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THQ Nordic Showcase Recap

This past weekend THQ Nordic held a short showcase preceding Gamescom. This event contained updates regarding a variety of upcoming projects for the studio as well as some new game announcements. There’s a decent chunk of news to cover so let’s not…

Piranha Bytes Reportedly Closed by Embracer

I actually do feel bad when I feel smug after people have lost their jobs, but I can’t help it sometimes. It was only a couple of months ago I was sitting here talking about the sale of Gearbox to 2K and…

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Gets Release Date

I love Disney content. From Disney Dreamlight Valley to the classic Lion King title for Sega Genesis, I’ve probably played most of the Disney Games catalog. That’s why I’m excited that Disney Epic Mickey is returning in a revamped version appropriately named…

Titan Quest II Dev Diary Reveals New Monsters

Any ARPG worth its salt has a deeply involved combat system. Path of Exile, Diablo III, Diablo IV, Titan Quest, Grim Dawn, I can list dozens of ARPGs with solid combat. However, no combat system is worth anything without well-designed enemies to…

Outcast: A New Beginning (PC) Review

Whenever a long-forgotten franchise gets a surprise sequel announcement several years on, it can spark a lot of renewed interest for fans nostalgic for a great experience they had ages ago. No series is off-limits, it seems, as trailers for Alan Wake…

Titan Quest II Dev Diary Reveals City-State Details

Titan Quest is a classic ARPG that I’ve played through to completion several times over the years. As such, I’ve been keeping an eye on Titan Quest II’s development. A new development diary has shed light on the state of Titan Quest…

Jagged Alliance 3 Receives New Content Update

For all the strategy game fans like myself, I’d be remiss If I didn’t cover the newest update for a revival to one of my favorite subgenres. Jagged Alliance 3 is a return to the classic PC strategy titles of the early…

Last Train Home (PC) Review

Early 20th-century Europe is fascinating. Not only for the many wars, but simply the politics and all that came from it. Formed in 1914, the Czechoslovak Legionnaires had two major roles in history: They were part of the allies/ententes for World War…

SpongeBob: The Cosmic Shake To Receive New Version

This past January saw the release of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake. The game was THQ Nordic’s reimagining of the classic SpongeBob platforming games from the GameCube era. The title was also meant as a follow-up to the remake of Battle for…

THQ Nordic Showcase Recap

This past week THQ Nordic held a digital showcase that revealed some exciting new titles. Kicking off the presentation was a short teaser for Alone in the Dark. The teaser showcased Stranger Things star David Harbour who plays the protagonist Edward Carnby.…