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preview Hyper Light Breaker - Sequel Gone Rogue Hyper Light Breaker is a semi-sequel to 2016's pixel-graphics action game Hyper Light Drifter, taking the game in a new direction.

preview Civilization VII Sets Out For a New World Firaxis studios has always tried to respect tradition with each new iteration of the franchise, even as they try to take the series in surprising new directions. Civilization VII arrives making bold choices, thoughtfully poking at what it means to be a new Civilization game.

review Venture to the Vile (PS5) Review - Mutated Metroidvania Set in a mysterious Victorian town, Venture to the Vile is a Metroidvania puzzle/action/platformer with a distinctive visual style.

preview The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Promises More Noir Fantasy Action The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II returns to the Calvard Republic with a new mystery, a new monster, and new minigames.

review Tales of Graces f Remastered Review - The Cycle of Violence Tales of Graces f Remastered is a flawed but enjoyable action JRPG romp that questions what it costs to end the cycle of violence.

Hyper Light Breaker - Sequel Gone Rogue

Civilization VII Sets Out For a New World

Venture to the Vile (PS5) Review - Mutated Metroidvania

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Promises More Noir Fantasy Action

Tales of Graces f Remastered Review - The Cycle of Violence

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You Can Punch Jake Paul in the Face in Undisputed: The Problem Child Pack

You Can Punch Jake Paul in the Face in Undisputed: The Problem Child Pack

The Problem Child DLC pack features icons of the sport and arguably the most punchable face in boxing history, but is the pack worth it?

COGconnected GOTY Awards – Everything From 2024 That Can Totally Get F*cked

COGconnected GOTY Awards – Everything From 2024 That Can Totally Get F*cked

It’s that time of year! Put away your Christmas cheer for a moment and come with us as we remember everything from 2024 that can get f*cked!

COGconnected GOTY Awards – Most Anticipated Games of 2025

COGconnected GOTY Awards – Most Anticipated Games of 2025

2024 was a great year for games, but as gamers always do, we’re constantly looking ahead to what is coming up next. The team at COGconnected have identified a number of titles that we are looking forward to in the future as we approach the end of 2024.

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Tales of Graces F Remastered Is Out Now on All Major Platforms

Tales of Graces F Remastered Is Out Now on All Major Platforms

Bandai Namco Europe has released Tales of Graces f Remastered today on all major platforms. Click here for more details.

Death Howl Officially Announced for Steam

Death Howl Officially Announced for Steam

Developer The Outer Zone and publisher 11 bit studios are delighted to announce their upcoming title Death Howl for PC.

NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie Team Up to Bring a New MOBA-Roguelike Game, Shape of Dreams

NEOWIZ and Lizard Smoothie Team Up to Bring a New MOBA-Roguelike Game, Shape of Dreams

South Korean indie game developer Lizard Smoothie partners with NEOWIZ to bring the roguelike gem Shape of Dreams.

Mirage: Ignis Fatuus Is Coming Out on Switch and PC This April

Mirage: Ignis Fatuus Is Coming Out on Switch and PC This April

The indie game studio Illam Software has announced that Mirage: Ignis Fatuus is coming to Nintendo Switch and PC on 18 April 2025.

Laika: Aged Through Blood Races to Release In January

Laika: Aged Through Blood Races to Release In January

Today, Thunderful are happy to announce that their game, Laika: Aged Through Blood, will release on January 30th for the Nintendo Switch.

Star Overdrive Is Hovering Its Way to Nintendo Switch in April 2025

Star Overdrive Is Hovering Its Way to Nintendo Switch in April 2025

Caracel Games and Dear Villagers are delighted to announce that Star Overdrive is launching on Nintendo Switch on 10 April 2025.

Slime Heroes Will Venture Onto Xbox and PC Next Month

Slime Heroes Will Venture Onto Xbox and PC Next Month

Developer Pancake Games and publisher Whitethorn Games have announced that Slime Heroes is launching on Xbox and PC on 13 February.

Cubic Odyssey Is Launching This Year on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

Cubic Odyssey Is Launching This Year on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

Gaijin Entertainment and Atypical Games have announced that Cubic Odyssey is coming out on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025.

Novus Orbis Is Battling Its Way to Early Access on 10 February

Novus Orbis Is Battling Its Way to Early Access on 10 February

Developer Seizo Games and publisher 2 Left Thumbs have announced that Novus Orbis is coming to Steam on 10 February.

Gaming and Mental Health: The Good, The Bad, and The Balance

Gaming and Mental Health: The Good, The Bad, and The Balance

Gaming has become a multifaceted activity that impacts mental health in diverse ways, offering both benefits and challenges.

Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy Is Coming to PC on 29 January 2025

Runa & the Chaikurú Legacy Is Coming to PC on 29 January 2025

Fanny Pack Studios and QUByte Interactive have announced that Runa & The Chaikurú Legacy will launch on January 29th for PC.

Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn Is Launching on 7 March 2025 on Steam

Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn Is Launching on 7 March 2025 on Steam

Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn is coming out on PC and Mac via Steam on 7 March 2025. Click here for more details!

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Is Out Now on Mobile Devices

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank Is Out Now on Mobile Devices

Plug in Digital, Graffiti Games and Snoozy Kazoo are delighted to announce that Turnip Boy Robs a Bank is out on mobile devices.

Alien Market Simulator Demo Is Live Now on Steam

Alien Market Simulator Demo Is Live Now on Steam

Silly Sloth Studios, Kheddo Entertainment, and Shadow Owl Studios have announced that the demo of Alien Market Simulator is out now on Steam.

Tactical Mission: Target Rush Just Received a Major Demo Update

Tactical Mission: Target Rush Just Received a Major Demo Update

GrizzlyBytes has officially released a major demo update for its upcoming immersive tactical shooter, Tactical Mission: Target Rush.