Tricky, blobby platformer The True Slime King stands out in a crowded field
Maybe it's because I've been bouncing between a lot of weighty games lately, but I've found a great diversion in The True Slime King, a simple three button platformer that recently left early access. Speaking pedantically, this isn't "as simple as it gets", but you'll get what I mean if ...
Nintendo Admits Switch Sales Unlikely to Continue Growing at the Same Pace
Nintendo has admitted that Switch sales are unlikely to grow at the same pace going forward as the console prepares to enter its seventh year on the market.Following its financial results being released earlier in February, Nintendo shared the English version of its investors Q&A session which revealed that the ...
Industries of Titan review: a curious hybrid builder that’s less than the sum of its parts
I imagine Industries Of Titan started out as an ambitious concept. A hybrid of a factory layout/logistics sim, integrated into a city builder, combined with an RTS, all wrapped up in a satirical dystopia encouraging you to be the most appalling villainous hypercapitalist possible. All of those parts are present, ...
Mobile leaks point to an April release for spacefaring RPG Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail is the first turn-based RPG in the Honkai / Genshin Impact universe, and its final beta started earlier today on PC and mobile. Pre-registration has now closed, but you might be able to gain access through the game’s FAQ page. While HoYoverse haven’t announced a release date ...
Reminder: Splatoon 3’s Chocolate Splatfest Is This Weekend, Which Team Will You Pick?
Update: Starts 11th Feb.Update : Here we go! Splatoon 3's chocolate-themed Splatfest is almost here.It's a pretty simple question this time around, but one that has the NL staff fiercely divided — "What's your favourite chocolate?" As always, let us know what yours is by voting in the poll below, ...
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for February 13 to 17
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in! ...
Players’ Choice: Best of PS5
Since PS5 launched in 2020, millions of players have soared over the Forbidden West, broken the cycle on Atropos, faced the gods of Midgard, and saved Astro’s friends across the Playroom. PS5 owners have guided their team to glory, faced down their opponents in enormous battles, and discovered unbelievable worlds ...
V Rising is overhauling the magic system in May’s free expansion
Vampiric survival game V Rising continues its early access with a free expansion coming in May. It's meaty, overhauling a few areas of the game including magic progression, spellcasting, and lair building in preparation for the endgame. But it’s also “giving you more of what you already love” with new ...
The Future of Apex Legends
This week’s Unlocked column is a little different. As a seasoned Apex Legends player, I’ve been playing the game ever since it was released. With its biggest update ever on the horizon, I spoke with the developers to see what’s in store.Apex Legends turns four this year and ever since ...
Dragon Quest Series Producer Leaves Square Enix After 13 Years
Ryota Aomi moves onto a "new journey".Dragon Quest series producer Ryota Aomi has announced that he has left Square Enix after working with the company for 13 years.Sharing the news on Twitter (via Gematsu), the long-time producer — who first worked on Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the ...
