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A Preview of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria
Prepare to return to the mythological past of Tolkien’s Middle-earth this October in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Command a company of Dwarves and delve deep underground into the Mines of Moria to reclaim their Dwarven homeland. Developed by Free Range Games, Return to Moria is the only action-adventure,…
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10 Scariest Games of 2023
The horror genre has witnessed a renaissance of sorts in 2023 due to the release of dozens of scary games that have breathed new fear—and life—into the genre. Remakes of classic horror titles, including Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, hit gamers with a massive wave of nostalgia; sequels to popular survival horror games…
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A Preview of World of Horror
World of Horror, the unsettling cosmic horror retro RPG from developer Pawel Koźmiński and publisher Ysbryd Games, has finally been given a date for full release. The game will be launching just in time for Halloween, with a release date of October 19, 2023, after having been available in early access on PC since February…
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Slender: The Arrival - 10 Year Anniversary Update
Are you feeling relaxed, comfortable and safe in your home? Well not for long! It has been ten long years since Slender: The Arrival scared the wits out of us, all the way back in 2013, and the good news is…Your favorite night stalker, Slender Man is back, in Slender: The Arrival 10 Year Anniversary Update. You may have…
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A Preview of Sonic Superstars
Sonic Superstars is an upcoming 2.5D side-scrolling platformer from Team Sonic. Much like its 16-bit cousins, the latest chapter will center its universe around the iconic characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose, as they fight to foil the evil schemes of the tenacious Doctor Eggman. Unlike its predecessors,…
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A Preview of Wizard with a Gun
Wizard with a Gun, due to come out on October 17th, 2023, is the newest game from Seattle-based indie developer Galvanic Games. With a roster of titles such as Questmore, Some Distant Memory and Gurgamoth, the studio is known for their combat-driven games that take place in unique, fully developed universes. Wizard with a…
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Load PC Games Quicker: How to Use DirectStorage in Windows 11
Tired of staring at loading screens? DirectStorage on Windows 11 promises faster loading times for your PC games. Hailing from Xbox's technology stack, this storage improvement API drastically slashes load time to under 4 seconds on Windows and frees up CPU power. But what exactly is DirectStorage, and how can you use it?…
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What's Going on With Unity?
Unity, a company that makes a suite of video game development tools, sparked a major controversy in the industry recently by announcing changes to its pricing model that would affect tens of thousands of game developers. Under the new model, set to take effect from January 1, 2024, Unity planned to charge developers on a…
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A Review of The Lamplighters League
Scoundrels, misfits and scallywags, take heed! The best of the best have all perished, so it’s up to the best of the worst to join The Lamplighters League and save the world. Are you ready to command a host of miscreants in this tactical combat and turn-based strategy game? Prepare yourself to battle your way through…
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Australia's Can't-Miss Gaming/Tech Events for 2023-2024
Round up your mates and mark these dates for Australia's gaming and tech events in the next 6 months. With iconic international festivals making their debut to adrenaline-packed esports showdowns, Australia's 2023-2024 tech calendar is bursting at its digital seams. Discover the must-attend events. 1) Melbourne…