Tom's back! After around 3 months down time (not counting the Unravel video), Tom Plays returns, picking up with Crash N. Sane Trilogy, more accurately the Crash Bandicoot 2 portion of the game...those darn bees!
Nigel Parkinson draws Minnie the Minx! - Northwich Comic Con 2019
Neil popped along to Northwich Comic Con, where he met up with Beano Comic Artist, Nigel Parkinson once again.
Nigel kindly agreed to create a very special* Minnie drawing for him, thanks Nigel!
* The other character is Mina the Minx (Wilhelmina "Mina" Murray) as seen on issue 4 (of6) of 'The Tempest'. This is volume IV; the final book of Alan Moore's and Kevin O'Neill's 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' series.
You can check out Nigel's blog at the link below: http://nigelparkinsoncartoons.blogspo...
For more on the adventures of the 'League': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lea... https://lxg.fandom.com/wiki/The_Leagu...
Sonic Adventure 2 - Sonic Birthday Pack - 10th Anniversary Unboxing!
Join Tom as he opens up a very special version of the Dreamcast Classic, Sonic Adventure 2! This version was only on sale for 2 days at Sega's Online Japan store back in 2001.
Tom stumbled across a cheap copy on eBay recently and decided to pick it up. Now let's see what's inside, shall we..?
BREACH GETS NEW SHADOW MASTER VEIL DEMON CLASS AND CHALLENGE SYSTEM
Independent Developer QC Games today released Patch 0.2: Shadow Master which includes the new Shadow Master Veil Demon Class for the Steam Early Access title Breach. With the Shadow Master, players can clone their enemy and utilize deployable buff stations to enhance their possessed minions.
Players can also choose how they want to utilize the clones they create, either offensively or defensively, creating a whole new world of chaos for the Heroes trying to complete their mission. Also introduced in this update is the “Challenge System” which allows players to unlock in-game rewards for each class as they level that class up to 30.
Each class will have ability unlocks, gems, and talents specific to that class. These are a few of the newest updates to this latest gameplay patch for Breach.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Playstation 4 Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on PS4 was my introduction to the trials series. Even though it was a remaster and the game has made vast improvements, I was playing this game with fresh eyes, and it was a great game to introduce myself into the series.
You can tell the game was initially made for PS3 and vita but the graphics run very smooth and looks great on PS4, with minimal loading times and quick transitions into and out of battle it allows gameplay to feel quick and fluid.
This game came with all previous DLC included, which I was more than happy to use, have more than enough items to use and spoiling myself with all the excess mira. There is a very diverse cast pf characters whose development isn’t rushed and the use of the class system in the story allows for some fun and interesting interactions. With the added reward of increasing bonds that translate into more support abilities in battle, it makes me want to seek out my party members to see what the need help with.
There also seems to be a random black cat that seems way more involved in the plot then the game lets on (but loves it when you give her fresh milk).
The combat is engaging with battles being that nice balance of challenging but not frustrating, the addition of turbo mode in the remake which makes battles run 4x faster and 2x faster in other gameplay elements allows for ease of enjoyment and makes level grinding much less tedious. It's also very satisfying to wipe out 8-10 enemies at the speed of light.
The use of quartz and master quartz for crafting to further boost characters stats and abilities means it's easy and flexible to customise my party as I see fit. The way the game follows a calendar allows for a set structure of gameplay; this adds a good mix of a set party when you head out on field trips along with the option to select your own party to explore the mysterious old schoolhouse.
I am only midway through chapter 6 but this game has kept me engaged from the beginning, as a massive Final Fantasy fan and a gamer who enjoys the tales series, Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel is definitely a game that I have appreciated. I am excited for the next remaster.
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TMA 211 – Theoretical Gaming
On this week’s TMA, the boys take some extra time to talk about the new Google Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud and Walmart’s new steaming service? Beyond two men mourning the death of physical media, the boys have been playing some games: Mat spent some time with the excellent ‘Baba is You’, as well as the not so excellent Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn. Tom’s been getting his Nindy fix with games like Pirate Pop Plus, Car Quest and Escape Doodland! It’s a jam packed episode for sure!
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Retro Bullet Hell 'Super Crome' Invades Steam Early Access
BOSTON, MA – 19 March 2019 – Super Crome: Bullet Purgatory, the retro-inspired bullet hell from Stumphead Games, is now available through Steam Early Access on PC and Mac.
Following the events of the free-to-play and Game Boy stylized prequel, Crome: Before Purgatory, Crome is heading straight into the galaxy’s most epic battle yet. The mysterious force known as Purgatory is consuming entire colonies and sending its evil minions to overcome the cosmos. Thankfully, Crome is here to put an end to the relentless onslaught and save humanity from extinction in this vibrant galactic bullet hell.
