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18/07/2021

This week Steam revealed what might have been a fan concept, a handheld PC that can run all of our favourite Steam games. They introduced the Steam Deck, scheduled for arrival this December. The device will run on a SteamOS that has been designed specifically for the Deck, although the option is there to get rid of SteamOS and download Windows instead....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/07/18/the-steam-deck-the-handheld-gaming-pc/

This week Steam revealed what might have been a fan concept, a handheld PC that can run all of our favourite Steam games. They introduced the Steam Deck, schedu

03/07/2021

Spoilers ahead for this book, if you haven’t read it and plan to I suggest you stop now I never dived into the world of Star Wars novels in the past, the films give me my fill of story, and Jedi: Fallen order had temporarily quenched my thirst for a quality Star Wars video game. Then came along the introduction of a new era, a time totally detached from the Skywalker saga that we know so well, the time of the High Republic 200 years prior....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/07/03/light-of-the-jedi-a-strong-first-step/

Spoilers ahead for this book, if you haven’t read it and plan to I suggest you stop now I never dived into the world of Star Wars novels in the past, the f

03/07/2021

In the wake of Xbox and Bethesda’s joint E3 conference, it feels like a perfect time to assess the state of Xbox as a brand and how it’s beginning to stack up with Sony. After an entire generation of next to no exclusives and studio acquisitions left, right and centre, it looks like Xbox is finally starting to come up with the goods....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/07/03/the-xbox-ecosystem-is-closing-in-on-playstation/

In the wake of Xbox and Bethesda’s joint E3 conference, it feels like a perfect time to assess the state of Xbox as a brand and how it’s beginning to stack

03/07/2021

I would just like to start this by saying that in no way do I mean to compare PlayStation and Xbox as brands and bring back the console wars of old. I am just observing the differing approaches that they have taken to promoting their next-gen machines. In the run-up to the next generation of consoles and in the months since the release of the rare PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, the media strategies of Sony and Microsoft have been worlds apart....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/07/03/how-playstation-and-xbox-have-taken-different-approaches-to-marketing-the-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-s/

I would just like to start this by saying that in no way do I mean to compare PlayStation and Xbox as brands and bring back the console wars of old. I am just o

03/07/2021

If like me you loved playing with lego as a kid, assembling towers of blocks, and creating anything you could imagine (within the limits of how many blocks you owned), then maybe you still long for the satisfaction that building creations out of blocks could bring you, fortunately, there are so many games out there that use this same idea to build worlds, here is a list of some of the best block-building games that I have played....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/07/03/building-blocks-and-taking-names-a-block-building-video-game-list/

If like me you loved playing with lego as a kid, assembling towers of blocks, and creating anything you could imagine (within the limits of how many blocks you

28/05/2021

Since 1996, Capcom has been creating genre-defining horror games through their Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) franchise. The series has birthed 8 main title games, with multiple remakes of earlier titles and just as many spin-off games. It seems self-evident that Capcom can be considered the original survival horror creators. The studio's most recent title has just arrived as Resident Evil Village....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/05/28/resident-evil-village-a-crossroads-of-everything-horror/

Since 1996, Capcom has been creating genre-defining horror games through their Resident Evil (Biohazard in Japan) franchise. The series has birthed 8 main title

16/05/2021

Why I'm excited for Rome Total War Remastered Rome Total War Remastered version of the 2004 hit RTS Strategy game Total War made by the UK Games Studio: Creative Assembly. Rome Total War was a classic back then because no other developer had ever created a game with 3d graphics at a time when the industry was moving from 2d to 3d....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/05/16/why-im-excited-for-rome-total-war-remastered/

Why I'm excited for Rome Total War Remastered Rome Total War Remastered version of the 2004 hit RTS Strategy game Total War made by the UK Games Studio:

16/05/2021

Story Based in the 31st century the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn is a lush and green paradise, if it weren't for the giant robot dinosaurs it would be a perfect place to live! The story is based around Aloy a member of the Nora tribe, living her life as an outcast from birth she is raised and trained to survive the wilds by her adopted father Rost, but when she is old enough Aloy takes part in the Proving, a trial to discover the strongest members of the tribe and to become a brave, a protector of the tribe but also so that Aloy will have a chance to discover her origin....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/05/16/horizon-zero-dawn-review/

Story Based in the 31st century the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn is a lush and green paradise, if it weren't for the giant robot dinosaurs it would be a perfect

16/05/2021

Firstly, Let me point out that there will be a lot of spoilers for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier show so if you don't want anything spoiled and you haven't yet had a chance to see it then take this as a big spoiler warning. The final episode of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier was released on Disney+ recently and it got me thinking about how many well-developed characters there are in it, the story does focus very heavily on the titular characters but there are many that have surprising depth and character arcs to follow, here are some of them that I really enjoyed:...

