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Dreamlight Valley 2024: The Upside of Live-Service

Alexx Aplin — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:00:43 +0000

I am not a fan of most live-service games. Outside of Honkai Star Rail and one or two others, the concept gets exhausting after a while. I only have so much time to play games, and I would rather immerse myself in games that have powerful or enjoyable storylines and complete gameplay loops. However, as we get into the 2nd year of Disney Dreamlight Valley, I realize that there are certain ways to…

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Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark Announced

Alexx Aplin — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:00:33 +0000

I reviewed Inti Creates’ Grim Guardians: Demon Purge a while ago. The dual-character Action Side-Scroller offered a fun experience with a unique playstyle. Now, Inti Creates has announced the follow-up, coming much sooner than you’d expect. Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark will be released on March 27th, 2025. This follow-up is bringing the dual-protagonist action into a more Metroidvania…

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Fantasian: Neo Dimension Available Now

Edward Harding — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:32 +0000

It is rare that a Square Enix game flies under my radar, especially one boasting the creative duo behind Final Fantasy: Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu as lead designer and composer respectively. Fantasian was originally released exclusively for the Apple Arcade back in 2021. Now this week Square Enix has saw fit to make the game available for a wider audience by releasing the game for both…

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House Flipper – Dine Out DLC Now Available

Alexx Aplin — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:00:46 +0000

It amazes me that despite House Flipper 2 being out in the wild, the original game is still receiving content. It isn’t a bad thing, but in a world where most times sequels lead to the original getting dropped like a bad habit, it is surprising. House Flipper’s newest expansion has finally made its way to PC and consoles, offering a delicious renovation experience. Frozen Way and Game Formatic…

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Nightscape Demo Available Now

Alexx Aplin — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:00:53 +0000

I love games that explore cultures and ideas other than my own. Games like Raji: An Ancient Epic showcase new locales and beautiful stories that aren’t seen often in gaming. Now there is an early look at an upcoming adventure on Steam that has me very intrigued. Developer Mezan Studios has released its first demo for Nightscape, a 2.5D adventure inspired by Arabian astronomy.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins to Release Free Demo

Taylor Bauer — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:08 +0000

KOEI TECMO and developer Omega Force will release a free demo for Dynasty Warriors: Origins ahead of the game’s 2025 release date. The demo will launch on November 22nd for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The demo will feature the “Battle of Sishui Gate.” Alongside legendary figures from the Three Kingdoms such as Cao Cao, Sun Jian, and Liu Bei, players will slash through massive enemy…

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Koei Tecmo Unveils Atelier Yumia Combat System

Alexx Aplin — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:13 +0000

I’m a big fan of the Atelier series and I’m always excited for the start of a new Atelier “saga”. The franchise is usually broken into trilogies or sagas with a specific protagonist. Koei Tecmo has revealed the combat for the next adventure in the Atelier series, starring a new protagonist. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land will be released on March 21st, 2025.

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Two Point Museum Featuring at October Lates Programme

Alexx Aplin — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:00:07 +0000

I am a museum kid. To clarify, I could spend all day wandering around our Natural Sciences museum when I was young. As an adult, I could explore any museum and be happy, and Two Point Studios’ next game seems to be ready to take advantage of that. Two Point Museum is going to be showcased at London’s Science Museum October Lates Programme. Previously announced several months ago, you’ll be able…

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Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC) Review

Alexx Aplin — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:00:48 +0000

It is rare that I review a game from a new IP and find myself thoroughly impressed. This is specifically the case when a game is made by developers I already like. Crafted by the teams behind the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series, Metaphor: ReFantazio is a game I knew I’d enjoy. However, I had no idea that it would shape up to be one of my favorite RPG experiences this year. In Metaphor…

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Metaphor: ReFantazio (Xbox Series X) Review

Taylor Bauer — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:00:16 +0000

A great RPG requires the player to feel surrounded by the world a game invites them in to. Atlus has never had a hard time inventing exciting characters and stories, but the world of Metaphor: ReFantazio might be their best. While it’s impossible to separate this new game from the studio’s Persona releases of the past, there’s a newness, and more importantly, a revitalization…

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