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Last Minute Gift Ideas: Skyrim Gems & DOOM Pinky Figures

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I know. There are only three days until Christmas, and you’ve no idea what to get your gamer buddies, husbands, wives, girlfriends, or mistresses. You don’t want to be lame and give them a Steam gift card, but you can’t figure out what unique gift would make them not instantly return it for store credit. Don’t worry. I’m here to help.

Women love gems. Or is it Jem? Or germs? Maybe I’ve been hanging out at the wrong strip clubs because everything is starting to run together. If it is, in fact, gems, then head on over to Bethesda Gear and grab the Elder Scrolls Skyrim Conjuration Loot Book Bundle. Good grief. Is that seriously what they’re calling this thing? It’s just a cut amethyst crystal and a keepsake box that looks like a journal.

Regardless of the long name, the crystal and box make for a decent $60 last-minute Skyrim-themed gift. The spell book box measures 6.35″ x 5.15″, and the Black Soul Gem is roughly 2″ x 0.5″ and includes a black cord with an adjustable strap.

Photo Credit: Bethesda Gear
Photo Credit: Bethesda Gear
Photo Credit: Bethesda Gear

If you pay attention to the popular fads and fashions of spellcasting in your guild halls, you’d have doubtless noticed the recent sudden interest in the discipline of Soul Trapping. Opinions are split on the ethics of this practice, so you’d want to be careful with whom you show this bundle to.

Alright. Say the particular person in your life is one of those unicorns who hasn’t purchased Skyrim 10 times across multiple platforms. Say your loved one is into demon slaying and fast-paced shooters. Then pick him or her up a Mini Pinky. This $45 collectible is made from polyresin and stands 3″ tall. These Pinkies are hand-painted and hand-numbered.

Show them you care with the gift of a brightly colored demonic entity. Unfortunately, there are only 900 of these little guys lurking out in the world.

Photo Credit: Bethesda Gear
Photo Credit: Bethesda Gear

Can you imagine a demon that’s in equal parts adorable and ferocious? Meet the DOOM Eternal Pinky Mini Collectible Figure! You may recognize it as that little guy you found while exploring secret locations in between all the demon slaughter. Now that you’ve found its real-world location, you can let this mini terror hang out on your desk or display shelf.

What do you think of these Bethesda gift ideas? Let us know below.

[Source: Bethesda Gear] [Source: Bethesda Gear]

‘Reincarnated as a Sword’ Anime Slashes Into An English Dub

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‘Reincarnated as a Sword’ is a fantasy isekai light novel series written by Yuu Tanaka, illustrated by Llo, and published by Micro Magazine in Japan and Seven Seas Entertainment in the United States. In 2022, the Japanese animation studio C2C picked it up for an anime adaption and released a first season of twelve episodes. HiDive announced that they would produce an English dub.

They revealed the cast on their website:

  • Fran – Melissa Molano
  • Teacher – Ty Mahany
  • Garrus – John Swasey
  • Nell – Molly Search
  • Donadrond – Cyrus Rodas
  • Randell – Heath Morrow
  • Eustace – James Marler
  • Klimt – Antonio Lasanta
  • Elevent – John Gremillion
  • Lily – Natalie Rial
  • Rufus – Andrew Love
  • Narrator – Mike Boike
  • System – Kelly Manison

Kyle Colby Jones works on the project as the ADR Director as well as the scriptwriter.

You can watch the trailer for the series below:

The anime is directed by Shinji Ishihira and written by Takahiro Nagano.

MyAnimeList describes the synopsis as follows,

“A nameless sword wakes up to discover he has been reincarnated from his former life as a human. With his power of telekinesis, he moves around this new world, acquiring several skills and abilities. When the sword comes upon a forest filled with monsters, he meets a young girl fleeing from a beast. Grabbing the sword, the girl easily defeats the monster. After introducing herself as Fran, she names the sword “Shishou” and officially becomes his wielder.

