Retro Game Friday: Baldur’s Gate
Michael’s back with a look at a classic RPG from the ’90s for this week’s Retro Game Friday! It’s time to avoid a critical failure roll with Baldur’s Gate!
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Bathing in the Steam Summer Sale
Todd is binging out, playing lots of great games this summer after acquiring many of them in the ongoing Steam Summer Sale. Todd bought 11 games for $70, which would have normally cost about $280. The Steam Sale is mostly great, but it’s easy to get a bit carried away.
This War Of Mine Shows Child’s View In DLC
The biggest expansion to This War of Mine (over 100 awards, including IGF and SXSW Festival Award) explores the hardships of wartime survival as seen from an entirely new perspective ― that of a child.
Nelly Cootalot Will Make You Hoot A Lot
It’s a rare thing, but occasionally an adventure game comes along with the exact right mix of immersive environment, brilliant writing and well-constructed puzzles. Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet is one such game. Come along as we dive into this fun pirate-themed romp, with voice acting from Tom Baker.
Melody’s Escape is a Game You Should Play
This week out Time Waster is a little under the weather, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying his time with a rhythm game called Melody’s Escape.
Turmoil Leaves Early Access, Release Announced
Dutch game studio Gamious announced today that its visually charming, humorous take on the simulation genre, Turmoil, will be released for PC on Steam on June 2nd after a year in Early Access. Drawing inspiration from the historic 19th century oil rush in North America, Turmoil received a total of 23 updates based on community feedback while in Early Access and garnered a 90% approval rating from Steam users.
Retro Game Friday: Halo CE Mac Edition
Michael’s back with a look at a version of Halo: Combat Evolved most people don’t even realize exist for this week’s Retro Game Friday! It’s Halo CE Mac Edition!
Beautiful Storybook Battles With Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 picks up where the first game ended. Happily, for those who haven’t played the first game, you can jump right in with the sequel, thanks to a handy animated synopsis of the first saga. However, you’ll get more out of the story if you play from the first one, as , much like BioWare games, such as Mass Effect, your choices from the first game impact on how things go in the next. The Banner Saga 2 does let you choose your starting character, regardless of your previous ending, which I really liked. First, Stoic has listened … Continue reading Beautiful Storybook Battles With Banner Saga 2
Lionsgate Launches Over 100 Movies Through Steam
Valve Corporation and Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF0 have formed a ground-breaking partnership under which Lionsgate has become one of the first major studios to license films to Valve’s popular Steam digital distribution platform, the two companies announced today. The deal reflects Lionsgate’s commitment to monetize its content across an expanding array of digital platforms by offering its movies, television programming and digital content to online audiences around the world. The partnership will launch with over 100 Lionsgate feature films available to Steam customers, including movies from the Company’s blockbuster Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Divergent franchises. More titles will be added … Continue reading Lionsgate Launches Over 100 Movies Through Steam
Redemption for PolyRace!
Billy is back again this week with an updated version of PolyRace, and he’s glad to say that he now has a proper experience with the game. Race on in and find out how fast a game of PolyRace on one of its millions of tracks actually goes.