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'Women in Gaming' panel

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Super Mario Maker 2 Review

Build it, beat it, love it

Games and game companies

Supporting Pride Month 2019

The Highs and Lows

of E3 2019

Transgender in Cyberpunk 2077

inclusive or exploitative?

RAGE 2 Review

Packing a pink punch

A Plague Tale: Innocence Review

Think of the Children

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Review

Conan Unconquered Review – A fun and fast-paced shortcut to dying many times over

With interesting mechanics and ruthless enemies, Conan Unconquered will be an interesting experience for strategy game fiends and Conan fans alike. read on

Mon 3rd 6:20pm
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A month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ games has kicked off with Summer of Pride

It may be colder than Cocytus, and bucketing down with rain, but it looks like June's set to bring us some warmth with the Summer of Pride. read on

Sun 2nd 4:53pm
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The State of LGBT+ Representation in Gaming

This week on the show, we return to a topic we touched on a couple of years ago, the state of LGBT+ representation in the…

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Thu 21st 3:18pm
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Super Mario Maker 2 Review – Build it, beat it, love it

Super Mario Maker 2 has arrived, bringing the the creative freedom of the original to new heights and a new console! How does it stack up? read on

Wed 26th 10:19pm
Ashley Winters
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Kapow! Blammo! One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows announced

Anonymity sometimes sucks! Saitama and crew are coming to a gaming console near you in A Hero Nobody Knows! read on

Wed 26th 5:11pm
Kieren Munn
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Steam Summer Sale will rob our wallets once more

It's that time of year again, Steam have unveiled their giant Summer Sale. It's big as ever with both AAA and indie goodness and will likely empty wallets. read on

Wed 26th 4:54pm
Charlie Kelly
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Shakedown: Hawaii brings capitalism and old school GTA vibes

Shakedown: Hawaii brings old school GTA vibes with a ridiculous story about capitalism, with short burst missions and crazy chaos the order of the day. read on

Tue 25th 5:53pm
Luke Mitchell
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Minit is being ported to the Commodore 64

Thalamus Digital has received Devolver Digital's blessing to port last year's adventure title Minit to the Commodore 64, which will release in 2019. read on

Tue 25th 12:48pm
Tom Quirk
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EA recommits to Anthem, but admits it “isn’t working very well”

In an interview with GameDaily.biz, EA CEO admits that Anthem's release hasn't gone that well, but commits to supporting Bioware and Anthem in the future. read on

Tue 25th 12:46pm
Tom Quirk
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Samurai Shodown Review – Tough, but fair, but tough

Samurai Shodown isn't trying to appeal to everyone. But if you like it, and if the online community keeps up, you could be playing this game for years. read on

Tue 25th 12:37pm
Pedro Cooray
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review – A bloody good time

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, one of the most eagerly anticipated crowdfunded games ever, has finally been released. Does it live up to the hype? read on

Mon 24th 3:23pm
Tom Quirk
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CockVille is a new and very NSFW gay farming sim

Tend to your farm and those hot, hot male bods in CockVille, a new gay adult farming sim. Make a bit of buck and a lot of bang in this fun sim! read on

Sun 23rd 2:13pm
Charlie Kelly
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Gears 5 won’t have season pass or loot boxes

The Coalition has announced that Gears 5 will not have loot boxes or a season pass. Instead, it will have only direct purchases, with no randomness. read on

Sun 23rd 2:00pm
Tom Quirk
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Warhammer: Chaosbane Review – Cathartic, repetitive action

Warhammer: Chaosbane takes a loved universe and meshes it with a tried-and-true genre and delivers exactly what you would expect - no more, no less. read on

Fri 21st 7:43pm
Luke Mitchell
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Alpha Protocol removed from Steam store

Obsidian's espionage RPG Alpha Protocol has been removed from Steam due to its music license expiring, with no clear idea of when it will return. read on

Fri 21st 5:34pm
Tom Quirk
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Khajiit are seeking friendly homes in our world thanks to Bethesda

Khajiit has love if you have home. read on

Fri 21st 5:23pm
Omi Koulas
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Trailer for Monster Hunter movie leaks online

A trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter movie has been leaked onto Youtube following the Shanghai International Film Festival. read on

Fri 21st 4:50pm
Edie W-K
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The Final Fantasy VII Remake will have a new voice cast

Square-Enix is replacing the English voice cast in the Final Fantasy VII Remake. The Japanese voice cast from other Final Fantasy VII media will return. read on

Fri 21st 1:45pm
Tom Quirk
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LGBTQ+ tag is added to Steam games

Steam has finally added an LGBTQ+ tag to the store after years of criticism and backlash, allowing developers and gamers to easily find diverse games. read on

Fri 21st 12:57pm
Omi Koulas
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PixARK Review – Total freedom, at a cost

PixArk is a sandbox stule survival game set in a cutesy block world. Explore a vast map, build houses, tame dinosaurs and survive. But whats the catch? read on

Mon 17th 6:02pm
Kolby Newland
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The Marvel Universe unites in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3

Nintendo has shown half an hour of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 gameplay, giving a closer look at its expansive roster, plot and team dynamics. read on

Mon 17th 5:11pm
Tom Quirk
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Square Enix brings epic Final Fantasy music to your ears

Square Enix brings a generation worth of Final Fantasy soundtracks to major streaming platforms for your delightful enjoyment. read on

Mon 17th 5:07pm
Justin White
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the Footloose of building games

Dragon Quest Builders 2 pits players in a world where building is banned. Rebel against the anti-building Children of Hargon and return creative glory. read on

Mon 17th 4:56pm
Omi Koulas
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Upcoming releases

The Sinking City Box art

The Sinking City

June 27, 2019 PS4Xbox OnePC
Super Mario Maker 2 Box art

Super Mario Maker 2

June 28, 2019 Switch
Dragon Quest Builders 2 Box art

Dragon Quest Builders 2

July 12, 2019 SwitchPS4
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Box art

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

July 19, 2019 Switch
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Box art

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

July 26, 2019 Switch
Wolfenstein: Youngblood Box art

Wolfenstein: Youngblood

July 26, 2019 PS4Xbox OnePCSwitch
Control Box art

Control

August 27, 2019 PS4Xbox OnePC
Astral Chain Box art

Astral Chain

August 30, 2019 Switch
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