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Review: Rapoo V500Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Mechanical keyboards with Cherry MX switches are known for being really good, and really expensive. That might be about to change, because today we play around with Rapoo’s newest edition to its gaming lineup, the V500Pro gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Blue switches. It’s cheap, it’s Cherry, but is it worth it? Let’s find out. The Rapoo V500Pro checks all the boxes when it ...
Vampyr Developer Diary Series ‘Episode 3: Human After All’
Episode III: Human After All—meet the citizens of Vampyr’s 1918 London, and learn how Dontnod will make you feel the death of each one you decide to feed on. Join Dontnod Entertainment in their studio once again, for another look into the Parisian studio’s signature creative process behind their upcoming action-RPG Vampyr. Dontnod Presents Vampyr – Episode III: Human After All introduces more excl...
New Pokémon Go Documentary-Style Trailer Narrated by Stephen Fry
A stunning nature documentary-inspired short has been released to celebrate the next wave of Pokémon appearing in Pokémon GO. From the bright peaks of snowy mountains, to the shadows of the forests, to the bustling city and down into the dark of the oceans around the world, the video pays homage to world renowned nature documentaries as it gradually reveals a variety of Pokémon in their real-world...
Revere Automata – Iconoclasts – Review
A lot of 2D action platformers these days are heavy on their Metroidvania and Roguelike inspirations. Very few of them have a compelling narrative to them. Fewer still are able to merge that strong narrative and tight gameplay into one excellent package. Welcome to Iconoclasts – a game that has been seven long years in the making, and the final product more than shows the work that has been ...
Onrush, by ex Motorstorm and Driveclub devs, releasing June 5 on Xbox One and PS4
Hello, folks! Long time no blog! Happy New Year! Feels weird saying that at the end of January… ANYWAY! I know we haven’t given you any news of late but you know the saying – treat ‘em mean keep ‘em keen! So hopefully you’re all eager to read some HUGE news about Onrush, mixed in with a few nice little surprises. First up – Onrush pre-orders are now LIVE! Need an incentive to pre-order? Don’...
Insurgency: Sandstorm Teaser Trailer
Taking the original Insurgency formula and evolving it, the millions selling FPS comes enhanced and expanded. Insurgency: Sandstorm is built in Unreal Engine 4 with upgraded graphics, taking the series into a new era. Coming to PC and, for the first time, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; Insurgency: Sandstorm brings extended gameplay possibilities, improved immersion, and new co-op and versus objective...
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus DLC ‘The Diaries of Agent Silent Death’ Trailer
You’ve blasted and rammed your way through the Nazi ranks as BJ Blazkowicz and Gunslinger Joe, now it’s time for a stealthier (though no less lethal) approach. In “The Diaries of Agent Silent Death” you’ll fight to unravel a sinister plot in the California offices of the Nazi propaganda film studio, Paragon Pictures. As former OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant (AKA Agent Silent Death), you’ll...
Extinction Launches on April 10 ~ PS4, Xbox One & PC
Originally announced in June of 2017 and followed by a strong showing at E3, Iron Galaxy and Modus Games are excited to announce the release date for Extinction. Prepare to save humanity from the formidable Ravenii on April 10th, 2018. Pre-orders are available now for the standard and deluxe editions of Extinction. The standard edition is available for £54.99 and the Deluxe Edition, which includes...
Capcom Offering £50,000 Reward If You Can Find Evidence of Real Life Monsters
To mark the launch of its latest game Monster Hunter: World, Capcom is offering real-life monster hunters a huge £50,000 reward to find comprehensive evidence for the existence of ten famous global beasts, including the Loch Ness Monster and Big Foot. Many of the monsters, some of which have not had evidence discovered for over 50 years, will come back on the radar, as budding hunters have until 3...
SEGA Europe Partners With Interior Night Enter To Publish New Game
SEGA Europe and the recently formed studio, Interior Night have today announced that they have agreed a publishing partnership that will see both companies collaborating on the development and launch of a brand-new narrative driven IP. Interior Night was formed in October 2017 with the goal of developing narrative games aimed at a mature TV audience. The studio, which has recently been on a recrui...
Microsoft acquires PlayFab To Grow Cloud Connected Games
Today, I am pleased to welcome PlayFab to the Microsoft family. PlayFab is a complete backend platform provider of services to build, launch and grow cloud-connected games. PlayFab’s tools are designed to be used by game developers across all platforms (mobile, PC and console). This acquisition extends the investments and work we’ve done on Microsoft Azure to provide a world-class cloud platform f...
‘Roguevania’ Dead Cells coming to PS4, Xbox One and Switch in 2018
You grew up with the roguelikes, witnessed the rise of the roguelites and even the birth of the roguelite-lites? We’d now like to present for your consideration our RogueVania, the illegitimate child of a modern Roguelite (Rogue Legacy, Binding of Isaac, Enter the Gungeon, Spelunky, etc.) and an old-school Metroidvania (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and its ilk) Key Features • RogueVania: The...