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Photorealistic Horror With Unreal Engine 5
Horror games! Oh, Hades, why did it have to be horror games? We're breaking down everything you need to know about photorealistic horror games in Unreal Engine 5. I'll preface this by saying I cannot stand horror... like at all! Why would I want to be scared while I game and then jump at every noise while trying to sleep? No sir, not I! But for you, dear reader, I looked, I screamed, and I cried at every terrifying detail of Unreal Engine 5's uncanny…
Everything We Saw at QuakeCon 2023!
QuakeCon 2023, the annual gaming event by idSoftware, took place last week from August 10th to 13th. Taking place in Texas, this year's event was the first in-person celebration since 2020. The past three days have been truly jam-packed full of fast-paced BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) gaming action, the Quake World esports Championships finale, and of course some product showcases from the likes of noblechairs and Ducky. Our friends from noblechairs were in attendance and boy have we got a lot of gaming action to show you!…
Nintendogs 2? We Tried Little Friends: Puppy Island
Looking to get the kids out of your hair, while you kick back and chillax? Maybe you have always wanted a pupper of your own, but can't be bothered with the mess? Never fear, the team at Big Blue Bubble have your back with Little Friends: Puppy Island. Released on the 27th June, and reminiscent of Nintendogs, Puppy Island is a first-person perspective game and an absolute summer vibe. You can explore a tropical island with your very own pooch, all without the hassle of…
Fable: Everything We Know About The New Game
Heroes rejoice! After being announced way back at the XBOX Games Showcase in 2020, we finally have some more information about the new, upcoming Fable. If you’re as excited as we are, you’ll want to know every single detail. There are a few juicy details about, so this is everything we know about Fable so far. What is Fable? Since it’s been over a decade since the last Fable game (try not to feel old, try not to feel old) some of you may be…
Cult of the Lamb Update: Twice the Free Content!
Fan favourite, Massive Monster and Devlover Digital game Cult of the Lamb, are doubling their gameplay for free! Who wants a lamby lamby lamby... That (technically canon) song really lives in my head rent-free. Yes, it’s true. Our favourite cult-based game has announced a substantial new update set to add a whole host of new content to the award-winning game. The best part? You can play it right now! https://www.tiktok.com/@cultofthelamb/video/7221870302232431877?_r=1&_t=8bUNQdcy1Qg In a video posted on the Cult of the Lamb TikTok account, the developers announced…
Age of Darkness: Final Stand Specs & Recs!
Fans of Real Time Strategy, it’s time to get pumped. Age of Darkness Final Stand has received its biggest update since the game first came to early access, back in October 2021. Patch 0.9.0 was released on April 19th, 2023. With this update, Protectors of the Light will be able to play the first two chapters of the epic campaign. Follow champions such as the conflicted Edwin Everard, and Aelis Syren, The Queen of Nothing, as they struggle to protect the world from the endless…
Coming To VR: Breachers
Climb, vault, rappel, swing, shoot, and strategise your way to victory in the awesome VR game, Breachers. Breachers has tactically entered into our Coming To VR series. Launched on Thursday, 13th April, Breachers is a 5v5 VR FPS where your wits and decision-making skills are put to the ultimate test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcClud1gcd4 Does the game already being released breach the ‘Coming to VR’ name of this series...? Yes, it does! Do we care...? No, we don’t! Because Breachers is our new favourite VR title!…
Cyberpunk 2077 is Steam Deck Verified!
We can finally play Cyberpunk 2077 on the go! Enter Night City, succumb to cyber-psychosis, and hang out with our chooms. Valves Steam Deck packs some impressive performance into a relatively small package. With an APU based on AMD’s Zen 2 and RDNA2 architecture alongside optimisation for handheld gaming, the Steam Deck is more than capable of AAA gaming. Is the Steam Deck Good Enough for AAA Gaming? Read More Earlier this week, CD Project Red took to Twitter and Steam to announce Cyberpunk 2077…
Did Sons of the Forest Break the Internet?!
Although it only launched for early access on February 23rd, 2023, Sons of the Forest may well have broken the internet. Ok, so maybe it was more specifically Steam that it broke, but that is still some pretty impressive stuff. What is it about this horror, open world survivor game that has us flocking in droves to play it? The crafting? The photo-realistic graphics? Or is it the spine-tinglingly terrifying mutant cannibals? (We all know it’s Kelvin, c’mon.) We all love a good gaming stat…
Geralt Of Rivia Portals His Way Into Fortnite!
Geralt would never portal anywhere. Geralt of Rivia hates portals. Yet, lo and behold, he is now available to unlock on the popular battle royale, Fortnite! Whilst we eagerly wait for new content to drop, from Witcher 4 to the original's Remake, we can satisfy our Witcher itch with none other than Fortnite. Geralt of Rivia is available to unlock in the Chapter 4 Season 1 Battle Pass content. What is Fortnite? Fortnite is a battle royale game that has taken the world by storm,…
Minecrafts latest snapshot looks like a Mod!
Last week Minecraft Snapshot 23w04a released for Java and brought with it a whole host of new features, including one that seems more like a mod! Snapshot 23w04a has introduced a feature fans of Minecraft have wanted for years. Adding cosmetic items into the game has always been a popular trend in Minecraft mods, allowing players to distinguish themselves from everyone else on custom servers. Armor trimming You can now edit the visuals of your armour with a range of trims at a smithing…
Gayming Awards 2023 Nominees Announced
Returning for a third year, the Gayming Awards have announced the nominees and categories for 2023! The 2023 Gayming Awards are set to make their Broadway debut in New York this April. The 2022 awards were watched by more than 320,000 people online alongside a live audience of 400 at London’s Troxy Theatre. In this post, we’re taking a look at some of this year's nominations. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jMEP7LZyHGA Game of the Year Award This award champions the best game released in 2022. Up for GOTY this year…