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Neo-Victorian RPG Empyre: Lords of the Sea Gates Releases on Steam
Fans of Steampunk games and classic isometric style RPGs get an early Christmas present (or maybe an early visit from The Great Pumpkin) with the release of Empyre: Lords of the Sea Gates onto Steam on October 4th, 2017. Featuring an original story by The New Yorker magazine staff cartoonist Paul Noth and developed by a team of industry veterans, this game serves as the inaugural title for indie d...[Read More]
Artifex Mundi Reveals Q4 Release Schedule
Fans of Hidden Object style adventure games get some good news today as indie developer Artifex Mundi announced their release schedule for the rest of 2017. With five titles spanning mobile, Microsoft’s Xbox One family, Sony’s Playstation 4, and iOS/Android mobile devices, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
Assassin’s Creed Origins To Receive Discovery Tour Mode Early Next Year
Ubisoft just announced that Assassin’s Creed Origins will receive a free update early next year called Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt that will allow players to explore Ancient Egypt without any stress of combat, time constraints, or story beats.
Jackbox Party Pack 4 Launching The Week Of October 17th
Jackbox Games has announced that its next collection of awesome party games, The Jackbox Party Pack 4, will be hitting multiple devices the week of October 17th. Launching first on PlayStation 4 on October 17th, Jackbox Party Pack 4 will head next to the 4th Generation Apple TV on October 18th, the Nintendo Switch, PC & Mac via Steam, the Humble Store and Bundle Stars, as well as the Mac App S...[Read More]
New The Evil Within 2 Trailer Introduces the Wrathful, “Righteous” Priest
Bethesda has released a brand new trailer, the Wrathful, “Righteous” Priest, that focuses on Father Theodore, one of the human “monsters” who have made their way into the new STEM world in The Evil Within 2. According to the press release, Father Theodore is a master manipulator and is looking to get in protagonist Sebastian Castellanos’ way and prevent him from findi...[Read More]
Stardew Valley For Nintendo Switch Has Been Approved For Launch
Farming fans, rejoice! Stardew Valley for the Nintendo Switch has been approved and is ready to make its way to Nintendo’s newest console. Finn Brice, CEO of the game’s publisher Chucklefish, Tweeted out the news and also stated that they are finalizing the release date. It’s important to note that in August, Chucklefish stated that they don’t announce release dates until t...[Read More]
Planet of the Eyes (PS4) Review
Planet of the Eyes is a platformer-adventure game in which players explore a strange planet after crash landing onto the surface. There are dangerous creatures ready to lash out should you step even one inch into their territory, and there are architectural ruins interspersed with natural landscapes consisting of strange plants and molten lava. Basically, this planet could kill you at any moment. ...[Read More]
EA Releases Need for Speed: Payback Welcome to Fortune Valley Trailer
Less than two months away from launch, EA drops a new trailer for the latest in the Need for Speed franchise. Welcome to Fortune Valley showcases many of the open world features of the upcoming title, along with just some of the variety of cars that will be found in the game.
Auto Age: Standoff (PC) Review – Twisted Neon
The engine screamed in protest as my L-Type car skidded around a blind corner. Flames trailed from the back of my vehicle as my auto-gun turret plinked away at my pursuer. If I could make it to the repair pickup, I’d be able to turn the tables on my opponents. It wasn’t meant to be. A massive T-Type mobile turret lumbered out from behind an arch and unleashed a volley of gunfire that o...[Read More]
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Ep. 1 – Review
Life is Strange was met with critical acclaim when it was first released in 2015. Set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Arcadia Bay, it wove a complex, coming-of-age tale of friendship and the supernatural—with a dash of mystery and impending doom. Chloe, Max’s best friend, became one of the most loved characters, and the one with the most interesting backstory. So, when Deck Nine and ...[Read More]
Sonic Mania Review
While Sonic the Hedgehog has had many ups and downs in his long career, there is no denying his legacy and importance to the incredible medium that is video games. When the iconic “SEGA” is heard or the Green Hill Zone music rushes back into one’s mind, memories of speed and a blue blur are undoubtedly accompanying those thoughts and, in many cases including my own, trigger an im...[Read More]
Backlog Burndown #25 – Army Gals
Greetings Backloggers! After saving most of Earth’s chicks last week as Duke Nukem, the perfect follow-on would be a visual novel about being lost in the forest with three beautiful girls, right? These delinquents need saving, both from their various situations, and from the woods, so there’s commonality there. Okay, maybe Dharker Studio’s Army Gals wasn’t the most logical palette cleanser from Du...[Read More]