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Ballionaire is a chaotic, fun Pachinko mutation
Self-labelled 'autobonker game' Ballionaire is to Pachinko as Balatro is to Poker; A mutated bastardisation of a classic game that's fun to play, brimming with character and incredibly hard to put down. 'I've played Pachinko Roguelikes…
1000000000 Spells has you building your weapons as you go
When it comes to arena shooters, there have been so many entries in the genre. However, 1000000000 Spells brings its own twist through the crafting and editing of various weapons that you will then use for your round. In 1000000000 Spells,…
Among the Whispers – Provocation has you hunting ghosts
Stephanie is equipped with an array of phantasm detection devices, from EMF readers to laser grids. By using these in conjunction with provocations, you’ll need to find and record audio and video evidence of ghostly goings-on, and piece…
Best Board games with cute animal themes and chunky mechanics!
Updated: 15/11/2024 - Two new entries added Animals have always made for a popular theme in board games, but did you know that not every game about animals is designed for younger players? Whilst some certainly are, some of the most complex…
Ominous Stew has you fighting while you cook.
There are a lot of multiplayer co-op cooking games out there, allowing you to get frustrated with your friends while you all work together to cook a dish. In Ominous Stew, you are not working together. As a matter of fact, you both are…
Ticket to Ride has some brand new deluxe train upgrades and you definitely need them!
Ticket to Ride remains one of the most popular board games in modern history - possibly ever if we exclude Chess, Draughts and other truly timeless games. There's no doubt that when you ask almost any gamer what their go to game for "new…
Catcelona – Cats hidden in the depths of Barcelona
It’s a new hidden object game all about cats! I feel like this recent wave of different hidden object games — largely cat based — is absolutely fantastic. Catcelona is a hidden object game where you will be finding a set number of cats…
Floatopia brings magic into a small island
It’s no secret I was very into Animal Crossing. Like everyone else at the start of lockdown, I spent hours and hours decorating my island with my youngest, going to events, catching bugs, and gathering resources. Now, I feel like I’ve done…
Impawlse let’s you play games to feed your cat
Having a little kitty cat to look after, without having all of the real-life clean up or responsibility, is something that can be really tempting for those who love playing video games! Impawlse is a game where you have a little cat in its…
Holstin plays with atmosphere and perspective in equal measure
Self-labelled as a psychological survival horror game, Holstin instead feels closer to an evolution of the original Alone in the Dark into an intelligent, atmospheric jaunt. I know that's a bold claim. The original Alone in the Dark, from…
Fix an old ship in Kohlrabi Starship
Slice of life adventure games have happened in almost every biome and atmosphere in the world at this point! Kohlrabi Starship is taking the genre to a deserted desert planet, where a crashed spaceship is your new home. You’ll need to turn…
Retro Gadgets – Build Retro Machines
When it comes to retro consoles and gadgets, I am not one that knows many of them! Nor do I understand the actual inner workings of various devices. With that said, when playing Retro Gadgets, a game all about creating, coding, and fixing a…
Five classic Point and Click Adventure remakes you can play on Xbox One right now
Once the most popular genre and then long-forgotten as audiences focussed more on action, the humble point-and-click adventure has had something of a resurgence in recent years… But with so many options to choose from, why would you want to…
Delivery Witches takes Mika and the Witch’s Mountain to your kitchen table
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a stunning video game that’s all about a little witch who is trying to deliver packages, upgrade her broom, and make it to the top of a mountain. It’s not a game that instantly screams “make a tabletop…
Top Three Board Games at Draughts Hackney
Myself, my partner and three of our friends finally got along to Draughts in Hackney to see their impressive board game collection! Draughts have a primary location in Waterloo, and the Hackney building does look small from the front, but…
Scared Little Ghost needs you to be a brave little specter
Ghosts are always thought of as a scary thing, They lurk in darkness and scare the humans who happen to cross their path. Or at least, that’s what often comes to mind. Scared Little Ghost is about a ghost who actually is scared of…
Empire of the Ants proves many small things can make a big package
Sometimes, the most straightforward ideas are among the best. Empire of the Ants takes an idea so simple — that of the tiny, highly social and surprisingly intelligent insects referred to in the title - and transforms it into an almost…
Exploring a stunning world in Infinity Nikki
Stunning, captivating and full of cute outfits, Infinity Nikki is likely going to end up being a mobile game that I will actually play! This is a massive feeling, open-world, slice of life adventure game full of secrets, places to explore…
Sushi Battle Rambunctiously demands you don’t become a zombie
Sushi Battle Rambunctiously is much like the title; where you and your friends play as Sushi, who battle around free to roam, single screen maps, trying not to die. There are tons of chunky, fun sushi characters to pick from, as well as…
The Holy Gosh Darn has you saving heaven!
I am not sure what I picture Heaven to be, but The Holy Gosh Darn has a version of heaven that can be destroyed, is primarily full of dogs, and has angels that haven’t even met God! It’s a wild place, and one that needs saving. You play as…