 gleaming radishes from my allotment. I shoot a bandit in the head with a revolver. I send my adoptive daughter to trade some homemade pickles. I partake in a brooding chat, then stamp on a dude’s head. I help a recluse regain his confidence. I have totally forgotten what I was meant to be doing.</p><p><a href=)
Like A Dragon: Ishin feels like a step backward, but in a brilliant way. Kiryu and co. may have moved onto a turn-based future, yet Sakomoto Ryoma and his pals have turned back the clock to an Edo period of brawlin’ and chicken betting that’s most reminiscent of Yakuza 0, only it’s not the roaring 80s but the bloody 1800s. There’s nothing here that will convert those who aren’t keen on the series, but if you’re an ardent fan or a newcomer eager to experience its wild swings between serious and silly, Ishin is an excellent place to start.
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Solium Infernum revival was first revealed at the end of last year, and while I got to see a very early alpha version of it back then, the subsequent demo footage wasn’t quite ready for public consumption. Happily, League Of Geeks have now added the final bit of infernal spit and polish to Solium’s first gameplay trailer, which has been shown off during IGN Fanfest this week. Come and have a gander.
Slime Rancher 2 received the Song Of The Sabers update. It adds a new, snow-covered zone called Powderfall Bluffs filled with prehistoric slimes. There’s a trailer for the update below – but its also a “secret” designed such that some players might never find it, says its game director.
Natural Selection 2, the asymmetrical scifi shooter from the makers of Subnautica, is no longer in active development. Unknown Worlds say that after over ten years of support, it’s now “time to look to the future and continue on to other projects within the company.”
Diablo 4 is due to launch on June 2nd, but it’ll be playable before that during two beta periods in March. Those who pre-order the game will be able to play during an early access beta between March 17th and 19th, while everyone else can access an open beta between March 24th and 26th.
Ultimate Audio Bang, we get an update on Hayden’s knees and the various ways in which he’s attempting to save them. We also take a gander at fantasy FPS 
Magicka games, where freestyling elemental combinations can (and often will) lead you to heal a boss or torch your pal’s face. Splendid chaos.
The Outbound Ghost was 
Wrestling With Emotions: New Kid On The Block offers. It’s a wrestling dating sim with a splash of RPG, and almost certainly a game that’ll pin your heart in a bear hug and never let go.