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Broken Universe: Tower Defense Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch

6Oct

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Broken Universe: Tower Defense Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch

Indie strategy game Broken Universe: Tower Defense is coming soon to Nintendo Switch. Be Wise... Strategise! The title is developed by South Korean team - Jinthree Studio, who were primarily involved in the mobile games market, but have since shifted to releasing games on home consoles and PC. Help Roco, the racoon, save his girlfriend and... the rest of the universe. Travel across a variety of planets to defeat different monsters on each of them, as you build barricade labyrinths and obstacles in this tower defence game. Roco with the help of a ragtag group of scientists needs to protect his ship from incoming attacks. Don't let the adorable visuals fool you as you will need all your brain power to strategize to handle and defeat the waves of enemy attacks Key Features ...

6Oct

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My Fantastic Ranch Gameplay Reveal

My Fantastic Ranch gameplay has been revealed by Piece of Cake studios and NACON in a new trailer. Fantastical Dragon & Unicorn Ranch This family centric management game tasks players with the building and expansion of the ranch of your dreams. Together with your staff take care of and train 8 different types of dragons & unicorns. Once you find your feet you can offer riding lessons to students and impress the Prince and Princess at festivals. Targeted at younger players the intuitive user interface allows the easy placement of buildings, building of paths, enclosures and other areas, with the aim designing the most beautiful ranch in the kingdom. There's more than 24 buildings and decorative installations to choose from so get creative. Marine Lemaïtre, CEO and co-founder...

6Oct

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New Logitech Gaming Products

A number of new Logitech Gaming Products are now available to pre-order, following their announcement at the recent LogiPlay event. Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld Sporting a 7-inch 1080p IPS LCD touchscreen, the Cloud Gaming Handheld allows the use of multiple cloud and remote play options. Take your Xbox GamePass cloud games on the go with approx. 12hrs battery life under normal operating conditions. Internally the device has linear haptics, a 6-axis IMU sensor and 64GB of memory. The handheld also has a built in 3.5mm jack for headphones and also supports bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C headphone connectivity. Currently only available in the US the unit costs $349.99. Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel & Pedals A premium entry into the SIM Racing market for Logitech the Pro Rac...

5Oct

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Let’s Sing Presents Abba – Out Now

Let's Sing Presents Abba is out now on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. Money, Money, Money This special entry in the Let's Sing karaoke franchise lets you play alone or grab some friends for 31 of Abba's greatest hits. Get ready to Voulez-Vous, Waterloo and Fernando your Dancing Queen socks off. Game Modes Legend: Beat challenges and battle your opponents to become the ultimate singer. Classic: Take the stage alone or with friends. Hit the right notes and crack the high score! Mix Tape 2.0: No playlist is the same. Each Medley is a dynamically generated mix. Feat.: Find your perfect match! The better you sing together, the higher your Compatibility Score. Sing with friends and family or even tea...

5Oct

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Global Game Jam 2023 Dates Announced

It has been announced that Global Game Jam 2023 will take pace between Jan 30th - Feb 5th 2023. Jam... of the gaming variety 2023 is the 15th edition of GGJ (Global Game Jam), the worlds largest game creation event. It brings together thousands of game developers from over 100 countries to make thousands of games. These games are made on one specific theme in the span of just 48hrs. The Global Game Jam mission is simple - to empower individuals worldwide to learn, experiment and create together through the medium of games. Some notable games from previous years are Surgeon Simulator, Keep Talking & Nobody Explodes and BAFTA award nominee Pentagrab. The list of GGJ titles includes many award winners and titles that have gone on to release on home consoles, Steam an...

OlliOlli World Physical on Nintendo Switch

4Oct

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OlliOlli World Physical on Nintendo Switch

Private Division & Roll7 have announced that an OlliOlli World physical edition for Nintendo Switch will come to store shelves on 28th October 2022. A World of OlliOlli in a small box The skateboarding action platformer launched on Feb 8th 2022 across PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC to critical acclaim. It currently has an 87 Metacritic score, an 86 on OpenCritic and received our own Thumb Culture Gold Award when we reviewed it (which you can read here). The 3rd entry in the beloved OlliOlli series sees players flip and flow through a vivid colourful world of Radlandia as they search for they mystical skate gods on a quest for Gnarvana. London based developer Roll7 is, quite literally, on a roll this year having released both critical hits Oll...

4Oct

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Dakar Desert Rally Out Now

Dakar Desert Rally launches today, Oct 4th 2022 on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam. Become a Dakar Legend Developed by Saber Porto (Saber Interactive) the standard edition of the game is available to purchase for €39.99/£34.99/$39.99. Billed as the largest open-world, off-road racing game ever, Dakar Desert Rally authentically captures the full scale of one of the worlds most challenging off-road events. Set across 20,00 sq kilometres of diverse terrain the game features dynamic weather conditions with both Arcade and Simulation modes to appeal to different gaming tastes. Choose to drive cars, bikes, trucks, quads and SSV's from the worlds top manufacturers. Race for sports most renowned teams or take on the extra challenge of creating your own team. Deluxe Edition The Dakar D...

14Sep

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PlayStation State Of Play Sept 2022

PlayStation's State of Play for Sept 2022 was a tight presentation with a nice mix of genres, clocking in at just over 22 minutes. State of Play - Focus on Games Tekken 8 Kicking off the show was the big hitting announcement of Tekken 8 from Bandai Namco. The footage shown (taken from the game's story mode) was running in real-time on PS5 and featured highly detailed character models and dynamic backgrounds. It also showcased some beautiful weather and particle effects. This new entry in the beloved franchise will focus on the showdown between Kazuya Mishima and Jin Kazama. No release window was given as the title is still deep in development. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition ILMxLAB next showed off the rebuilt version of their award-winning Star Wars ...

Football Manager 2023 Gets A Release Date

12Sep

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Football Manager 2023 Gets A Release Date

Sports Interactive and Sega have announced the release date for Football Manager 2023, the latest instalment in the iconic series. Tear Up The Script - Football Manager 2023 The game will release on more platforms than in previous years being available on Steam, Epic Games, Microsoft Store, Apple Arcade, Google Play, Xbox (Game Pass day one), Nintendo Switch, and the eagerly anticipated release on PS5. Football Manager 2023 debuts on November 8th and fans who pre-order on PC/Mac between now and launch can avail of a 20% discount. FM23 Console For the first time in the history of the series the world's leading football management sim arrives on PS5. Sports Interactive Director, Miles Jacobson had this to say of the new release: "Fans have been calling for us to produce a Play...

22Aug

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Cursed To Golf – PS5 Review

Imagine being about to play the final shot of a golf tournament that will cement you as the greatest golfer of all time. However, before that shot is played you get struck down by lightning and die. That's where Cursed to Golf pits you. Stranded in golf purgatory - the only way to ascend back to the land of the living is to play your way through 18 holes of craziness. Purgatory Par-Tee Developed by Chuhai Labs and published by Thunderful Games Cursed To Golf is a 2D roguelike golf adventure. It is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows. Gameplay Gameplay is where this game really shines. Its mechanics are simple to understand and operate, yet difficult to master. Players choose one of 3 clubs on hand (Driver, Iron or Wedge) each coming with its o...