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Slopecrashers Launched Today
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Slopecrashers Launched Today

Slopecrashers, the next generation of arcade snowboarding, launches today! Developed by Byteparrot and published by Neonhive Games, the game is available on Steam for £12.74 thanks to a 15%  launch discount. Snowabunga! Hit the slopes with up to 8 friends or go solo in this easy-to-play, exhilarating-to-master snowboarding racer. Inspired by classics like SSX, Slopecrashers is supercharged by a next-level physics engine. Grab a board (or maybe a frying pan) and send feathers flying/whiskers wagging as a customisable crew of madcap animal snowboarders. Carve through epic courses, perform ridiculous stunts, and build up boosts to go really, really fast. Johannes Lugstein (Byteparrot) says: “I’m a solo developer who first started working on Slopecrashers over 6 years ago. My goal is to b...
Ballionaire A Week Away From Launch
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Ballionaire A Week Away From Launch

Indie publisher Raw Fury and developer newobject have announced a launch date for their pachinko roguelike Ballionaire. The game will launch on December 10th on Steam. We recently checked out the demo so if you want to know our initial thoughts check it out here. Everybody loves stickers Ballionaire is a one-of-a-kind physics-driven pachinko roguelike where the goal is to gain Ballionaire status. Generate kinetic chaos, discover explosive combos, and study the game mechanics to find clever ways to break the game and build the perfect pachinko board. The art style is very much giving sticker bomb and we're here for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsTdrncy6q4 Key Features Bonk to Victory: Drop a ball to bonk triggers, earn money, and spawn more balls! Draft new triggers each...
Scarlet Moon Releases Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume IX
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Scarlet Moon Releases Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume IX

Scarlet Moon  has released their annual game music holiday compilation. Scarlet Moon Christmas Volume IX is a compilation of music from game composers around the world to get gamers into the festive spirit! Festive Gaming Music Unlocked This year's release features Scarlet Moon's Nami Nakagawa (NieR, Demon Slayer) doing an warm holiday vocal theme titled 'Dear Santa' and Osamu Kubota (Granado Espada, Beatmania) orchestrating a classic hymn. Alongside contributions from Scarlet Moon friends Jamphibious, Midas Klare, Frank van 't Ende, and Rogov. A special guest contribution comes in the form of a holiday remix of Kraftwerk's 'Neon Lights' courtesy of mojera, a duo comprised of composer Mitsuto Suzuki (FINAL FANTASY series) and vocalist non. 'It's always fun to see how our annual holi...
Alexander Perrin’s Short Trip Coming To Steam
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Alexander Perrin’s Short Trip Coming To Steam

Short Trip, the viral interactive illustration, is coming to Steam this December! The game took creator Alexander Perrin five years to complete, and the browser version has since been played millions of times. The new complete edition of the game includes a new mode as well as some exclusive behind the scenes content. We're not kitten around In case you haven't heard of this beautiful illustrative experience, Short Trip is an interactive illustration created by Alexander Perrin. The aim of the game is to drive a scenic tram across a tranquil hand-drawn mountainscape, picking up and dropping off cat passengers as you go. Controls are accessible as players only need to use the left and right keys. This is a “slow play” game designed to help players relax and unwind from the bustle of the...
PlayStation Plus December
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PlayStation Plus December

The PlayStation Plus December Games were announced this week and it appears we're not quite on the PlayStation nice list. With the exception of It Takes Two, this month is "meh" at best. All three games will be available to PlayStation Plus members on December 3 until January 6. Remember that even if you don’t plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). It Takes Two | PS4, PS5 Genre: Action-Adventure Longevity: 24hrs | Trophies: 21 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 88 | OpenCritic: 88 Release: 25th March 2021 It Takes Two is a unique platform adventure designed exclusively for cooperative play. You can choose to play via couch co-op or online with split-screen functionality. In...
Introducing the NEO S Purple Wave Edition
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Introducing the NEO S Purple Wave Edition

