Nordic Giants release new video Faceless, UK tour kicks off next month
The mysterious Nordic Giants have released a new video for Faceless, the first single from their upcoming album Symbiosis. According to the band, the track and film, featuring Alex Hedley, touches upon the symbology surrounding the mythical ouroboros symbol –…
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Siege Survival: Gloria Victis review – hold down the fort
Games in the ‘bleak struggle for survival’ genre like Siege Survival: Gloria Victis live in the shadow of Frostpunk, a rich and clever game that thrived on hopelessness. Frostpunk would likely have failed as a game had it not married its grimy bleakness with a sense…
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The Artful Escape review – Encore
Beethoven & Dinosaur’s The Artful Escape is a platformer adventure rhythm game like no other. Written by ex-Galvatrons-frontman Johnny Galvatron, the closest comparison I could make is that The Artful Escape is a bit like a Night in The Woods. As in it’s a bit like…
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Headland review – Pure imagination
Headland is the latest game from Conduct/ Fly Together devs, Northplay. But while their previous efforts saw players engage in frantic multiplayer puzzling, often with explosive results. Headland instead opts for a much more dreamlike single-player narrative experience. Headland cuts straight to the chase, as our…
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Backbone review – Eat the rich
OK, how to Describe Backbone… It’s 2016, you’re in the cinema with your family. or your bestie, seeing the newest big Disney release. Zootopia. Or Zootroplis if you live in the UK. Something to do with Milkshakes? Anyway, you’re enjoying…
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Unpacking review – 2021 the game
Unpacking is the game of 2021. Ok, my bad. That’s a little deceptive. You probably read that in your head as ‘Best Game of 2021’, and I’m not (necessarily) saying that. (Although I probably would – Ed) 2021 has been…
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The Legend of Tianding review – Big trouble in the Daodeching
I have always enjoyed learning about other cultures and their history. I also love playing games where I can kick bad guys in the face. The Legend of Tianding is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up loosely based on the history of early…
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Magic: The Gathering Arena 2021 Starter Set review
Oh no. I should have known this was coming. After my Dandy Ace review went on about cards, magicians and Arrested Development, I knew I would be singled out as the magic cards guy. You might say, I’ve made a huge mistake. …
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Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town Review – City Slicker
When I first started Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, I thought to myself that this looks like a Harvest Moon knock off. (I mean more than your typical farming sim) After a little digging, it turns out it is a remake of a Harvest Moon game…
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Seed of Life review – Time to save the world
Games give us so many opportunities to do things that we wouldn’t be able to do in real life, from travelling to different dimensions or having superpowers to destroying or saving the world. Often the best part of these experiences…
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Bloxx, Thekla, Bristol, 28/10/21
Sometimes you see an act and know they are going to be huge. After seeing Bloxx hit the stage aboard Bristol’s Thekla on Thursday, it’s undeniable that (if there is any justice in the world) they will be massive. Proceedings…
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Dandy Ace review – I’ve Made a Huge Mistake
Dandy Ace is a game about magicians. Real magicians. Not those wizard idiots with their fireballs and summoning spirits. Ooof. Go back to Mirkwood, Radagast. Nobody wants you. We’re talking stage magicians. Disappearing hankies. Chopping stagehands in half. Dying while catching…
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GioTeck WX4 Premium Wireless Controller review – A great pad at a great price
It’s a commonly held belief that you get what you pay for; But is that always the case? With the official Switch Pro controller costing £50-£60, it’s a sizeable investment for a pad, which, depending on whether you prefer playing…
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Moo Lander preview: Build me up buttercup
Recently I had the chance to play the first few hours of Sixth Hammer’s upcoming action platformer come UFO sim Moo Lander. Moo Lander puts players in the plush interior of The Lander, an ancient civilisation’s last chance of survival,…
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Skindred, Tramshed, Cardiff, 7/10/21
It takes some stones to open your set by playing AC/DC and then stomping onto the stage to the Imperial March. Skindred is the kind of band to do something that audacious and then effortlessly top it. At a packed…
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Tech Metallers Sertraline unveil new single Vivid
Rising stars of the UK progressive tech metal scene Sertraline, have just unveiled their brand new single Vivid. The single is also one of the last times fans will hear Lizzie Parry on vocals, as Vivid is one of two…
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