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30Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Playstation Plus August

The PS Plus October August Games have been announced today for all PlayStation subscribers. 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). Lies Of P | PS4, PS5 Genre: Action Adventure Longevity: 29hrs+ | Trophies: 43 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 80 | OpenCritic: 82 Release: 18th September 2023 This dark Soulslike game draws inspiration from an unexpected source: The Adventures of Pinocchio. In this grim reimagining of Carlo Collodi’s beloved tale, Pinocchio is on a quest to find the mysterious Mr. Geppetto. His journey leads him to Krat, a city reminiscent of the Belle Époque, where madness and killer puppets have stripped humanity from its i...

Hauntii Joins Lost In Cult’s EDITIONS Line-Up

28Jul

By PaulNo Comments

News & Updates

Hauntii Joins Lost In Cult’s EDITIONS Line-Up

In May, Lost In Cult announced their entry into the physical video game publishing market. Their offering includes both high-availability, standard retail editions of games, alongside exquisite quality, trinket-packed, collectors EDITIONS. They've recently announced the 4th game in their line-up, Hauntii. Hauntii is a super stylish, 2-tone adventure that is summed up on its website by 4 words. Admittedly these are then expanded upon, but we appreciate the sentiment: Haunt - Possess objects and creatures to creatively solve puzzles and conquer combat Explore - Wander a meticulously crafted world where any path you take leads to new discoveries Collect - Stars complete constellations, which in turn uncover the story of Hauntii's past Relax - Enjoy a laid back pacing with occ...

24Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

LEGO Game Boy Set Revealed

Back in January we broke the news that LEGO had teased a new console set. Now we're back with the full reveal of this LEGO Game Boy set! Playing with Brick Power Before we go into the details of this set, I need you to watch the reveal trailer that LEGO and Nintendo shared. It is rad as hell and full of nostalgia joy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LEGO (@lego) Nostalgic Nintendo Bricks Now I know what one of your first questions may be. And don't worry this is not an undersized set at all. In fact the LEGO Game Boy is built with a scale of near 1:1. Whilst there are no light, sound or display play functions, this doesn't matter at all. Because this brick-built replica comes with all the features ...

AdHoc Studio Join Forces With Critical Role For Exandria Game

23Jul

By PaulNo Comments

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AdHoc Studio Join Forces With Critical Role For Exandria Game

AdHoc Studio, developer of the upcoming superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch, have announced a partnership with the TTRPG hotshots over at Critical Role. This deal appears to be a lucrative, two-way street that brings new productions to both entities. Roll For Initiatives We first heard whispers of the possibility of a Critical Role video game back in 2021. Back then, a Variety article covering the success of the at-home table-top campaign turned worldwide phenomenon mentioned the group's forays into other media, including an 'in the works' video game. At the time, Critical Role cast member Liam O'Brien admitted that doing a video game successfully takes a lot of time, and nothing has materialised since. However, after an initial meeting in October 2024 between the AdHoc Studio and C...

22Jul

By CharlieNo Comments

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Pokémon Presents July 2025 Round Up

In today's Pokémon Presents, we got a great new look at upcoming titles, together with the latest events for their mobile games, exciting information about upcoming shows, and an unexpected new launch! Were our expectations met? While there are still no news on a potential remake of Generation 5, which deeply disappoints me on a personal level, there have been some great announcements and fun updates in today's Pokémon Presents! They shared a lot of news about Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions, which I can't wait to go over with you! So, let's not waste any more time and get into the good stuff. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Let's start off with the announcement you are probably the most curious about: Pokémon Legends: Z-A. We've gotten a lot of new information today, so I will break i...

Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

12Jul

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Pre-Orders Open For HYTE Gundam Wing Collection

If you're a Gundam fan then the fact that this year marks the 30th Anniversary of Gundam Wing, will not have escaped you. And if you're looking to add some more mechs to your set up, the HYTE Gundam Wing Collection is open now for pre-orders. And yes, you're going to want it. King Perez, Marketing Executive Producer of iBUYPOWER / HYTE, themselves seem excited by the HYTE x Bandai Namco collaboration too: "A lot of us at HYTE closely follow the gaming and anime scene, and one of the companies we admired was Bandai Namco Entertainment, as they are responsible for many popular games and series we enjoy. It was very humbling to be chosen as an official licensee for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. We poured a lot of love, detail and attention to the case's design, and we are excited to bring another...

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

10Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

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Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel 1.0 Release Date Announced

What did you do yesterday? Maybe some work and played some games? Same. Oh and I attended an annoucement event from our friends over at Grindstone! And I come bearing good news. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the Nordic-themed roguelite horde survivor, is rolling into a 1.0 release this September on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. More Norse Roguelite Goodness Grindstone has announced that Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will be heading to a full 1.0 release very soon! It will be available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. I previously checked this game out when it hit early access earlier this year. It had already left a great impression on me and it was great to see more content has been added and improvements made with user input since. In fact they actually just launched a major content patch to...

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

26Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

Hardware & Tech, News & Updates

GravaStar Unveils Mercury V75 Pro Keyboard

From the launch of their Mars Bluetooth speaker, GravaStar are a brand known for their sci-fi aesthetics and almost art piece levels of tech. This continues with their latest product launching today, the Mercury V75 Pro. This promises to be a flagship gaming keyboard designed for gamers and esports professionals. And with GravaStar’s reputation for advanced engineering and distinctive designs, I don't doubt it. Painting A Better Keyboard The Mercury V75 Pro isn’t just another mechanical keyboard, it’s a statement piece for your battlestation. The standout Neon Graffiti edition rocks a hand-painted, street-art-inspired finish, meaning no two boards are exactly alike. Each one even comes with its own exclusive player ID code. Add in triple-sided RGB lighting, glowing footlights, and custom...

19Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

LEGO Fortnite Expeditions Has Landed

Wake up babe, the new LEGO Fortnite game just dropped: LEGO Fortnite Expeditions. Unlike the other games this is a new PvE experience within the brick game world. Join up to three other players to dive into challenging missions. All in a bid to stop the evil Mask Maker Daigo from destroying the world! What's The Story LEGO Fortnite Expeditions takes place in the newly founded Supernova Academy. This is where you'll train, team up and unlock your full potential. You'll need to go full superhero to stop Mask Maker Daigo and his evil forces from causing world ending chaos! The Supernova Academy will act as your base of operations and is where you'll find other aspiring heroes playing across the globe. Explore the academy and interact with NPC's such as academy founder Vengeance Jones...

11Jun

By CharlotteNo Comments

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Escape Simulator 2 Revealed

Following the success of the first game, Pine Studio has shared that Escape Simulator 2 is in development! Even better it will be launching this October on Steam. This highly anticipated sequel can be played with up to 8 players. Can't wait until October? Well, I have good news. There is a demo available right now thanks to the Steam Next Fest, where you can puzzle our way through the grounds of Dracula’s castle. The Key To A Good Game Escape Simulator 2 promises to build on the breakout success of the original game. In this sequel, players can enjoy even more detailed environments and deeper interactivity with their surroundings. But that's not all there is also a brand-new feature called the ‘Room Editor 2.0’. Let's take a look at the trailer together. https://www.youtube.com/watch...