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Ash of Gods: The Way

Have It Your Way In Ash Of Gods: The Way

In a turn of events, Ash of Gods: The Way has been announced by AurumDust – the latest in their Ash of Gods series – and it’s coming to Steam in early 2023. A mix of tactical strategy and story-driven card play, you lead as Finn, the foster son of a

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Commit It To The Page In Inkulinati Early Access

What a funny play on words Inkulinati Early Access is, but as it’s an ‘ink-based strategy’, not remotely like Splatoon, you nutters, it makes sense to have a title that plays on that. But is it all style and no substance? Even in the Early Access stage, this is

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Sky's The Limit In Mahonkenshi

What a predicament! I hate card games – notably those god-awful mini-games such as in Red Dead Redemption 2, but I love deck-building games. Granted, they are very different; the only similarity would be the medium. That said, Mahokenshi is a different kind of deck-building game at that. Loosely based on

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Oakenfold: You Have All The Time In The World. Just.

A little indicator of my age and background, but I can’t help but think Oakenfold is a DJ simulator. Someone somewhere will know what that means, but for everyone else, notably the gamers, Oakenfold is a turn-based strategy game from Rutger van Dijk and published by Studio Taghua. Set

BKOM Studios

Sunday Gold Now Available On Steam

After a slight change to the schedule, point and click/crime caper Sunday Gold launches today on Steam – the latest from BKOM Studios and Team17. Take the role of the trio Frank, Sally, and Gavin as they bite off more than they can chew in this heist adventure set in

Gunslingers & Zombies

Gunslingers & Zombies Out Now On The Switch

The Wild West meets the undead in Gunslingers & Zombies – a turn-based strategy game available now on the Nintendo Switch, courtesy of Ultimate Games. Developed by Live Motion Games, we join our heroes in the town of Whiskey as they fight hordes of zombies who refuse to moisturise, continue to

BKOM Studios

Cor, Blimey - A Sunday Gold Review

Not only did I have to play Sunday Gold twice, but rewrite this review twice. Mate, this is a blinkin’ carry-on, innit? Two issues for one review? Besides having my knackers clipped for not delivering Team17‘s latest, was it worth redoing? Yes. However, just as I was about to

Games Incubator

Been One Of Those Shifty Types In The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue

What to play something corrupted for free? Make a note of The Shadow Government Simulator: Prologue – a turn-based strategy where you lead a secret society towards world domination, available to play as a free prologue. If you had your doubts about how the world is really run, this might be

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Bring Your Drawings To Life In Inkulinati Then Make Them Fight To The Death!

Fortunately, the embargo for this Inkulinati news has ended, so it’s ok to tell you about the fairly close Early Access release date later this year. On both my Steam wishlist and ‘please give me a review code – pleeeeaaase’ list, this title from Yaza Games and Daedalic Entertainment, this

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A Lesson Learned In Video Game Fables

Tired of the damsel in distress in your fantasy games? Join Aru, Nate and Tator in Video Game Fables - an indie RPG available now on Steam.

Circus Electrique

Circus Electrique Gets A Release Date This September

Despite not being a fan of the circus, Circus Electrique has piqued my interest since it was officially announced. Perhaps Klabater’s The Amazing American Circus whet that appetite? This, however, is a game from Zen Studios and Saber Interactive. It’s a turn-based experience with a steampunk flair, where

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Legends Of Kingdom Rush Review

Switching from the tower defence model to a turn-based strategy, Legends of Kingdom Rush brings back lots of familiar faces.

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Legends of Kingdom Rush Guide

Here are some Legends of Kingdom Rush to help you out/give you hope that sticking it out will pay off.

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Shores Of Taishi DLC For Curious Expedition 2 Out Tomorrow

Due to several titles on the go, I’m a bit behind with a few, and considering the quality of Curious Expedition 2, I’d like to give it my undivided attention. Should that state even exist… This news post, in fear of not being able to write about ‘stuff’

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One Piece Odyssey Sets Sail This Year

25 years old, One Piece gets a new game, courtesy of Bandai Namco: One Piece Odyssey. It’s a new RPG featuring ‘all-new gameplay’ and an original story, under guidance from Eiichiro Oda. This time around, we follow the Straw Hats battle it out against powerful enemies in a turn-based

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Legends Of Kingdom Rush Brings Back The Heroes Of Old

The Kingdom Rush series is easily one of my favourites, so seeing the Legends of Kingdom Rush announcement for Steam was a genuine delight. Tower defence fans need zero introduction to Ironhide Game Studio’s series, but if you’re new, it’s a fantasy-based tower defence series that innovates

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To Hell With The Ugly Preview: Jazz Hands

To Hell With The Ugly - let it be ruled by us beautiful people! No, that's not the message of this point and click based on the book of the same name.

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Dreadlands Update, Patch AND 65% Discount!

I played the turn-based Dreadlands on PC a while back and loved it. Blackfox Studios must have been pretty darn pleased with my review as there’s a quote currently on the Steam page. Anyway, I’m still of the same stance. Just a couple of days ago, there was

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Edge Of Eternity PS5 Review: Aliens Vs Fantasy

An epic JRPG that's nothing to do with FF, it only sounds like it, Edge of Eternity is out now on PS5. Here are some observations...

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EGGLIA: Rebirth Comes First On The Switch

Ending that unanswered question of what came first: the chicken or the egg, EGGLIA: Rebirth jumps the queue and claims the Switch as its nesting point. Well, it came out first on iOS and Android. From Japanese developer Brownies, the game is a port of EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap.

Artisan Studios

Astria Ascending Review: What Have The (Demi) Gods Done Now?

Forgive me, readers, for I have failed in my quest to explore the world of Astria Ascending fully. That doesn’t mean I died in a brutal rogue-like that sends you back to the start; it just means that I haven’t been able to explore every nook and cranny.

Artisan Studios

Calling All Demigods: Astria Ascending Out This Month

JRPG fans get together, hold hands and rejoice: Astria Ascending is out this month with a digital collector’s edition and also a physical one. Alas, you’ll physically have to fly to Japan (unless already there) as it’s a Nihon exclusive. * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators

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Fort Triumph Review (PS4): A Console Victory

A hit on the PC, now console gamers can live the experience of fighting off goblins in this turn-based strategy; Fort Triumph PS4.

All in! Games

Fort Triumph Marches Onto Consoles Today

Out today on consoles is CookieByte Entertainment’s fantasy RPG Fort Triumph. I’m currently playing this one, so I need a bit more time before posting a review.  * A Q&A With imaginarylab, Creators Of Whirlight – No Time To Trip * The Best Of Two Worlds In Shin Chan:

3Mind Games

The Protagonist EX-1 Let Loose An No Longer In Early Access

Out of Early Access, The Protagonist EX-1 is a sci-fi RPG from 3Mind Games which tells a tale about survival behind enemy lines when those lines are an extraterrestrial prison… * No, This Isn’t An Error – Rogue Glitch Ultra Is Coming Next Month * What The Fluff? Gori: Cuddly Carnage Announcement