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The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf Developer: OSome StudioPublisher: MicroidsPlatforms: Xbox Series X , Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Reviewed)Release Date: 26 Oct 2021Price: $29,99 USD – Available Here Overview There are some great works of art that are so acclaimed and renowned that they are able to bridge generational gaps and leave a permanent mark in history. Still, I wouldn’t go as far as to call The Smurfs a great work of art, but the impact is there, r...

The Legend of Tianding Developer: CGCGPublisher: Neon DoctrinePlatforms: PC (Reviewed), SwitchRelease Date: 1 November 2021Price: US$19.99 – Available Here Overview The Legend of Tianding is an action-platformer game with some RPG elements. Produced in a joint effort between Taiwanese indie developer CGCG and publisher Neon Doctrine, The Legend of Tianding is CGCG’s first released game. As a Taiwan-based indie developer, CGCG’s mission is to create games, especially action-oriented ones, t...

During the early 2000’s, Rockstar built an empire with their Grand Theft Auto franchise. Sure, the fifth installment has been basically the only way to go for a decade, but fans still remember and clamor for the trilogy that really defined the experience they have today. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition is finally here to bring us back to that era, acting as a compilation of all three titles for modern platforms. It couldn’t be at a better time, but does this set of...

Metroid Dread Developer: NintendoPublisher: NintendoPlatforms:SwitchRelease Date: Available NowPrice: $59.99 – Available Here | $79.95 – Available Here Overview It’s been a long time since Samus Aran has had a new adventure. Metroid is a franchise that needs no introduction, as it broke new ground and paved the way for many beloved titles we see today. Nintendo are ready to finally continue where we left off years ago with Metroid Dread. This new installment brings us back to the 2D...

Join us as for the first two hours of The Dark Pictures Anthology House of Ashes as we run through the first 4 chapter/scenes (Cursed, The Briefing, The Raid and Pazuzu). At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above. The Dark Pictures Anthology House of AshesD...

Diablo 2 Resurrected Developer: Blizzard EntertainmentPublisher: ActivisionPlatforms: PC (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, SwitchRelease Date: 23 September 2021Price: US$54.99- Available Here Overview Diablo is a very popular and known series. The first Diablo title was released for PC in 1997. Diablo 2 was released three years later, in 2000. The “Lord of Destruction” expansion launched in the following year. Diablo 2 is the only main iteration of the series...

Check out some brand new footage from Back 4 Blood’s first chapter. We play through three levels that weren’t showcased in the beta. Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action. Back 4 BloodDeveloper: Turtle Rock Studios (Homepage)Publisher: Warner Bros. Ga...

Steel Assault Developer: Zenovia InteractivePublisher: Tribute GamesPlatforms: PC (Reviewed), SwitchRelease Date: 28 September 2021Price: US$ 14,99 – Available Here Overview 2021 is shaping up to be the year of indie action games. At least for me; this is the third high quality indie game that I’ve reviewed in such a short span of time. If the developers keep this up, I won’t have more time for “AAA” games. Thank god… I mean, there are still good “AA… Ok, enough with this “A”...

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan Developer: ManaVoid EntertainmentPublisher: Skybound GamesPlatforms:Switch, PC, Xbox One, Playstation 4 (Reviewed)Release Date: Available NowPrice: $29.99 – Available Here Overview Nowadays, it’s hard for developers to cater to all audiences without leaving out someone. ManaVoid Entertainment aim to push the boundary for inclusion with their latest, as Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan incorporates an older art style with modern stylings ...

Aeon Drive Developer:  2Awesome StudioPublisher: Critical ReflexPlatforms: PC (Reviewed), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series XRelease Date: 30 September 2021Price: US$ 13,49 – Available Here Overview Aeon Drive is an action game whose focus is on “speedrunning”. The indie market is flooded with “the dark souls of metroidvania” kind of action games, which makes Aeon Drive a breath of fresh air. Aeon Drive is a type of time trial action game. Normally ...