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E3 2021: Tactical RPG, Dark Deity Surprise Launches Today on Steam

June 16, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO – June 15, 2021 – Dark Deity, the turn-based tactical RPG inspired by the genre’s classics from developer Sword and Axe, lands a critical hit today by surprise launching for Windows PC on Steam, a...

E3 2021: Freedom Games Reveals Release Dates, Console Versions, More In E3 Digital Showcase

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June 15, 2021

LOS ANGELES – June 14, 2021 – Freedom Games unveiled the indie publishing label’s upcoming catalog at E3 2021. The showcase spotlighted anticipated releases from the publisher, including Dreamscaper, To The Res...

Fully Remastered Diablo II Resurrected Comes to Consoles/PC on September 2

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June 14, 2021

On September 23, players around the world can save Sanctuary from certain doom in Diablo® II: Resurrected™, the definitive remastering of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction® expansion—two landmark entries in...

Hear A Myriad of Melodies on Dot Allison’s Dreamy New Single and Lyric Video “Can You Hear Nature Sing?” Out Today

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June 2, 2021

After the haunting lead single Long Exposure heralded the release of Heart-Shaped Scars - Allison’s first album in 12 years and her most personal to date - Dot Allison unveils another new single and lyric video...

Strictly Limited Presents Spelunker HD

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June 2, 2021

Strictly Limited Games brings an awesome and addictive platformer from the 80s - from legendary developer TOZAI - to PS4 and Nintendo Switch! Retro fans need to prepare themselves for a real challenge. Spelunke...

E3 2021: Big Name Talent on Tap as “Voices of E3”

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June 2, 2021

LOS ANGELES -- As part of the all-virtual E3 2021 taking place June 12 through June 15, noteworthy personalities in and outside of the video game industry will participate in the E3 experience, whether it’s wit...

Starsand: Stargate Meets Subnautica In This Sandbox Desert Adventure

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May 27, 2021

Toplitz Productions invites players to open a doorway to a world we know nothing about in Starsand. Developed by Tunnel Vision Studio and Coming to Steam Early Access Q4 2021, Starsand is a first-person surviva...

Reina & Jericho Bends Time on PS5, Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2021

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May 19, 2021

EDMONTON, Alberta – May 19, 2021 – Reina & Jericho, the touching metroidvania from Reclamation Games following a woman’s time-bending journey to save the love of her life, takes the fight for freedom to Pla...

Your Package is with the courier – Delivery Battler Drive-Buy arrives today for Steam and Switch

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March 31, 2021

Glitchers, the UK based, independent developer of the BAFTA nominated Sea Hero Quest VR, today launches its next game, delivery battler Drive-Buy. Delivering fast, frantic vehicle combat against friends or o...

Best Casino Scenes on Netflix

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March 30, 2021

Netflix is a veritable hub of goodness. No matter what movie genre you are in the mood for, they have it. Feel like crying on a Wednesday afternoon? Getting a big helping of horror on a Monday? No matte...

Video Games that Incorporate Gambling

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October 2, 2020

Video games invite you into a simulated world where anything goes and major mistakes are followed by a swift reload or reset. Gambling is perfect for these environments, as you can bet the bank on red and not w...

Is The Pandemic Driving Relationship Breakups?

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September 1, 2020

The pandemic has forced many of us to the confines of our homes for weeks on end. With joblessness at an all-time high and the overall stress of the COVID-19 epidemic reaching its zenith, it’s no wonder we’re s...

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga – Movie Review

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July 10, 2020

The Eurovision Song Contest may not appear to be the obvious vehicle for a Will Ferrell movie, given its clear Eurocentrism, however, alongside compatriot Andrew Steele, the pair have penned a celebratory movie...

These five tips can help you rejuvenate your Zoom call with friends

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June 4, 2020

As the lockdown rages on - albeit in a more reduced fashion - people have started getting a bit more inventive with how they communicate with each other. Bearing in mind that the novelty of the Zoom app - which...

Atari’s Missile Command: Recharged Launching on Windows PC and Nintendo Switch on May 27

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May 21, 2020

Take to your battle stations and grab your mouse and keyboard and Joy-Cons...Missile Command: Recharged is coming to Windows PC via Steam and the Nintendo eShop on May 27th! Based on the beloved arcade class...

3D Bullet Hell Touhou Mechanical Scrollery Flies to PC Today

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April 30, 2020

TOKYO – Touhou Mechanical Scrollery, the full freedom 3D bullet hell where flying girls hunt gigantic mecha spiders across gorgeous landscapes from publisher Phoenixx Inc. and developer Mikosan Manners, takes o...

New To Working From Home Full-Time? Here’s How To Stay Productive

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April 2, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic threatens public health and the U.S. economy, more people are working from home on a regular basis. The move follows social distancing guidelines as an attempt to slow the outbreak, ...

DIY Projects You Can Get Done While Sheltering at Home

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April 2, 2020

By Marty Basher We’re all finding ourselves with a lot of extra time on our hands while “sheltered in” at home during the Cornonavirus pandemic. While Netflix and puzzles are a great way to pass the days, wh...

Federal Agents in San Diego Uncover Sophisticated Cross-border Drug Tunnel under U.S./Mexico border

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March 31, 2020

SAN DIEGO – Federal agents on the San Diego Tunnel Task Force uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel on Thursday, March 19, which extends under the United States-Mexico border to a warehouse in a comme...

Holypunk Brawler Obey Me Assaults PS4, PC, Xbox One on April 21

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March 26, 2020

SYDNEY – March 26, 2020 – Obey Me, the cooperative holypunk brawler from Blowfish Studios and Error 404 Game Studios, unleashes righteous fury onto PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on April 21, 2020, with...