Top Five Games Releasing This August

Top Five Games Releasing This August

August is here and summer is officially in full swing (let’s hope the sun is shining). If you’re looking for a great excuse to avoid those awkward family barbecues, we’re here with our round-up of the incredible new releases coming this August.   We’ve got five new games we’re hyped for and our top PC and laptop recs for playing them.  Did You Miss Last Month?  If you missed our July round-up of games, we’ve got it highlighted below.  Learn More Kitsune Tails – August 1st  …

Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn 

Indie Showcase August: The Sacred Acorn 

We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For August, we are taking a closer look at the cosy, souls-like game… The Sacred Acorn!  What is The Sacred Acorn? The Sacred Acorn is a lovingly hand-drawn game, developed and published by A Few Dragons. In this 2D action-adventure, you play as a small squirrel embarking on an epic quest of…

Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here 

Destination Gaming: Your Summer Playcation is Here 

It is officially summer holiday season and we’re thinking about a playcation with destination gaming. As British Summertime can be so horribly unpredictable when it comes to the weather, it’s no wonder we want to get away from it all and relax with our favourite pastime, gaming. Enter the playcation and the concept of destination gaming. We’ve scoured Steam for a selection of games to take you globe-trotting from the comfort of your own gaming chair.  What is a Playcation? First of all, if you’re…

Fallout: London: Here’s What You Need to Know

Fallout: London: Here’s What You Need to Know

Fallout: London is an insanely impressive mod for Fallout 4, bringing the beloved franchise over to good ol’ Blighty.  It is no secret that we love the Fallout Series, from officially licensed Special Edition gaming chairs to pointing out the one with Matthew Perry. It is safe to say we are heckin’ excited to see one of our favourite games set in the familiar locales of London. Not just that, this is an amazing feat the Folon Team has achieved – trail-blazing some might say.…

Free to Play: Fallout Shelter

Free to Play: Fallout Shelter

Take control of your very own vault in Fallout Shelter! Craft the perfect home for your vault dwellers and ensure they remain safe against the deadly threats of the Wasteland.   If you’re looking for plenty of advice on how to build the ultimate vault, keep on reading for we’ve got everything you need to know. We’re covering gameplay details, official PC specs, and our top PCs to play this free to play Wasteland adventure.   Free to Play Gameplay   Controlling a state-of-the-art Vault Tec dwelling takes…

Set the World On Fire with Fallout 2 

Set the World On Fire with Fallout 2 

Fallout 2 is the first sequel to the Post Nuclear Role Playing Game. It’s what officially made Fallout into a series, and we’ve been here for it ever since.  With its apocalyptic retro-future aesthetic and classic turn-based combat, Fallout 2 is an absolute classic RPG game. We’re here to discuss gameplay, timeline placement, and, of course, the best PCs to play it. Pop open a bottle of Nuka-Cola and read on!  Fallout 2 Gameplay It’s been 80 years since the first Fallout left off, and…

What You Need to Know About Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 

What You Need to Know About Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess 

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique Japanese-inspired action strategy game, with absolutely glorious visuals. Low-key already here for it!  Developed and published by Capcom, this game promises satisfying combat and rich gameplay, while offering a taste of Japanese culture. From the character design to the soundscape, Kunitsu-Gami is an immersive world just waiting to be explored.  Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Gameplay You play as Soh, a warrior tasked with protecting the Maiden, Yoshiro, against the hordes of the Seethe and purifying the…

Final Fantasy XIV Online: New Dawntrail DLC

Final Fantasy XIV Online: New Dawntrail DLC

Another tasty DLC recently dropped for the acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV Online series – Dawntrail. With so much incredible gameplay to keep track of, we’ve created this ultimate guide to the wonderful world of Final Fantasy XIV.   Keep on reading for all the gameplay details you need to know, from the base game, and Endwalker DLC, to the brand-new Dawntrail expansion.   Final Fantasy XIV Online   Final Fantasy XIV Online is an epic adventure JRPG, part of the iconic Final Fantasy franchise. Take control of your…

Indie Showcase July: Crab God 

Indie Showcase July: Crab God 

We are back with our monthly Indie Showcase, where we pick one of the many recently produced gems by independent game developers and make sure it gets some well-deserved time in the sun. For July, we are taking a closer look at the hot crustacean game… Crab God!  What is Crab God? Crab God is a roguelike strategy game from Chaos Theory Games and Firesquid, with an aquatic twist. You are a Guardian of the Abyss, guiding adorable crablings through the Great Migration to bring…

Fallout 76: Post-Apocalyptic Americana with Friends! 

Fallout 76: Post-Apocalyptic Americana with Friends! 

Fallout 76 is the open-world, multiplayer addition to the Fallout franchise.  Launched in 2018, Fallout 76 is currently the latest Fallout game for fans to enjoy. It is an MMO, bringing multiplayer madness to the Fallout franchise for the first time. If you’ve been stuck in a vault all this time, we’ve got what you need to know about this game and some great PCs to play it!  Fallout 76 Gameplay Set a mere 25 years after the bombs dropped, you play as a vault…

Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves 

Top of the Trends: Still Wakes the Deep Makes Waves 

Still Wakes the Deep promises an immersive first-person horror story, that preys on the isolated terror of being trapped on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean. Developed by The Chinese Room and published by Secret Mode, Still Wakes the Deep launched on June 18th 2024. Already, it has garnered positive reviews from players and critics alike and has even spent some time trending. So, what lies in the dark depths of the Beira D oil rig and are we brave enough to…

Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know 

Monster Hunter Stories: Everything You Need to Know 

The first Monster Hunter Stories game is back, fully remastered and now voiced!  Initially launched in 2016 on the Nintendo 3DS, Monster Hunter Stories is available to play for the first time on PC. This CAPCOM classic brings the same gameplay we loved from the original as well as new features to the table. We’re taking a closer look at everything MHS, so grab a cuppa and a biscuit!  Monster Hunter Stories Gameplay Stepping away from the traditional gameplay of the Monster Hunter series, you…