Posts By Kevin Austin

Finnish Cottage 8 is a new kind of horror experience, created and distributed by Savukivi Games. It has the creepy environment of a lone Finnish cabin but coupled with the captivating gameplay of anomaly-hunter games. This is what distinguishes the game: The central mechanism is to observe the anomalies in what seems to be a very mundane environment. The players have to observe the interior of the cottage carefully, notice changes or disturbance, and choose to ...

Arrakis’ sand dunes are shifting, and players are getting ready for an experience like no other. On May 20, Dune: Awakening—the first-ever open-world, multiplayer survival game within the iconic Dune universe—launches officially. Funcom is making the game, which is one of the most sought-after titles coming out. The result brings Frank Herbert’s celebrated sci-fi universe into living, vibrant detail. Funcom gives players a glimpse into the magnitude ...

Merchants of Rosewall presents itself as a cute, pixel-drawn trading and management simulation, a blend of economic strategy and personality-based storytelling. And for a substantial portion of what it is, it succeeds in doing so. But even so, in the end, it doesn’t quite live up to its potential, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment unsatisfied. The appearance of the game is certainly pleasing. The pixel art is richly detailed and gives a cozy, ...

MAR10 Day, the annual holiday in celebration of the world’s most fantastic plumber-superhero, Mario, just got a whole lot more thrilling. The LEGO Group has unveiled a fresh, adrenaline-pumping new addition to its Super Mario product line: the LEGO Super Mario – Mario & Standard Kart set. The 1,972-piece build-and-display vehicle will bring the high-speed fun of Mario Kart right into your living room. For both LEGO fans and enthusiasts of the ...

Two Point Museum is a delightful, interactive addition to the Two Point Studios catalog, having built itself a niche for quirkiness and accessibility-focused management sim design. It takes players off on a trip into the bizarre realm of curating a museum, where more emphasis is placed on building experience and less on putting things on the ground. Rather, it’s an odyssey of the weird and the whimsical, a challenge to establishing and operating a system ...

This March 10th, celebrate the iconic plumber by bringing the thrill of the Mushroom Kingdom to life with LEGO Mario Kart sets. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new recruit, these interactive sets offer the perfect way to transport the excitement of the game and movies off the screen and into your home. Build your own bespoke Mario Kart world and race against your favorite heroes. From action-packed racing and iconic characters to action-packed karts and ...

At the New York Toy Fair, the LEGO Group and BBC Studios announced the release of six new LEGO Bluey sets based on the world’s most popular animated TV series Bluey. Released for kids aged between 2-5 years old, the new sets will allow fans to build and create their own imagination-fueled adventures with their favorite characters from the show. The new LEGO Bluey series features Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli), and Dad (Bandit), and all members of the Heeler ...

BrokenLore: LOW is a meticulously designed psychological horror experience that emphasizes atmosphere and storytelling over traditional jump scares or action-driven gameplay. It plunges players into the eerie, isolated setting of Kirisame Mura, a secluded Japanese village perpetually shrouded in mist, creating an immediate sense of vulnerability and unease. The game’s visual style, which merges hyper-realistic textures with low-poly models, crafts a ...

WOMBEX Games has an upcoming indie title, Kryva Hora, that delivers a chillingly effective demo, immediately immersing players in the eerie beauty and dread of the Carpathian Mountains. This is atmospheric horror done right, prioritizing psychological tension over cheap jump scares. From the outset, the demo establishes a palpable sense of isolation. Players navigate a meticulously crafted world of dark woods, shadowy caves, and decaying ruins. The environment ...

“King of Retail 2” aims to elevate the retail management simulation genre, building upon the foundations of its predecessor. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects, especially considering its early access status: Core Gameplay and Features: Deep Customization: The game emphasizes extensive customization, allowing players to design their stores from the ground up. This includes layout, décor, and product selection, enabling diverse retail ...