Gaming

Codename: Ocean Keeper Makes a Splash

By Annika McCabe June 28, 2024
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Dive into an all new underwater rogue-like title with G.URL! My quest towards genre expansion through review continues, and this time I was led straight into an up and coming game titled Codename: Ocean Keeper. Although the developers over at RetroStyle Games possess quite an extensive portfolio of projects, this new title seemingly marks a…

Unveiling Cattle Country: The Cosy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim

By Jenny O'Connor June 27, 2024
Playtonic introduces Cattle Country, a unique blend of cosy life simulation and frontier adventure, with a trailer featuring Roger Clark.

Trans Identity in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

By Belle Law June 26, 2024
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Vivian steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight in the Paper Mario remake

The Denpa Men Are Back!

By Jenny O'Connor June 22, 2024
The return of The Denpa Men comes with fresh adventures, deeper customisation, and engaging multiplayer modes for the Nintendo Switch. The announcement of the new Denpa Men game during the Nintendo Direct 2024 was like a blast from the past for fans of the colourful series. This new installment promises a fresh twist on the…

Nintendo Switch Games Announced at Nintendo Direct

By Jenny O'Connor June 19, 2024
Nintendo Drops a Bombshell with Game Announcements That Have Us All Hooked In the latest Nintendo Direct, held on June 18, 2024, several highly anticipated titles were announced for the Nintendo Switch. Here’s a rundown of the major announcements. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Samus Aran returns in “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond,” slated for a 2025…

Baldur’s Gate 3 and Sapphic Narratives

By Team G.URL June 11, 2024
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How Baldur’s Gate 3 became a benchmark for sapphic representation in gaming Written by Ciara Wheeler The recent success of indie fantasy RPG title Baldur’s Gate 3 at The Game Awards, BAFTA Game Awards, and other significant accolade ceremonies over the last few months has sent the Triple-A industry into a tailspin. With game developers…

Bandai Marks 20 Years of Tamagotchi with Iconic Shell Re-releases

By Hannah Holowaychuk June 5, 2024
Twenty years ago, Bandai Namco, Japan’s leading toy manufacturer, unveiled an innovative design for their beloved handheld virtual pet: Tamagotchi Connection (known as Tamagotchi Connexion in Europe). Like many 2000s children, I have some fond (and many not-so-fond) memories of caring for my Tamagotchi. The Tamagotchi Connection quickly became a social phenomenon among my friends…

Laysara: Summit Kingdom Review

By Annika McCabe May 9, 2024
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Over at G.URL, we were lucky enough to get early access to the upcoming titleLaysara: Summit Kingdom; here’s the scoop! I was honoured when G.URL approached me to review such a unique looking title; bothin style and – in comparison to the games I typically play – genre. Laysara breaks into the scene asthe debut…

Telltale Games: A Phoenix from the Ashes?

By Belle Law April 30, 2024
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An In-depth Review of The Batman Series and The Expanse

Stray Rats x Sonic: A Collision of Streetwear and Sega’s Icon

By Jenny O'Connor April 21, 2024
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Stray Rats revives its Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration, blending ’90s gaming nostalgia with gritty streetwear. Featuring varsity jackets, tees, and cycling jerseys, the collection launched anew at New York’s cult store Happy99, offering fans a stylish tribute to Sonic’s legacy and a fresh take on urban fashion culture.