Despelote (Switch) Review – Hits harder
Despelote hit me far harder than I thought it would. A delightful and heartfelt slice of life tale about a footie-obsessed eight-year-old from Ecuador that follows his life while the national team is on the cusp of qualifying for the…
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Acclaim reveals release date for The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest via new trailer
I’m still not entirely sure this isn’t a delusion of my own broken psyche, but Acclaim (yes, that Acclaim) and Swedish indie studio, Elden Pixels, have announced the release date for The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, which is headed to the…
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Amine Bouhafa confirmed as composer of Don’t Nod’s latest adventure Aphelion
Don’t Nod has announced that award-winning composer Amine Bouhafa is behind the soundtrack of its upcoming sci-fi narrative title, Aphelion. An exclusive video showcasing Bouhafa and his music for the game was shown at the New Game+ showcase yesterday as…
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Ship shape survival horror, Senara: The Sacrement Steam demo inbound
Influsion Inc. has revealed players won’t have to wait long to get their hands on an early build of its haunting first-person survival horror game, set aboard a derelict cruise ship, Senara: The Sacrament, as a demo of their upcoming…
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Deliriously drafted action platformer The Perfect Pencil confirms release date in new trailer
Studio Cima has announced that its story-driven action platformer, The Perfect Pencil, is heading to PC and Switch in 2026 via a new release date trailer. Embark on a psychological odyssey where your curiosity and your choices are the only…
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The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die UK Tour kicks off next week
The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die are back in the UK (Well, England and Northern Ireland) next week with a six date tour kicking off at Strange Brew in Bristol on the…
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Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Review
Duck Approved If you’re hunting for a game about a hard-boiled detective, with addiction problems, trying to crack a sinister case while on holiday, that also happens to have a dedicated quack button. You are going to love Duck Detective:…
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Placebo, Bristol Sounds, 28/06/24
There were blue skies over Lloyd’s Amphitheatre as gulls stole the food from the hands of unsuspecting punters waiting for Placebo to take to the stage for their sold-out Bristol Sounds gig. While keeping one eye on their hog roast,…
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The Pet Shop Boys – Nonetheless Review
I am thirty-nine years old. My introduction to most of my favourite bands was my fifteen-year-senior older brother, who would return from Birmingham University and beyond with an eclectic collection of vinyl, cassettes, and, soon after, gasp, compact discs. I…
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Feeder, Portsmouth Guidhall, 05/03/24
Feeder is one of those bands that evokes a certain time in the lives of many of their long-time fans: the long summers spent listening to Buck Rodgers and just a day, Humming High while you were out with your…
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Potions: A Curious Tale Review
Potions A Curious Tale blends cosy potion crafting, addictive boss battles, and clever puzzles in a game that feels like Sunday afternoon Sudoku in Discworld. This curious tale sees young witch Luna, a wide-eyed, kind-hearted girl who seems to see…
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Beano-inspired Slapformer Thank Goodness You’re Here revealed
Announced as part of Opening Night Live, Coal Supper and publisher Panic reveal Thank Goodness You’re Here!, a comedy slapformer guaranteed to mek thi spit art thi tea laughin’. After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of…
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Terra Memoria: Retro-styled RPG unveils new gameplay trailer
La Moutarde and Dear Villagers have revealed a new gameplay trailer for upcoming turn-based RPG Terra Memoria ahead of its appearance at Gamescom, where the game will be playable at the Indie Arena Booth. Coming soon to PC, Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Terra…
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Samba de Amigo: Party Central hits Nintendo Switch in August
SEGA announced today that the digital editions of the upcoming rhythm action game Samba de Amigo: Party Central are now available to pre-order for Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo eShop. In addition, SEGA has also revealed that Samba de Amigo:…
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Scars Above review – Knowledge is power
Scars Above is an enjoyable, slightly soulsy Metroidvania, with some great environmental puzzles, decent monster designs, and a lot of neat ideas that don’t always land. However, thanks to a compelling narrative and engaging combat it’s well worth the weekend…
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World War Z: Aftermath shambles onto PS5 and Series X via free upgrade
World War Z: Aftermath, the co-op zombie shooter inspired by the film, which was vaguely inspired by the collection of short stories by Max Brooks (well they have the same name at least) is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series…
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