In a sea of survival horror games citing classic Resident Evil as an influence, Tormented Souls stands out for its willingness to wholly, uncompromisingly commit. It can be abrasive, even hostile to the player to a point of frustration—especially in a time where there’s so much focus on “good UX”. …
Since February this year, Apple Arcade subscribers have had the joy of Studio Drydock’s cozy magical farming sim Wylde Flowers. Life sim fans outside the iOS ecosystem might have looked on with envy, but the good news for them is that Fairhaven will soon be opening its gates much wider, …
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep is one of the better things to come out of Borderlands. Turning the over-the-top, irreverent sense of humour of the main series into a gun-toting parody of Dungeons & Dragons is a lot of fun—arguably even more so than the original games. In that …
Despite the rather surprising ending of Kingdom Hearts III, a sequel was inevitable—series creator / director Tetsuya Nomura confirmed as much even before III came out. But now it’s officially official: during a Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary event overnight, Square Enix unveiled Kingdom Hearts IV with an intriguing-looking new trailer. …
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This competition is now closed. March is always a big month for game releases—this year is no exception, but it also comes off the back of a stacked February, especially in the latter half of the month. Gran Turismo 7, so close to Elden Ring, so close to Horizon Forbidden …
If you’re stuck at home in iso and wondering what to play to help pass the time, PriceSpy has released its latest monthly gaming insights to reveal what the most-popular games were in New Zealand last month. Based on historical clicks received across all games listed on the fully impartial …
WWE 2K22’s greatest strength is its authenticity. While previous iterations have struggled to recreate the feeling of watching WWE television, this year’s release does it effortlessly, from the realistic visuals to the heightened impact when connecting with strikes and slams, it’s a clear improvement on its predecessors in almost every …
When you think of “Taito milestones”, what comes to mind? Space Invaders, surely, as one of the most influential videogames of all time? The inimitable charm of Bubble Bobble? The unique style and innovation of Darius? You’ll find none of these in Taito Milestones. This new 10-game compilation is touted …
Onde is a difficult game to describe. It’s a puzzle platformer of sorts, I guess, but far from a typical one. There’s a musical element to it, but it’s not really a rhythm game. It has flashes of puzzle and action games, even a little bit of arcade influence, but …
Another week, another wave of announcements, teases, leaks, and other such things to look forward to! Here are some of the game news highlights from this week. Ron Gilbert is working on a new Monkey Island Thirty years after leaving LucasArts, Monkey Island co-creator Ron Gilbert is back for another …
