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Video Game Review – Mario Tennis Aces

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Shaun Munro reviews Mario Tennis Aces… Mario Tennis Aces will undoubtedly be the introduction to the Mario Tennis franchise for many Nintendo Switch owners – this reviewer included – and though far from an unqualified success, it nevertheless proves itself a surprisingly nuanced and less-surprisingly addictive sports title overflowing with personality. This certainly isn’t a tennis […]

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA now available on the Nintendo Switch

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Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is now available in both physical and digital formats for the Nintendo Switch.  Containing all the same content and features as the PS4 edition of the game plus the 18 cosmetic DLC, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on the Switch is the definitive edition.  The game’s Switch launch trailer can be seen below. […]

Pets arrive in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

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Jam City and Warner Bros. Interactive have announced an update for the mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, which introduces pets to the Wizarding World adventure! From the adorable boarhound puppy, Fang, to the feisty but devoted feline, Mrs. Norris, pets are a beloved part of life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Starting […]

Salary Man Escape arrives on the Playstation VR

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Oasis Games have announced the release of their satirical VR puzzle game Salary Man Escape on the Playstation VR.  This VR puzzler takes advantage of the PS VR’s 360 degree perspective to create create a unique physics based gameplay experience.  The game’s launch trailer can be seen below… Salary Man Escape is based around the theme of escaping […]

World of Warships Blitz celebrates a certain sporting event with ‘Operation Football’ event

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Love football and World of Warships Blitz? Then you’ll love the new limited time special mode that Wargaming have introduced into World of Warships Blitz.  Operation Football is a new event that will bring the world’s favourite sport to a special arena in the ocean.  This event blends good old footy with naval combat and will be available to […]

New difficulty update arrives for Masters of Anima

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Focus Home Interactive and developer Passtech Games have released a brand new update for their adventure, strategy RPG Masters of Anima. This latest update will add three difficulty levels so players can adapt the game’s difficulty to their liking.  If that wasn’t enough they are currently applying discounts of up to 50% off for every platform. Those […]

Funko’s San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Disney Pop! Vinyls revealed

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Funko has revealed its San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Disney Pop! vinyl figures which includes Skeeter from Doug, an Organization 13 Mickey from Kingdom Hearts, a Pain & Panic two-pack from Hercules, a bioluminescent Tamatoa from Moana, an 8-Bit Ralph & 8-Bit Felix from Wreck-It Ralph, and an Edna Jack-Jack from Incredibles 2; take a look […]

Hungry RPG Food Fantasy now open for pre-registration on Google Play and the App Store

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Mobile games developer ELEX have announced that pre-registration is now open for their food related RPG adventure & management game Food Fantasy.  With a blend (pun intended) of time management, cooking games and turn based battle adventures, Food Fantasy is scheduled for release on Google Play and the App Store on the 20th July.  Watch the pre-registration trailer below… […]

The first Elite Dungeon arrives on Runescape

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It’s time for Runescape fans to get their best weapons at the ready as Jagex have launched the very first Elite Dungeon into the game.  The Temple of Aminishi will welcome brave players who choose to enter its depths either solo or with friends to defeat the evil that dwells within. The Temple of Aminishi opens its doors […]