There has always been something about animatronic cartoon characters that I have found… creepy. As a kid, I cried the whole way through It’s a Small World when I was fortunate enough to visit Disneyworld. But it was the Five Nights at Freddy’s games that rekindled this fear of mine. But – occasional night terrors
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During the New Life Festival (now live and running until Tuesday, January 4 at 10 a.m. EST) you can earn unique in-game rewards and enjoy a bonus to XP gains by travelling to the festival tent just south of the city of Windhelm. There, you can acquire unique event-specific quests to help spread cheer to
Playing and reviewing nearly EVERY game that comes out in a year, give or take a few, gives us the unique opportunity to do some exhaustive ranking. And if there was a wilderness that needed a bit of navigating, it’s those Xbox kids’ games. Dozens get released in a year – some of them inappropriate,
It’s time to announce the January Games with Gold lineup! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, destroy robots to a sick beat in NeuroVoider and help humanity get back to the stars in Aground. And for our classic lineup via Backward Compatibility, revisit a legendary arcade shooter in Radiant Silvergun and play a reimagined
Probably the best thing we can say about Guazu: The Rescue is that it taught us what a Guará Wolf was. Second best is that we found its main character to be adorable, if lacking a few frames of animation. Third best? Honestly, we struggle to think of more than two positive things to say
Another week, another chance for the best of the footballing world to come together in FIFA 22, forming the latest edition of Team of the Week (TOTW). As of now, a new set of in-form players are available in packs and on the transfer market for Ultimate Team players to add to their squads. And
For many, the Xbox Elite Controller is the pinnacle of controller tech. Utilising the standard form honed by the Xbox team with the Official Wireless Controller, and then adding in button mapping and rear-mounted paddle options, for anyone who is really serious about their gaming, the Elite is always something to consider. But for as
Membership has its rewards, especially when it comes to EA Play. Each month, Game Pass Ultimate members get access to a medley of EA Play Rewards, from games like FIFA 22, Apex Legends, Battlefield 2042, and more. Looking for XP Boosts? We got you. In the mood for themed Ultimate Team content? Check that off
Slowly and surely Artifex Mundi have continued to build out the Hidden Object genre on Xbox. In fact, whilst their numerous franchises are all pretty well worth taking in, over the course of the last few years it’s been the Queen’s Quest series which has really picked up steam. That’s the case today as Queen’s
Master Chief is not the only one born to wear an epic helmet. To celebrate the iconic helmet and launch of Halo Infinite, Riddell and Xbox have teamed up to create a limited production, commemorative Master Chief-inspired helmet to celebrate the recent launch of the game. Produced by Riddell Sports, the leading football head protection
With all the Call of Dutys, Forza Horizons and Halos of the world, perhaps sometimes all we truly want is a real old-fashioned title, and 8 Bit Legit – the brand new partnership between devs Retrotainment Games and Mega Cat Studios – are delivering just that with Trophy. Previously released on a genuine cartridge so
Hi there! My name is Pablo Abraham and I’m Game Director at Wondernaut Studio. We’re a small Brazilian team located in the south of this sprawling country and together we created Aspire: Ina’s Tale, an evocative yet delicately twisted tale 2D adventure. Think GRIS meets Limbo. In our game you will play as Ina, a
To many, the blend of ‘80s arcade-style bullet hell shooting and modern day roguelike progression is a match made in heaven. Razerwire: Nanowars is delivering just this as it brings a simple to pick up but hard to master loop of fighting, dying, upgrading, and fighting all over again to the masses. Already available to
Clever puzzles, witty dialogue, satirical stories and the heartfelt relationship between a cop and his partner provide the foundations of a good Darkside Detective case and that means we try and do something new and exciting for every new case that comes out. From reverse vampires to ghost gangsters, the Darkside Detective formula many times
Source (CC0 License) The new Xbox has been out for just over a year now, and it’s been met with some very positive reviews. In general, the release of the new generation of consoles seems to have been slightly muted compared to the past, largely down to how hard it is to get your hands
Sandstrom Requiem has arrived, and the sands of Retem are calling! Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis has unveiled a new region and exciting new content. You’ll be able to level your ARKS Defender to 35 and check out the new Class Skills and Elemental Techniques. Challenge yourself at new Trainia and Battledia training facilities,
Creepy Tale is certainly creepy. Thumbs up, Deqaf Studio, you aimed for that target and well and truly hit it. We played with tension in the fingers and thumbs, and there were plenty of moments that will sit in a grotty cupboard at the back of our subconscious. Thanks for that. Creepy Tale is a