Author: Tom Wilson
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Lake PC Review: The Indie Game of the Year
It’s been a long while since I was last in Providence Oaks. Too long. It’s the town found in Lake and one I thoroughly enjoyed exploring back in April when I previewed the game’s demo. Since that preview, I’ve thought of nothing but returning. I’ve longed to hop in the rattly van and deliver mail…
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A Night at the Races: Twin Peaks Meets Super Meat Boy – Switch Review
I’ve never been particularly good at 2D platformers, especially of the precision kind. Sure, flashy hundred-hour long JRPGs with overly convoluted plotlines are my bread and butter. But, there’s something about leaping from one platform to another that my brain simply cannot comprehend. I’ve tried all the greats, attempted to perfect pro-platformer tricks, even dedicated…
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Fast-Paced City Builder, T-Minus 30, Launches Onto Steam Today
Co-developed by Dejobaan Games and Grey Alien Games, the fast-paced, single-player city builder, T-Minus 30, launches on Steam today. While most city builders prioritize longer play sessions and thoughtful construction, the apocalyptic T-Minus 30 will see players do their best to build with haste. Fortunately, the developers of Dejobaan Games and Grey Alien Games aren’t…
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Casual Puzzle Game, Two Hundred Ways, Coming To Steam Soon
Indie developer Sunlight Games is releasing their content-packed casual strategy puzzle game, Two Hundred Ways, onto Steam this September. Two Hundred Ways is the sequel to the aptly named indie puzzle title One Hundred Ways that launched nearly 6 years ago. One Hundred Ways offered players 100 challenges, with an additional 15 released a few months…
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Slice-of-Life Visual Novel, Stories In Mara, Comes To Steam For Free
Developer and publisher Chibig has released the very first chapter of their slice-of-life visual novel, Stories of Mara onto Steam. Stories of Mara: Chapter 1 is the first of many coming to both Steam and itch.io in the near future. It is being developed and published by Chibig who’s previous works include Deiland and Summer…
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Super Animal Royale Comes To Consoles With Brand-New Features
Publisher Modus Games and developer Pixile Studios have announced that their battle royale title, Super Animal Royale, has left Early Access and launched on consoles. It was announced during the Future Games Show Gamescom event that aired earlier today that the incredibly popular isometric battle royale, Super Animal Royale, would be leaving Early Access. It…
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Chernobylite Console Release Delayed Until Late September
Publisher All in! Games and developer The Farm 51 have announced that the long-awaited console port of Chernobylite has been delayed until late September. Chernobylite, the critically acclaimed sci-fi survival horror RPG, was originally intended to release in just a few days on the 7th of September. Well, according to publisher All in! Games’ CEO, Piotr Żygadło, “unforeseen…
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Genshin Impact Version 2.1 Coming This September
Developer and publisher miHoYo have announced that Genshin Impact’s long-awaited Version 2.1 update will arrive this September for PlayStation, PC and mobile. The upcoming Version 2.1 update, also known as Floating World Under the Moonlight, has received a release date today. The new update is set to add a slew of new content to the base…
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Golfie, the Rogue-lite Deckbuilding Mini-Golf Game, is Heading to Steam
Danish developer Triheart Studio has announced that their debut title, Golfie, will be a rogue-lite deckbuilding title centred around mini-golf. The rogue-lite genre has grown a little stale over the past few years thanks to an influx of copycat titles. However, while there are surely those who are content copying, you’d be hard-pressed to find…
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Space-Faring Sim, Lilith Odyssey, Releasing Into Steam Early Access
Duo developer studio Chaystar Unlimited is releasing their No Man’s Sky-esque space-faring adventure game, Lilith Odyssey, onto Steam Early Access today. Lilith Odyssey, the four-year passion project of development duo John Watmuff and Peter Szekeres, is finally landing on Steam Early Access today. The team was inspired by their nostalgia for the Oregon Trail games and the…
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Side Decide: Toybox Fun – PC Review
While everyone went off to play the latest Ghost of Tsushima DLC, I was left behind twiddling my thumbs and wishing I could afford it. Then, I looked at my PlayStation backlog, hissed like Dracula being burned by the sun, and retreated into the safe comfort of relaxing indie games. Fortunately for me, I had…
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Ultra Age Announced for PS4 & Switch, Coming This September
Published by DANGEN Entertainment and developed by Next Stage the upcoming sci-fi action title Ultra Age has received a brand new trailer and release date. Ultra Age, the self-described “pulse-pounding 3D character action indie title” from developer Next Stage and co-creator Visual Dart is set to stun audiences with its most recent trailer. From the release…