Author: Olivia Houlton

Lover of games, football and marvel.
MySims: Cozy Bundle – Switch Review
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MySims: Cozy Bundle – Switch Review

Are you ready to get into your cosy pyjamas and make some adorable friends? Well, you are in luck! With the release of MySims: Cozy Bundle, there is double the fun. Rediscover the charm of two classic MySims games: My Sims & MySims Kingdom. MySims: The Cozy Bundle is available now on Switch for £34.99, depending on the Nintendo Store. Will you help save the town? We first covered the news of this release back in August and have been looking forward to it ever since. Have you played MySims or MySims: Kingdom before? Let me know your thoughts and feelings about this re-release down below in the comments! Gameplay Originally released in 2007, the MySims franchise is a chibi-styled spin-off from the main Sims franchise. Capitalizing on the popularity of Animal Crossing,  Electronic...
Tiny House Simulator – PC Preview
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Tiny House Simulator – PC Preview

Thanks to the team over at Far From Sky, I have had the chance to play a demo of their debut creation, Tiny House Simulator. Set on an idyllic island, the goal is to grow your budding tiny house business. Tiny House Simulator is due to release in early access on the 5th of November. However, you can now play the demo to get a feel for the gameplay and the mechanics.  How tiny will your home be? Gameplay Tiny House Simulator houses a warm and inviting world, where you watch tiny houses come to life. It is a playground of possibilities, with each home being a reflection of both your creativity, but also a reflection of the personalities of your clients. This could be a cosy cabin deep into the woods or a bright and breezy haven by the sea. It is your job to craft and customise these hom...
Just Dance 2025 Edition – Switch Review
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Just Dance 2025 Edition – Switch Review

Do you enjoy dancing your heart out? Then, Just Dance 2025 may be the game for you! Developed and published by Ubisoft, it is the sixteenth instalment in the main Just Dance series. Just Dance 2025 is already out on Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S as of the 15th. Get your dancing shoes on! As the name of the game suggests, you just need to dance. Whether good or bad at dancing, the game caters to your ability. Have you played any of the Just Dance series games? Let me know in the comments how Just Dance 2025 compares to the rest of the 16 instalments. Gameplay Just Dance 2025 follows the same pattern as its predecessor, with the addition of several new enhancements. It continues to expand on being a light hearted gameplayer experience. Making exercise fun, whilst also enabling the ab...
Cat Rescue Story – PS5 Review
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Cat Rescue Story – PS5 Review

Are you a lover of cats? Cat Rescue Story is the newest game from developer and publisher Nacon. Build your purrfect cat rescue sanctuary from the ground up, with some trouble along the way. Cat Rescue Story is now available on the PlayStation Store and retailers for £31.99. The cat's pajamas! Gameplay Cat Rescue Story begins with your great aunt Olivia disappearing, leaving you with a beautiful, yet run-down house. The goal for the player is to fix up the rescue whilst also taking in all kinds of stray cats. The more you renovate and decorate, the more room you will have for even more cats. And in complete honesty, you can never have too many cats. Cat Rescue Story boasts over 50 breeds throughout the game. From breeds we know and love, such as the Tabby Cat, to special breads such a...
Football Referee Simulator – PC Review
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Football Referee Simulator – PC Review

Are you ready to become the best? Football Referee Simulator is the newest simulation game from developer and publisher Vladimir Pliashkun. Put yourself in the shoes of an up-and-coming referee and make decisions that could change the game. Football Referee Simulator is available to buy now on Steam for £0.89! You've got a new job! Gameplay Football Referee Simulator puts players are put into the referee's shoes, playing a pivotal role in the outcome. You begin your journey in the lower divisions of the game, with one dream; to ascend to legendary status in the refereeing world. With that legendary status comes the hope that one day, you will oversee competition finals. There is a multitude of leagues and tournaments to enable this dream. The game itself features over 100 diverse club...
Rue Valley – PC Preview
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Rue Valley – PC Preview

Rue Valley is a narrative RPG developed by Emotion Spark Studio and published by Owlcat Games. There is currently no release date yet, but the game is available to wishlist on Steam right now. If you can't wait, there is also a demo of the game that can be played right now. Find out the truth The journey begins with an introduction to a male protagonist, who is currently undergoing counselling. It is not known at this point what the story holds. However, it is not long before you realise something is not as it seems. Gameplay At its core, Rue Valley has the player explore and collect memories to try to decipher why they are stuck in a time loop. The time loop itself begins at 20:00 hours and finishes at 20:47. It is within this short time that you need to unravel the mystery. You a...
Remedy and Annapurna Announce Project Collaboration
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Remedy and Annapurna Announce Project Collaboration

Remedy and Annapurna have today announced a strategic partnership. Both companies will be working together on the development of Control 2 as well as taking the Control and Alan Wake franchises to film, TV and beyond. This is exciting news for fans. Not only do we get the news that Control 2 is in development, but there is also potential Film/TV projects for Alan Wake and Control. Now that's a lot to process. Control 2 Annapurna will work alongside Remedy as a co-production and co-financing partner. This partnership enables the team to make exactly the game they want it to be. We don't know much more than this at the moment. Aside that the Control 2 development team is already working on the game. And that Remedy are gong to be publishing the game themselves. Seems there will be a wai...
Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review
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Tiebreak: Official game of the ATP and WTA – PC Review

Tiebreak, developed by Big Ant Studios and published by Nacon, is the latest tennis simulation game to enter the arena. This is the newest game in Big Ant Studios' repertoire, with them being the masterminds behind AO Tennis.  Having been in early access since January, Tiebreak has made the jump to a full release. Available across all consoles and PC, the game will cost you around £35-50 depending on platform. Is Tiebreak a Grand Slam? If you have played Tiebreak, we'd love to hear what you enjoyed! If you are yet to play, we hope that this review can help you towards making a decision. Either way, drop a comment below and share your thoughts! Gameplay With sports simulation games, there is a variety of game modes to explore. Tiebreak is no exception. It bolsters a career mode, tour...
Minds Beneath Us – PC Review
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Minds Beneath Us – PC Review

Minds Beneath Us is a single-player sci-fi narrative game from BearBoneStudio. It is based on the backdrop of a futuristic Asian city where AI has become fully automated, with a mysterious conspiracy unavailing. Will you unravel the mystery? Minds Beneath Us is a complex story-driven game now available on Steam at an introductory price of £15.07. If you are in two minds about playing Minds Beneath Us, then keep on reading. Gameplay Minds Beneath Us begins with an introduction to Jason Dai, a run-of-the-mill type of guy. Quickly, you learn that you are the rogue consciousness that has infiltrated his mind. Known as M.B.U, you take control of Jason, turning his boring life upside down.  Using Taiwan as its muse, BearBoneStudio have created a cyber-punk world as its backdrop. Society h...
True Colours A Date With Deception – PS5 Review
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True Colours A Date With Deception – PS5 Review

True Colours - A Date With Deception is a single-player visual novel narrative game from developer Borealis and EastAsisaSoft. Is this a cute visual novel about the pursuit of happiness? Or will you become entangled in a web of lies and deceit? Will you seek redemption? True Colours - A Date With Deception was originally released for PC in quarter 4 of last year. However, it can now be brought on all major platforms for approximately £10. Due to the nature of the game, I will try my best not to spoil anything. But please be warned that there will be some light spoilers. Gameplay With True Colours - A Date With Deception being a visual novel, this means that there is minimal gameplay. It is simple in the fact you continuously press the x button to progress through the game. Occasionally...