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Guide

plagueborne | Thymesia tips - How to block, dodge and re-spec your way to victory!

Thymesia may not strike you as a complex Souls-like, but it hides depth and a few mechanics that go unmentioned. Good thing we put together these tips to help you.

Aug. 18, 2022 Sherif Saed

Review

all the gifs | Midnight Fight Express review: the superb Game Pass brawler that taps into your inner John Wick

Midnight Fight Express wants you to pull off sick moves and feel good.

Aug. 18, 2022 Sherif Saed

News

2023 lookin' busy | Planet of Lana release moved to spring 2023, coming day one to Xbox Game Pass

Good things come to those who wait.

Aug. 17, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

bad hunter | Thymesia reviews round-up - all the scores

If you're done with Elden Ring, Thymesia might be the homage to a different flavour of FromSoft game you need.

Aug. 16, 2022 Sherif Saed

Review

Yharnam town | Thymesia review: A bargain bin Bloodborne, for better and for worse

There’s something special about Thymesia, but don’t expect greatness.

Aug. 16, 2022 Sherif Saed

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arcan't believe it | ARC Raiders also won’t be coming in 2022

In our delays-per-minute year of 2022, is it really a surprise that ARC Raiders won't make it out this year?

Aug. 9, 2022 Sherif Saed

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going out swinging | The Ascent expands its cyberpunk chaos with melee combat and new missions in story DLC

The Ascent is finally getting major new content in the form of Cyber Heist, and it's out very soon.

Aug. 4, 2022 Sherif Saed

Article

canine and able | Let's be honest, Stray would have worked much better with a dog

BlueTwelve Studio certainly caught a lot of attention with its cat game, but perhaps it would have better with a dog instead.

Aug. 1, 2022 Siobhán Casey

Spyro takes place of Stray's protagonist with a mod, and stands beside a fellow dragon.

News

Dragons Galore | You can now play Stray as Spyro the Dragon

You can't fly, though.

Aug. 1, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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A CLEAR PATH | The Pathless is coming to Switch and Xbox consoles this winter

The lovely timed-exclusive for PS5 is finally coming to more platforms.

July 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Freebies | Prime Gaming August offerings include StarCraft: Remastered, Recompile, ScourgeBringer, more

Get your free games.

July 30, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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next-gen ho! | Outer Wilds and What Remains of Edith Finch upgrades on PS5 and Xbox Series X will be free

Unless you own the PS Plus version of Edith Finch.

July 29, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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bleating cool | Goat Simulator 3 headbutts its way to a November release

It's a bovidae, it's a bovidae oh, the bovidae is back.

July 29, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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4 games 4 U | Calico and Saints Row 2 are just two titles coming to Xbox Games with Gold in August

You have four in total, as usual.

July 28, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The cat of Stray overlooks The Slums, Midtown and more from the Control Room.

Article

feline sentimental | Stray is a wonderful game with a cat, not a cat game that’s wonderful

Stray is about much more than just being a cat, and asks us to analyse how we treat the world and others.

July 28, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

The cat of Stray looks up at a billboard in the subway, reading 'Enjoy the world's safest city.'

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cat cracks codes | Stray's robot language has been decoded, here's what it means

B-12 may be a fantastic translator, but there's nothing quite like deciphering the language yourself.

July 26, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

The cat of Stray faces Midtown's security station, with the alley beside it on show.

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mjeöwnir | Stray is better than God of War, according to Steam users

Everybody wants to be a cat.

July 26, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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BIG FAT HAIRY DEAL | Stray mod lets you play as America's laziest cat, Garfield

Of course it does.

July 25, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

Screenshot from the trailer for Refund Me If You Can showing a young woman in a sewer sitting in front of a fire.

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What A Nightmare | This indie horror Steam game boldly challenges you to refund it, if you can beat it in two hours

Refund Me If You Can wants you to... well, it does what it says on the tin.

July 24, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

Article

games pets unpacking | What are you playing this weekend?

Put on your shoes and you're ready for the weekend.

July 23, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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love ginger kitties | Stray had over 62,000 concurrent cat lovers playing on Steam within 24 hours of release

More proof that cats rule.

July 21, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

The Outsider, a cat, looks up at a factory worker in the Midtown district of Stray.

Review

Whiskered Away | Stray review: A touching tale on the importance of pets, hope, and friendship – set in a purrfect playground

The cat is finally about the bag, but will Stray have you feline fine, or leave you sick as a dog?

July 18, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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PAWSOME PLAYERS | Cat game developers flock to support Stray's release, and you should too

Annapurna Interactive has also partnered with cat charities to raise money for real cats in need.

July 18, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

Victoria Bloom talks of how beautiful Bloom Manor looks from the outside in Eyes in the Dark.

Review

light combat | Eyes in the Dark Review - A refreshing, beautifully illustrated roguelight that rewards the curious

The Curious Case of One Victoria Bloom asks that you fight with light, against the dark.

