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The Crackpet Show – A Roguelite Bullethell With Cute Animals!

12May

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The Crackpet Show – A Roguelite Bullethell With Cute Animals!

Happy Tree Friends meets Bullet-Hell? Welcome to The Crackpet Show! A 2D roguelite bullet-hell game brought to us by Vixa Games which looks like absolute carnage. The game supports single player and up to four player co-op. Here's a couple of screenshots for you to lay your eyes upon. Read the press release below: ROGUELIKE BULLET-HELL MAYHEM: THE CRACKPET SHOW The story behind the apocalypse, the rise of champions, and the wicked Show! An apocalyptic event that occurred without warning changing the fate of the planet as we know by annihilating mankind. It turned the surface into a hazardous area poisoning and mutating all creatures that managed to survive the catastrophe. Those creatures became the main habitats of the devastated world and among them are the worst kind - ...

12May

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PC Reviews

Sockventure Review

Today I bring you my review of Sockventure. Sockventure is developed by Nighthouse Games and published by Versus Evil. It is a very challenging 2D platform game with similarities in gameplay to games such as Celeste and Sir Lovelot. You can buy Sockventure on Steam now. Sockventure Review - Washing Machines Live Longer With Socks Gone! So, with those two games in mind, did I overcome the difficulties of Sockventure? Continue reading to find out! If you like this review, please drop a comment down below. You can also check out my previous review here, where I wrote up my thoughts on Resident Evil Village. Gameplay The story of Sockventure sees "The Kid" being requested by his mother to make himself useful and do some laundry. Soon enough his imagination runs wild and we're playing as a ...

Zombies Ate My Neighbours… Returns! Coming Out On Switch Soon!

11May

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Zombies Ate My Neighbours… Returns! Coming Out On Switch Soon!

The Super Nintendo classic game, Zombies Ate My Neighbours from 1993 is being re-released on the Nintendo Switch in June! Alongside this is Zeke and Julies second terrifying adventure, Ghoul Patrol. These Lucasfilm classics will come to the Nintendo Switch digitally on June 29th 2021. Dotemu is handling the ports of these classic games. There will also be some new features brought to the games which are listed below, thanks to the Nintendo eShop for this list: • Save Feature: Quickly save your progress in either game and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want • Museum Features: Watch a video interview with one of the original Zombies' developers or explore numerous galleries containing game art, previously unreleased concept images and marketing assets • Soundtrac...

Truck Driver For PC In Development By Soedesco Studios

11May

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Truck Driver For PC In Development By Soedesco Studios

Soedesco Studios have a whole army of games under their collars, but Truck Driver for PC is a first for them in the trucking sim world. From the trailer, the game looks pretty nice and looks like it could be quite fun too! Read the press release below: Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 6 May 2021 – SOEDESCO has confirmed that Truck Driver for PC is in development by SOEDESCO Studios, their internal development studio. Kokku, the studio currently responsible for Truck Driver, is still responsible for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™ versions, including the highly anticipated map expansion for the game which will be announced shortly. Bas de Jonge, Senior Marketing Manager at SOEDESCO has the following to say about the announcement: “With this strategic decision, we show ou...

Bionik Are Launching Next Gen Accessories For PS5 and Series X|S

11May

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Bionik Are Launching Next Gen Accessories For PS5 and Series X|S

Bionik has revealed a whole slew of new hardware for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S range of consoles. Need a charging stand or battery pack? How about a chat mixer? Or even some enhancements to your triggers? Bionik definitely have you covered with their new range. Read the official press release below: LOS ANGELES – May 6, 2021 – Bionik®, a leader in premium video game accessories, today revealed its latest lineup of PlayStation® 5 (PS5) and Xbox® Series X|S console accessories. Each product is designed to solve common problems faced by gamers and enhance gameplay. Popular accessories from the Bionik catalogue, like the Quickshot™ and Power Stand™, return with design upgrades for the next generation of game consoles. “Our team is filled with passionate gamers who have c...

