Sand Land preview- An intriguing adaptation of an underrated manga

Sand Landis a stunning adaptation of a beloved manga series that’s long overdue its time in the sun, and while it falls flat in a few areas it does the source material justice. Take a look atSand Landbelow It’s a story Toriyama was very passionate about; while he adored the craft of drawing with all of his heart, he’d never miss a chance to weave political and personal allegories into his work in the hopes it’d inspire and make his audiences consider a different perspective....

March 27, 2024 · 5 min · 1030 words · Melanie Lowe

Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island review - A brilliant bid to survive

When you mention the roguelike genre nowadays, there are a set of games that likely come to mind and I can bet Shiren the Wanderer is not one of them, despite it paving the way for so many to follow. Shiren has been around since 1995, when he appeared in the SNES game,Mystery Dungeon 2. The Mystery Dungeon series, on its own merits, inevitably became bigger than Shiren due to a partnership with Pokemon....

March 27, 2024 · 5 min · 902 words · Miguel Barton

Stardew Valley 'sequel' release date narrowed down, but we're still a way off

A resurgence ofStardew Valleyhas been felt across the internet, as thousands of cosy gamers settle in for another (or continued playthrough) of this treasured farming sim. Despite offering up new features and tweaks, seeing the game come back in such a spectacular way has many wondering how far off we are from the game’s “sequel”.Haunted Chocolatier, while not a direct sequel to ConcernedApe’sStardew Valley,still promises to deliver the same beautiful pixel-art worlds and intricate stories....

March 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1204 words · Debra James

Steam free download is basically Stardew Valley and Valheim with added mechs

We recently visited a farming sim that featured mechs withLightyear Frontier, but now there’s another on the horizon and you can play it for free on Steam, right now.First Dwarf: First Islandis more of an action-adventure RPG than just a straight-up farming sim, but with plenty of base building and material harvesting, it will certainly scratch that particular itch. Were we to imagine Stardew Valley but with mechs, it would be a must-play...

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 270 words · Cody Vasquez

Steam on Xbox consoles may finally be on the horizon

There’s a definite sense of change in the air at Xbox which all began back in February when Phil Spencer addressed concerns over a possible shift in strategy for the company. While rumours thatStarfieldandIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewere coming to PlayStationproved to be false, Spencer did confirm that Microsoft would indeed be experimenting with releasing certain former-exclusives to other consoles. Those titles were eventually announced to bePentiment, Grounded, Sea of Thieves, andHi-Fi Rushwhich are all now, or soon to be, available across various platforms - includingPlayStation5 andNintendo Switch....

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 385 words · Monique Allen

The Elder Scrolls 6 fans are genuinely worried about dying before game releases

Will we still be alive whenThe Elder Scrolls VIlaunches? That’s a genuine question many fans are worryingly asking as it becomes clearer and clearer that we are years away from its release. We’re throwing it back toThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivionbelow InBethesda’s 30th anniversary celebration of all things Elder Scrolls, mention of the next game caused a wave of emotions to hit the fandom like a brick wall. On the one hand, it was satisfying to know that the game isplayable, but on the flip side of that, we’re still several years away from playing it ourselves....

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Amy Leonard

The Elder Scrolls 6 release date coming way sooner than we'd expected

A recent development update forThe Elder Scrolls VIhas fans hoping it’ll be released sooner than expected.Fans have been waiting for news onThe Elder Scrolls VIfor a while now, ever since the initial teaser trailer for the game dropped over five years ago.Check out that teaser trailer for yourself belowNowBethesdahasfinally broken its silence on the gameas it celebrates the30th anniversaryof theElder Scrollsseries, confirming development is running smoothly and playable builds of the RPG do currently exist....

March 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1131 words · Alan Richardson

The Witcher 3 is getting a major free fan expansion this year

For those wanting to take theirWitcher 3playthroughs to the next level, look no further than this mod that restores loads of cut content to the game. There’s no doubtThe Witcher 3is one of the greatest games ever made, though even if you’re a die-hard fan multiple playthroughs deeplike film star Henry Cavill, it’s bound to get a little boring eventually. Check out the stunning world ofThe Witcher 3below Unfortunately as far as new content goesCD Projekt Redare done with the game, after two glorious DLC expansions as well as anext-gen version of the gameforXboxSeries X/S andPlayStation5....

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Andrew Reyes

Twitch star Ninja confirms cancer diagnosis to fans

The Twitch community has been left in shock after learning that Twitch star, Ninja, has been diagnosed with melanoma.Ninja, whose real name is Tyler Blevins, shared the news candidly on their Twitter account on 26 March. In the post, Blevins says that they’re still “in a bit of shock” but wanted to keep all their fans up to date; with over 19 million followers onTwitch, Ninja’s life is microscopically under the lens....

March 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1204 words · Charles Owens DDS

Xbox $50 free store credit leaves gamers pleasantly surprised

Xbox fans could win 50,000 points to spend on in-store credit, but only if they’re very, very,verylucky.RecentlyXboxannounced that it’d beterminating the Microsoft Rewards appnext month, the one-stop shop to earn points through gameplay store purchases that could then be turned into gift cards and other goodies.Take a look at this stunning story trailer forMarvel 1943: Rise Of HydrabelowFear not though, a new iteration called theXbox Rewards Hubhas now launched, and while fans agree it’s got quite a while to go before it’s as good as Microsoft Rewards it’s at least something....

March 27, 2024 · 6 min · 1217 words · Lisa Flores

Xbox boss explains why we're getting even more exclusives on PlayStation

We’ve begun to see a shift in Xbox exclusives making their way over to PlayStation with titles such asGroundedandSea of Thieves. It’s odd to see the rivals come together and bring great titles to a larger audience, but many gamers have started fearing the worst and wondering if Xbox will soon give up developing new hardware. This may not be the case as Phil Spencer, boss of all thingsXbox, has commented on the sudden decision whiletalking to Polygon....

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 259 words · Norman Miller

Cyberpunk 2077 massive free download announced, no subscription needed

Cyberpunk 2077is in the best state it has ever been since the DLC launch ofPhantom Libertyand the huge update that preceded it. Fans came running back, players bought the game, and started new journeys through Night City. Now, needing no subscription of any kind, you can playCyberpunk 2077.A five-hour trial forCyberpunk 2077is coming to bothPlayStation 5and Xbox Series consoles giving potential players the chance to experience Night City and the wonderful cast the game offers....

March 26, 2024 · 6 min · 1210 words · Daniel Park

Dr Disrespect mysterious Twitch ban finally addressed by CEO

You may have had other questions at the forefront of your mind, but in the recesses, you’ve all been wondering why Dr Disrespect got banned from Twitch. It’s just one of those mysteries that’s kept rearing its ugly head.Now, it would seem, the mystery is finally over;Twitch’s CEO, Dan Clancy, has addressed the ban. Brace yourselves, though, as the answer isn’t quite what you think.On a totally different topic altogether: have you seen theAlone in the Darktrailer yet?...

March 26, 2024 · 7 min · 1282 words · Daniel Cabrera