July 12, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

News

Purr-fect Platinum | Stray's trophy list asks that you channel your inner cat

You're going to need to meow, cat nap, and nuzzle up to robot strangers.

July 11, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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welcome mat | Killing Floor 2 is still one of the most satisfying zombie shooters, and it's free on the Epic Games Store

This week's freebies on the Epic Games Store have arrived, and one in particular is well worth playing.

July 8, 2022 Sherif Saed

A first-person view of the exterior of a house that has been renovated in House Flipper.

News

FLIPPING FUN | House Flipper arrives to Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Gaming

Put your handyman skills to the test in this fixer-upper title.

June 30, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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modding-focused | A Stardew Valley update is in the works but don't expect it to be huge

Update 1.6 is coming.

June 25, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Never saw it coming | Persona 5 fan zine founder syphons roughly $21,000 of raised funds - allegedly into Genshin Impact

They have since been removed from the project, and a statement has been made by remaining staff.

June 24, 2022 Connor Makar

A character on a snowmobile rides towards the research station on Temperance Island

Guide

Raft: How to get Titanium Ore

Titanium Ore can be found and bought easily!

June 22, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

A character can be seen fishing off the edge of their raft at sunset in Raft.

Guide

Raft: How to distract and kill sharks

Shark attacks are a common occurrence, so make sure you're prepared.

June 22, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

An enhanced raft can be seen floating in the ocean with a shark and a barrel beside it in Raft.

Guide

Raft: How to get Trade Coins using the Trading Post

It involves a lot of fishing.

June 22, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

News

enlisted | The Cycle: Frontier's first season is here, but there won't be a wipe

Pre-season is over, and things are getting serious in The Cycle: Frontier.

June 22, 2022 Sherif Saed

News

DEMOTASTIC | Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event kicks off today

Play 34 demos of upcoming unreleased games.

June 21, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Fall Guys players running up a slippery slide!

News

Free the Bean! | Fall Guys goes free to play on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC today!

Jump in on the fun at the exact release time today, just don't let your boss know.

June 21, 2022 Connor Makar

Young girl, Narin, can be seen looking into a bright doorway in Narin: The Orange Room.

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Twilight Terror | Narin: The Orange Room is a third-person horror game that echoes Fatal Frame 2

Help Narin confront her fears and rescue her sister in this creepy title.

June 21, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

News

Rats At The Ready | A Plague Tale: Requiem release date to be announced at upcoming gameplay showcase

The game is currently set to release this year.

June 20, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

Article

You're barred! | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.4: Best game with a pub in it

When you're after a drink and you're in the middle of nowhere, chances are there'll be a pub.

June 17, 2022 Tom Orry

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FREE PLAY DAYS | Play Assassin’s Creed Origins, Dead Island Definitive Edition, and I Am Fish for free this weekend on Xbox

For the Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate folks.

June 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FREE GAMES! | Amazon is handing out Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Grid Legends, and more free games for Prime Day

Amazon will give away 30 games in total leading up to Prime Day.

June 16, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

Turtle Power | TMNT: Shredder's Revenge developer talks Ghostface Killa, Hawaiian Pizza, and being inspired by 90s animation

We sit down with Eric Lafontaine – Tribute Games' publishing and marketing director – on recreating that 80's feel come alive in Shredder's Revenge.

June 16, 2022 Connor Makar

Bum-bo can be seen in a drawing of a landscape in The Legend of Bum-bo.

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bum-bo bash | The Binding of Isaac prequel, The Legend of Bum-bo, releases on consoles this month

This roguelike is certainly puzzling, for so many reasons.

June 16, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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GAME TRIALS | New full game trials added to Stadia, includes Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6

You can jump into the trials instantly, for free, and without creating an account.

June 15, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

DEMOS DEMOS DEMOS | Steam Next Fest: June 2022 Edition - here's just some of the demos available

Tons of indie demos available at the push of a button.

June 14, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

CONSOLE HO! | Viking survival game Valheim is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in spring 2023

It is also releasing this fall through PC Game Pass and the Microsoft Store.

June 14, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Article

kepler propeller | A44 on the strength of game publishing co-op, Kepler Interactive: “If Kepler does better, we all do better”

Kepler Interactive's unique publishing model is quite the "dream scenario" for partner developers.

June 13, 2022 Sherif Saed

News

Do a kick flip! | Skate Story revealed at Devolver Summer Showcase - coming 2023

With music by Blood Cultures!

June 10, 2022 Connor Makar

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takedown | Midnight Fight Express is the brawler with all the fluid action GIFs, and you can play the demo right now

Summer Game Fest brought us an update about the game with all the GIFs.

June 10, 2022 Sherif Saed

News

billy goats gruff | Goat Simulator 3 announced, coming this fall with four-player co-op

Yes, they skipped 2.

June 9, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

News

Gorgeous | Here's new footage of lovely puzzle-adventure game Planet of Lana

This one has been on our radar for a while.

June 9, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson