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HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

24Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

In February we shared the news that HYTE had announced a hololive collaboration with the hololive 4th Generation Keycap Set. Now we're back with news of a fresh addition to the collaboration line. This time featuring one of hololive’s most popular VTuber talents, Hoshimachi Suisei! With over two million YouTube subscribers, this collaboration is sure to be popular with fans. So what does the collection have in store? Fans can get their hands on a limited edition PC case, keycap set and desk pad! Let's check them out. HYTE Y70 Hoshimachi Suisei Limited Edition Click the images for a closer look. The HYTE’s Y70 is known for being a modern aesthetic case. Featuring a premium navy colourway and a three-tone matching trim, this all-new collaboration case steps that up a notch. The g...

Hanako’s Flower Shop – Cosy Visual Novel Launches In April

20Mar

By PaulNo Comments

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Hanako’s Flower Shop – Cosy Visual Novel Launches In April

Tokyo-based FantaJI Games have announced their upcoming flower shop management visual novel, Hanako's Flower Shop, which also contains some resource management elements, is launching on Steam in April. In what is somewhat a staple hook for cosy, indie games, Hanako, a young woman at a crossroads in her life, takes on the challenge of running her grandpa’s beloved flower shop. Hanako’s Flower Shop is a heart-warming coming-of-age story, where every flower tells a story and every bouquet has the power to heal. Business Is Blooming There's not a more recent trailer available than the demo one I've included below, but that does give some indication of the gameplay. Hanako will need to grow and harvest flowers for her inventory. Customers come to the shop with requests for all kinds of bou...

HITMAN World of Assassination Showcases PS VR2 Gameplay

19Mar

By MikeNo Comments

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HITMAN World of Assassination Showcases PS VR2 Gameplay

A brand-new trailer has released to showcase the upcoming release of HITMAN World of Assassination for PS VR2. Originally set for release in December 2024, the new release date of 27th March 2025 is right around the corner. Featuring a slew of VR enhancements, this is shaping up to be the most immersive HITMAN experience ever! Become Agent 47 as You Sneak Around the World... in PS VR2! IO Interactive, developer of the legendary HITMAN franchise, have unveiled a new trailer for HITMAN World of Assassination on PS VR2 during the recent VR Games Showcase. The short but sweet trailer gives players a look at the immersive action through the eyes of the world's greatest assassin, where you can expect to see lots of guns, explosions, and, of course, banana peels! Bundling together each of the ...

Thrustmaster Sol-R Space Sim Range Revealed

19Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Thrustmaster Sol-R Space Sim Range Revealed

Thrustmaster is making its official debut in space simulation with their new Sol-R 1 Flightstick and Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo. Over the decades Thrustmaster has established itself as the leading manufacturer of accessories for civil and military flight simulation. Today, Thrustmaster is strengthening its presence in the SpaceSimmers segment with Sol-R. A range of joysticks specially designed to meet the needs of interstellar spacecraft pilots. Going where no Thrustmaster (flightstick) has been before If you're a fan of all things space the Sol-R 1 Flightstick is the joystick for you! With 44 assignable actions on the ambidextrous grip and its base, the Sol-R 1 Flightstick allows for more efficient and intuitive management of your spacecraft. Sol-R 2 HOSAS Space Sim Duo is a pack of ...

19Mar

By Paul1 Comment

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FuturLab Announce PowerWash Simulator 2

Get ready to grab your gear and return to Muckingham when PowerWash Simulator 2 releases later this year. FuturLab are brining us a sequel to their much loved grime busting simulation game, which now boasts over 17 million players worldwide. Soap, Lather, Rinse, Repeat PowerWash Simulator 2 is set to return with fresh locations, better soap, more features, deeper mysteries and even split-screen co-op. There's something therapeutic about spraying water on virtual muck-covered buildings or vehicles and watching as everything comes up looking shiny and new that real-life cleaning just can't match. The first game had surprisingly deep lore involving aliens, time travel, an impending volcanic explosion, and missing cats. From the sneak-peek trailer below, I'm already intrigued to find out ...

18Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Pokémon Partnership Announced

Well, I didn't have this on my LEGO bingo card for this year, and yet it's something I have dared to dream about. Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International announced a new multi-year partnership. That's right LEGO Pokémon is no longer just a dream, it's a reality. Or least it will be in 2026! I Wanna Build The Very Best Since the debut of the Pokémon franchise, many of us have dreamed of becoming Pokémon Trainers. LEGO fans have been asking for years to extend this dream brick by brick. And now here we are! We don't know much about what the collection will bring. Aside from it launches in 2026 and that the sets will allow fans to build beloved Pokémon in LEGO brick form. But the fact it is a multi-year partnership can only mean good things! Don't take my word about i...

Shadow Reveals Their Long-Awaited Hardware Upgrade

14Mar

By CharlieNo Comments

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Shadow Reveals Their Long-Awaited Hardware Upgrade

Shadow has revealed its new hardware upgrade! The French-based cloud gaming service has announced “Neo Boost”, a significant improvement for their Boost tier, launching this summer and available now in Early Access. First Of All: What is Shadow? Shadow provides a service that lets you access a full Windows PC in the cloud, available across various devices, including computers, Macs, and phones. Apart from catering to professionals, Shadow is also offering three gaming tiers, each with its own hardware setup to meet different requirements: - Discovery: A basic, budget-friendly option for new or casual gamers. - Boost: A reliable experience for most gaming needs.. - Power: A high-performance setup for gamers seeking maximum performance. Shadow’s goal is to let its users access thei...

MAR10 Day Reveal: LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart

10Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

MAR10 Day Reveal: LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart

Teased all the way back on MAR10 Day 2024, we finally have full confirmation of a brand new LEGO Mario Kart set. This truly is the best of MAR10 Days! That's right the full 18+ LEGO Mario & Standard Kart has been unveiled. And yes. It's amazing. No Shell Zone If you've got your hands on the recent Mario Kart sets and wanted more, then this will scratch that itch. There isn't much to say about set 72037, it honestly speaks for itself. This LEGO Mario & Standard Kart is one for Mario lovers and LEGO collectors alike. The set features a buildable Standard Kart as well as a buildable Mario figure to sit within it. This Mario also has a moveable head and arms meaning you can pose him however you choose behind the wheel of the his iconic vehicle. The posing fun doesn't stop there thoug...

PowerA PAC-MAN Gaming Accessories Announced

4Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

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PowerA PAC-MAN Gaming Accessories Announced

PAC-MAN is without a doubt, one of the most iconic and enduring gaming franchises of all time. Which is why it's so exciting to reveal that PowerA has announced a partnership with Bandai Namco to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN! What does this mean? PowerA PAC-MAN special-edition gaming accessories of course! Ghosts of Gaming Past Details are extremely limited at the moment with only three pictures being released so far. So let's take a look at them first And that's all we've been teased with. Well, we do also know that the whole collab will feature fun iconic designs such as above and include accessories for both the Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms. That and you can sign up for inbox updates on the PowerA website. Waka Waka “PAC-MAN has been a cornerstone of gaming...

3Mar

By PaulNo Comments

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ID@Xbox Showcase 2025

IGN FanFest kicked off last week with the ID@Xbox Showcase 2025, and wow — what a showcase it was. Buckle up for the round-up because even though I was trying to be conservative with my highlights, there's still 8 games below. They range from cosy camping simulators all the way to horror-movie-inspired, action-roguelike romps. I have no idea how the heck I'm going to find time to get to them, but into the backlog they go upon release. How Am I Supposed To Play All These Awesome Games?! I've put the games in alphabetical order for simplicity. Before we get into it, what were your favourite trailers from the ID@Xbox 2025 Showcase? Shout them out in the comments below. Blue Prince Platforms: Xbox Series X|S (Game Pass), PlayStation 5 (PS+ Extra|Premium), PC (Steam) Release Date: ...