Best Games of 2020: 20 games we loved playing in 2020
2020 was… a year. But while it sure had its difficulties, we decided to focus on the good stuff - video games. Great video games, to be more precise. Some would even say "the best video games."
We made a list of the best 20 games of 2020 - the AAA and indie titles we couldn't possibly have made it...
Shovel Knight developer announces Cyber Shadow, coming January 2021
Cyber Shadow is an 8-bit action platformer with hints of what looks like Metroidvania. It is developed by Mechanical Head Studios and published by Yacht Club Games, developers of the legendary platformer Shovel Knight.
Thanks to a brand new Cyber Shadow trailer, we get a shiny and official release date - January 26, 2021. Enjoy some retro action that looks...
Gone Home devs announce Open Roads, a narrative-driven road trip
Open Roads is Fullbright's newest title. It is a mother-daughter road trip full of dark family secrets, lost treasures, and fiddling with the radio.
Fullbright, of course, are known for both Gone Home and Tacoma, two excellent narrative adventure games. So we can expect a deep, narrative-driven experience as we drive up to the Canadian border.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGngJgAXM6Y
In Open Roads, we play...
Back 4 Blood looks like the Left 4 Dead 3 you always wanted
Back 4 Blood is an upcoming first-person cooperative zombie shooter from Turtle Rock Studios, the same development team behind the popular Left 4 Dead franchise.
After watching the Back 4 Blood gameplay trailer, first aired during The Game Awards, I think you'll agree that it is basically Left 4 Dead 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RCgT-XOPr4
Back 4 Blood was announced more than a year ago....
Xbox Game Pass adds Doom Eternal, Control in December
Xbox Game Pass subscribers are in for a treat with the upcoming December additions. Doom Eternal, Control, and Dragon Quest 11 are just some of the exceptional titles joining the service this month.
The 17 games in this month's lineup will start arriving fairly soon, between December 3 and December 10.
Alongside the fantastic AAA heavy hitters Doom Eternal (PC), Control...
Hitman 3 reveals new location, will support over 300 NPCs at once
Hitman's developer, IO Interactive, just released a new trailer for their next game - Hitman 3. The trailer highlights Chongqing, one of the new locations Agent 47 will travel to.
Chongqing is a rainy Chinese metropolis, and IOI thinks its wet, neon-lit streets are a perfect opportunity to give us a peek at the technology behind their new Glacier engine. And...
Chicken Police review: A gripping, hard-boiled detective story
Prepare to meet the best clucking detectives around. With a by-the-numbers film noir plot and an incredible cast, Chicken Police is simply a treat.
Imagine a classic film noir: the jaded PI, the Femme Fatale, the ambient jazz, and black and white visuals. Now imagine it all with talking chickens. That is Chicken Police: Paint it Red, an indie visual...
How will Cyberpunk 2077 run on PS5, Xbox Series X, and last-gen consoles?
Cyberpunk 2077 is expected on December 10, 2020; if there won't be any more delays, that is. When it is finally released, the game will be available for almost every platform, including Google Stadia and your 7-years-old PS4. But how will it look on the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X?
A new Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay video emphasizes the...
The Falconeer review: Ride out the storm
The Falconeer, made by a one-person team, offers a beautifully-crafted world with stunning graphics. The mechanics, however, could use some refinement.
Riding the back of an enormous falcon while shooting lightning sounds incredible. That is precisely why indie developer Tomas Sala created The Falconeer, with its beautiful ocean world named Ursee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkuL-9II9Dk
The Falconeer was announced earlier in 2020. Tomas Sala is the...
ScourgeBringer review: fast, deadly, and entirely skill-based
ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced and beautiful rogue-lite with adrenaline-filled combat and intense action. Its steep learning curve and high reliance on skill mean you won't get too far unless you git gud.
ScourgeBringer is kind of like Dead Cells meets Devil May Cry. It's incredibly fast, and racking up sick combos is incredibly fun. But unlike many other rogue-lites, randomness...