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21Nov

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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Final Week

All online services for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will end on Thursday, November 28th at 3 PM (UTC). With this being the game's final week in its original form, what will you be spending your Leaf tickets on? Goodbye Pocket Camp, Hello Pocket Camp Complete In August, Nintendo announced that it would end the services for the popular mobile game Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. This includes the sale of Leaf tickets which can only be bought up until the day before, on November 27th. All the monthly Pocket Camp Club subscription services will also end to stop players paying for inactive services. Animal Crossing lovers need not be too sad though as Nintendo also announced the creation of a new alternative app. This was officially announced as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete on Octo...

13Nov

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PC Reviews

Albatroz – PC Review

Published by SOEDESCO and developed by Among Giants, Albatroz is the latest adventure RPG that allows players to backpack across majestic landscapes. Featured in the Wholesome Direct back in June and recipient of the Epic Games MegaGrant, this indie title has players testing their wilderness skills, traversing the wilds, and managing their resources. Albatroz was released November 1st, 2024, and is available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £26.99. An Albatroz Adventure Awaits The Story So Far Players start their journey with an opening scene titled Days on the Road, driving a red car, filled to the brim with supplies. You play as Isla, a young woman who chooses to leave her mundane and monotonous city life, in search of her missing brother Kai. Kai has disappeared and...

Nintendo Announces Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete

29Oct

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Nintendo Announces Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete

With only one month left till the online services for Pocket Camp end, Nintendo has announced its plans for a new, paid version. Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete will offer the same experience to players, with new updates and features. Players will still be a campground manager who invites different animals to their camp. And of course you'll still have to complete tasks, increase friendships as well as fish, craft, and catch insects! Pocket Camp Complete - New and Improved The new features include the introduction of leaf tokens, which replace leaf tickets and can be earned in-game. There will also be a new location where players can watch K.K. Slider perform every day at 7 pm. A monthly subscriptions will also offer a combination of features. Whilst a new friend system whereby p...

27Oct

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Castle Crashers studios announces brand new game, BEHEMOTH

Publisher and developer, The Behemoth, celebrates their studio's 21st anniversary with a brand new game set to release on Halloween. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's BEHEMOTH Players who are fans of titles such as Castle Crashers, Battleblock Theatre, and Alien Hominid will be excited to know a new game from the studio is coming out soon. BEHEMOTH is a single-player "dodge and flap" arcade game where players must flap through the sky, rescue all the baby chicks, and dodge obstacles all whilst collecting candy to increase their scores. Players will be able to unlock over 175 cosmetic items to fully customize their feathery character, as well as compete against other players for the top spot in the daily leader boards. After twenty-one years of making games with their iconic chicken ma...

Whitethorn Games Announces Calico: Neat Things

26Oct

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Whitethorn Games Announces Calico: Neat Things

Publisher Whitethorn Games announced that their beloved video game Calico, will be getting a new DLC called Neat Things. Calico: Neat Things is planned for a winter release. Pawsome news for fans of the feline variety Calico is a life simulation game in which players reside on a magical island and run a cat café. Originally crowdfunded in 2019, the base game was released in December 2020 for PC, Switch, and Xbox. The PS4/5 versions later followed in 2023. The Neat Things DLC will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch and fans of the title can expect new quests, characters, animals, decorations, and additional mini-games. There are also new interactions players can discover roaming around the island. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJJAcrcOcRs Players can purchase Calico: Ne...

23Oct

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PC Reviews

While We Wait Here – PC Review

The latest title from developers and publisher Bad Vices Games is a psychological horror kitchen management game. Yes, you read that correctly. While We Wait Here has players running a small-town diner during a catastrophic storm. Run a business and learn more about the pasts of your patrons? Easy! While We Wait Here releases today (October 23rd) available on Steam, Epic Games, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for £4.49. For players who may be sensitive, please note that this game does have a Mature rating. The game contains scenes of violence, blood, alcohol consumption, and strong language. However, none of this is shown in this review. While We Wait Here - Diner Dash Meets The End of The World Some players may have tried the 20-minute demo on Steam and others may be experienc...

8Oct

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Hidden In My Paradise – PC Review

From the developers of A Tiny Sticker Tale, Ogre Pixel brings players their latest game. A cozy hidden-object and decoration game delightfully named Hidden in My Paradise. Releasing on Steam and Nintendo Switch on October 9th, the game retails for £8.99. Nintendo Switch players can also enjoy a 15% off offer on the eStore till October, 15th. Designing Your Own Hidden Paradise Finding hidden objects? Fun. Designing a mini paradise with various types of animals and hiding objects? Fun and adorable. Hidden in My Paradise might be the hidden gem of games missing from your Steam library. Gameplay Hidden in My Paradise is an isometric, hidden-object, and decoration game. Players see the world through the two main characters - Laly, a photographer, and Coronya, a fairy. Two delightful cha...

17Sep

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PC Reviews

What The Car? – PC Review

From the publishers that brought you What The Golf? and What The Bat? Triband has released their latest and greatest, What The Car? Described as a silly physics, racing game, players will race against the clock to earn the best time and golden crowns, with a few whacky twists and turns. What The Car? is available on Apple Arcade as part of their subscription service for £6.99 per month or PC players can get behind the wheel for £8.50 on Steam. Brake-ing down Triband's What The Car? Have you played any of Triband's previous titles and if so, how does What The Car? compare? Let us know down below! Gameplay As mentioned, What The Car? is described as a silly physics, racing game with twists and turns. You play as a little yellow-orange car, traversing this universe in various ways. Th...

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – PC Review

26Aug

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Mika and the Witch’s Mountain – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service? Then wonder no more. Published by Chibig, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is the latest release from developers Chibig and Nukefist. It follows the adventures of Mika, a witch-in-training, in a coming-of-age story and the journey of friendship and community. Many may remember this title, as it had phenomenal support through their Kickstarter page in February 2023. Initially, the team asked the community for €40,000 in funding to produce the game. In the 31 days that the Kickstarter page was live, the team received over €1,300,000 from 24,159 backers. After almost two years, Mika and the Witch's Mountain is now available to purchase across platforms for around £16.99 - £17.99. Mika's Delivery Service and...

12Jul

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Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip – PC Review

Have you ever wondered what a wholesome version of Grand Theft Auto would be like? Well, wonder no more. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is the latest exploration and adventure indie game developed by snekflat and published by Super Rare Originals. Terry's Tiny Trip of Tremendous Self-Discovery Terry is a tiny resident based in the vibrant town of Sprankelwater. A tiny resident who goes on a small journey to discover big things. Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip was released on May 30th, 2024, and is available on Steam for £14.99. Have you ever had a dream where you wish you could go into space in a super, fast turbo car and become the most famous person in your small, but not-so-small town? If the answer is yes, then definitely read on about the adventures of Tiny Terry and his Turbo Taxi. If t...