Stuck on alien planet. Dying constantly. Being revived to repeat the nightmare all over again…things could be worse, right? Right! Because not only is Housemarque’s game a riff on time loops, it also happens to be Groundhog Day smashed together with Event Horizon judging by the interstellar mental nastiness on display. Which of course calls for that classic sci-fi trope: Tentacles. Lots and lots of tentacles.
Nestle, an organisation more evil than SPECTRE or COBRA due to their recent efforts to steal all the water in the world, has finally gone too far.
Blizzard promised fans that they’d not only listen to their feedback, they’ll be acting on it and introduce some cha-cha-changes to Diablo IV during its incubation phase as development heats up. The first of those changes were revealed a few hours ago, within the company’s first of several promised quarterly updates. Based on feedback from the BlizzCon 2019 showfloor where fans got an early taste of the game, Blizzard’s first focus going forward is on the how of the game and its controls, as the original setup wasn’t too popular with anyone who went hands-on with the product.
In Episode I: Making Monsters, DONTNOD gives more information about Jonathan Reid, the doctor-turned-vampire that players will step into the shoes of in Vampyr. Freshly turned, Reid’s ‘condition’ unveils a dark new reality, thrusting him into a once-hidden society of wretched creatures like himself. Ancient Ekons plot from the shadows, terrifying Vulkods prowl the streets at night, and cursed Skals hide in the darkest places of the city.
It just wouldn't be Final Fantasy without a few Cactuars or Ruby Dragons roaming the landscape. But expect different takes on old faces in Final Fantasy XV.
For those of you who have been around the Disgaea block, welcome back! A world awaits, characters boast that adorable chibi design and some guidance is needed. Here’s how you can unlock some premium class upgrades in Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance.
Van Helsing's back for more otherworldy Action-RPG shenanigans. We return to Borgovia to see if it's raised the stakes.
Monsters have been overhauled in The Witcher 3, and they're going to be surprising from the first hour to the last
Cloud gaming removed hardware barriers, but it replaced them with something less visible and …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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