CRKD have announced the NEO S Purple Wave Edition designed for use with Fortnite Festival and other rhythm-based games. Designed and manufactured in-house the controller is designed and engineered by team members behind the iconic hardware for Guitar Hero and DJ Hero.  Rhythm's Gonna Get You The NEO S transforms your Fortnite Festival experience thanks to the unique ergonomically designed Festival Attachment. Featuring five action buttons which replicate the frets on a guitar. Giving greater immersion and delivering a new dimension in music-based entertainment. Fans of Fortnite Festival can use the NEO S Purple Wave Edition controller to play Keytar, Drum, Mic, and Bass song parts, not only for guitar. The NEO S is compatible with PC and Nintendo Switch, with Xbox compatibilit...
Cat Quest III – Mew Free DLC Content
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Cat Quest III – Mew Free DLC Content

The Purribean just got paws-itively better with new Cat Quest III DLC! Prepare to hoist the sails and embark on a treasure-filled journey packed with purr-rific new content! Get your claws out for the free update, available today on PC and arriving on other platforms very soon. DLC Out Meow! Following the release of Cat Quest III in August, developer The Gentlebros have generously returned to release a free content update. Alongside the new DLC, there's also a limited time discount for the game active now on Steam and running until December 4th. Act quickly for a 20% saving! Not played Cat Quest III, and want to read a review before committing to that buy button? You can read our review of the full game on PS5 here. Fur-midable New Content The time has come to return to the Purr...
West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle Comes To Train Sim World 5
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West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle Comes To Train Sim World 5

Back in September we reviewed Train Sim World 5 from Dovetail Games. And now we're back with the news the developers have released a brand new add-on route, West Coast Main Line: Preston – Carlisle. This DLC covers almost 100 miles of track between Preston and Carlisle. Alongside this is the inclusion of Lancaster and the coastal Morecambe Branch Line. Stay On Track The journey encompasses the dramatic rural scenery seen through this part of the northwest, including the challenge of Shap Summit at 279m above sea level. Landmark buildings at Lancaster, Carlisle and Preston Station have been recreated as per their condition in the late 1980s. Era accuracy has also stretched to the M6 Motorway. Keep an eye out for the retro traffic at Tebay! This route, developed by Partner Programme...
December on PlayStation – Week 1
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December on PlayStation – Week 1

December on PlayStation aka the Christmas Countdown starts here! We have a strange selection of games this week, many fun and diverse, and even one featuring a Sharpshooting Space Frog. Let's hope I can get on the Editor's nice list with these three titles. Entropy Survivors (PS5) – December 3rd A sword-wielding mech. A sharpshooting space frog. Control both characters simultaneously against the forces of Entropy in this bullet heaven roguelike. Though your defeat may come swiftly (and often), you’ll bring these two unlikely heroes home using nothing but the unstoppable power of friendship (and an arsenal of mind-blowing cartoon weapons)!"Survive the forces of Entropy solo or with friends to save the universe! A sword-wielding mech. A sharpshooting space frog. Control both characters si...
ATARI Recharged Vinyl Preorders Open
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ATARI Recharged Vinyl Preorders Open

Following the success of the ATARI 50 vinyl released at the beginning of 2024, Microids Records and ATARI have announced their new collaboration. The limited-edition ATARI Recharged vinyl, is set to be released in January and is available for pre-order! Sounds of Your Youth The Recharged collection is a series of video games that modernize some of Atari’s most popular arcade games. Adding power-ups, vibrant graphics, challenges, two-player couch co-op and all-new original soundtracks. The award-winning composer Megan McDuffee crafted magical soundtracks for all ten Recharged games. These include Asteroids, Berzerk, Black Widow, Breakout, Cavern of Mars, Centipede, Gravitar, Missile Command, Quantum and Yars.   Megan’s 80’s-inspired electro pop music, which integrates both modern and re...