Released: September 2020 Rating: T (Violence, Blood, Simulated Gambling) The sequel to the cult-classic platform game, Spelunky, came out a couple of weeks ago (aptly titled Spelunky 2) and there are a lot of good things to say about it. Familiar, But Better Almost every new feature expands on what made the original so beloved, […]Read More
Falling onto PS4 and Steam in August 2020, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is proving to be quite the knockout game. With over 2,000,000 sales on Steam, and some of Twitch’s biggest names, such as xQc, Pokimane and (streaming on YouTube nowadays) Dr Disrespect all logging on to battle it out, the game has hopped onto […]Read More
They turned the Turing Test into a game. No, really. AI Dungeon (2019) is a free online text adventure game, and everything in it is generated by the GPT-2 AI (paying members get access to the more capable GPT-3). GPT-2/3 is the most advanced text generation AI existing today. It’s genuinely pretty scary – so […]Read More
A character review of Abby and the parallels that exist between her and Ellie.Read More
eleased in 2019 Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield brought the Pokemon franchise to the Nintendo switch. Sword and Shield are an amazing addition to the franchise with a beautiful story and great graphics. The expansion pack – Isle of Armor was released this month, capturing all the fun of the base game in a sweet new adventure.Read More
Released: June 2020 Rating: M (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs) It’s been seven long years since Naughty Dog gave the world the gift of The Last of Us. The survival horror game set with a zombie apocalypse backdrop defined the previous era of gaming with the greatest […]Read More
Released: October 2019 (Early Access) Rating: PEGI 7 (implied violence, mild violence) Corruption is skyrocketing, your development programs are stalled out, the army is deserting, the Americans want to leave…and your air force just caused immense collateral damage. Again. Welcome to Rebel Inc: Escalation, Governor. What Is It? Rebel Inc: Escalation is a new-ish […]Read More
Released: October 2019Rated: M (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language) If you, like me, were (and still are) a fan of the short-lived TV series Firefly, then The Outer Worlds is a game you’d enjoy. Similarly, if you enjoyed Fall Out: New Vegas (2010), then this release from Obsidian Entertainment will seem familiar yet […]Read More
Released: March 2020 Rating: E (Comic Mischief) Relaxing, paced gameplay along with endless customisation options makes Animal Crossing: New Horizons the game of lockdown. AC:NH is a vibrant, rewarding experience that allows you to build your own virtual paradise. So if you’ve ever had the urge to escape the real world for your own desert island, […]Read More
Released: March 2020Rated: M (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence) Are you feeling angry at the world for not giving us a single break in four months? Looking for a way to take out that anger? Do you support the annihilation of demonic forces that would rather see you rot in Hell? If you answered yes […]Read More
Released: April 2020Rating: T (Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence, Suggestive Themes) After the hellish wait, the Final Fantasy VII Remake (FFVII R) is finally here. Developed by Square Enix, with many of the original team of 1997’s Final Fantasy VII (FFVII ‘97) returning, does it live up to the impossible hype people generally […]Read More
Charlie Vogelsang discusses whether or not Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc still stands strong after its initial release 10 years ago.Read More
Does a gaming classic still hold up 23 years later?Read More
Quantic Dream’s latest creation misses the mark with its storytelling, but is still a worthwhile romp through a unique and beautifully realized world. Release Date: March 25, 2018 Rating: M (Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs) Video games are art. I don’t say that to be controversial, I […]Read More
A haunted piano note greets me as I boot up NieR: Automata for the first time. Upon launching a new game I am treated to an introductory cut-scene in which the camera floats down to a squadron of super slick convertible mechs zooming across the ocean. One of the main characters laments the cycle of life and wonders aloud if she’ll ever have the opportunity to kill God. It's at this point that I realize I may have severely misjudged this game. Read More
