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6Apr

By PaulNo Comments

Silksong Will Release This Summer?

It's been 84 over 6 years since Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed by Team Cherry, way back in February 2019. Since then, the journey to release has been a tumultuous journey for fans. However, 2025 has begun with a flurry of small, but hopeful, titbits of news. Taking this burst of news, and some older quotes from people close to the game and Team Cherry, we can speculate on a summer release. There Has Been Yes NewsPrior to the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Silksong fans had been enjoying an uncharacteristically busy period of updates. Most of what the community were using to cling on to hope though, was borderline insignificant, such as metadata updates to the Team Cherry website, or a confirmation via a Twitter reply that the game is indeed real and progressing. In March, however, t...

2Apr

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

News & Updates

Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

After months of waiting on more information on what to expect from the Switch 2. We got given an hour of information. And boy bloody howdy not only were we fed, I felt like I was at a buffet after all those reveals. Not only did they show and tell us about these updates, but game titles we didn't know about. Especially for my Skong siblings who can honestly stop being deniers and become believers again. Welcome to the Switch 2: Magnetic Boogaloo! CAUTION: We've hit code silk. So, after much rumors and many predictions we didn't know if we should trust or not. The Switch 2 Direct was set free to the world to watch and enjoy. With a few visual hiccups that you had to be there to witness. But, let me go ahead start with the star of the show being the Nintendo Switch 2. I will only cover the...

27Mar

By PaulNo Comments

Features, News & Updates

Nintendo Direct – March 2025

In the lead up to the big Switch 2 Direct on April 2nd, Nintendo have deemed it important to give the Switch one final Direct, focusing on games coming out in the rest of 2025 and beyond. Today's showcase delivered updates and announcements on upwards of 20 games. I've picked out a few of my highlights below. One Last Hurrah For The Switch With the Switch 2 update around the corner, it was good to focus on some yet to be released Switch titles, and some surprising ports. What was your favourite game shown off in today's Nintendo Direct? Shout them out in the comments. I've picked out some games to highlight based on my interest in them so let's take a look at them first. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Metroid fans finally got a better look at Prime 4: Beyond. Samus is transported to a str...

Monster Hunter Wilds First Free Update Revealed

26Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

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Monster Hunter Wilds First Free Update Revealed

Monster Hunter Wilds will get its first free content update on April 4th. And with it, a new monster, a new hub and many more surprises! The update is available to all, so no need to worry about fighting alone. A seasonal event will also be coming later in the month called Blossomdance. This will change the Grand Hub decorations and come with new meals. During the event you will earn gestures, camp decorations and more cool equipment as well! The hunt continues! As mentioned, a new monster enters the wilds called Mitsune, which look both majestic and fierce. And will be fighting for dominance against Uth Duna, in the Scarlet Forest. Zoh Shia will return and won’t be confined to the story anymore, which is great as I loved the fight in the game. A new hub with more Palicoes and ways to...

26Mar

By Cameron J KeywoodNo Comments

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GAconf Europe Full Schedule Now Live

The Game Accessibility Conference aka GAconf, has announced its complete line-up for the next EU event. The European edition will take place in London from April 14th to 15th. It will feature talks and networking opportunities for professionals across all disciplines in the games industry. With an overarching aim is to highlight recent and future developments in game accessibility. What do you want to talk about? This year's EU GAconf features a wealth of knowledge sharing within the games industry. This includes deep dives from design considerations for deaf gamers, to accessible methods for conducting user research. From best practices for text size to how the Xbox Adaptive Controller has transformed gaming in the seven years since its release. You'll find it being talked about! ...

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

25Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

Sean Astin Launches New LEGO Lord Of The Rings The Shire Set

The LEGO Icons line just keeps on being, well, iconic. Take the new LEGO Icons The Lord of the Rings: The Shire set for example. The set in itself is incredible and any self respecting LOTR fan will be besides themselves at the sight of it. But LEGO knew this wasn't enough. Which is where Sean Astin aka Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, comes in. To celebrate the launch of the set Astin stars in an exclusive mini-film. If I take one more step, it'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been. The minifilm may only be 1 minute and 28 seconds long, but it's well worth a watch. Why wouldn't you want even a brief glimpse of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy recreated with love in LEGO bricks? Echoing the iconic Osgiliath monologue and cross-cutting sequences that...

HYTE x hololive Hoshimachi Suisei Collaboration Unveiled

24Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

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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 ...