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Grow: Song of the Evertree Review

Tasha QuinnNov 22, 2021November 22, 20210

The ‘cosy gaming’ movement is more popular than ever, with games like Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley being at the forefront. I’m a

Rogue Spirit Preview

Tasha QuinnAug 31, 20210

As much as I love super realistic graphics in video games, I’ve always been drawn to the kind of vibrant, cartoony aesthetic of games like

Control: Ultimate Edition Next-Gen Performance Review

Adam ConnerFeb 2, 2021February 3, 20210

Released in 2019, Control was a cult classic in the making; selling very few copies all while creating a small group of die-hard fans that would

Drawn to Life: Two Realms Review

Adam ConnerJan 6, 20210

If you grew up during the early 2000s, you’re sure to have come across Drawn to Life. The original released in 2007 on the Nintendo DS, and

Control: AWE DLC Review

Daniel Garcia-MontesSep 4, 20200

AWE is the second and last story-based DLC for Remedy’s Control. What makes this DLC a bit special is that it focuses on the shared

Journey to the Savage Planet Review

Samantha BrownJan 27, 2020January 27, 20200

Journey to the Savage Planet is a first-person adventure game that released on 28th January 2020. It is available to play on Xbox One, PlayStation

Indivisible Review

Daire BehanOct 23, 2019October 23, 20190

While most crowdfunded video game titles rely on nostalgic throwbacks or revivals in order to garner support from fans, such as this year’s Bloodstained: Ritual

Retro Respawn – Fire Pro Wrestling Returns

Michael FitzgeraldOct 1, 20190

Fire Pro Wrestling Returns is a game that I absolutely love. I think if you totted up all the hours I have spent playing it,

Control Review

Ian CooperAug 26, 2019August 27, 20190

We all would like super powers, right? Maybe telekinesis, or levitation, or how about wielding a weapon that can transform, giving you all types in

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review

Daire BehanJun 27, 2019June 27, 20190

It has been interesting to watch the culmination of video game Kickstarter projects over the years. From titles such as the infamous Mighty No. 9

Raid: World War II Review

Jared MarreroOct 23, 2017August 16, 20180

Remember the days of first-person shooters on PS2? When it didn’t matter that your player’s hand looked like a cardboard collage of tan polygrams because

The History and Success of Rocket League

Ian McGeeJul 10, 2017July 10, 20170

Rocket League has just celebrated its two-year anniversary, and what two years it has been for developer Psyonix. Selling over 10 million copies across all

Quarantine Review

TubeyFeb 9, 2017August 12, 20180

This review is based on the current build of Quarantine as of 9th February 2017 – the game is currently in the Early Access phase

New Cinematic Trailer for Virginia Released

Ian CooperSep 6, 2016September 6, 20160

505 Games and Variable State today released a new cinematic trailer for VIRGINIA, the interactive mystery game, launching on Sony PlayStation 4, Xbox One and

Payday 3 Confirmed, Starbreeze Purchase Full Rights to Franchise

Stephen JacksonMay 31, 2016May 31, 20160

Payday 3 has been confirmed by Starbreeze following their purchase of the full rights to the Payday franchise from publisher 505 Games in a deal

ROAM: The Dangers of a Doomed Kickstarter and a $100k Lawsuit

Stephen JacksonMar 21, 2016March 21, 20160

Kickstarter has helped launch hundreds of projects since its creation back in 2009, although it has only been in the last few years that Kickstarter

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons gets new-gen release

Dan ChoppenJun 10, 20150

505 Games has confirmed that its BAFTA-award winning game, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, will make its debut on Xbox One and PS4 this