The two set out to become adventurers, but unfortunately for Fran, she is a member of the Black Cat Tribe—a Beastkin group with a bad reputation. No member of this tribe has ever evolved into a mightier beast, but Fran plans to be the first and achieve her parents’ dream. As Shishou promises to remain her sword until she attains her goal, they form an unstoppable partnership of impressive strength.”

‘Reincarnated as a Sword’ has been renewed for a second season.

HBO Max Announces January Streaming Slate

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HBO Max is gearing up for 2023 with a huge announcement on the upcoming streaming app’s slate. The list includes some upcoming originals, fan favorite classics, and a whole slew of documentaries to engage with subscribers and viewers.

Warner Media announced the list on their website:

January 1:

20 Feet From Stardom, 2013 (HBO)

American Hustle, 2013

American Ultra, 2015 (HBO)

At Middleton, 2013 (HBO)

Back to School, 1986 (HBO)

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, 2022

Black Butterfly, 2017 (HBO)

Captain Phillips, 2013 (HBO)

Catch a Fire, 2006 (HBO)

Child’s Play, 2019 (HBO)

Cold Pursuit, 2019 (HBO)

Cops and Robbersons, 1994 (HBO)

Coup de torchon, 1981

Crocodile Dundee, 1986 (HBO)

Crocodile Dundee II, 1988 (HBO)

Crocodile Dundee In Los Angeles, 2001 (HBO)

Cruising, 1980 (HBO)

Death Warrant, 1990 (HBO)

Dim Sum Funeral, 2008 (HBO)

Dom Hemingway, 2013 (HBO)

Every Secret Thing, 2014 (HBO)

Extortion, 2017 (HBO)

Fool’s Gold, 2008 (HBO)

Flashpoint, 2007 (HBO)

From Here to Eternity, 1953

Gemini, 2017 (HBO)

Geronimo: An American Legend, 1993

Ghostbusters, 1984

Ghostbusters II, 1989

Hereditary, 2018 (HBO)

Hoodlum, 1997 (HBO)

Insidious: Chapter 2, 2013

Jennifer Eight, 1992 (HBO)

John Wick, 2014

John Wick: Chapter 2, 2017

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, 2019

Jumping the Broom, 2011

Jury Duty, 1995 (HBO)

Kill The Irishman, 2011 (HBO)

Kusama: Infinity, 2018 (HBO)

Law Abiding Citizen, 2009 (HBO)

Lawrence of Arabia, 1962

Line of Duty, 2019 (HBO)

Marley & Me, 2008 (HBO)

Matilda, 1996

Nine, 2009 (HBO)

Oasis: Supersonic, 2016 (HBO)

Our Idiot Brother, 2011

Piranha 3D, 2010 (HBO)

Piranha 3DD, 2012 (HBO)

Planet 51, 2009

Precious Cargo, 2016 (HBO)

Quartet, 2012 (HBO)

Regression, 2015 (HBO)

Rememory, 2017 (HBO)

Sarah’s Key, 2010 (HBO)

Skate Kitchen, 2018 (HBO)

Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift, 1990 (HBO)

Stephen King’s Silver Bullet, 1985 (HBO)

Support the Girls, 2018 (HBO)

Teen Wolf, 1985 (HBO)

Teen Wolf Too, 1987 (HBO)

The Artist, 2011 (HBO)

The Book of Life, 2014 (HBO)

The Brink, 2019 (HBO)

The Cabin in the Woods, 2012 (HBO)

The Company Men, 2010 (HBO)

The Cookout, 2004

The Crying Game, 1992 (HBO)

The Guilty, 2021 (HBO)

The Haunting, 1999 (HBO)

The Homesman, 2014 (HBO)

The Hunter, 2011 (HBO)

The Iron Lady, 2011 (HBO)

The Last Face, 2016 (HBO)

The Lobster, 2015 (HBO)

The Master, 2012 (HBO)

The Perfect Score, 2004 (HBO)

The Promise, 2016 (HBO)

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, 1974 (HBO)

