Neil Watton

Part of the joy behind getting involved in a Kickstarter project is the opportunity to help shape the finished project, as backers occasionally get to put their stamp on the final product. With Children of Morta having successfully run the Kickstarter route back in 2015, we now see a new character arrive on the scene - and this one has been created by two of the game's Kickstarter backers.

If you're gagging for some easy Gamerscore and achievements then getting hold of an eastasiasoft game is a sure-fire way of seeing your numbers rise. And that immediately makes Octonaut on Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch an interesting prospect.

Remember the madness of Knight Squad from Chainsawesome Games? Well, the sequel is on its way and Knight Squad 2 is gearing up for a launch in Q4 2020 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Windows PC.

For years the go-to racers on console have been either the Forza Motorsport series on Xbox, or Gran Turismo on PlayStation. It's fairly safe to say that if it's not one of those titles, gamers have rarely been bothered. But sitting around in the background, ready to blast past the others given the opportunity has been that of Assetto Corsa. And now that Assetto Corsa Competizione is available on Xbox One and PS4, the old guard best get used to a new rookie hogging the limelight.

It's been a good few years since we first had the chance to go hands-on with Prison Architect, with the Xbox One version rocking up way back in 2016. Since that time though there have been multiple updates and expansions for the game, as the teams at Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven continued to push it on to great things. That is what is happening again here now, as the Prison Architect: Island Bound expansion arrives.

For a zombie killing good time, there is nothing better than spending an hour or two with Rebellion's brilliant Zombie Army 4. But whilst the base game in itself provides plenty of shooting opportunities, it's in the DLC that this experience really comes to life. And that is no more true with the Hell Cult campaign which is found delivering it's concluding part, alongside a whole host of brilliant downloadable content for us all to enjoy.

Back in 2015 and 2016 Bigben Interactive provided a couple of new sports games to the gaming market, with the release of both Handball 16 and Handball 17. Niche products yes, but for fans of the sport, they just about served a purpose as we geared up for a annual launch of the franchise going forward. But then all went quiet, with a couple of years passing without sign of any new title. That is until now as NACON and Eko Software announce that Handball 21 will be coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC this year.

Videogames focusing on our favourite TV shows are nothing new, and that is certainly the case with the iconic SpongeBob Squarepants. But following on from a brief appearance in Nickelodeon Kart Racers it's time for everyone's favourite sponge to take centre stage again as he fights it out in the Battle for Bikini Bottom once more - just this time in Rehydrated form on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

It was roughly a year ago when we saw players first given the opportunity to embark on an epic fantasy adventure in Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark and if we're honest, we were absolutely blown away by how good it was. But if you were one of those adventurers and thought you were done, then think again because right now a hefty old expansion has hit the game - Missions and Monsters.

Fortnite is all about customisation and over the months and years we've seen players given access to all manner of brilliant goodies, with additional skins, back blings, weaponry and more. Right now though it's about hitting hard and stinging like a bee with the stunning looking The Yellowjacket Pack.

It's been a strange few weeks in the gaming world, with Triple-A releases continuing to be pushed back, allowing for the indie game scene to rule the roost. But if you're one of those players who are struggling to find games to play then the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale is back to ensure that backlog of gaming experiences continues to grow. But what Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles are on sale during the week of 23rd-29th June 2020? We've got the full list of bargain basement Xbox games.

Fun platforming adventures never get old, and so the launch date confirmation of The Watchmaker on Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch is one that is hugely exciting.

Set to launch later in 2020 on Xbox One and PC via Steam, The Falconeer is a title that we've had our eyes on for some months. Providing a beautiful oceanic fantasy to a world full of third person dogfighting gameplay, it's looking like an experience many will wish to take on. And if you don't agree with that statement then we urge you to watch the latest story trailer in order to change your mind.

When we were given the opportunity to take in more of DIRT 5, via a developer presentation by the team at Codemasters Cheshire - those behind the rather brilliant but hugely underrated ONRUSH - we just couldn’t say no. And come the end of the session, we left safe in the knowledge that what Codies are promising with the next chapter in the franchise has promise to be the best DIRT experience yet.

So you've got the console, you've got the controller, and you've got the games. In fact, chances are you've also got the headset, the gaming chair, and the thumbsticks. Thought you had the lot? Think again because KontrolFreek are here with more accessories with their Gaming Cable, allowing you to add your own style to the humble play and charge procedure you never normally think anything of.