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TMA 210 – Goth in Red Coat
On a delayed TMA Cast, the boys explain where they’ve been! Mat talks through a Paris trip, Florence (the game, not the city) and the confusing lineage of the Game Boy Konami Collection’s lineage, while Tom’s been tucking into some classic arcade style action with Horizon Chase Turbo and Raging Justice. Besides that, there’s some Dead Cells, Resident Evil 2 talk and of course, talk about Judge Eyes controversy…
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TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLEUnveiled, Deploys on Nintendo Switch Spring 2019
TOKYO – March 14, 2019 – TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE, a turn-based strategy wargame of intrigue with a distinct Japanese flavor from the AAA veterans at AREA 35, Inc., reports to the Nintendo Switch for duty in spring 2019.
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War Thunder: Update 1.87 ‘Locked on!’ Adds Vehicle Radar, SAM Systems, New Supersonic Jets - and the M1A1 Abrams
March 13, 2019 — Gaijin Entertainment announces the release of Content Update 1.87 ‘Locked on!’ for the military vehicle online game War Thunder. It adds radar systems as a new game mechanic for aircraft, helicopters and tanks as well as more than 30 new vehicles to the game. The extensive list of new machines includes the first French helicopters, new cruisers and destroyers, the first ground vehicles of the new Rank VII as well as the first surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the Soviet 2S6 ‘Tunguska’.
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Relive the origins of Class VII in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on PlayStation®4 from 29th March
Tunbridge Wells, England – 27th February, 2019 – Marvelous Europe are excited to announce that the definitive version of the Nihon Falcom-developed RPG, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, will be released for the PlayStation 4 on the 29th March, 2019 both digitally, and physically in selected retailers, within Europe and Australia. A physical Limited Edition, known as the Decisive Edition, will also be exclusive to the Marvelous Games Store.
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TMA 209 – Ghost Babbling
Mat’s down with the sickness but has arisen from his cold-induced coma long enough to speak about 1469 Neo Atlas and Dead or Alive 5: Last Round. Tom’s been into Wayforward’s excellent Justice League Heroes: The Flash on the GBA, Until Dawn and buying some new games at the flea market!
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LEGO Minifigures Series 18 Party Edition Uboxing
Throw the biggest party in town with the incredible LEGO® Minifigures Party series! This brightly colored special collection celebrates 40 years of minifigures
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3D Realms Unveils New FPS WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
AALBORG, Denmark – March 7, 2019 – 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment in collaboration with developer KillPixel will pay homage to the classic era of gaming with WRATH: Aeon of Ruin, a dark fantasy horror FPS powered by the original Quake engine.
Get your first taste of WRATH in Summer 2019, for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One following in early 2020.
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Tick Tock: A Tale for Two is Coming to Steam March 7th. So Buddy up and join The Adventure!
Going solo is not an option! Tackle an increasingly challenging and bizarre world filled with puzzles which will push your cooperation skills to the very limits. Remember you are only as strong as each other and your communication skills are what will help you escape.
Tick Tock: A Tale For Two will be launching on Steam on March 7th
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Award-Winning 2v2 Party Game Mowin' & Throwin' Console Launch and Full PC Release Set for Spring
March 6th, 2019 -- House Pixel Games announces its award-winning party game Mowin' & Throwin' will launch on consoles and fully release on PC this Spring. Use lawn gnomes racing around in nitro-boosted mowers to wreck your neighbor's yard by blasting rocks, fertilizer bags, and more at your unsuspecting opponents!
Mowin’ & Throwin’ is a competitive lawn mowing experience where the objective of the game is the have the least amount of grass on your lawn before time runs out. Choose your zany gnome avatar and mow down the competition in 2v2 or 1v1 modes. Mowin' & Throwin' is great to play with friends, family, or people you only sort of like!
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First Race with F1 Race Stars on Xbox 360
First Race gameplay of F1 Race Stars on Xbox 360.
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Kingdom Hearts 3 UK Deluxe Edition Unboxing With Yo Yo!
Mike unboxes Kingdom Hearts III DE, and has a new Yo-Yo...
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Let's Unravel a Yarny Press Building Kit!
Unraveling a building kit for making an Yarny from the video game Unravel!
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BATTLLOON Blows Onto Nintendo Switch, Steam Out Now
Dodge starving fish, pointy volcanic rocks and meteor showers out to burst balloons’ bubbles. Navigate treacherous terrain and inflate to bump out the competition.
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