The Unborn, 2009 (HBO)

The Whole Ten Yards, 2004 (HBO)

This Boy’s Life, 1993 (HBO)

This One’s For The Ladies, 2018 (HBO)

Urge, 2016 (HBO)

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, 2016 (HBO)

Vendetta, 2022 (HBO)

When We Were Kings, 1996

White Chicks, 2004 (HBO)

Wild Rose, 2018 (HBO)

Woman at War, 2018 (HBO)

Zero Dark Thirty, 2012

January 3:

The Menu, 2022 (HBO)

January 6:

DC’s Stargirl, Season 3

The Nun, 2018 (HBO)

Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?, Season 2

January 8:

We Baby Bears, Season 1F

January 10:

Horrible Bosses 2, 2014 (HBO)

January 11:

In with the Old, Season 3

January 12:

Blended, 2014 (HBO)

The Climb, Max Original Series Premiere

Velma, Max Original Series Premiere

January 13:

The Big Soirée (El Gran Sarao), Max Original Premiere

I Don’t Like Driving w/t (No Me Gusta Conducir), Max Original Premiere

January 15:

The Last of Us, Series Premiere (HBO)

January 17:

Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons

​​Sesame Street Mecha Builders, Season 1E

USWNT @ New Zealand #1, Live Sports

January 20:

Game Theory with Bomani Jones, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)

Real Time with Bill Maher, Season 21 Premiere (HBO)

The Cabin Chronicles, Season 3

USWNT @ New Zealand #2, Live Sports

January 23:

YOLO: Silver Destiny, Season 2

January 25:

USMNT vs Serbia, Live Sports

HBO Max also announced that they plan on doing live sports and media coverage through the app.

“We Love Kirby” Is The First In First4Figures’ Mini Metals lineup!

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Do you love Kirby? I mean really love him. Do you love the little pink glob enough to spend money on a tiny statue of him? If so, then break out that wallet and get ready to pre-order the newest collectible from First4Figures!

Unlike previous First4Figures statues we’ve covered, Kirbo isn’t coming in multiple colors or variants. Instead, one pink smiley plumper is what you get. However, since the We Love Kirby statue is the first in a new line of Kirby Mini Metals, he may be re-released in multiple colors down the line.

The mini metal Kirbo will be released during the second quarter of 2023, and if you act within the next 26 days during the “early bird” period, you can get the statue for $59.99 rather than $69.99.

Photo Credit: First4Figures

Photo Credit: First4Figures

Photo Credit: First4Figures

Photo Credit: First4Figures

Photo Credit: First4Figures

Photo Credit: First4Figures

First 4 Figures is proud to introduce We Love Kirby metal painted statue. This is the first metal statue in our all new Kirby™ Mini Metals lineup. The statue is inspired by the ‘We Heart Kirby’ sign that emerges from the ground at the end of the game. The ‘We Love Kirby’ statue is beautifully replicated by having the original scheme. The words “We Heart Kirby” are portrayed in gold and the heart is a bright metallic pink. The glossy finish in Kirby’s iris with the gradient makes him look more animated. His body and feet have a matte finish which makes it seem as if Kirby is holding up the sign himself.

Kirby is a no-frills release. There are no LEDs or interchangeable parts. This is all you get:

  • Metal painted statue
  • Highly detailed base inspired by Kirby™ art style
  • Pink velvet box with a purple strap
I wonder what kind of metal this Kirby is made from. The statue’s weight is 1kg, roughly over 2 lbs. Considering the figure is only 4″ tall and 4″ wide, that’s a hefty boy. I hope the paint is like a glaze and does not chip easily.

[Source: First4Figures]

J. Scott Campbell’s Evil Queen? Yes, Please!

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With Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Snow White looming around the corner, merchandise related to the German fairy tale should be flooding the market soon. I’m sure we’ll see lots of direct-to-video knockoffs and loads of Disney collectibles, but I’m looking forward to all the things that end up in the “other” category. And by “other,” I mean stuff meant for the “Kidult” collectors. You know … like this attractive Evil Queen statue by J. Scott Campbell.