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/05/16/falcon-and-the-winter-soldier-the-characters-and-their-arcs/

Firstly, Let me point out that there will be a lot of spoilers for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier show so if you don't want anything spoiled and you haven't

27/04/2021

Story Night in the Woods follows a young woman as she returns home after dropping out of college, Mae Borowski follows her own rules, she runs across the rooftops and plays like she is still a kid, but returning to her home town after a long time away reveals to her how much the town has changed and that her friend's lives have all moved on, her friends now have full-time jobs and responsibilities....

https://mendaxgames.com/2021/04/24/night-in-the-woods-review/

Story Night in the Woods follows a young woman as she returns home after dropping out of college, Mae Borowski follows her own rules, she runs across the roofto

14/07/2020

Last month, Itch.io hosted their incredible Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality. This month, Itch continues their efforts towards racial justice with new bundle Visual Novel Romance Collection for Black Trans Lives. This new bundle graces players with fourteen uniquely romantic titles - several of which saw recent releases to critical acclaim - and all proceeds go to The Okra Project… [ 270 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/07/14/itch-ios-new-dating-sim-bundle-supports-black-trans-folk/

Itch.io's new dating sim bundle provides ample quality content for gamers, and all proceeds go to supporting black trans lives.

24/06/2020

Nintendo announced their newest Pokemon spin-off today, Pokemon Unite! Pokemon Unite is the Pokemon Team's take on the classic MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) formula. In Pokemon Unite, players will fight in teams of two, with each team boasting five pokemon. Nintendo promises strategic depth of gameplay, while also remaining accessible for newcomers and casual fans of the franchise. The map of the game is divided into five separate goals that players must enter into in an effort to earn more points than their opponents in a match's allotted time. [ 169 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/24/pokemon-unite-announced/

Nintendo announced their newest Pokemon spin-off today, Pokemon Unite! Pokemon Unite is the Pokemon Team’s take on the classic MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) formula. In Pokemon Unite, players will fight in teams of two, with each team boasting five pokemon. Nintendo promises strategic dep...

12/06/2020

Deathloop serves as the newest release by the talent at Arkane Studios. Arkane Studios has brought the public titles such as Dishonored and 2017's Prey. Deathloop seems to live up to the studio's pedigree for innovative gameplay and engaging stories; their newest game functions as a macabre, violent Groundhog Day. Deathloop sees the player assume the role of C**t, a man trapped on an island, in a time-loop, where he is forced to serve as prey to a host of deranged partygoers. [ 192 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/get-trapped-in-deathloop-on-ps5/

Arkane Studios brings new first-person stealth-action hybrid Deathloop to PlayStation 5.

12/06/2020

Tribes of Midgard offers an experience for anywhere between one to ten players who must take up the mantle in defense of their dying world of Midgard. Midgard is under siege by giants that stalk nearer to the settlement in an effort to claim the Seed of Yggdrasil and fulfill the prophecy of Ragnarok. Not much information is presently available about the game, but its developers promise a world full of dark monsters, hidden gods, and abundant materials that can be crafted and prepared. Tribes of Midgard is being developed in conjunction with The Norsfell team and Gearbox.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/tribes-of-midgard/

Tribes of Midgard offers an experience for anywhere between one to ten players who must take up the mantle in defense of their dying world of Midgard. Midgard is under siege by giants that stalk ne…

12/06/2020

The Pathless is an exciting new title from developers Giant Squid, the team behind oceanic exploration game 'Abzu.' Giant Squid's newest release continues the team's core focus on art and atmosphere, but adds in an exciting combative element to the mix. Giant Squid refers to their newest title as a 'mythic' adventure in which players assume the role of a skilled archer exploring a cursed island alongside their eagle companion. [ 137 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/the-pathless-finds-its-way-to-ps5/

The Pathless is an exciting new title from developers Giant Squid, the team behind oceanic exploration game ‘Abzu.’ Giant Squid’s newest release continues the team’s core f…

12/06/2020

From Heart Machine, developer of acclaimed action-adventure RPG Hyper Light Drifter, comes the arrival of another savage land. Solar Ash occupies the Ultravoid - a hungry rift in space that consumes entire worlds; the power of this vortex seems capable of distorting and contorting the space and worlds around it, leaving nearby residents trapped in surreal, dreamlike environments. Solar Ash promises a bigger, grander world than the technology of its predecessor allowed for. The world of Solar Ash promises high-speed traversal with 'wild gravity,' massive monsters, and remnants 'that loom and bristle with hunger.'
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/escape-the-void-in-solar-ash-on-ps5/

Solar Ash promises a brutal space-faring campaign from Heart Machine, developers of Hyper Light Drifter.