Sockventure – Hardcore 2D Platformer Is Now Available!

11May

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Sockventure – Hardcore 2D Platformer Is Now Available!

Following the below news, Sockventure has now released on Steam and is available for all to play! Congratulations to NightHouse Games for the launch of your latest game. In this challenging 2D platformer game, play as a Superhero and help the Kid to find all the missing socks inside the cursed washing machine. Sockventure has stunning colorful graphics, hand-crafted levels, tight controls and fun ever-changing gameplay. Check out the press release below: Baltimore, MD – April 29th 2020 - Independent games publisher Versus Evil and developer Nighthouse Games today announced that their 2D platform action game Sockventure will launch on Steam for PC on May 11th. Sockventure brings super fast, eye catching gameplay with its stunningly colorful graphics and frenetic 2D platfor...

Back 4 Blood New Card System Trailer Revealed

10May

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Back 4 Blood New Card System Trailer Revealed

Back 4 Blood has had its new card system revealed which will help each game feel different each time you play. Turtle Rock Studios has revealed this new game mechanic via an in-game action-packed trailer. Personally, I love ideas like that as the tables can turn at any moment whilst keeping it feeling fresh. Read the press release below: Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios today released a new Back 4 Blood trailer providing an in-depth look at the game’s innovative Card System, a new rogue-lite feature that enhances your experience with each playthrough, ensuring every gameplay session is dynamic, intense and feels unique. Players can easily jump right into the action by choosing a pre-made default deck or dive into the Card System’s vast customisation options to create the...

Bus Simulator 21 – Oh Lord Won’t You Buy Me, Bus Sim ’21!

10May

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Bus Simulator 21 – Oh Lord Won’t You Buy Me, Bus Sim ’21!

Here it is folks. We've had a reveal of Bus Simulator 21's latest entry in the games series. Astragon Entertainment and stillalive Studios have been hard at work with Mercedes-Benz and there will officially be two, brand new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses for the first time in Bus Simulator history. Check out the below screenshots, the graphics are looking pretty impressive if you ask me! Read the press release below: Düsseldorf, Germany, May 06, 2021 — astragon Entertainment and stillalive Studios have announced that the next iteration in their acclaimed vehicle simulation franchise, Bus Simulator 21, will include two brand new, officially licensed Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses for the first time in the series history when the title launches for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox...

V Rising – Vampire Survival Game Announced For PC

10May

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V Rising – Vampire Survival Game Announced For PC

Today, Stunlock Studios bring us news about their latest game, V Rising. V Rising is a vampire survival game. It looks quite good in the screenshots and below trailer too. Check out the press release below: Skövde, Sweden – 5th May 2021– Stunlock Studios today revealed their new project, an open-world vampire survival game, V Rising, coming to PC on Steam with the Beta planned later this year. Awaken as a weakened vampire from centuries of slumber and survive a world full of peril. As a vampire, you need to hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and quench your thirst. Build and customize your castle, invite friends to join your clan, and convert humans to vampires to grow your empire. Engage in real-time combat and compete for world domination with PvP and PvE cha...

Broken Veil – Imagine Little Nightmares In Russia!

10May

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Broken Veil – Imagine Little Nightmares In Russia!

Sinustrum Games reveal their new puzzle-platformer with horror elements, Broken Veil. This reminds me a lot of Little Nightmares, which is a good thing. Experience the horrors of a post-soviet town through the eyes of a young boy. Help him search through a faceless crowd for him to find the most important person in his life, his mother. Read the press release below: Post-Soviet era horror puzzle-platformer Broken Veil coming to KickStarter for PC Guide a child with face-blindness through a nightmarish odyssey in post-Soviet Russia. Coming soon to KickStarter, players can wishlist the game now on Steam Moscow, Russia, 29th April 2021 - Experience a dark and mysterious post-Soviet Russian town through the eyes of a small child as he searches for his lost mother in Broken V...