Herdling is an adorable indie about looking after cute creatures, and I love it
Herdling. Have you heard of it? Or rather, a herd of it? I wanted to come up with a jaunty angle for a feature about this game, but honestly, it’s just a really nice time. Billed as an ‘atmospheric adventure’, it’s made by Okomotive – creator of Far Lone Sails and Changing Tide – and…
Read More
New Quest 3 VR Star Wars game reimagines this 1999 classic
Considering how niche virtual reality gaming remains, it’s a surprise that Star Wars games pop up fairly frequently on VR headsets. Vader Immortal is a brilliant, yet limited trilogy, while Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge gives you a taste of civilian life in the galaxy far, far away. Now, the new Star Wars: Beyond Victory…
Read More
All Hollow Knight: Silksong bosses and how to beat them
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s bosses are no joke, but hey, you’d be disappointed if they were a walk in the park after waiting so long to meet them, right? Plus, if you’re a fan of the first game, and you must be to be playing Silksong, you know that challenging boss fights are half the fun;…
Read More
Apple’s new iPhone 17 boasts a whopping 20% boost to gaming performance
After months of anticipation, Tim Cook and the rest of the Apple gang have finally introduced the world to the new iPhone 17 series. While leaks and rumors spoiled a lot of the big reveals, including the new iPhone Air replacement for the Plus model and vapor chamber cooling for the iPhone 17 Pro and…
Read More
How to unlock mirror mode in Mario Kart World
Getting bored with Moo Moo Meadows as it is? Then we recommend the Mario Kart World mirror mode, which changes things up just a little, but enough to give you some more content. Here’s how to unlock it, how to use it, and what exactly changes while mirroring your modes. Can’t decide which Mario Kart…
Read More
Final Fantasy 7 review – my GOTY, every year
Many games cause me to feel a wave of warm nostalgia wash over me, whether it’s thinking about slide-tackling penguins in Crash Bandicoot 2, reminiscing on my first-ever Pokémon in Blue (Charmander, of course), or my favorite memory of all, back-seat gaming while my older brother played Final Fantasy games on the PS1, with the…
Read More
Pokémon Go’s Concierge Celebration event gives Psyduck a much-needed break
The new season of Pokémon Concierge has landed on Netflix worldwide, and Pokémon Go is getting in on the celebration. For just under a week, there’s an increased chance to encounter the stars of the beautifully animated, stop-motion show, and plenty more rewards to earn. I might be biased, but costumed Pokémon are one of…
Read More
New Super Mario Galaxy trademark may hint at Nintendo’s Direct plans
It’s an exciting time for Mario right now, as the fan-favorite plumber is turning 40 soon. It wouldn’t be a proper celebration without some treats from Nintendo, though. Whispers of an upcoming Nintendo Direct continue to appear, and though we have no confirmation yet, a key clue may have presented itself. 17 years later, could…
Read MoreGenshin Impact gives you one last chance to get these rare five-star weapons
Love her or hate her, Dehya has some strengths in Genshin Impact – specifically, her five-star claymore. Tighnari’s bow is also cool, but we’re all about the big swords. The latest Chronicled Wish banner goes live in the game in the next update, and this time, it’s all about Sumeru’s stand-out characters. Featuring Genshin Impact’s…
Read More
How to get through Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s The Mist is causing all sorts of problems for many players already, impeding progress and serving as a cold reminder of just how difficult and frustrating Metroidvanias can be. Luckily for you, we’re here to offer some advice on how you can figure out where to go. We also have a very…
Read More