Jim Franklin

Jim Franklin

Jim Franklin is a freelance writer, living in Derby UK with his wife and his player 3. When time allows he likes nothing more than losing himself in a multi-hour gaming session. He likes most games and will play anything but prefers MMO's, and sandbox RPG's.
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Pixel Noir Released on Steam Early Access

It may not have been delivered exactly when SWDTech wanted it to, but their retro RPG Pixel Noir is finally available on Steam Early Access. Pixel Noir is a Japanese role playing game (JRPG), that take a huge visual snort…

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Island Living – Sims 4 Expansion Announced

The latest expansion pack for the real-life simulator Sims 4 is due for release on the PC on the 21st June, and 16th July for the Playstation, and Xbox One . Island Living, unsurprisingly is all about life on a…

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Boxing Champs Released June 20th

Mixing both top-down arcade gameplay and traditional boxing mechanics that use both of your analogue sticks. Boxing Champs delivers a solid 80’s and 90’s gaming experience, throws in a pinch of Punch Out and it’s released on June 20th on…

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Oninaki Arriving This August

Another reveal at E3 2019 was by Square Enix, announcing that their latest action-rpg game developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory team, Oninaki will debut digitally on the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation 4 and PC STEAM on August 22.…

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Dying Light 2 Trailer Revealed at E3

Dying Light 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the open world survival horror action game, Dying Light is coming back. Techland revealed a brand new trailer at Xbox E3 2019, that gives you your first look at the new hero…

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Lootboxes vs Online Gambling

Something, completely brand new to the 21st Century is the concept of lootboxes, although Lootboxes have been considered to be part of the compulsion loop of game design to keep players invested in a game, they’re also linked with video…

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Outriders Unveiled

Square Enix have unveiled a new 1-3 player, drop-in-drop-out, co-op shooter, set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe. Outriders has been developed by the same people that brought you Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm, People Can Fly.…

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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Finally Revealed

Final Fantasy VIII is probably my third favourite Final Fantasy game of the franchise, after FFVII and FFX. The magic system was very different, plus the taking exams bit and being absolutely specific with your trial time in the lava…

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Marvels Avengers Announced for May 2020

With Marvel’s Avengers: End Game now released and already watched by millions, it’s no surprise that games development companies are turning their sights to bringing the Avengers to the gaming screens. Square Enix and Marvel will be working together to…