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Not For Broadcast — You gotta see this
The gameplay and story kept me engaged, but it’s the acting that really brings all this to life. It’s absolutely excellent throughout. Characters are either genuinely likeable or caricatures of celebrities, and they’re all portrayed…
Video game crossover — Which tabletop games are best for digital gamers?
We explore some of the games that have made the leap from the bits and bytes of the digital realm to the paper, wood and plastic of the dining-room table.
Cities: Skylines Airports adds much-needed depth to trade beyond borders
Approaching its seventh year Cities: Skylines is still going strong, the latest expansion — Cities: Skylines Airports — adds depth to an area that's been crying out for a little attention for a while now, and slots in perfectly next to the…
The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 has you working together, with someone who’s sus
I am going to start off this review by stating that I have never seen The Thing. I do not know anything about it, however, Dann really loves the movie and was super excited to play it. The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 is a strategy based,…
Scavenger of Dunomini Digs Into Loads of Fun
Grind for materials and build a fortress to protect your little pile of dirt in PUNKCAKE Délicieux's Scavenger of Dunomini!
Battle Brothers’ Xbox outing finally brings one of the best strategy games to the TV
Battle Brothers has finally brought its turn-based tactics to the Xbox, and it's an almost perfect port, only held back by some controller and UI decisions. I've made my thoughts on Battle Brothers well known over the last few years, having…
Mortal Sin — Sintillating
It’s quite satisfying though, as the attacks themselves feel suitably meaty, especially when you trigger a weapon’s special effect. Seeing your foe’s limbs go flying after you’ve parried an attack, delivered a swift kick, and then finished…
Obsession maintains a stiff upper lip, but does it capture the Downton Abbey spirit?
When a game receives the sort of hype that Obsession has, you have to approach it with caution. At best, there’s a chance that you’ll end up being underwhelmed by a game that is actually decent but still can’t live up to expectations,…
The Batman Who Laughs pits players against the ultimate DC Villain
The Batman Who Laughs is the second game we've played in the Rising system, after we played SpongeBob Squarepants: Plankton Rising previously. This system seems to have been based around having a large villain statue, which is used in…
Casetify Nintendo Switch Case — Stylish and sturdy
Casetify is a company well known for their beautiful phone cases, that also happen to do an amazing job at protecting your devices from high falls, with an option of different impact-protection. Recently, however, they have branched out…
Popslinger — Stop, Pop, and Roll
The problem though is that Popslinger just isn’t that much fun to play. As enjoyable as the soundtrack is, with its combination of funk and more modern dance music, without enjoyable gameplay you’re not going to have a great time.
Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller has some seriously good design
Look at the Nacon Revolution X Pro Controller with its case, extra components and small design details, and you can see you have something that is more designed for people who take gaming and their controllers seriously. Designed to be…
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall fights deaths minions in VR Action Adventure
Apart from the intricate, almost complicated lore associated with Warhammer and its various splinter stories; its known for legendary battles between its various factions. Tempestfall throws you in fairly quickly and its key to note that…
Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game impressed!
Cuphead is known as a very challenging, face past, almost Disney-looking video game that will make you rage quit. Or, well, it does make me rage quit. So, as a result, I was pretty curious on how the intense, face-paced, always going to…
Northern Journey has a startlingly cohesive atmosphere and feel
Created by one man, and drawing inspiration from the landscapes and folk mythology of Norway, Northern Journey has a startlingly cohesive atmosphere and feel.
After the Fall — Co-op Zombie Action in VR
Starting out with a simple pistol, it’s not long before you can pick up more weapons. You can go akimbo at any time with nearly any weapon but you are likely sacrificing accuracy with rifles if you try wielding them in one hand.
Wartales — Fantasy combat with a side-helping of plague, death and misery
In Wartales, an early access release from Shiro Games, the player guides a small mercenary company from humble beginnings to, hopefully, wealth and glory. Procedurally generated quests and turn-based combat blend with set narrative content…
The best food-themed board games
Over the years we've reviewed an absolute mass of board and tabletop games, in fact, we've got over 400 tabletop reviews on the site already. What you might not know is that we've got a penchant for food-themed ones; We've actually reviewed…
The Binding of Isaac Repentance is a fitting end to an iconic roguelike
It’s been several years since the last large DLC pack for Nicalis’ legendary roguelike, The Binding of Isaac. Nonetheless, our persecuted hero is back for more in The Binding of Isaac: Repentance, which is without doubt one of the biggest…
Captain Toonhead — Space Crazy Tower Defense
The Captain’s gone a little space crazy. Firstly changing his name to Toonhead whilst converting a TV screen into a space helmet as part of his ensemble. Turning his weakness to strength, Toonhead creates his own weapons and contraptions to…