J. Scott Campbell’s Evil Queen has all the sex appeal you’d expect from the artist and a $475 price tag. The woman who wants to be the fairest in the land is curvy, busty, and wearing something that leaves little to the imagination. I’m not sure that the burgundy slingkini is a comfortable choice, considering its narrowly tapering down to her unmentionables. Still, I’m not royalty, so who am I to judge?

The Evil Queen and the Magic Mirror are made from polyresin and are currently available for pre-order from Sideshow. She measures 17.25″ tall, while her magical servant is 19″ tall. The two come as separate pieces, so they can be displayed any way you’d wish. Sadly, there are no LED lighting effects because the smoke and flame effects on both pieces would look pretty awesome if there were some.

Expect the duo to ship out sometime between May and August 2023.

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Photo Credit: Sideshow Collectibles

Working closely with fan-favorite artist J. Scott Campbell, Sideshow has translated his iconic art style into a stunning three-dimensional celebration of reimagined classic fairytale characters like Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, and more. The Evil Queen and her Magic Mirror from the story of Snow White bring vanity and villainy to the collection with a pin-up twist.

[Source: Sideshow Collectibles]

Huge Patch Update For ‘TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection’

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Suppose you wondered where the online multiplayer was for the Super Nintendo version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time. It’s now included thanks to the latest patch for The Cowabunga Collection. The same can be said for TMNT III: The Manhattan Project for the original Nintendo Entertainment System.

Komani listed the full patch notes for the update that went live this week. Not only does this patch include the missing online multiplayer for two games, but there are also various bug fixes along with new strategy guides and options for several titles. Check out the entire list of changes below:

New additions:

  • Home Menu icon changed to the box art. (Switch)
  • PS4 arcade controller is now supported. PS4 joystick support has now been implemented (PS5)
  • Xbox arcade stick is now supported. Xbox joystick support has now been implemented (XB1/XSX)
  • When creating an online lobby, the player can now set the lobby size for the two arcade games. Host can limit it to 2, 3, or 4 players.
  • When creating an online lobby, the player can now set the frame delay to “Automatic”. When this is set, the input lag adjusts according to the number of players.
  • A new enhancement added to SNES and Super Famicom TMNT: Tournament Fighters. Ultimate-Attacks can now be enabled in Story Mode ON/OFF.
  • A new enhancement added to Super Famicom TMNT: Tournament Fighters. “Group Mode” can now be enabled ON/OFF. (Only available in the Japanese version.)
  • A new enhancement added to Arcade US/JP Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Number of lives per coin can be adjusted from 1-5.
  • A new enhancement added to Arcade US Turtles in Time. Number of lives per coin can be adjusted from 1-8.
  • A new enhancement added to Arcade US/JP Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Difficulty can be adjusted.
  • A new enhancement added to Arcade US Turtles in Time. Difficulty can be adjusted.
  • A new enhancement added to Arcade US Turtles in Time. Game Loop can now be turned ON/OFF. While ON, the game will restart from the beginning after the credits.
  • New button action added to “Arcade US/JP TMNT”, “Arcade US Turtles in Time”, “SNES/Super Famicom Turtles in Time”, and “Genesis/MegaDrive Hyperstone Heist”. Players can now assign a button to “Special”. This button presses “Attack” and “Jump” together to make it easier to do special attacks.
  • A new color enhancement added to all GameBoy games. Added GBC Mode ON/OFF. A new “Color Palette” option added to the Pause Menu for all GameBoy games. In additional to other filters, players can choose between 4 color palettes, 1. black and white, 2. GameBoy green, 3. GameBoy Pocket green, 4. GameBoy Light blue.
  • Audio for various games and the Main Menu adjusted
  • Additional pages for NES Tournament Fighters and GEN Tournament Fighters added to the Strategy Guide.
  • Additional page for GEN Tournament Fighters and GEN Hyperstone Heist added to the Strategy Guide.
  • Visual settings are saved per game.
  • German translation for “Punch repeatedly” for Strategy guide page 11 has been fixed.
  • In the music player, the cassette tape icon for the arcade TMNT show now shows the correct icon.
  • On page 5 of the Strategy Guide (SNES Turtles in Time), Turtle Tip 3 screenshot has been replaced.
  • In SNES Turtles in Time, Stage Select enhancements now works even after settings are changed in Options.
  • In Hyperstone Heist, Stage Select enhancements now works when selecting 2 players.
  • Easy Menu Navigation enhancement for TMNT III Manhattan Project (NES) /TMNT 2 The Manhattan Project (Famicom) now work.
  • Extra Credits enhancements to SNES Tournament Fighters now work.
  • SNES Turtles in Time manual in the museum now includes missing page 18-19.

