Stardew Valley (opens in new tab) chewed me up and spat me out, and My Time at Portia is going to do exactly the same thing. Yet when I was playing it happily on the Nintendo Switch, I soon discovered that despite its charming and painted loading screens, it’s a …
Read More »The 5 biggest questions Google Stadia still needs to answer
Google just revealed its vision for the future of gaming, and it’s called Google Stadia (opens in new tab). A games streaming platform that will allow you to tap the massive power and reach of Google’s global data centers, Stadia promises to deliver games on practically any device at resolutions …
Read More »Big Question: What video game sound effect can you still hear in your head?
Spare a thought for the audio designers on your favorite games. While everyone is praising the graphics and the writing and the guns, some poor person has spent three weeks composing the perfect “ting” noise for a menu without so much as a thank you. We’re here to change that, …
Read More »Why Co-op is going to be one of the coolest parts of Dying Light 2
This should come as no great surprise, but Dying Light 2 will support four-player co-op. That was true of the original 2015 release and it was true Dead Island – Techland has invested heavily in the necessary technology over the years so that you can continue playing its games with …
Read More »The best games console for kids – PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or something else?
Christmases, birthdays, anniversaries, any number of other fictional occasions: if you’re a parent there are always reasons you’ll be looking for the best games console for kids. Because in an era where safety is paramount and finding the best PlayStation 4 deals (opens in new tab) or Xbox One deals …
Read More »Avengers: Infinity War ending explained – everything you need to know before seeing Captain Marvel
Let’s be honest, we’re still not over Avengers: Infinity War (opens in new tab) and with Captain Marvel (opens in new tab) and its obvious links to the Avengers: Infinity War ending and Avengers 4 (opens in new tab): Endgame set to hit cinemas this week, now is as good …
Read More »Heres what could happen in The Haunting of Bly Manor story according to the book
If you’re reading this you’ve probably 1) heard about the Haunting of Hill House season 2 (opens in new tab) finally being confirmed with a different title, and 2) might be wondering what The Haunting of Bly House story is going to be about. Wave goodbye to the Crains, because …
Read More »Ape Out asks what happens when Hotline Miami meets Thelonious Monk, and discovers an early game of the year contender
When you tell me your game is about an angry gorilla unleashing rampant destruction to the tune of percussive jazz, it’s safe to say you’ve secured my interest. You had me at “angry gorilla”, frankly. But then I learn that this angry gorilla game features ultra-stylised, Saul Bass-inspired visuals, a …
Read More »“We wanted to make our little Mario 64” – trust us, Untitled Goose Game is going to be worth the wait
Who’d have thought that something so simple could bring so much joy? The setup in Untitled Goose Game is easy enough to wrap your head around; It’s a lovely morning in the village and you play as a horrible goose. That’s it. That’s all it takes to have us in …
Read More »Yoshis Crafted World preview: “Expected it to do a little more than rely on the cute appeal”
If you’re a follower of all things Nintendo, you’ll have learned from last week’s Nintendo Direct that a slice of Yoshi’s Crafted World already dropped in the form of a delightfully compact demo, a small slice of action that’s designed to give you a taste of what’s to come in …
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