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Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights
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Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights

June 12th saw the return of the Guerrilla Collective showcase for a second year. This show aims to shine a light on projects from indie developers that may not get as much attention as their AAA counterparts. Just over 40 game were shown during the event with even more shown off on Day 1. I've picked out my 10 favourites from Day 2 to quickly speak about below and included their trailer. Make sure to check out the Guerrilla Collective site for links to all the games shown during their 2 shows. Guerrilla Collective Day 2 Highlights Arietta of Spirits Developer: Third Spirit Games Publisher: Third Spirit Games Platforms: PC (Steam), Switch, Playstation, Xbox A classic-looking top-down action RPG complete with a character-driven story and fast-action combat. Play as Arietta as a f...
Mad Catz announces the F.R.E.Q. DAC And DAC-L Gaming DAC
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Mad Catz announces the F.R.E.Q. DAC And DAC-L Gaming DAC

Mad Catz is coming back with a vengeance! Today we bring you the announcement of two USB C audio DACs from them, the F.R.E.Q. DAC and the F.R.E.Q. DAC-L. The only real difference between these two, other than the design, of course, is the F.R.E.Q. DAC has touch controls for more convenient control of your audio levels. You can take a look at them below. Read the press release below: Kowloon, Hong Kong – June 10th, 2021 - Mad Catz Global Limited, the leading innovator in gaming hardware, is excited to announce two DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) products – F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L. Portable for mobile and laptops F.R.E.Q. DAC and DAC-L provide excellent convenience and immersive audio to gamers. Enjoy the breadth of the music with a better gaming experience Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. DAC...
The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack Announced
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The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack Announced

The Sims™ 4 has another expansion pack launching, this time around we have The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living. This game certainly isn't one that wants to go to bed, just yet. Is it? Read the official press release below: REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 10, 2021 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Maxis™ today announced that The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living Expansion Pack is coming to PC and Mac via Origin™ and Steam, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One systems on July 22. In The Sims 4 Cottage Living, players can experience a pastoral existence in the idyllic town of Henford-on-Bagley. Sims looking for a change of pace can enjoy life in a cozy village, grow their own produce, raise and befriend animals and experience new ways to connect with nature. “The Sims 4 offers play...
Jurassic World Evolution 2 Coming Late 2021
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Jurassic World Evolution 2 Coming Late 2021

It's happening, the smash-hit game Jurassic World Evolution is officially getting a sequel release later in 2021! This is brilliant news in my opinion! Check out some newly released screenshots which came alongside the announcement: Read the official press release below: Cambridge, UK – June 10, 2021 - Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) unveiled today Jurassic World Evolution 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the highly successful Jurassic World Evolution. Based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise and created in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Jurassic World Evolution 2 builds upon the ground-breaking and beloved 2018 dinosaur park management simulation, offering players a thrilling front seat as they take charge of their own Jurassi...
Samurai Simulator Gets Epic Trailer!
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Samurai Simulator Gets Epic Trailer!

Venture on the way of the samurai! Fight epic battles, serve your Daimyo, defend your honor, and train followers in the Samurai Simulator – first ever feudal Japan life simulation game on Steam. Samurai Simulator is an expansive life simulation game set in feudal Japan and inspired by the best RPGs on the market. Travel through a huge, open-world and perform various quests. Through them, you will gain experience that will allow you to develop your skills, and become a powerful warrior through one of several extensive skill trees. Feudal Japan is full of untold mysteries. Spread the glory of your lord across the region and you may also have to prove your strength against deities and local demons. Find a lord whose ideals you hold dear, pledge allegiance to him, and lead his family...
Warhammer Skulls – 5 Things You May Have Missed
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Warhammer Skulls – 5 Things You May Have Missed

Last week saw Games Workshop hosting the Warhammer Skulls Showcase, an annual event for all things Warhammer and video games. Here are five titles that may have flown under your radar, but definitely deserve some attention. To celebrate Warhammer Skulls, Nuverse have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Lost Crusade is now live on mobile devices, both iOS and Android, and for the first time in the USA. To mark this occasion, Nuverse are launching a number of activities and new features like voice-overs and cross-server battles. During the Warhammer Skulls Event only (June, 3rd to 10th), Warhammer Underworlds: Online will be Free to Keep on Steam. When new players download the game, they will have two starting warbands, Steelheart’s Champions, and Magore’s Fiends, along with a ...
Wired Productions Launches Huge Steam Sale
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Wired Productions Launches Huge Steam Sale

Independent video games publisher Wired Productions have launched its Steam publisher sale, offering extensive discounts across its product portfolio, featuring some of the most loved indie titles in recent years. Check out the Wired Productions Steam Publisher Sale page now. Huge reductions are available across a number of massive games, including Avicii Invector, Close To The Sun, Deliver Us The Moon, Grip: Combat Racing, The Falconeer, Those Who Remain, The Town of Light, Vostok Inc. and so much more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TDHJG3mhJg Wired Productions has an amazing slate of games due for release in the next twelve months, so don’t forget to add these upcoming classics to your wish list: Arcade Paradise, A love letter to arcades from the creators of Vostok Inc, Lumote...
Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A New Story Mode
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Dying Light: Hellraid DLC Expands With A New Story Mode

Dying Light is really the game that just keeps giving! We have additional content inbound via a free content drop for the Dying Light: Hellraid DLC. With this free content, players can expect a new Story Mode for the Hellraid DLC. New weapons and also new visuals. Read the official press release below: Wrocław, Poland - 7 June 2021 - Techland announced that the Dying Light’s dark-fantasy Hellraid DLC is expanding today via a free new content drop that adds a brand new Story Mode, new areas, new weapons and a number of visual and technical enhancements to the dungeon-slasher experience. The update will be available for all platforms today. Story Mode is a narrative rich addition that sees players venture deep into the demon-infested bowels of Ba’al’s Temple to rescue Lucius, a mys...
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Performance RT Mode
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Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Performance RT Mode

Insomniac Games this evening announced a launch day patch for the release of Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart. Along with the news, they included a new video, check out their tweet below. It has been rumoured by several sites that the install size will be a nice 33.6GB. It is worth remembering Insomniac Games have not confirmed the size themselves. The rumour appears to have come from the Twitter account @PlaystationSize so by no means an official source, so should be taken with a pinch of salt. Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is available as a physical and digital release exclusively on Playstation 5. You can pre-order a digital copy via the PlayStation store. Standard Edition costs £69.99 Pre-order and receive early unlocks for two in-game items: - Pixelizer Weapon - Carbono...
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Ready For Early Access Soon
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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Ready For Early Access Soon

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will soon launch on to Steams early access program. The simulation game is coming from developers Aesir Interactive and publishers astragon Entertainment. Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will launch on to Steam early access on June 17th 2021. Read the press release below: Duesseldorf/Germany, June 1, 2021 – With the last preparation in full swing, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, the new simulation project of the Munich-based developer studio Aesir Interactive and the successful German publisher astragon Entertainment is almost ready to be released as an early access game on Steam™ on June 17, 2021. From this point on, police and simulation game fans are called upon to contribute their ideas and wishes to the ongoing development and to join force...