12/06/2020

Young Horses, best known for their zany cephalopod/parenting simulator 'Octodad,' is bringing another curious concoction to the PlayStation 5 this holiday season. Their newest title, 'Bugsnax,' is a first-person adventure wherein players fill the role of a journalist that has just received an invitation to Snaktooth Island. Disgraced explorer Elizabert Megafig has made the discovery of a strange new creature there, dubbed bugsnax. [ 91 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/bugsnax-revealed-for-ps5/

Young Horses, best known for their zany cephalopod/parenting simulator ‘Octodad,’ is bringing another curious concoction to the PlayStation 5 this holiday season. Their newest title, & #…

12/06/2020

Superbrothers, the team behind the beautifully crafted Sword & Sorcery, are teaming up with developer Pine Scented and composer Scntfc to bring players on a cinematic, interstellar trip. Jett: The Far Shore sees players seeking out sanctuary amongst the stars. Its story tasks protagonist Mei with locating a 'mythic ocean planet' as a refuge for her endangered people. Jett's developers promise a linear narrative occupying a sizeable open-world - the world will feature plenty of additional content after the credits have rolled, if players are willing to stick around. [ 45 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/12/jett-the-far-shore-deploys-to-ps5/

Jett: The Far Shore offers a linear interstellar narrative from the developers of Sword & Sorcery.

12/06/2020

Goodbye Volcano High promises to offer an emotionally evocative choice-based narrative set in protagonist's final year at Volcano High. The story occupies the turbulent and transcendent years of crossing from the last vestiges of childhood into the deep waters of adulthood, and its developers hope this message of change resonates with a wider audience as we experience uncertain times of our own. [ 78 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/end-of-era-love-story-goodbye-volcano-high-coming-to-ps5/

Goodbye Volcano High promises to offer an emotionally evocative choice-based narrative set in protagonist’s final year at Volcano High. The story occupies the turbulent and transcendent years…

11/06/2020

Resident Evil VIII, referenced officially by Capcom as Resident Evil Village, was announced for a 2021 release date during Sony's online event. The Playstation Blog features a lengthy summary of the game's premise: Taking place a few years after the events of Resident Evil 7 biohazard, in which protagonist Ethan Winters traveled to Louisiana to search for his missing wife, Mia, Resident Evil Village sees the reunited Mia and Ethan living happily together and putting their shared nightmares of the Baker’s plantation house behind them. [ 104 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/resident-evil-viii-creeping-to-ps5/

Resident Evil VIII, referenced officially by Capcom as Resident Evil Village, was announced for a 2021 release date during Sony’s online event. The Playstation Blog features a lengthy summary…

11/06/2020

FromSoftware's most recent title received a personal introduction from Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida as “something very near and dear to .” Its announcement declared that the early FromSoft title is being remade "from the ground up," and will feature a new, as of yet undisclosed 'Fractured Mode.' In the remake, players will have the option to choose between two variations of the game - one that focuses on graphical enhancements, and another optimizes its frame rate.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/demons-souls-remake-confirmed-for-ps5/

FromSoftware’s most recent title received a personal introduction from Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida as “something very near and dear to [him].” Its announcement declared that the early FromSoft tit…

11/06/2020

Hitman III has been announced for the PlayStation 5. Hitman III's developers reference the game as the 'dramatic conclusion' to the current Hitman trilogy. The reveal also featured a sliver of gameplay from the impressively realized desert city of Dubai.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/hitmans-next-contract-is-on-ps5/

Hitman III has been announced for the PlayStation 5. Hitman III’s developers reference the game as the ‘dramatic conclusion’ to the current Hitman trilogy. The reveal also featur…

11/06/2020

Soulstorm saw its initial announcement in 2015, and was marketed as a total remake of the second Abe game, 'Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus.' Gameplay of Soulstorm has made its rounds on the internet since then, but today's announcement is the first word of the game being present on next generation gaming hardware.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/oddworld-soulstorm-announced-for-ps5/

