages such as Chaos Island from Sonic Frontiers™, and boss challenges fans can expect to play through this fall. Get over the Green Hills to find the Sonic Team at Gamescom You can find the Sonic Team on the Gamescom show floor from August 21 until August 25, where you get an exclusive chance to get hands-on with Sonic x Shadow Generations. You can even snap a quick photo with the Sonic mascot! ...
Broken Sword The Shadow of the Templars Physical Copies Announced
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Broken Sword The Shadow of the Templars Physical Copies Announced

Reanimated and presented in 4k, Red Art Games welcomes players back to Paris in with the physical release of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged.   Pack your bags, George and Nico are waiting! Set to release early 2025, players can grab their copy for the Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox with a brand new, enhanced version of the genre defining adventure game originally from Revolution Software. It will cost you £34.86 across all platforms. Preorders for the standard edition are open and you can grab your copy here! The legendary Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged unveils its physical versions As a completely revitalised and ‘reforged’ version of the original globe-trotting adventure, players will be taken from the atmospheric avenues of the French capital...