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Look up a list of great controllers for PC gaming and Microsoft’s Elite 2 will come up more often than not. And those articles are correct: it’s a great controller. That is, it’s a great controller with one giant caveat. From the moment I cracked it open, I felt I was playing with something special. Heavy, sturdy to the touch, and easily customisable, it felt like a really decent piece of kit. And it was. Until it wasn’t. That is…

Noreya the Gold Project is a captivating 2D platformer with Metroidvania elements.  The game seamlessly blends fantasy elements with strategic gameplay. Developed by Dreamirl and published by Pixelheart, this game is set in a richly detailed world reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, the game immerses players in a quest-driven narrative filled with mystery, magic, and exploration. Choosing between light and greed, create your own path as you venture through the graphically beautiful biomes of this challenging Metroidvania. You play as Noreya’s…

Overnight, Retroachievements launched its Gamecube support. More than 100 classic Nintendo games now support achievements when emulated, and thousands of fans turned out in support.  When I woke up this morning, nearly 100 people were playing Super Mario Sunshine. Dozens more were playing other big hitters like Mario Kart: Double Dash and Super Smash Bros. Melee. I would expect those records to be broken again this evening, as more people get involved and the temporary teething issues of last night…

I don’t often dive into video game reviews anymore since GamesReviews got deep into the board game space, but every once in a while, a game crosses my desk that I just really want to play. Let’s School was that kind of game. Most interestingly, I was curious to see how this would compare to the popular Two Point Campus, an already heavily established game and franchise on console, with a similar theme. Thankfully, Let’s School treks out on its…

It’s Steam Sale time, and that means those of us with powerful PCs are picking out indie games that will barely tax them. Happy holidays everyone! And yet the season has me thinking once more about the state of the gaming industry – and the perks of being a patient gamer. I must own over 1,500 games, easy. I’m hoping one of these days I’ll finally play one or two of them. But within that backlog sits every genre and…

Keplerth crash-lands on your PC with an intriguing premise: survive and thrive on a hostile alien world. Waking up in a hibernation pod, you’re stripped bare, with nothing but your wits and the untamed wilderness surrounding you. This 2D sandbox RPG throws you headfirst into a world brimming with possibilities, but be warned, the journey is as unforgiving as the terrain. Keplerth’s strength lies in its open-ended gameplay. You carve your own path in this procedurally generated world. Will you…

Taking on the mantle of Robin Hood in a video game isn’t new, but Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders throws a fresh curveball by blending action-adventure RPG elements with a hefty dose of base building and survival. Here’s a deep dive into my experience playing it on PC: Living the Bandit Life: The game definitely captures the essence of Robin Hood’s legend. You’ll rob the rich (Sheriff’s patrols and tax collectors) to help the poor (villagers who desperately need food…

I loved Beyond Good and Evil and I’m glad the original is getting a decent modern re-release. It comes with a new mission tied to the long-promised sequel, and I’m wondering at this point what that could possibly mean. The original game was not a commercial success. Quite famously so. It sold less than 300,000 copies in the US, and it took price cuts of up to 80 percent to get there. Quick searching shows official mention of a sequel…

The original Resident Evil has been rated for a release on Steam, and it’s the most ridiculous thing ever that it isn’t already a thing. Think about it. You have a giant library of games from the last 30 years just sitting there. The average PC gamer has it open by default. They want games to buy, and the rights holders… just do nothing? Yes, the REmake is available for purchase. But that’s not enough. Steam should have all the…

Starfield is just okay. That’s the biggest sin a game can make in today’s reaction-led world. But those reactions are starting to wear a little bit thin. Reviews on Steam are negative again after an update added some paid mods to the game. Skyrim and Fallout 4 both have these mods, and they’re completely optional. And yet it’s another case of Starfield living rent free in some people’s heads. I should clarify that I found much of the critique around…