Untangling Virginia
This week on Argue the Toss, the team try to untangle the Virginia mystery. Drew and Chella discuss the Twin Peaks, X-Files mash-up and narrative noir-fest that is Virginia from Variable State.
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Virginia is More Than Just a Twin Peaks Pastiche
Virginia is a masterful piece of interactive storytelling with echoes of David Lynch and The X-Files. By placing two women of colour in the leads, it sets itself apart and its unique approach to narrative makes Virginia a game with checking out, even if it’s not always successful.
Clustertruck Available for PC and PS4
From tinyBuild and Landfall Games, Clustertruck is frantic truckforming at its finest, available today on PC and PS4. Stay calm, don’t touch the ground, and try not to die. Good luck with that. Use agility and acrobatics to stay atop a convoy of unpredictable, runaway trucks while avoiding lasers, swinging hammers, and flamethrowers. Unlock new abilities, like the grappling hook and time control. Create and download custom levels with Steam Workshop. Broadcasting on Twitch? Put your fate in the hands of your audience as they vote to, uh…enliven the experience with fiendish modifiers including exploding trucks, bouncy trucks, high gravity, … Continue reading Clustertruck Available for PC and PS4
New HITMAN Mission, Freedom Fighters in Colorado, Now Available
The penultimate episode in HITMAN Season One, the mission “Freedom Fighters” is not one to be taken lightly. Agent 47 must infiltrate a Colorado farm compound that has been converted into a private militia training camp. Players are presented with an intense infiltration mission to locate and take out four targets. “This is the point where the events of the previous episodes will really start to make sense. In Episode 5, the story steps into the foreground and provides a much clearer picture of what has been unfolding and where the story is heading”, said Michael Vogt, lead writer of … Continue reading New HITMAN Mission, Freedom Fighters in Colorado, Now Available
No Boundaries For Bound’s Balletic Platformer
Bound isn’t perfect, but it is one of the most visually arresting games of 2016 and one that makes you feel the joy of being a dancer. It’s a narrative journey, rather than a traditional platformer, which may turn some gamers away from an otherwise mesmerising game.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Highly Anticipated Multiplayer Beta Schedule Announced
Hot off the worldwide reveal at Call of Duty XP, the wait will soon be over for fans itching to get their hands on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s multiplayer. Those who have pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 4 will be able to join the beta first, starting at 10am PT on Friday, October 14. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer allows you to customize your play like never before, with the fast paced gameplay that Call of Duty is known for, giving you more ways to optimize weapons and gear to your personal style of play. Infinite Warfare introduces … Continue reading Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Highly Anticipated Multiplayer Beta Schedule Announced
Dishonored 2 Gameplay Tour Party Hitting LA, San Francisco, NYC
Fans from San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York are invited to come experience the world of Dishonored 2. During these celebrations of the game, attendees will be able to play the game before its November 11 release. Enjoy themed food, drinks and festivities…and the chance to win a custom Dishonored 2 Xbox One or PlayStation 4. WHAT: Dishonored 2 Event | Karnaca Needs You! • Hands-on with Dishonored 2; • Scavenger hunt and a chance to win a Dishonored 2 custom Xbox One or PlayStation 4; • Themed food, drinks and photo opportunities; • T-shirt giveaway in all cities, … Continue reading Dishonored 2 Gameplay Tour Party Hitting LA, San Francisco, NYC
Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder Rumbles to Consoles In October
Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder, the newest expansion in tandem with Wizards of the Coast’s latest Dungeons & Dragons story, will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on October 18, 2016. This adventure sends players back to Icewind Dale to face off against invading giants, while braving their way through three new adventure zones and a challenging new dungeon. Storm King’s Thunder begins as frost giants force their way into the northern regions of the Sword Coast creating a call-to-arms for Neverwinter’s strongest to defend the … Continue reading Neverwinter: Storm King’s Thunder Rumbles to Consoles In October
A Challenging Crawler with Necropolis: Brutal Edition
We waited for the first mega patch to finish before reviewing the hard-boiled dungeon crawler Necropolis from Harebrained Schemes. This is one brutal action RPG in the vein of Dark Souls, and not for the faint of heart.
Star Trek Online Now Available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Captains Can Now Experience the Classic Star Trek MMORPG on Console Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Star Trek Online is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation®4. The 100% free-to-play MMORPG based on the iconic Star Trekfranchise allows players to command their very own starship and experience missions inspired by the television series and films. Check out the Launch Trailer for Star Trek Online on console Captains will have an expansive amount of playable content to explore when Star Trek Online debuts simultaneously on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The game’s console … Continue reading Star Trek Online Now Available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4