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Back in 2007, Crysis was the video game that overheated computers and melted motherboards. A single player, FPS classic that developed quite the reputation for its dedication to graphical fidelity. It was also the game that solidified the CryEngine as a powerhouse of a tool in video game development and...
Congratulations! You’ve landed a coveted internship with Fizzle, where our products are not just a product – they’re a lifestyle. We’re so amped to welcome you into our Fizzle family and we can’t wait for you to get stuck into your… *reads scribbled note on hand* …marketing internship. But first,...
Hades
Hades is the most recent venture from hit developer Supergiant Games. Leaving a long stint in early access and following on from games like Bastion, Transistor and Pyre, it’s their biggest departure yet. Largely, this is due in part to its ambitious scope and foray into new territory with Hades fitting into the rogue-like genre....
Inertial Drift is the debut game from North Ireland based Level 91 Entertainment. As the name would imply, this one is focussed only on drift racing and it features a unique dual stick control mechanic to boot. It is set in a retro 90s world featuring a wide range of...
WWE 2K Battlegrounds steps into the ring with an over-the-top action figure style of arcade wrestling mash-up, targeting a more casual gamer and attempting to right some of the wrongs caused by last years glitch-filled WWE 2K20. While WWE games normally have a more simulation style, with complex gameplay, motion-captured...
The world of Warhammer 40K is vast. Set in our galaxy during the 41st millennium, it sees gigantic armies battle it out across the stars in a universe where there is only war. It’s a vast setting full of alien races and nefarious powers. Unfortunately, Rogue Factor’s Necromunda: Underhive Wars,...
Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a collection of three classic 3D Super Mario games: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy. The announcement excited many, and is what many Nintendo fans have been asking for, even if its missing the beloved Galaxy 2.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a Japanese adventure title developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus. It’s a weird mix of side-scrolling adventure narrative and real-time strategy, and was initially released to Japanese audiences in November of 2019. Its strange combination of genres made for low sales on opening weekend,...
When I first watch the trailer for Ary and the Secret of the Seasons my first reaction was that the game looked hella cute. A small girl named Ary taking over her father’s place as the Guardian of Winter and in doing so, totally sticking it to patriarchal traditions? Hell...
Paradise Killer is an open-world detective game developed by Kaizen Game Works and published by Fellow Traveller. It follows the adventures of protagonist Lady Love Dies as she tries to solve a murder mystery on Paradise Island.
AWE Interactives fires at a wildly fast tempo with the release of BPM: Bullets Per Minute. It’s a mixture of the roguelike elements of Binding of Isaac, the rhythm-based combat of Crypt of the Necrodancer, and the aggression of classic first-person shooters like Doom. With an arsenal of weapons, a...
The sequel to 2019’s Death end re;Quest has released, throwing players into a small, spooky town situated within the mountains. Protagonist Mai Toyama looks to escape her traumatic past whilst searching for her lost sister in her last known whereabouts. The game is developed by prolific JRPG developer and publisher,...
