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Maniac – Postal meets GTA in new top-down shooter

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The new top-down shooter Maniac has now been released on Steam. Published by Skystone Games and Developed by Transhuman Design, the team has described it as the original GTA meets modern survival games such as Vampire Survivors. It has a budget-busting cost of just £4.29 and an early bird sale of £3.86. "MANIAC is my dream game because you start by escaping a hospital, get chased by the police, FBI,
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Review

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I'm slightly late to the party as The Lost Crown was released eight weeks ago, but after a hefty 40% price drop, I couldn't put this off any longer. I've been a long-time fan - from the 2D original, my showpiece game on the Sam Coupé, through the 3D transition with the Sands of Time trilogy, plus the reboot and spin-off which failed to reignite the sales. That 14-year drought
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Golden Lap Hits the Starting Blocks

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https://youtu.be/f4AzzhL4ZKc Despite its name, Golden Lap isn’t a dubious adults-only entertainment emporium but is the title of an upcoming F1 management game described by publishers Funselektor as “a minimalistic racing strategy game.”The game certainly sounds like it’ll be a must for fans of motorsports who are looking for a more cerebral video gaming experience than the usual fast-paced racing games.In the 70s-set game, you become the team principal of a
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Innit Audio – Sounding off or muted immersion?

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Innit Audio is a new piece of software for your PC or laptop that sits between your audio source, be that a game, film, or music track, and your headphones using an algorithm to produce what the developers say "transforms any headset or earphones into a portal for hyper-realistic audio. It creates a virtual 3D sound field, offering lifelike auditory immersion for gaming, music, and movies." It's a bold claim
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – DLC Roadmap

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We're big fans of the recent 2.5D metroidvania title Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and previously reported on upcoming plans to support the game with new modes and content. Ubisoft Montpellier has now shared the post-launch DLC roadmap, with the first free update coming next week. The March update promises a new Speedrun mode and Permadeath mode, along with new skins. The Spring updates will introduce a Boss-Rush mode
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Broken Sword: Reforged: Collector’s Edition – exclusive to Kickstarter

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The multi-award-winning point-and-click adventure Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars is being substantially enhanced and repainted in 4K as a brand-new Reforged edition for modern consoles. To celebrate this, they are creating a fabulous Collector’s Edition box in English, German and French - and it's exclusive to Kickstarter. The set will include a physical version of the game on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or PC, which will be
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Sons of Valhalla – New pixel-art Viking brawler announced

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Sons of Valhalla, a new side-scrolling brawler with strategic base building, has been announced by publisher Hooded Horse. Developed by  Pixel Chest Games, this Viking-inspired romp will see you cut your way through England to reclaim your beloved. Sons of Valhalla will be released on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store on April 5, 2024. A hand-crafted, vibrant Viking Age world. A linear story spread across six distinct chapters, with hidden
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Top Racer Collection Review – Rewind to the 90s

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Originally released by Gremlin Graphics on the SNES way back in 1992, the classic Top Gear franchise - also known as Top Racer - was a popular arcade-style racer with fast action and tight controls. Spawning two SNES sequels - Top Racer 2 from 1993 and Top Racer 3000 in 1995, this collection re-releases the trilogy for modern systems and includes an all-new bonus title, Top Racer Crossroads. All four
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Berserk Boy – Paying homage to Mega Man while offering lots of new things

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We recently reported on the new Mega Man-inspired Berserk Boy heading to Switch and Steam on March 6th 2024. It's developer Berserk Boy Games' first title and takes inspiration from the Mega Man series, especially in the aesthetic and audio departments. It's not a simple clone though, Berserk Boy has many features that stand it apart and it's certainly its own game. We've been sent the Switch version for review.
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