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Port Royale 4 is a trading simulation game developed by Gaming Minds and published by Kalypso Media. It’s the latest entry in the Port Royale franchise and, similar to previous entries, takes place in the Caribbean. Port Royale 4 comes with a campaign mode and a free mode.
Let me start with a big, sweeping statement: art of rally is one of the prettiest racing games I’ve ever seen. Considering racing games in general tend to go with a more realistic art-style like Gran Turismo or Forza, it’s always refreshing to see a different take on what a...
Projection: First Light is the kind of game the world needs more of. It’s a puzzle platformer with a handcrafted shadow puppet aesthetic. Shadows are platforms, so you need to cast shadows in specific directions in order to solve puzzles and get through each level. The game is a visual...
The original Tennis World Tour was unimpressive to say the least. Developed by Breakpoint, it simply didn’t feel like a great reflection of the sport, and so publisher Nacon changed to a different developer earlier this year, in the Aussie team Big Ant, to help steady the ship. This is...
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven originally released in 2002, and was groundbreaking in its cinematic narrative and approach to its open-world environment. However, a lot has changed in the past 18 years, and the original Mafia hasn’t aged all that well. Fortunately, Hanger 13, developer of Mafia III, knew...
Back in 2007, Crysis was the video game that overheated computers and melted motherboards. A single player, FPS classic that developed quite the reputation for its dedication to graphical fidelity. It was also the game that solidified the CryEngine as a powerhouse of a tool in video game development and...
Serious Sam as a franchise is something that never really crossed my radar. I may have seen its name every so often during a Steam sale or referenced in conversation when talking about how most FPS games do not let players run wild enough, although for the most part Serious...
Congratulations! You’ve landed a coveted internship with Fizzle, where our products are not just a product – they’re a lifestyle. We’re so amped to welcome you into our Fizzle family and we can’t wait for you to get stuck into your… *reads scribbled note on hand* …marketing internship. But first,...
Hades
Hades is the most recent venture from hit developer Supergiant Games. Leaving a long stint in early access and following on from games like Bastion, Transistor and Pyre, it’s their biggest departure yet. Largely, this is due in part to its ambitious scope and foray into new territory with Hades fitting into the rogue-like genre....
Inertial Drift is the debut game from North Ireland based Level 91 Entertainment. As the name would imply, this one is focussed only on drift racing and it features a unique dual stick control mechanic to boot. It is set in a retro 90s world featuring a wide range of...
WWE 2K Battlegrounds steps into the ring with an over-the-top action figure style of arcade wrestling mash-up, targeting a more casual gamer and attempting to right some of the wrongs caused by last years glitch-filled WWE 2K20. While WWE games normally have a more simulation style, with complex gameplay, motion-captured...
The world of Warhammer 40K is vast. Set in our galaxy during the 41st millennium, it sees gigantic armies battle it out across the stars in a universe where there is only war. It’s a vast setting full of alien races and nefarious powers. Unfortunately, Rogue Factor’s Necromunda: Underhive Wars,...
