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Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition – PS5 Review

17Nov

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Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition – PS5 Review

Inertial Drift was originally launched in September 2020 to mixed reactions. Developer PQube is back with the Twilight Rivals Edition for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The Twilight Rivals pack will also be available as DLC for owners of the previous version. Tear up the driving rulebook I actually missed Inertial Drift when it was released in 2020, so I wasn't really sure what to expect. One of the things that attracted me to it was the bright neon colours and drifting. For those new to drifting, itinvolves sliding your car sideways through corners while maintaining speed. Oversteering is required to achieve a prosperous 'drift state', breaking all the rules of 'proper' driving in the process. Gameplay I will be the first to admit, I really love racing games that can bring bac...

9Nov

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The Chant – PS5 Review

The Chant is a brand new single-player third-person horror, action/adventure title from the minds at Brass Token. Based in Vancouver, Canada, The Chant is their first original IP. That is not to say the studio isn't stacked with talent. The team includes several industry veterans who worked on titles such as Bully and Sleeping Dogs. Definitely not a cult? Hitting my radar in June this year The Chant struck my attention partly due to the original teaser trailer. The trailer started with a shot over a lake looking towards the retreat. It looked peaceful and relaxing, as they sit down inside the Geodome, which is when everything changed to darkness, enemies and chaos. Gameplay The Chant takes place on a spiritual island retreat that hides a dark secret. Our protagonist is Jess who has...

Sam And Max Remastered – Playstation Review

13Oct

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Sam And Max Remastered – Playstation Review

Sam and Max Remastered reminds us of another time. The year is 2008 and Sam and Max Beyond Space and Time has just been released and published by Telltale Games. Released on multiple formats including the Playstation 3. Beyond Space and Time was the follow-up to Save The World the original Sam and Max title. It is fair to say that the duo were very popular and sales showed that at the time. We now have Sam and Max Remastered which features both the original Save The World and Beyond Space and Time. The remaster is being handled by Skunkape Games, this is a studio that was founded in 2020 when Telltale Games closed its doors. The studio was brought together by several members of the Telltale Games staff. Sweet mother of all things good and plenty Gameplay Sam is a sentient dog in...

30Sep

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The Gallery – PS4 Review

The Gallery is the latest FMV game from the mind of Paul Raschid. (The Complex and Five Dates) Published by Cloudhead Games and Aviary Studios. Available on PC (Steam), Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and mobile (IOS, Android) The Same Story Twice I was really eager to get hold of The Gallery. This style of game has always interested me and, having played both The Complex and Five Dates I had to test it out for myself. Gameplay Two specific periods of Britain's history are depicted in the story, centered around a portraiture art curator. Due to the social division felt throughout the country and the challenges associated with each period, Argyle Manor's business struggles in both timelines. 1981 is the year of the UK riots, and we play the female protagonist. In 2021 we follow...

Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed – PS5 Review

11Sep

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Destroy All Humans 2 – Reprobed – PS5 Review

Destroy All Humans 2 - Reprobed is a remake of the 2006 original. Cryptosporidium is back and a decade has passed since the events of the original. Crypto has been enjoying swinging 60's which is coming to and end. It is 1969 and Crypto has been posing as President of The United States. Destroy All Humans 2 - Reprobed is available on Playstation 5, Windows and Xbox Series S/X Peace, Love and Revelade Gameplay Placing you in the footsteps of Cryptosporidium (Crypto) who is having fun in the 60's. The KGB who see the Furons as a huge threat launch a nuke at the mothership destroying it. Crypto's mission office, Pox, managed to transfer his consciousness into a holographic projector. . Crypto is a menace that the Soviets are willing to do anything to eradicate in Bay City. Crypto...

1Sep

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Cult Of The Lamb – PS5 Review

It's a great time for British developers and publishers. Developer Massive Monster based in Southampton, bring us Cult Of The Lamb a roguelite action-adventure. Will you free 'The One Who Waits' from his prison below? Accidents wool happen Gameplay You play as a cult leader recently resurrected by The One Who Waits, a deity imprisoned for his crimes. Your master must now be freed, your role is recruiting new followers to the flock. Building a base for them to live in and head off on crusades against the otherworldly creatures that captured him. With an intriguing art style and expressive animations, the routine of gathering supplies, tending to your worshipers, upgrading both your character and your homestead, and then going out to do it again is completely satisfying. Everythin...

Death Stranding Coming To Game Pass for PC

19Aug

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Death Stranding Coming To Game Pass for PC

Hideo Kojima’s critically-acclaimed Death Stranding is coming to the Xbox Game Pass for PC. A Strand is a part of a rope or bond The near future has seen a series of mysterious explosions set off a series of supernatural events called Death Strandings. Sam Porter Bridges is confronted with otherworldly creatures that plague the landscape, and a mass extinction is imminent. It's up to Sam Porter Bridges to travel across the ravaged wasteland and avoid humanity's doom What Is Death Stranding Experience the remnants of a devastated America plagued by a series of supernatural phenomena referred to as the Death Stranding, starring renowned actor Norman Reedus. Travel west to find those left after humanity has come close to extinction. The Microsoft community can now experience Death Str...

8Aug

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Two Point Campus – PS5 Review

It's time to sign up to the wackiest campus around with Two Point Campus. The latest title from British developers Two Point Studios and published by Sega. Following on from the extremely popular Two Point Hospital the silliness is turned up another notch. Two Point Hospital was the spiritual successor to the late 90's smash hit Theme Hospital. Two Point Campus releases on Steam, Playstation 4/5, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch on the 9th of August. Physical and Digital editions of the game are available for console gamers on the same date. Who Knew Uni Could Be This Much Fun Gameplay Build and manage a prestigious university in Two Point Campus. In addition to building classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries, the player must also organise cultural events and extracurricular a...

3Aug

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Ace Combat 7 – 3rd Anniversary Update

It has been 3 years since the release of Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown. To celebrate the anniversary Bandai Namco has released an update that is live NOW. I feel the need, the need for speed Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, like the rest of the Ace Combat series, forgoes a realistic flight model in favour of more arcade-like gameplay to make the game more accessible to new players. Additionally, the player can choose Novice or Expert control settings; the latter enables the player to perform realistic aircraft manoeuvres such as rolls and high-g turns Features 14 new skins are included in this 3rd Anniversary Update. The long-awaited Razgriz Squadron and Wardog Squadron skins for the F-14A Tomcat a playable aircraft added to TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set. In addition to the Wardog Squ...

3Aug

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EA Sports FC Branding deal with La Liga

EA Sports FC is set to become the successor to the Fifa series. Fifa 23 is officially the final title with EA. The series dates back to 1994. EA Sports It's Still In The Game EA wasted little time in announcing EA Sports FC last month. This week they have announced a branding deal with the Spanish La Liga. Huge Branding Deal The new deal with La Liga includes title naming rights and will transform La Liga. In a press release, EA stated Starting in the 2023/2024 season, the partnership between EA SPORTS FC™ and LaLiga will include title naming rights for all LaLiga competitions, a complete rebrand of LaLiga with EA SPORTS including all logos, graphics, fonts and other visual elements, while also delivering new in-game integration, broadcast highlights, and joint commitments to supp...