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Inmates
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big horror fan. I’ve got a shirt that just says ‘horror’, I’ve got a Silent hill 2 tattoo, and I pretty much exclusively watch horror films. So, psychological horror games? My thing. And Inmates is a psychological horror set within...
Total War and Warhammer is a match made in heaven. I’ve always been a fan of Warhammer from the sidelines – I could never afford the figurines but the lore is so in-depth that it’s hard not to get excited when a new Warhammer game comes along. Add Total War...
Cuphead
It’s been a couple of years since I first played Cuphead at PAX AUS, and it’s been one of the most anticipated indie titles since it was announced. It’s inspired by 1930’s cartoons and nostalgic in a different way with its no-nonsense difficulty that doesn’t hold your hand at all....
Forza Motorsport 7
Forza has definitely become one of Microsoft’s flagship franchises for the Xbox consoles. With its addictive simcade racing, consistently well thought out gameplay and beautifully designed graphics to draw you in, it’s easy to see why the arrival of Forza Motorsport 7 has had people so excited.
Developed by Larian Studios, Divinity Original Sin 2 is an increadible leap forward, not only for the series, but for RPGs in general.
Ruiner
I jumped into Ruiner expecting a top-down arcade shooter with an amazing style, pumping beats and weapons and abilities galore. What I discovered was a surprisingly deep RPG full of story, dialogue, character, quests, side-quests, loot rarity and even a world-hub. Oh, and it also had arcade shooting, an amazing...
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite has infinite possibilities, but does not quite yet live up to expectations.
Pokkén Tournament DX
Pokkén Tournament isn’t by any means a new title, having already established itself back in 2016 on the Wii U as the must have Pokémon fighter it was a bit of a surprise (albeit a pleasant one) to most Nintendo and Pokémon fans when it was announced earlier this year at...
Project CARS 2
Prepare to make room for the arrival of Slightly Mad Studios’ amazing and likely to be hugely successful game, Project CARS 2. Many of you are soon to be spoiled as Project CARS 2 boasts exciting new features, an insanely well developed game engine, and a whole lot of amazing visuals...
Last Day of June
Last Day of June feels a bit like a hazy, strange dream that you’re unable to wake up from. Like a recurring nightmare or a fantasy that glows in a way that makes it near unforgettable. This is not your traditional puzzle game, nor is it an entirely narrative driven...
Anyone who asks me what my favourite type of gaming genre soon learns that role playing games are my jam. The fantastic stories, vast world exploration, and in-depth characters developed, combined with a smooth battle system, will keep me playing for hours on end. Japanese-based RPG’s in particular appeal to...
Knack II
Across the internet, Knack is often referred to as “our lord and saviour” or “the divine one”, a cheeky and sarcastic dig at his overall irrelevance in the pantheon of gaming mascots and heroes. Knack 2 comes along and tries to rid itself of this moniker, this slander, this blasphemy, in...
