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Bubble Ghost Remake Demo Pops Onto Steam

20Nov

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Bubble Ghost Remake Demo Pops Onto Steam

The gap between video game remakes and remasters compared to their original counterparts is simultaneously shortening and widening. On the one hand, we have The Last of Us 2 getting a remaster 3 and a half years after initial release. On the other, we have Bubble Ghost which is getting a remake after a whopping 37 years. Originally released on the Atari 1040 ST, with versions on other consoles including a 1990 GameBoy version, Bubble Ghost Remake is coming soon to Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Epic Games Store. Bubble Ghost Remake Demo Available Now Publisher Selecta Play and developer Nakama Game Studio are also excited to reveal that Bubble Ghost Remake is getting a demo on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Based on the nostalgic platformers first released on consoles like the Commodore 64 ...

19Nov

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Features

The Game Awards 2024 – Nominees

It's that time of year again. Time to roll out Geoff Keighley and crown the unofficially official best game of the year at the biggest advertising/awards show, The Game Awards. Although open to genuine criticism for how it's run, I really do enjoy the show each year. It presents an opportunity for me, at least, to get together with friends and celebrate another year of games, and get excited for the next. For 2024 we now have the all important list of nominees, let's take a look at some of the highlights and controversies. Geoff Keighley's Pre-Christmas Friend Fest 2024 I don't think there's much surprise in the bigger categories, as usual. The games vying for the biggest awards are the games that reviewed best overall throughout the year. However, in what is a first for The Game Awards,...

16Nov

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News & Updates

Pizza Slice – Delivering To You In 2025

Get ready for an Italian adventure in New York. Developer Quest Craft—part of publisher Gaming Factory—is developing Pizza Slice, a pizzeria simulator, with a 2025 release date in mind. Grab A Slice Of The Action Pizza Slice will see you play as Tonio who has, in what is now a staple cosy game cliché, inherited a business from his grandfather. It's up to Tonio and his good-for-nothing cousin Alfonso to raise the reputation of their business. Using their family's recipe book, which has been passed down for generations, Tonio and Alfonso have a treasure trove of information. Discover authentic Italian recipes and learn how to select the best ingredients to impress your customers. All's Fair In Love And Pizza Alongside navigating the ins and outs of running a successful pizzeria and k...

9Nov

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Features

Mass Effect N7 Day 2024 Round-Up

November 7th, known as N7 Day, is a significant day in the calendar of Mass Effect fans. 'N7' refers to the in-universe military designation used by Earth's System Alliance, assigned to trilogy protagonist Commander Shepard and Mass Effect: Andromeda character Alec Ryder, among others. On this day each year, Mass Effect developer BioWare tends to release new merchandise or updates on the franchise. In previous years, these information drops have focused on teasing the next game in the franchise, including an event last year that saw fans deciphering clues to earn snippets from a new teaser video. However, following the recent release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (DA:TV), BioWare tempered expectations leading into N7 Day by saying this year would be "quieter". Quieter does not mean silen...

6Nov

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PC Reviews

Wilmot Works It Out – PC Review

When Wilmot Works It Out was announced in August 2024, it was a pleasant surprise. I've played a few great games from both Finji and Hollow Ponds, so I expect a quality offering when either is involved in a game. I thoroughly enjoyed Wilmot's Warehouse and am excited to return to his world. This time we join Wilmot outside of his day job. When taking a break from being the world's greatest warehouse organiser, Wilmot likes to unwind by organising puzzles - talk about a busman's holiday. Come For The Puzzles, Stay For The Vibes Subscriptions are everywhere. Hello Fresh this, Loot Crate that. Even Wilmot's alternate version of the UK can't escape them. Wilmot himself is a proud member of the Puzzle Club; a bi-weekly puzzle subscription delivered straight to his door. As Wilmot, it ...

29Oct

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PlayStation Reviews

Metaphor: ReFantazio – PS5 Review

Studio Zero released Metaphor: ReFantazio on October 11th. The studio was formed in 2016 with several members who worked on the modern Persona titles. After previously working on the enhanced re-release of Catherine: Full Body, this is their first original IP. Selling a million copies on day one bodes well for Metaphor's aim to become the third pillar of Atlus' output, alongside the Persona and Shin Megami Tensai (SMT) series. Meta-Phwaor: ReFantazio Metaphor: ReFantazio is a JRPG with a traditional fantasy-style setting. The story opens with the assassination of the presiding king of the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Some years earlier, the king's son and only heir was struck down by a curse, leaving him in a coma-like state, with the world (barring a few close allies) believing him to b...

Jedi Power Battles Releasing on PC & Consoles

13Oct

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News & Updates

Jedi Power Battles Releasing on PC & Consoles

Aspyr, the studio behind 2024's Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster and the recently announce Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remaster, have announced a STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles remaster for PC and consoles. Originally available for the Dreamcast, PlayStation and Gameboy Advance between 2000-2002, the updated version is due to launch early next year. This Is Where The Fun Begins Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original STAR WARS Episode I: Jedi Power Battles with this fast-paced lightsaber action game featuring enhanced gameplay and controls, environments, game modes, and more. Use the power of the Force and your trusty lightsaber against legions of droids, assassins, and other legendary foes. Look forward to revisiting locations from The Phantom Menace like Naboo, Theed Palace...

Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

7Oct

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PC Reviews

Runman: Race Around The World – PC Review

Runman: Race Around The World, the 2009 brain-child of Tom Sennett (Deepak Fights Robots) and Maddy Thorson (Towerfall, Celeste), was released on Steam for the first time on October 1st. The 15th-anniversary release sees the addition of full gamepad support, optimised audio and visuals and Steam achievements. You Can't Out-Runman Your Problems... Or Can You? A phrase associated with a certain blue hedgehog claims you've "gotta go fast". But is pure speed always the answer for Runman? Let's find out. Gameplay Runman: Race Around The World is a speed-focused, side-scrolling, 2D platformer. The goal is to get through each level as fast as possible. Achieving this, however, is not so simple. Easy to pick up and difficult to master sums up the experience perfectly. Each of the 36 lev...

28Sep

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News & Updates

House Builder 2 Coming to Steam in 2025

Following up on House Builder, which started Early Access in 2021 and released earlier this year, FreeMind S.A. have announced a sequel, House Builder 2, slated to release in 2025. Move Over Bobby Brown, 4 Can Play This Game Create your ultimate home solo or with friends in House Builder 2. Featuring a vibrant open world, advanced building mechanics, and a brand new 4-player co-op mode! Coming to Steam in 2025, don’t miss the construction adventure of a lifetime! House Builder 2 - Build Together, Dream Bigger! Build your dream constructions with friends or alone in a vibrant, low-poly open world. Gear up and get ready, every job starts with the right tools and a plan! Buy materials for work, load it up, and drive to your next job in the ultimate co-op construction adventure. ...

28Sep

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Two Point Museum Exhibits In March 2025

Two Point Studios Limited and SEGA Europe Ltd are excited to announce that Two Point Museum will be launching on March 4th 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Xbox Series X|S. Get Your Tickets Ready For A Museum Like No Other From the creators of Two Point Hospital (review here) and Two Point Campus (review here), Two Point Museum is the upcoming innovative management sim where players can design the museum of their dreams, curate fascinating exhibits, and oversee every aspect of their guests’ experiences. Digital Pre-orders Are Available Now Two Point Museum will launch with two editions, Standard and Explorer. While the Standard Edition contains only the base game, the Explorer Edition contains an exciting variety of features, including a unique jungle-themed museum locatio...