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Author: Gareth Trueman

Been playing video games for as long as I can remember with the C64 being my first computer. While I do enjoy the games of today I'm more of a retro gamer who loves nothing other than getting in lost in a good old-fashioned RPG from the 80s. Be sure to check out my Twitter @Gareth_Trueman for more gaming stuff.
Sherlock Holmes – The Awakened Has Been Announced
1Aug By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Sherlock Holmes – The Awakened Has Been Announced

Frogwares announce Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, a full remake and substantial rewrite of their 2006 HP Lovecraft-inspired Cthulhu Sherlock crossover. Not Again Watson Ukrainian developer Frogwares has revealed their new game - Sherlock Holmes The Awakened - will be a full remake and substantial rewrite of their 2006 release of the same name. Previously teased under the name Project Palianytsia, The Awakened is a dark, HP Lovecraft-inspired story infused with the narrative arc of a young Sherlock Holmes taking on his first big case once he settled in London. The Awakened will be coming to PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch with a Kickstarter campaign set to launch soon to help secure the game's final production funds and offer fans a few more bonuses and reward...
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Switch Review
21Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Switch Reviews

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes – Switch Review

Developed by Omega Force, Intelligent Systems and published by Koei Tecmo and Nintendo. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a hack and slash, role-playing game that was released for the Nintendo Switch on the 24th of June 2022. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - Hacky Slashy Done Easy Some of the greatest RPGs to ever be made are primarily from Japan. The likes of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Pokemon and the Fire Emblem Series. There's just something about JRPGs that always gets gamers wanting more. Whether it be the storytelling of the combat system that always seems to be a favourite among fans. More is just never enough and today we take on the latest in the Fire Emblem series. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest one here. You can also catch up with what t...
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Things Get Twisted In New Dark Detective Kona II: Brume
18Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Things Get Twisted In New Dark Detective Kona II: Brume

A bizarre mist The Brume is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality and disrupting the balance of nature. Things Get Twisted In New Dark Detective Kona II: Brume. Things Arent Always As They Appear Kona II: Brume, the upcoming single-player first-person narrative-adventure game and sequel to the celebrated Kona – both developed by Parabole and published by Ravenscourt – will immerse players directly into Detective Carl Faubert’s investigation. The game offers a unique story-driven experience due to the omniscient narrator. Set in the rural landscape of northern Canada in the 1970s, Kona II: Brume has you fighting to survive the Brume that twists the region's realities and the unforgiving wilderness. Detective Carl Faubert has set out to solve the mystery and yo...
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See the New Trailer For KOA Staring Orlando Bloom
14Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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See the New Trailer For KOA Staring Orlando Bloom

From today, mobile free-to-play strategy MMO will allow new players to unlock Orlando the Nightshard for free for a limited time. See the New Trailer For KOA Staring Orlando Bloom. We A Long Way From Mordor In this new trailer, the Knight Orlando fights fearlessly against an enemy army in King of Avalon. But when his offence wanes, he needs to turn the tide of battle by ringing the war horn to enlist the support of a real-life Orlando Bloom who steps in to summon a dragon that turns the tables of the battle. "It was incredibly fun to shoot the new trailer of King of Avalon with the FunPlus team,” said Orlando Bloom. “Acting in medieval settings is something I’m pretty familiar with, but lending my likeness to a mobile game is new and it was a fun experience. I hope all the King of A...
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VR Studio XR Games Gets £5.9m Investment
12Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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VR Studio XR Games Gets £5.9m Investment

Uk-based VR games studio XR Games secures £5.9m ($7m) investment to supercharge its growth. Sparking good news for the developers and gamers. A Wise Choice In Investment The huge deal will allow the VR games, developers, to move into a bigger studio in Leeds city centre and the ability to help grow its expanding team. XR Games has grown rapidly after the success of the hit VR game 'Zombieland: Headshot Fever'. The investment from Act Media Ventures, Praeture Ventures, and Maven will help support the studio in its move to the city centre later in the year. It will enable the business to grow its team as it invests in intellectual property (IP), the development of new games, and research into VR and augmented reality (AR) technologies, following the success of its Zombieland: Heads...
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Capcom Fighting Collection – Xbox Review
8Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Xbox Reviews

Capcom Fighting Collection – Xbox Review

Developed and published by Capcom. Capcom Fighting Collection is a compilation of some of the best fighting games that Capcom had to offer in the 90s. It was released on the Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the 23rd of June 2022. Capcom Fighting Collection - A 90s Nostalgia Trip When it comes to competitive arcade fighting games then nobody does it better than Capcom. If you grew up in the 90s and spent your time around the arcades you most probably spent the most amount of money on Street Fighter II or Vampire Hunter. Well, here we have 10 good old-fashioned fighting games to sink our teeth into so let's beat down this Capcom Fighting Collection. If you enjoyed this review then why not check out my latest review here. You can also catch up with what the rest of the ...
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The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris
5Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris

The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris. Announced this weekend at the Anime Expo. Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch. Sword Art Online On The Go After the events of the Sword Art Online Alicization anime series, SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS finds Kirito in a mysterious but familiar virtual world, “Underworld,” where advanced A.I.s could be mistaken for humans. As you take control of Kirito. You will relive heart-pounding scenes through its addictive gameplay. Fan favourite characters will cross the player’s path including Eugeo, Alice, Administrator, and many more. A wide world awaits Kirito and his friends in this faithful adaptation to the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization series. SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATI...
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Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review
4Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
Switch Reviews

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

Developed by Aspyr, Obsidian Entertainment and published by Lucasarts. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II is an action RPG that was originally released in December 2004 for the Xbox and PC and later got a port to the Nintendo Switch on the 8th of June 2022. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II - The Best Just Got Better You ask any Star Wars fan what their favourite video game is that's part of the franchise and 9 times out of 10 people will say Knights Of The Old Republic. It is regarded as not only one of the best Star Wars games of all time but one of the best RPGs of all time. So it was inevitable that a sequel was going to be released and that's what we got. But today we take a look at the Nintendo Switch port. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest o...
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Another Good Day For An Amazon Prime Day
4Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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Another Good Day For An Amazon Prime Day

Another Good Day For An Amazon Prime Day. Members of Amazon Prime are in for a real treat as Prime members get even more free games on July 12-13. Way Too Good To Be True During Prime Day, Prime members can claim more than 30 free games, including Mass Effect Legendary Edition — which includes the award-winning Mass Effect trilogy — GRID Legends, Need for Speed Heat, Star Wars Jedi Knight — Jedi Academy and more highlighted below. GRID Legends: Bring instant thrills and iconic racing moments in the world’s most incredible cars, with action and drama everywhere you look. Create and dominate dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing. Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Relive the epic sag...
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SGDQ 2022 Raises $3.01 Million For Doctors Without Borders
4Jul By Gareth TruemanNo Comments
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SGDQ 2022 Raises $3.01 Million For Doctors Without Borders

SGDQ 2022 Raises $3.01 Million For Doctors Without Borders. Yesterday, Summer Games Done Quick raised just over $3 million for the charity Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres. The event took place June 26-July 3 in Bloomington, MN and was broadcast on Twitch. The Speedrunning Community Have Done It Again Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2022 has ended its week-long 24-hour speedrunning marathon, raising a total of $3.01 million raised for Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières. The event was held June 26-July 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington Minneapolis South. It's crazy to think that since the first speedrunning event was held way back in 2010. The accumulative total is now over $40 million. All in the name of charity as well for the likes of...
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