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Remember those cheesy sci-fi flicks where the moon landing was just the start of some crazy interstellar conspiracy? Well, Cosmoscouts’ upcoming FPS Moon Mystery looks to tap into that same B-movie magic, but with a modern, polished twist.
For a long time, rumors swirled around a possible exclusivity deal between Sony and Square Enix that left Xbox fans feeling left out, especially with big titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XVI skipping Microsoft’s console. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series, for example, was released on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo but was absent from Xbox. These moves fueled speculation that Square Enix had some form of contract limiting their games on the platform.
The Plucky Squire is an innovative Action-Adventure game developed by All Possible Futures. Released on September 17, 2024, this charming title takes players on a linear, puzzle-filled adventure that draws clear inspiration from classic Zelda titles, especially Link’s Awakening. It blends various gameplay elements from different genres and offers a mix of 2D and 3D segments, all within an imaginative and colorful storybook world.
Digging Deep: Hands-On with Dig VR at Gamescom 2024At this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, I had the opportunity to get my hands dirty (virtually, of course) with Dig VR, an immersive excavator simulator that’s breaking new ground in the VR space. Developed by Just Add Water and published by Wired Productions, this Meta Quest exclusive is set to launch on September 19th, 2024
Hell of an Office, the devilishly fast-paced first-person platformer from 43 Studios and Joystick Ventures, is set to unleash corporate chaos on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2024. This infernal adventure, which first launched in Early Access on Steam in March 2023, will receive its full release on October 3, 2024, complete with a brand new campaign and additional levels.
Gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event, once again took over Cologne, Germany this August, and among the sea of exciting titles on display, one game stood out as a potential genre-revitalizer: Stormgate. Developed by Frost Giant Studios, a team comprised of RTS veterans from Blizzard Entertainment, Stormgate aims to breathe new life into the real-time strategy genre.
At this year’s Gamescom, we had the devilish pleasure of meeting the minds behind Worship, the upcoming cult-crawling roguelike that’s set to possess PC and consoles next year. After getting our hands on an early build, we can confidently say that Worship is shaping up to be a wickedly entertaining experience that blends dark humor with strategic gameplay.
Anarkade, the frenetic multiplayer arena shooter from developer Pixelatom and publisher Blowfish Studios, has officially launched on multiple platforms, bringing its unique blend of retro-inspired visuals and chaotic gameplay to players worldwide.
Mystery City Games’ debut video game title, A Death in the Red Light, has officially launched on Steam, inviting players to unravel a gripping true crime mystery set in the seedy underbelly of 1988 Amsterdam. This noir adventure puzzle game puts players in the shoes of a washed-up police detective seeking redemption through solving a perplexing murder case.
Zuanma (Zuanmagame), a Chinese company renowned for its innovative gaming peripherals, has got our attention with the NS-050 controller during IFA 2024. This versatile super small controller offers compatibility with both Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series consoles or other platforms via Bluetooth, making it a must-have for gamers who own multiple platforms and travel a lot.
