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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments free on Epic Games Store now

Next week, the Epic Games Store will add Just Cause 4 to its free game rotation, so don't sleep on this installment of goodies. Looking for another game to add to your menagerie of free titles that presumably won't stop growing? The Epic Games Store has your back. This week, you can snag Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments for free, and enjoy Frogware's detective story while at home spending time social distancing like the rest of us. Close to the Sun is also up for grabs, in case you wanted

Sky Racket Review: Get served

Blast through the galaxy on a quest to defeat evil with the power of tennis in our Sky Racket review. Double Dash’s Sky Racket is an unlikely mashup of the brick-breaker and shoot’em up genres. Players assume the role of either RacketBoy or RacketGirl, on a journey to save the galaxy from a great evil. Through the power of tennis, these heroes will traverse a colorful set of worlds on a grand journey. Intergalactic Open What instantly struck me with Sky Racket is the game’s art direction and design. The

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Review – Stranger tides

The fourth installation in Bandai Namco's action franchise has arrived. Our review. Since the late 90’s, One Piece has been a major player in the world of anime and manga. The story of Monkey D. Luffy and his daring pirate crew has spanned a number of mediums, including video games. The Pirate Warriors series immerses players in the world of One Piece, allowing them to experience the story and characters they've come to love. Published by Bandai Namco, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is the franchise at its most ambitious. 

Sekiro wins SXSW 2020 Game of the Year – full Gaming Awards winners list

In lieu of SXSW 2020's cancelation, the list of Gaming Awards winners was announced online, in which Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice won Game of the Year. It certainly put a damper on things this year when it was announced that SXSW 2020 would be canceled due to risk of the COVID-19 pandemic and a decision from the powers that be in the city of Austin, but that doesn’t mean the best can’t be made of a bad situation. A major showcase of the event is the SXSW Gaming Awards, and

Freedom Finger Review: An iron fist

Freedom Finger is a side-scrolling shoot’em up from Wide Right Interactive. Set in space, players assume the role of Gamma Ray, a rookie space pilot on a mission to save their colleagues from terrorists. Under the command of Major Cigar - who is played excellently by Nolan North, Gamma Ray will have to master a number of battle tactics in order to finish the mission in one piece.  Helping hand Within the first few minutes, Freedom Finger completely sets the tone for the rest of the game. Major Cigar is

NECA Toys showcases new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures

Get an early look at the newest line of TMNT figures from NECA Toys. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a staple in the world of pop culture for generations. Seeing adaptations on television, the big screen, and the printed page, not many properties have hit the same level of popularity of TMNT. NECA Toys, one of the premier names in licensed merchandise, recently released a line of figures based on the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film. We stopped by their booth at New York Toy Fair to

Interview: President of Carrera talks slot cars and Nintendo

The president of Carrera dives into the evolution of slot cars along with their partnerships with Nintendo and Ferrari. Slot car racing may have seen a dip in popularity, but were once atop every kid's wishlist. Although the medium may have a smaller audience, its quality has continued to rise over the years. Carrera has been one of the most prominent names in slot cars for decades, manufacturing top of the line vehicles and tracks. We interviewed the President of Carrera at New York Toy Fair to get a closer

All The Nintendo Switch Games Announced During March’s Indie World Stream

Nintendo showcased a ton of upcoming Switch games during its March 2020 Indie World presentation, a couple of which are out on the Eshop right now. We got a look at more than 20 titles during the stream, including a few that will arrive on the hybrid system as timed console exclusives, such as Exit the Gungeon. To help catch you up, we've rounded up all the games announced during Nintendo's Indie World presentation below.Blue FireDeveloped by Robi Studios, Blue Fire is an action-adventure game set in the ruined kingdom