[Source: Konami]

Sports Anime ‘Ippon Again’ To Stream On HiDive

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Sentai Filmworks has acquired the license to release the upcoming sports anime ‘Ippon Again’ in North America on the HiDive streaming service. The show is being produced by the Japanese animation Bakken Record and has a planned release of January 9, 2023.

Ken Ogiwara will be working on the anime as the director with Aya Satsuki handling the scriptwriting and Airi Takekawa doing the character designs.

HiDive said on their website that they plan on streaming the anime as part of their 2023 winter slate of releases.

You can watch the teaser visual below:

The animated series is based on a manga written and illustrated by Yu Muraoka. It was released by the Tokyo-based publisher Akita Shoten for their ‘Weekly Shōnen Champion’ magazine since October 2018.

TV Tropes describes the synopsis as follows,

“After losing her final match in middle school and with nothing to show for her three years of effort, Michi Sonoda decides to retire from judo. She enters Aobanishi High School with Sanae Takigawa, her middle school teammate and best friend, hoping to live a normal and fulfilling high school life and find a boyfriend. However in the school’s dojo, she finds that Towa Hiura, the girl who beat Michi in her final match, has also entered Aobanishi. Michi’s passion for judo is soon reignited and the three girls decide to revive Aobanishi’s dormant judo club.

With their P.E. teacher, Shino Natsume, as their advisor and bolstered by the transfer of Anna Nagumo, Michi’s childhood friend, from the kendo club, the girls set out to make a name for themselves. Along the way they’ll make new friends, meet new rivals, and always strive to try their hardest with a positive attitude because after all, judo is awesome.”

‘Ippon Again’ will be released in Japan on the TV Tokyo channel and other networks.

‘Farming Life In Another World’ Finds North American Streaming Home

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The anime streaming service HiDive has announced that they have acquired the rights, via Sentai Filmworks, to stream the fantasy isekai ‘Farming Life In Another World.’ The show will be released by the Japanese animation studio Zero-G with Ryōichi Kuraya working as the series director.

The series is set to be released in 2023 with HiDive saying it will be added to their Winter slate.

You can watch the trailer below:

The anime is based on a light novel series written by Kinosuke Naito, illustrated by Yasumo, and released by the Tokyo-based publisher Enterbrain. A manga version has also been published by Fujimi Shobo who serializes it in their ‘Monthly Dragon Age’ magazine. Yasuyuki Tsurugi handles the illustrations for the manga.

The Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Fan Wiki describes the synopsis as follows,

“The manga is centered around resurrected human Hiraku Machio, sent by a god to live on world of his choosing as a farmer. He has the uncanny ability to befriend most people he encounters and arguably charm most women he meets (to his dismay) as he wishes to live a peaceful life.

He carves out a farm in the middle of the Forest of Death (ably named), where an array of people and creatures make a home on his farm and later village with him as the chief.

People are drawn to him due to his serenity of living peacefully despite living in a highly dangerous place. Initially people came to him due to the needed sanctuary from the hostility of the world and the food he raises which is uniquely grown by him alone due to his enchanted farming tool. Also, many early who were humanoid were females develop mad crushes on him.”

