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Go to Northern England’s Lake District and you’ll find no shortage of picturesque views. You’ll also find a nuclear site, the source of a disaster in 1957. Thankfully, it was contained, and you can still enjoy the scenic sights. But what if it wasn’t? Atomfall explores an alternate history where…
ReignBreaker is a fast-paced action roguelike that throws you into the heart of a dystopian steampunk kingdom, where towering high-tech medieval machines rule with an iron grip. You take on the role of Clef, a relentless warrior determined to tear through the oppressive forces that guard the kingdom’s inner sanctums.…
It's safe to say that there is a lot of weight on the shoulders of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Ubisoft needs this game to be a success more than any other—the future of the company could very well depend on it. Adding to the pressure for Assassin's Creed Shadows are the…
It hasn't been that long since the last entry of the Atelier series. The last one was Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key, released in March 2023. We are now at a brand new entry of the series with an entire new arc and character as…
As a fan of strategy and simulation games, I have a soft spot for titles that blend challenge, exploration, and meticulous decision-making. Kingdom Two Crowns, the second instalment in the Kingdom series by Noio, is one such game that caught my eye. Initially released in 2018, Kingdom Two Crowns is…
Our friend Getselious is back with another video review, this time taking a deep dive into Knights in Tight Spaces, the latest release from Ground Shatter. As the studio’s second Deck-Builder game, it has big shoes to fill—but how does it stack up against its predecessor? Has Ground Shatter refined…
Stardew Valley is one of the most beloved indie games to date, offering players a deeply immersive experience filled with farming, exploration, community-building, and personal growth. Created by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, it has become a global sensation since its release in 2016. It’s a game that blends nostalgia for classic…
When Capcom released Monster Hunter World, I was convinced they had reached the pinnacle of the series, and there was no way they could top it. Then came Monster Hunter Rise, which, while enjoyable, just didn’t have that wow factor to dethrone MHW. But then Monster Hunter Wilds was announced,…
I was watching the PlayStation State Of Play on February 12th, when Warriors Abyss was announced, and, well, being a fan of the series, it blew my mind! Combining the endless addicting formula of the Musou genre with the replayability of the roguelike genre seems like a match made in…
In what has become an annual tradition, RGG Studio and SEGA have delivered another Like a Dragon game. By now, you might think you've seen everything this series has to offer. However, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii introduces some clever changes and additions that keep things feeling fresh.…
The 2D Action title Tails of Iron was released in 2021 and over time grew to have a cult following, which developers rewarded with expansions and extra content. Around a year ago, developer Odd Bug Studio announced there would be a sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter to…
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is here, and I’ve had the pleasure of playing it for the last few weeks. After spending many hours with it, I can confidently say that Avowed will capture RPG fans far and wide. However, I haven’t been able to finish it yet, and that’s a shame…
