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22Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

November on PlayStation – Week 4

November on PlayStation is closing out, but hey at least we're that step closer to the festive season! December is on the horizon and we still have some nice titles launching before the years out. Looking back over 2024 what has been your favourite title? Let me know in the comment section below. Neon Blood (PS5, PS4) – November 26th In 2053, humanity lives in Viridis, a sprawling acropolis divided into two starkly contrasting cities. Bright City is an opulent haven of skyscrapers and advanced technology for the elite, while Blind City is a desolate area with crumbling infrastructure, where the underprivileged struggle for survival amidst rampant inequality. You play as Axel McCoin, an idealistic detective determined to seek justice and change. Inspired by the disparity between the tw...

18Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Horizon Adventures Comes To LEGO?!

It's been a while since we had some cool gaming related LEGO news to gush about. Like our review of the LEGO Fortnite Peely Bone set last month. Ahem. But today, the LEGO Group announced the launch of a new playset based on the recently-released game LEGO Horizon Adventures. This means, that we'll soon get to enjoy Aloy and Varl adventuring in virtual and physical brick form! As a big fan of the now retired LEGO Horizon Forbidden West: Tallneck set, I am really excited abut this news. Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth - Set 77037 This machine-monster toy LEGO gaming set includes two minifigures: Aloy and her loyal ally Varl. Aloy carries a bow and Varl carries a spear. These weapons can be upgraded with small bricks to give the look of fire, chill or shock attacks. Just l...

14Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Features

November On PlayStation – Week 3

November on PlayStation hits a speed bump this week! It is the quietest we have had in a long while with only 5 new titles and more Destiny 2 content, So here they are. Towers of Aghasba (PS5) – November 19th Decades after the Shimu people were forced to flee their homeland due to the invasion of a mysterious force known as the Withered, the Shimu have returned to reclaim their rightful home: the fantastical island of AGHASBA. As junior architect, it’s your job to rebuild the villages of your once-mighty civilization as well as nurse Aghasba’s once-thriving ecosystems back to life. AMEDAMA (PS5) – November 21th Aihama, Japan. The final years of the Edo period. One rain-drenched evening, a group of men burst into the town’s brother and sister-run umbrella shop. Yushin is cut down in f...

12Nov

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Features

Game Pass Games November 2024

We may all partied out from Halloween, but November has plenty to keep us busy over on Game Pass. Get your sim and tactician heads on for the first wave of titles heading your way this month! Metal Slug Tactics Genre: Strategy/Tactical RPG Longevity: 5 - 11 hours | Achievements: 48 Metacritic: 78 | OpenCritic: Strong Available: Now (on all platforms) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Released: 5th November 2024 https://youtu.be/1FvGxFI8feo?si=5EQrI5I0ptGqaI7Y A run-and-gun classic turns its hand to isometric tactics. A spin-off of the Metal Slug series, Metal Slug Tactics focuses on strategy rather than going in guns blazing. Choose from iconic series veterans and assemble a team to take down the army of the re-emerging General Morden. Mix things up with different weapo...

9Nov

By Paul1 Comment

Features

Mass Effect N7 Day 2024 Round-Up

November 7th, known as N7 Day, is a significant day in the calendar of Mass Effect fans. 'N7' refers to the in-universe military designation used by Earth's System Alliance, assigned to trilogy protagonist Commander Shepard and Mass Effect: Andromeda character Alec Ryder, among others. On this day each year, Mass Effect developer BioWare tends to release new merchandise or updates on the franchise. In previous years, these information drops have focused on teasing the next game in the franchise, including an event last year that saw fans deciphering clues to earn snippets from a new teaser video. However, following the recent release of Dragon Age: The Veilguard (DA:TV), BioWare tempered expectations leading into N7 Day by saying this year would be "quieter". Quieter does not mean silen...

7Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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November On PlayStation – Week 2

It's the Week 2 of November on PlayStation, and we will be finishing the week at the halfway point. With the crack of the whip I received last week, I thought I'd get the head start. I had it all planned out, and then Path of The Exiles 2 was delayed! So not to anger the Editors twice in a row I made my choices nice and early. And here they are. Farming Simulator 25 (PS5) – November 12th Farming Simulator 25 saturates farms with plenty of vehicles and gameplay elements, graphical enhancements, and also new water making it possible to grow rice - expanding the agricultural variety and precision tune of the family-friendly series. Gameplay - More New Crops, Animals, etc. Explore the world of farming to build the greatest agricultural empire in a rice paddy landscape in East Asia, an envi...

Steam Next Fest October 2024 – Puzzles, Police Work & Pulsing Beats

1Nov

By Rowen Cameron2 Comments

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Steam Next Fest October 2024 – Puzzles, Police Work & Pulsing Beats

Just like that, another Steam Next Fest is done and dusted. Were there oodles of demos? Yes. Did I play through an ungodly amount of them? Also yes. Is my Wishlist now the length of A Song of Ice and Fire? Three for three, you got me. The number of demos on offer can be a double-edged sword; I’m still getting through the last few! But what was exhibited gave gamers plenty to be excited about for the end of the year and the beginning of 2025. So, without further ado, here are five standout demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024 aka the last Next Fest of 2024: Kill The Shadow Developer: Shadow Light Sanctuary Publisher: 663 Games Genre: Adventure/RPG/Puzzle Planned Release Date: 2024 Platforms: PC A game that blends detective work, a complex story and the supernatural and throw...

31Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Features, Gaming For All

Thumb Soldiers – Accessibility For All

If you've been gaming for some time, you have probably seen accessibility products doing the rounds. Companies claim their products help people with accessibility issues, but many fall short. Now I will tell you right now, I am a perfectly able-bodied gamer. Albeit I wear glasses to play. My partner is a disabled gamer but again her accessibility needs are not physical. I love gaming and I am an advocate for bringing gaming to everyone. A dream that David Chapman, the Inventor and Founder of Thumb Soldiers sought to bring to reality. No Fingers All Thumb...Soldiers I could fill out the whole article with the backstory of the product, explaining why David created the Thumb Soldiers, what inspired him originally, and where it ended up. But that would just be a boring reiteration of their w...

31Oct

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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November On PlayStation – Week 1

November on PlayStation has begun! It was hard to pick three games to highlight to start the month with, so many diverse and fun games are due to be released. That being said, with a crack of the whip from my editors as my deadline loomed, I made my choices. And here they are. Empire of the Ants (PS5) – November 4th Immerse yourself in the heart of an ecosystem French forest. You embody the 103,683rd ant, determined to lead the colony to new, more prosperous horizons. With Empire of the Ants,’ every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your ability to master a world where the small are mighty! Players will immerse themselves in the world of ants and an epic adventure, where they must ensure the prosperity of a colony through tactical and strategic bat...

17Oct

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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October PlayStation Releases – Week 4

It's another stacked week in October on PlayStation, with over 30 this upcoming week! As ever we'll start with my top picks of the week. These are the four games I believe are not to be missed this week. Potionomics: Masterwork Edition (PS5) - October 22nd After her uncle's untimely death, a penniless witch named Sylvia unexpectedly inherits a potion shop along with a significant amount of debt. Despite being a novice, Sylvia must take charge of the business and rescue herself from financial ruin. Fortunately, she won't be tackling this challenge alone. With the support of new friends, Sylvia will develop her negotiation skills, surpass her most cunning competitors, and establish her shop as the premier potion emporium in Rafta. The key to success lies in mastering the intricacies of Pot...