Darkest Dungeon II: An Exquisite Descent into Madness
Stress. Despair. Darkness. These are the core tenets of Darkest Dungeon II a game that takes the unrelenting tension of its predecessor and amplifies it to a whole new level. As a seasoned veteran of Red Hook Studios' punishing roguelike RPG, I approached the sequel...
My Top Five Juggalo Albums of 2024 – First Half
2024 music is ever a self-fulfilling prophecy for me. It seems like amazing new music has been released every week or so since the beginning of the year, and the number of great albums that have dropped so far in six months eclipses what we would typically receive in...
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Review
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is a compelling and somewhat divisive expansion in the series, weaving together moments of brilliance with a few stumbling blocks. The opening of Dawntrail is meticulous, focusing on detailed world-building and character introductions....
Is Shadow of The Erdtree the Greatest DLC ever? A review.
"Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree" is nothing less than a monumental success in the world of gaming DLCs. Already lauded as one of the greatest games ever made, this expansion adds more to the game's basic order and lifts it to new heights. WHAT A DLC: FromSoftware...
Taskmaster VR: A Daft Delight
"Taskmaster VR" is a game that brilliantly encapsulates the essence of the beloved television show, Taskmaster, bringing its quirky and whimsical challenges into the virtual reality space. Just like the show, the game is delightfully absurd, filled with moments that...
Top Games to Look Forward to in the Remainder of 2024
As we move into the latter half of 2024, the gaming landscape is set to deliver a slew of highly anticipated titles across various genres. Here's a detailed look at some of the most exciting games to keep an eye on: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak "The...
Luke’s Top 10 Games of 2024 So Far
Now that we've completed the first six months of 2024 and entered the summer gaming slump, it's a perfect time to reflect on the standout games of the year so far. This list aims to highlight some of the best titles that have kept gamers entertained and could offer...
Review – The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road
I've dabbled in Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) over the last 10 years—though "dabbled" might be putting it lightly. I first jumped in during the Open Beta phase of the original PC launch. While it didn't grip me then, I returned at the initial launch and have been hooked...
Stop Fucking Complaining About the Difficulty in “Shadow of the Erdtree” and Get Better Instead of Crying
The release of "Shadow of the Erdtree," the highly anticipated DLC for Elden Ring, has sparked a wave of complaints about its difficulty. FromSoftware games have always been challenging, but the influx of whining from certain corners of the player base is getting old....
Alexx Discusses – Five Video Game Protagonists Who Love Their Jobs
All I seem to see on my TikTok For You page at the moment are people who are either unhappy in their jobs or are enduring a miserable job search. Recruitment processes are growing out of control; more elaborate and drawn out than ever in the history of working, and in...
Fae Farm’s Cozy Adventures Reaches New Heights with the Skies of Azoria Content Update
Fae Farm: Skies or Azoria invites players to discover a new realm in the clouds, with new friends, new magic, new gameplay mechanics, and more
V Rising: A Bloody Good Time
As a long-time fan of vampire games, I was buzzing with excitement for V Rising, and boy, did Stunlock Studios deliver. This game masterfully combines action RPG mechanics with survival elements, offering an experience that’s as addictive as it is immersive. Here’s...
Rise of The Ronin: A Severely Underrated PS5 Game
As a die-hard fan of the Soulslike genre and an ardent admirer of Team Ninja, I was eagerly anticipating "Rise of the Ronin." With their remarkable track record in games like "Nioh" and "Wo Long," I had high expectations for their latest release. Despite not receiving...
Is System Shock REALLY a perfect 10?
System Shock is somewhat of a legend to me. It's well-known that I absolutely adore survival horror games. The Resident Evil series is my favorite non-Dark Souls series of all time, closely followed by the Bioshock series. Despite never being a PC gamer, the only...
Preview: Dark and Deep
I’ve recently had the chance to try the indie horror, Dark and Deep. Developed by solo creator Walter Woods, a professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Dark and Deep, has players living through the eyes of an IT guy who has a troubled past and an obsession...
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New episodes of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ available to view today on BBC iPlayer
Fans can watch new episodes of the brand-new animated Pokémon adventure on BBC iPlayer in the U.K.
Colin Reviews – Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake developed by Avantgarden and published by 505 Games was released on 28th February 2024. Is a remake of the epic fairy tale from Swedish film director, Josef Fares originally released in 2013. Curious about how the remake measures up...
Colin Reviews: SAND LAND
Enter the vast, post-apocalyptic desert world of SAND LAND, the latest action-adventure game from Bandai Namco, based on the works of the legendary Akira Toriyama. Released on 25th April 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, and PC, this title...
Clarissa Reviews: Lunar Axe
Lunar Axe is a point and click adventure from Ops Game Studio, beginning with an earthquake trapping the player In the ruins of an old mansion. Your first task is basically to get out and a long the way you learn of an ancient threat and an ancient weapon to defeat...