Soulstorm saw its initial announcement in 2015, and was marketed as a total remake of the second Abe game, ‘Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus.’ Gameplay of Soulstorm has made its rounds on …

11/06/2020

Sony announced the sequel to their hit PS4 title, Horizon Zero Dawn, today. The title promises exciting new mysteries to uncover, and exotic new environments to explore. The sequel will also feature bigger, badder enemies - the trailer hints at aquatic opponents, which may mean players can expect to engage in combat within some of the sequel's gorgeous underwater environments.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/horizon-ii-forbidden-west-announced-for-ps5/

Sony announced the sequel to their hit PS4 title, Horizon Zero Dawn, today. The title promises exciting new mysteries to uncover, and exotic new environments to explore. The sequel will also featur…

11/06/2020

Kickstarter project 'Little Devil Inside' is confirmed to be coming to Sony's PS5. Little Devil Inside is a 3D action-adventure RPG with a delightful artstyle and engaging combat. Its trailer showcases a slew of varied enemy types, and previews claim the game has a breadth of world similar to Bethesda's Skyrim. The game's Kickstarter page describes the title as a sim-RPG hybrid, wherein 'a hard week's work is rewarded by a relaxing or refreshing weekend, we wanted to create a world and provide elements within it where you can return back to town (or your home) after an adventurous mission to regather and reequip - a definite environmental contrast. [ 79 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/little-devil-inside-announced-for-ps5/

Kickstarter project ‘Little Devil Inside’ is confirmed to be coming to Sony’s PS5.   Little Devil Inside is a 3D action-adventure RPG with a delightful artstyle and engaging …

11/06/2020

At long last, Sony revealed the design of their latest gaming console. Perhaps not surprisingly, the console features two distinct variations at release - one that supports discs, and one that is poised as going entirely digital. This push towards digitization has only become more prominent in recent years, and rumors of a digital only PS5 weren't far off the mark. [ 39 more words ]
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/playstation-5-design-revealed/

Sony’s newest Playstation design is sleek and modern.

11/06/2020

Sackboy promises to come back from hibernation on the PS5! With Media Molecule's recent release of new IP 'Dreams,' the future of the LittleBigPlanet franchise was left in question. Sony put those fears to rest with their announcement of the newest entry in the LittleBigPlanet franchise, 'Sackboy - A Big Adventure.' The trailer for this newest game can be viewed below.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/sackboy-a-big-adventure-announced-for-ps5/

Sackboy promises to come back from hibernation on the PS5! With Media Molecule’s recent release of new IP ‘Dreams,’ the future of the LittleBigPlanet franchise was left in questio…

11/06/2020

New racers seem to be a mandatory inclusion for new console releases. Sony invented this tactic and seems to remain intent in honoring this tradition with their release of Gran Turismo 7. Developer Polyphony Digital began to place an emphasis on online multiplayer with their release of Gran Turismo Sport for the PS4 in 2017, and Gran Turismo 7's focus seems to elaborate on that.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/gran-turismo-7-announced-for-ps5/

New racers seem to be a mandatory inclusion for new console releases. Sony invented this tactic and seems to remain intent in honoring this tradition with their release of Gran Turismo 7. Developer…

11/06/2020

Sony revealed in their recent PS5 event that Spider-Man 2 will see a sequel on the next generation gaming console. Spider-Man on the PS4 was met with very positive reception, both critically and publicly. Spider-Man's journey on the PS4 cemented his position as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, and left various easter eggs hinting at the inclusion of the Green Goblin in the favorite. Parker's relationship with the man behind the Goblin mask promises the sequel should push the story to even higher levels.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/spider-man-2-announced-for-ps5/

Sony revealed in their recent PS5 event that Spider-Man 2 will see a sequel on the next generation gaming console. Spider-Man on the PS4 was met with very positive reception, both critically and pu…

11/06/2020

In their recent PS5 reveal conference, Sony announced what seems to to be a large deal with Rockstar studios. The deal promises that PS5 owners will have free access to GTA Online, and that PS4 owners will receive one million in-game dollars every month. GTA V has received critique for the amount of grind necessary to obtain its late-game items, so this extra cash will be a definite boon for players.
https://mendaxgames.com/2020/06/11/sony-announces-gta-v-ps5-port/

In their recent PS5 reveal conference, Sony announced what seems to to be a large deal with Rockstar studios. The deal promises that PS5 owners will have free access to GTA Online, and that PS4 own…

06/06/2020