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Exploring dreams like only video games can We like weird games, andOverlook Trail, a “surrealistic dream exploration” adventure, fits the bill. I can’t remember the last time I strolled through someone’s giant throat, over their squishy tongue, past their teeth, and dove out their mouth into a bowl of cereal. There’s truly a first time for everything. “Conceptually it is much like a collection of short stories or films, each with its unique style and game mechanic,” according to Malmö-based developer Longhand Electric....

TopWare Interactive, publisher of a wide variety of budget titles, has announced today that they will be donating over 10,000 copies ofChrome: Specforceto various branches of the US armed services. Back in my grandfather’s day, they used to get free cigarettes. That’s progress, people. Of course, it would be nice if the soldiers were getting something of a bit higher caliber. Sending a huge quanitity of a three year-old FPS to the troops makes the cynic in me think, “warehouse clearance....

Launch Ho! TopWare Interactive has finally set a date for its pirate-themed RPGRaven’s Cry, which will be made available on July 03, 2025. I want this to be very good, because I like it when role-playing games don’t conform to a high-fantasy model and I’m starting to get an itch to immerse myself in another large game. And whileAssassin’s Creed IVfeatured elements of the romantic age of piracy, that series is encumbered by other setting material which distracts a bit, so there’s still a huge gap waiting to be filled in the pirate game landscape....

I really need to start making use of the iPod Touch in my house to play more games from the App Store. It seems that there isn’t a day that passes where I don’t see some simple diversion that would no doubt suck precious minutes from my already packed schedule. Between that and the fear of nickel-and-diming myself into the poorhouse, I’ve stayed away. Yet here I am again, watching another trailer and thinking about how I can pry the device from my significant other’s grip....

Say it isn’t so! A PlayStation Portable version ofElder Scrolls IV: Oblivionsounded like a great idea right out of the gate, but our hopes were semi-crushed when get heard someworrysome news back in August. At the time, we were hoping that the news pointed toward a delay, but now it looks like they’ve called off the whole thing. Wired’s Game|Lifesays that those that preordered at GameStop are getting the dreaded phone call, telling them that the game has been canceled “by the issuing vendor....

Cartoon violence is best violence You know, being “SPECIAL” isn’t all about being somestrong, gallant, tough guy of the apocalypse. Sometimes it just means having a good head on your shoulders, a keen eye, and some nimble fingers, as aptly demonstrated by the second entry of this Vault-Tec educational series. The video implies that Perception will not only be a key attribute for spotting enemies and accuracy in the VATS targeting mode, but also an important element of stealth, burglary, and pickpocketing....

Celebrity brawler now pocket-sized Saber Interactive’snot-just-ironically-bad-but-actually-badthrowback brawlerShaq-Fu: A Legend Rebornhas made its way to the mobile market, downloadable now for iOS and Android. The tepid scrolling beat-’em-up sees basketball giant Shaquille O’Neal track down and take out a group of celebrities, after discovering that they are actually demons plotting to keep the globe in hypnotic submission. Players guide Shaq through a series of globe-trotting stages, fighting the same few villains over and over and over again....

When you have eliminated the impossible… Sherlock Holmes 3has been talked aboutsince before the second film landed, but Robert Downey Jr. being so busy being Iron Man has meant the film has been shelved for years now. What was supposed to be a trilogy released close to each other has turned into 12-year slog to get to the final film. Yes, I said 12 years.Sherlock Holmes 3is landing in Christmas of 2020....

The ferocious Feixiao has finally made her way into full release inHonkai: Star Railversion 2.5. With it, it’s time to ask the question that always pops into the mind of those considering pulling a new character: Is she worth it? Is Feixiao worth pulling in Honkai: Star Rail? Feixiao is an extraordinarily powerful character with a lot of easy-to-access damage in her kit. In terms of raw strength, she offers a ton of value to any account, but the amount depends on who else you already own....

Square Enix released several new screen shots from their upcoming game,The Last Remnant. All the screen shots are taken from the Tokyo Game Show trailer though, so you may recognize a few. The official game Web site also had some great screen shots, so I’ve added them to the gallery as well. Created as a tradional RPG game with a twist,The Last Remnantallows you to control large ranks of troops and still play your character like a normal RPG....

Oh, and a new ship or something Indeed,Star Trekfans, the answer that’s eluded us is finally here: Andorian chest hair is aswhite as fresh snowfall. Now, you could go back to your business, or you could stick aroundStar Trek Onlinebetween today and July 16th, as the game runsits yearly summer event, taking place on the beach resort planet of Risa. As with the last couple of years, the event area features a rotating cycle of mini-games, like races, scavenger hunts, and an aerial obstacle course, that players can participate in to earn rewards....

Where do they go from here? Steam user “amusedsilentdragonfly,” you are now a legendary statistic. As found by the service Steam ID Finder, Valve’s platform has now hit one billion users. The discovery was made this week but actually happened on April 28, as the aforementioned soul hit “confirm” on their Steam account. Amid theHalf-Lifeseries and their on and off struggles with their software arm, all of their hardware efforts, two major VR projects, and tons of storefront drama, they’re still a major driving force in the industry today....

Bad A potential movie reboot ofTomb Raiderjust came a bit closer to reality with scriptwriter Evan Daugherty being hired to pen the tale of young Lara Croft’s first adventure — not unlike the recent game reboot. Warner Bros. has signed on as well to distribute the film and co-finance/co-produce with MGM,Deadlinereports. Daugherty’s first feature film wasSnow White and the Huntsman, which he managed to sell in 2010 bidding war for$3.2 million dollars, because, holy shit, I’m in the wrong industry....