Why two kay.YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is one of those games that’s been kicking around in convention corners for years now, but it finally has a release date: 19th January. The title will release first on the PlayStation 4, but there is still a PS Vita edition planned for later in 2019, which is pretty cool, no?The game, developed by ACKK Studios, centres upon the disappearance of a woman, who myst... more.

No sh*t, Sherlock.Jenny LeClue: Detectivu is more than just a bloody brilliant name: it’s also shaping up to be a tight adventure title. Developed by Mografi and due out next year on the PlayStation 4, the release sees you assume the role of the titular private eye, who’s tasked with proving her mother’s innocence after she’s accused of murder.“Embarking on a journey to uncover the truth... more.

The fox and the profound.The First Tree effortlessly intertwines fluid gameplay, silky visuals, and two heart-breaking stories. The game opens on a snowy mountain peak where a fox awakens to find her cubs that have vanished. At the same time, a troubled man awakens and begins to tell his partner a story about his youth, rebellion, and coping with grief following a tragic loss.In the middle of an e... more.

* We think.This was a nice surprise during the Kinda Funny Games Showcase 2018: Falcon Age is an adventure game where you raise your very own bird. Playable on the PlayStation 4 with optional PlayStation VR support, the release sees you control a character called Ara, as you attempt to “reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonisers”.There... more.

Mech it a night to remember.Velocity 2X developer FuturLab’s finally revealed its next project: a deeply social, comedic tabletop combat title for PlayStation VR named Mini-Mech Mayhem. The game – which can be enjoyed with up to four people online – sees you commandeering miniature robots in a highly customisable board game-esque experience.The vibrant virtual reality release, which is due o... more.

Bad hand.A theme in our reviews of the recent wave of PlayLink games has been whether a game is necessary. When PlayLink was revealed last year, it felt like something new: That’s You couldn’t have been made without smartphones, while other titles like Hidden Agenda at least attempted something interesting.Fast-forward to this year, though, and already the initiative is lacking initiative. The... more.

Winner, winner.The Game Awards 2018 have concluded, which means that you're probably pondering whether you should work your way through some of the winners, right? Whatever your gaming plans this weekend, we'd love to hear about them in the comments section. You know the drill by now, right?Sammy Barker, EditorI'm going to give PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds a go at long last. I've been curious abo... more.

What's the company cooking?PlayStation chief Shawn Layden briefly appeared during The Game Awards 2018 last night to open the show alongside Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime and Xbox overlord Phil Spencer – but while the latter two appeared later in the stream to chat about their respective platforms, Layden stayed out of the limelight.This disappointed some fans, but Layden was quick to reassure ... more.

Every major reveal from Geoff Keighley's big night.The Game Awards 2018 delivered another slick stage show, packed to the figurative brim with new software, speeches, and some cleverly disguised commercials. There were some meaningful reveals during the event’s epic 3.5 hour running-time, and we’ve rounded up all of the important bits for you below.The Game Awards 2018 Round UpGod of War Wins ... more.

A real bugger by yourself.Earth Defense Force 5 is about as close as you can get to the definition of a guilty pleasure. It scoffs at the realism and deeper philosophical themes that are proliferating throughout modern video games as they become a more diverse and ubiquitous entertainment medium. EDF 5 unabashedly keeps both feet planted firmly in the past with its outdated structure, unattractive... more.