‘Farming Life in Another World’ was originally published as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō online publisher.

Gear Up With Magnoli Clothiers’ ‘Ghostbusters’ Jumpsuits

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With the news that the HasLab Ghostbusters Proton Packs may be shipping early, you may want to start looking for Ghostbusters jumpsuits. Sure, it’s easy enough to make your own, but not everyone wants to assemble all the pieces and patches. For those who want something more turnkey, Magnoli Clothiers has what you need.

The clothing company specializes in cosplay and has three versions of the “Paranormal Jumpsuit” available for order. Unfortunately, these replicas of the iconic tan uniforms are made-to-measure, meaning there will be a wait time. Luckily, this also means your jumpsuit will be a better fit than ordering from the standard small/medium/large chart. Trust me; custom tailoring is worth the wait when it comes to one-piece uniforms like this.

The three available versions are:

  • Version 1: Tan Rip-Stop Cotton (now available with optional Afterlife-style distressing)
  • Version 2: Tan Herringbone Cotton
  • Version 3: Charcoal Grey Duck Cotton (Hose connector not included)

The Rip-Stop cotton looks the most accurate to the original 1984 Ghostbusters. However, the Charcoal Grey version looks fantastic, even if Ghostbusters 2 wasn’t the best film. Distressing is also available for the Rip-Stop suit, which makes it look dirty. The name tag is also customizable; you can choose whether to have the hose connector sewn to the suit. Each jumpsuit is $225, and the optional distressing is $30. Magnoli Clothiers offers accessories, too. These include lace-up boots, a black long-sleeve undershirt, and a replica of the Gozer Papyrus from Afterlife.

The bad news is that the wait time is eight months. This is fine if you’re only going to lug around Spengler’s Proton Pack for Halloween. However, if you want to do Comic-Con cosplaying, you’d better assemble your suit from Amazon.

Magnoli Clothiers offers Ghostbusters replica jumpsuits
Photo Credit: Magnoli Clothiers

Magnoli Clothiers offers Ghostbusters replica jumpsuits
Photo Credit: Magnoli Clothiers

Magnoli Clothiers offers Ghostbusters replica jumpsuits
Photo Credit: Magnoli Clothiers

Optional distressing for the Ghostbusters jumpsuit.
Photo Credit: Magnoli Clothiers

The one-piece jumpsuit is available in three versions, all with multiple pockets, heavy-duty brass zippers, and adjustable velcro tabs on the waist and cuffs. Includes customized name patch, leg-hose connector and can be made-to-measure for a custom fit or to standard sizing.

[Source: Magnoli Clothiers]

Pizza Tower Is Finally Coming To Steam In 2023!

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For years I’ve been playing a demo of a fast-paced and lovingly animated game called Pizza Tower with hopes that it would someday be released on some major platform or service. Finally, that day appears to be coming soon, according to Pizza Tower’s Twitter!

The Steam page for the game lists a release date of January 26th, 2023. So better ask grandma for Steam gift cards this Christmas!

If the gameplay videos of this upcoming title look similar to a specific Nintendo property, that’s on purpose. Pizza Tower should feel familiar if you’ve played old Wario Land games. The gameplay shares some of the same mechanics, with apparent references here and there. The story is a simple one. Peppino Spaghetti is on a quest to save his restaurant from the titular Pizza Tower.

Pizza Tower is a fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, emphasizing movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the ’90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Pizza Tower’s demo is still available on the game’s official website. Keep in mind that this slice of the game was created in 2019 and does not incorporate all the updates, changes, and features of the final build. Controller support is one of the most important additions I’ve been waiting for since the Sage demo. Although the game is fully playable with a keyboard, I feel that an old-fashioned Nintendo-styled controller would make the entire experience much more enjoyable.

The system requirements for the indie title are pretty slim, so anyone should be able to play this game:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel or AMD Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GT 1030 (2 GB) or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

What do you think of this game? Let us know below.

[Source: Steam]

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