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14Nov

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

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...

Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 Exhibitors Announced

13Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 Exhibitors Announced

We covered the news about the upcoming digital Endix Indie Showcase 2.0 from Endix and Heaven Media back in September. Now we have even more details about this digital event centred around a love for indie games and accessibility. Accessible Expo Fun On the 16th and 17th November attendees will be able to wander the digital halls of Endix Indie Showcase 2.0. Attendees can wander the expo halls with customisable avatars, stopping to watch the latest game trailers, speak with other attendees and meet the developers/publishers themselves. You can even check out game demos! Razer will be headlining the innovative virtual event as a sponsor, whilst also hosting two experiences for attendees and viewers to enjoy. Meanwhile, Lurkit and Patch Magazine will be official event partners. Patch wi...

12Nov

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

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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...

11Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Angry Birds 15th Anniversary Landmark

Angry Birds is celebrating its 15th anniversary! As one of the most iconic and globally loved mobile games, the creators Rovio have announced players can look forward to months of exciting events. Festivities will include a series of special in-game events, collaborations with innovative artists, exclusive comics and more. Party hat time! As part of the 15th anniversary celebrations, Angry Birds will roll out a series of exciting in-game events. Taking place from November 11th to December 16th, different events will happen at different times across the apps. Angry Birds Friends will be the first to host a celebration. With Angryversary: Nostalgia Flight taking place 11th-17th November. Angry Birds 2 will continue the celebrations from 21st-28th November with a special hat event. The in...

9Nov

By Paul1 Comment

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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...

8Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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The Sound of Gaming

BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra are bringing the magic of video game music from the concert hall straight into the world of gaming with The Sound of Gaming – a virtual, live concert for fans across the UK. The concert will be performed by the BBC Philharmonic on Saturday 23 November at 4pm. This innovative concert was developed exclusively for BBC Radio 3’s Sound of Gaming as part of a pilot project in partnership with BBC Research & Development working in the MAX–R project with Improbable. The experience employs cutting-edge technology to let users explore, interact, and enjoy a live orchestral performance of music from the nation’s best-loved game soundtracks virtually from their own home. Turn The Volume Up The Sound of Gaming will be conducted by award-winning vide...

Beyond The Darkness Gets November Launch

8Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Beyond The Darkness Gets November Launch

Indie developer My Little Studio has announced their platformer Beyond The Darkness will launch on Steam on November 14. In Beyond The Darkness players will enter an eerie world of memories, accompanying a young girl named Millie on her search for her parents and brother. Shine The Light Beyond The Darkness is a game filled with mystery, danger, and the supernatural, where a once-cozy home has turned into a terrifying lair of monsters. The end goal is to help Millie escape this nightmare world, find her parents, and flee from the lurking creature. All with only an old lamp to keep her safe. Players will have to keep the light alive, solve puzzles, and master new mechanics. Do you have what it takes to survive in a world swallowed by darkness, fear, and monsters? https://www.youtube....

6Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Game Night Gets New Trailer

Fantail Games have released a new trailer for their mixed reality party game Game Night. Coming to Early Access on November 18th, Game Night will be available for Quest 2, Pro, 3 and 3S. Blending arcade action and multiplayer mayhem, get ready for a series of riotously fun minigames each with mixed reality chaos! Bring On The Competition Game Night will feature three minigames as it enters Early Access. Firstly there will be Fishing, in which players must compete to scoop the most fish into the basket. Next up is Bouncing, in which players bat their balloon rabbits into carrots for points. And of course Slapping, in which the alien jelly menace must be contained, presumably by slapping it? Online Multiplayer is not supported, as Fantail Games are aiming to encourage VR lovers of all a...

Ritual Party, A New Horror Party Game Unmasked

5Nov

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Ritual Party, A New Horror Party Game Unmasked

Hologram Monster Oy have unmasked their latest game, Ritual Party. A brand-new horror-themed co-op party game that challenges players to summon cosmic horrors from the Cthulhu mythos together. Friends Who Summon Together... Ritual Party is a 4-player co-op party game in which the players conduct rituals to summon all manner of cosmic horrors . With nosy neighbours, mischievous ghosts, and a host of random events constantly challenging players, the path to summoning ultimate horror is far from straightforward. Chaos ensues as the players strive to complete the ceremony, a tough endeavour by itself, before law enforcement busts down the door. Candles need to be lit, pentagrams drawn and blood sacrifices be made. Each stage challenges players to summon an Old One, with some stages intr...

Warring Winds Kickstarter Quickly Funded

3Nov

By KatNo Comments

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Warring Winds Kickstarter Quickly Funded

Warring Winds has been fully funded within the first hour of its Kickstarter campaign. The successful $20,000 early funding secures the games core development goals. However, with a full month remaining, there is still time for gamers to back this campaign and hit the developer's stretch goals. innovative features Community Drives Success Warring Winds is a 2D platform fighting game developed by Inner Eye Games that integrates a detailed story, accessible features for the visually impaired, and multiplayer gameplay. The game’s setting is inspired by an alternate history in the Pacific Northwest. This blends elements of regional Native American and Japanese cultures. The central tournament in Warring Winds celebrates Koaku, the Thunderbird and Lord of the Sky. Whose blessing of wind magic...