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Elgato Stream Deck Review – Pushing Buttons

24May

By StuartNo Comments

Elgato Stream Deck Review – Pushing Buttons

After recently getting stuck into Twitch streaming and getting all setup like a professional, I got the chance to get my grubby mitts on a Stream Deck by Elgato. Now having spent a good amount of hours using the thing, it was the best time to put my thoughts into words and bring you this hardware review. Let's get to it! So the first question to answer. What Is the Stream Deck? Well thats easy, in simple terms its a bank of 15 macro buttons that you can assign different functions to so that while you are streaming, or even just using your computer, you can quickly and efficiently use. Having only used the Stream Deck while I have been streaming I cant comment on the use in general on your computer, but if it is anything like I have experienced it would be fantastic! So what...

Conan Exiles PS4 Review – Addictive, Buggy, Brutal

22May

By JohnNo Comments

Gaming, PlayStation Reviews

Conan Exiles PS4 Review – Addictive, Buggy, Brutal

Conan Exiles from Funcom is a Survival Game that I had been waiting for since it was first announced. As someone who generally doesn’t go for this genre of game I’d hoped that being in Robert E. Howard’s famous fantasy world would pummel me into seeing what was so popular among fans of this genre. The first thing that surprised me was that it can be played both online (how I expected it to be) and also in an Offline Solo Play mode. Just as a small disclaimer: The bulk of the review below has been done using the Solo Play mode. As I didn’t want any external factors of my internet connection or other users influencing my review. However, I asked one of our other members (Alex, who is also incredibly handsome, funny, and smart) to give me his thoughts on the Online Party play to give...

Everspace Review – Every Day I’m Hubblin’

22May

By JasonNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Everspace Review – Every Day I’m Hubblin’

Everspace is a single player 3D rogue space shooter by Rockfish games and is the German developer's first foray into the PC and console gaming world. Exhibiting at the earlier EGX: Rezzed in London, Rockfish games have made the leap across from mobile gaming where they found huge success with the "Galaxy on Fire" series. Born from the loins of a kickstarter campaign, as many indie games are now funded, Everspace has been available on PC and Xbox One since 25th May 2017 however it is finally arriving on Playstation today (22nd May 2018). So what is it all about then? Gameplay You play as a character called Hero who recalls vivid memories of a dispute that turned physical, escalating to being jabbed in the neck with a strange liquid filled syringe, and then escaping with a space shi...

21May

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Warcube, Buggy, Brilliant Fun

Warcube is a humorous game that takes the simple concept of cubes and makes them the core of attention. The result? Cubes in a fantasy setting with an overly dramatic combat system that could be something really magnificent. Haven Made have created a game that looks incredibly simple on the face of it, but as you progress, Warcube becomes a lot more interesting. I gained access to the title quite a few years back now, and the progression has been both impressive to see, but also worrying. I booted up the game with the excitement of being a cube fizzling around within my gut. And after the introduction cut-scene throws me down to the Old Kingdom like a cubic Superman on fire, I smashed my way through the easy-peasy tutorial. After slapping some scarecrows around with my big stick,...

Juicy Realm Review – Get Your Fruit Blasters Ready

16May

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Juicy Realm Review – Get Your Fruit Blasters Ready

Get your fruit blasters ready, it’s going to get messy, Juicy Realm published by X.D Network Inc brings us fruit, but not as we know it! Gameplay Have you ever played a game like Enter The Gungeon and thought to yourself, “I really wish this game was a bit fruitier”? Well here is your chance! In Juicy Realm you can choose to play from a number of different characters, each starting out with different weapons and ability. Once you choose your character, you start off at a camp and blast your way through different areas full of fruit. Sounds easy right? Well not when that apple is toting a shot gun and trying to put an end to all of humanity. Once you annihilate all the homicidal fruit in that area you are rewarded with a chest! In that chest may be more health, ammo, or a randomised ...

Zomborg Review – You Are Legend! (Hopefully)

16May

By KevinNo Comments

Gaming, PC Reviews

Zomborg Review – You Are Legend! (Hopefully)

Game Dev Lab bring us Zomborg. I'm sure I don't have to give much away in regards to what the game is about. Time to pop on a helmet, some DMs and get some cartridges into that shotgun. It's going to be a long night. Gameplay First things first, you get a handy tutorial to learn the keys. This is always a good thing in my book. There are a few aspects to learn that will help you in the quest to kill everything. You have a nice third person down view on yourself and the surrounding area. Zoom in if you should so desire. Swing the camera round so you can traverse through or over any obstacles. You have a torch (flashlight), you have a friend, you have grenades. So far there is nothing to not like. Time to start the campaign. Zomborg is nothing new, well Zomborgs themselves are, ...

The Council, Episode 2 Review – Hide and Seek – Illuminati confirmed?

15May

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming

The Council, Episode 2 Review – Hide and Seek – Illuminati confirmed?

Episode two of The Council by Big Bad Wolf games, the narrative adventure game that redefines the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, has just released today, May 15. Hide and Seek continues the story of Louis de Richet as he deals with the dramatic results of his actions in episode one. He must continue his investigation into the disappearance of his mother, Sarah, while dealing with the newly-arrived Spanish head of state, the finally-revealed Lord Mortimer, and the quickly-forming factions on the island. With brand new areas of the mansion to explore, along with new characters who bring dire news and shocking revelations to the island, who will you side with? Who can you trust? And how will you find Sarah de Richet? The choices are yours after all, but will you ...

Mowy Lawn Review – You Thought Gardening Was Relaxing?

17Apr

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming

Mowy Lawn Review – You Thought Gardening Was Relaxing?

Mowy Lawn is brought to us by Playstack, who are based in London, and who were founded on the belief that even the greatest developers need support in order to create their best work. They offer support in three key ways; end-to-end funding, publishing expertise, and tech to build a strong gamer audience and community. So, usually when you hear of an app with the premise being about gardening you'd assume that it would be a Zen experience. Something after a hard day of slogging it at the office, you'd come home and play a nice relaxing game, get in touch with your inner Buddha and get those tired fingers nice and green...unwind and chant a few om's right? WRONG! well, at least after the first couple of levels and then it's pedal to the metal. Welcome to lawnmower heaven - where lucky...

Y’s VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana Review – JRPG Explorathon

6Oct

By TC Staff WriterNo Comments

Gaming

Y’s VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana Review – JRPG Explorathon

Since 1987 the red-headed Adol Christin has been constantly entangled in legendary adventures in the Y’s series (pronounced like “ease”). He is always somehow at the right place at the right time to embark on the most JRPG of JRPG tropes. Plots to destroy the world, legendary monsters, evil gods, amnesia, demons, annnnnddddd you get the picture. The next installment of the series, Y’s VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana, has finally arrived on the PS4. I have been an avid JRPG fan ever since I began gaming as a young lad on the SNES with amazing games such as Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 3, Earthbound, etc. I somehow never got involved with the Y’s series in all the years, so Y’s VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana was my first foray into the saga. It felt like an advantage not having any expectations or bagg...