Author: Tom Wilson
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Going Medieval: A Captivating Colony-sim – PC Early Access Review
There is something incredibly relaxing about Going Medieval. I know that shouldn’t really be the case, especially considering my villagers are constantly complaining, rebelling against my every command, and sleep on the floor crying themselves to sleep because I forgot to put hay beds in. I know it shouldn’t be the case, but it is.…
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Why You Should Be Excited About To The Rescue!
Indie games are a dime a dozen in this day and age, so it can be tricky discerning what you should and shouldn’t care about. Showcases like the Wholesome Direct offer up an array of indie games with a lot of charm. Of course, this is fantastic for indie game exposure, which honestly it could…
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Everything Announced At The 15th June E3 2021 Nintendo Direct
Nintendo’s long-awaited E3 Nintendo Direct finally rolled around with announcements of returning franchises and much-anticipated gameplay reveals. What Was Announced? The Nintendo Direct was probably one of the most anticipated events of the past few days. With fans clamouring for gameplay or a release date for Breath of the Wild 2 and for Metroid Prime…
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Hot Pot For One: An Almost Nostalgic Experience – PC Review
I sincerely wanted to like Hot Pot For One. The first time I’d heard about it was during the Wholesome Direct, which, admittedly had me all amped up after a slew of fantastic game announcements. Once the event had finished, I scurried over to Steam and picked this one up. I didn’t really know what…
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Clawfish: A Mesmerising Sojourn – PC Review
When I first laid eyes on Clawfish at the Wholesome Direct and saw those sweet words “available now” I couldn’t help but run, metaphorically, of course, straight to Steam and nab it. Now, after a brief, but beautiful stay in Clawfish’s ethereal world my departure feels somewhat bittersweet. While my heart sunk as I was…
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Everything Announced At The 13th June 2021 PC Gaming Show E3
The 2021 PC Gaming Show showcased a ton of familiar and brand-new upcoming PC games with a couple of surprise announcements throughout. What Was Announced? The PC Gaming Show is another in a slew of exciting events that have been happening over the past few days. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch…
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Everything Announced At The 2021 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase
The Xbox and Bethesda Showcase aired today and revealed the latest games in their line-ups as well as updates coming to their biggest titles. What Was Announced? The Xbox and Bethesda event was possibly one of the most anticipated events of the season. With Bethesda having teased upcoming projects in the past such as Starfield…
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Everything Announced At The 12th June 2021 Ubisoft Forward
Ubisoft Forward aired today and featured a ton of gameplay details for their upcoming games as well as an incredible surprise reveal. What Was Announced? Unsurpsiringly a lot of the announcements made at the Ubisoft Forward event were already leaked beforehand. But, for the few that didn’t have the reveals spoiled for them on Twitter,…
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Everything Announced At The 12th June 2021 Wholesome Direct
The wonderful and aptly named Wholesome Direct aired today and it showcased over 75 brand-new amazing indie games. What Was Announced? Despite not having recovered from yesterday’s Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live! event, where more than 35 games were announced, we here at the Game Crater excitedly sat through the one hour Wholesome Direct. It…
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Xbox Exclusive, Planet Of Lana, Announced At Summer Game Fest
Thunderful Games and brand-new developer Wishfully Studios announced at the Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live! event their upcoming adventure game, Planet of Lana. The debut title from Swedish indie developer Wishfully Studios was announced during the opening presentation for the Summer Game Fest last night. It is being published by veteran publisher Thunderful Games, who are…
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Everything Announced At The Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live!
Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live! started off the Summer Game Festival with a staggeringly huge amount of announcements. What Was Announced? It comes as no surprise that the kick-off event for the Summer Game Fest included some highly-anticipated announcements. The event had everything from brand new studios and publishing labels, director’s cuts of acclaimed games…
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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World – Switch Review
I don’t even need to look that deeply into Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World’s history to know it’s a remake of an old game. I can tell simply by playing it. While some may still enjoy the archaic gameplay of old, I find my delight in the old-school design philosophy waning. Wonder Boy: Asha…