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Botanicula Review (PC)

This is the latest from Machinarium developer Amanita Design, although Botanicula’s made largely by a different team. The Czech indie studio’s identity is plastered all over it, though: in its playfulness, in its distinct appearance and in the way it presents its story. You play …

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Trials Evolution (X360) – Review

Trials HD was what you might call a breakout XBLA hit. As well as generating critical praise upon release, it also quickly become a firm fan favourite, and blasted past the two million sold mark back in May of last year. A sequel was a …

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The Splatters Review (Xbox 360)

Dying with a certain pizzazz, that is. As stars of a combo-centric puzzle game in an obstacle course world, the eponymous splatters are ready to go out with a bang. And they’re trusting you to guide them towards whatever great blobby beyond there may be …

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Throw Goo At Bombs In This Experimental Playground

The Splatters began its life as Confetti Carnival in the indie games circuit, but after some consideration from developer Spiky Snail, it received a name change to more accurately reflect the main gameplay goal, which is to splatter goo. The Splatters is a puzzle game …

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The “Golden Age” of Gaming – Article

For many, any in-depth discussion of video game history will conjure fond memories of the original 8-bit Mario and Zelda, traveling the expansive 16-bit worlds of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI, or stepping onto Shadow Moses Island for the first time in Metal Gear …

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