I’ll tell you something, I’ve been tired this week. Summer is winding down in the northern hemisphere, the days are getting shorter, and I feel like my body is already preparing to go deep into a winter hibernation. Hot chocolates, caning an entire sleeve of biscuits and then feeling mildly gross afterwards, scorching my skin…
One of System Shock 2‘s more unusual quirks is how it supports four player co-op. This was extremely rare in PC gaming in general at the tail end of the nineties, and it makes System Shock 2 unique among the classic immersive sims. With its 25th anniversary remaster, Nightdive Studios wanted to ensure this co-op…
Freight hauling may be a common activity among space sims like Elite Dangerous and No Man’s Sky, but Star Trucker is a little different from other futuristic delivery fare. Monster and Monster’s hybrid trucking sim dedicates itself to synthesising grand journeys across the cosmos with the specific vehicle handling and road networks of Euro Truck…
RoadCraft proved a surprisingly controversial entry in Saber Interactive’s series of grungy vehicle sims after launching in May. It expanded upon SnowRunner’s logistics simulation with systems like convoy automation and an emphasis on constructing road networks (hence the name). But these bigger features came at the cost of a more simplistic driving model, leaving players…
Rust has entered a quieter period as it stocks the hold for its naval update due in a couple of months. But Facepunch Studios still continues to add bits here and there. July brought an improved mission system and more realistic erosion, while August saw the return of hardcore mode in tougher, meaner form. September’s…
For goodness’ saken. Greetings, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we checked out the original Harvest Moon for the SNES, and would you believe it, it was actually the more realistic European design that won the day with 46% of the vote. North America was the runner-up with 34%, while…
Not long to go now. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches for the Switch and Switch 2 next month, and to build some excitement, Square Enix has now released an extensive gameplay overview trailer. Over seven minutes, you can get a better look at the game’s exploration, combat, party lineup and more in…
“What fun memories do they bring back?”. Earlier this week, Ubisoft began its 30th anniversary celebrations for its famous video game mascot Rayman. Apart from the news he’ll be returning at some point in the future (with work on a new project now underway), Ubisoft is planning to reflect on the character’s career with behind-the-scenes…
The sketch-comedian-to-horror-movie-director pipeline is real. Jordan Peele went from Mad TV and Key & Peele to Get Out, Nope, and Us. Josh Ruben went from CollegeHumor to Werewolves Within, Heart Eyes, and Scare Me. And now Zach Cregger of The Whitest Kids U’ Know has become a horror-movie name to watch with Barbarian, Weapons, and…
Get your Sunday puzzle gaming off to a great start with our selection of hints for the September 7 (1541) Wordle, designed to smooth out a few problems without instantly giving away the latest winning word. Of course you might love the idea of someone instantly giving away the latest winning word, which is why…