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Review: No. 10 – Full Confidence – this new political satire game challenges you to outlast the lettuce as UK Prime Minister
No. 10 – Full Confidence is a new political satire simulation game available on mobile app stores that challenges players to remain Prime Minister of the UK for as long as possible. The game presents players with dilemmas every few seconds, requiring quick decisions to appease various factions and avoid being ousted. It features current political events and humor, with additional DLC scenarios available.
Plumber Simulator is knocking on the door and coming in to fix your wife’s washing machine while you are out at the shop
Plumber Simulator, developed by Creative Forge Games, is set to release in 2027 for PC. The game allows players to run their own plumbing business, identifying leaks, fixing pipes, and even designing sewer networks. A wishlist option is available on Steam.
Gamescom Latam opens today and we will be there to bring you all the good stuff
Gamescom Latam, formerly the Big Festival, has opened in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the expansion of the Gamescom brand into South America. The event will feature over 210 publishers, 100 partner institutions, 91 booths, and more than 60 confirmed game launches. Notable guests include composer David Wise, voice actor Maxence Cazorla, Remedy Entertainment's Mikael Kasurinen, and Brendan Greene, creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Fear does not exist in this dojo, does it? New martial-arts-meets-Rimworld colony sim might be unique enough to work
Eastern Era, a new colony simulation game developed by FunYoo Games, has been released on Steam. The game combines Rimworld-like gameplay with a martial arts theme, tasking players with recruiting and training colonists. While not in Early Access, the game has a 'Mixed' review rating due to some bugs but shows promise for fans of the genre and Wuxia themes.
Conan Exiles armor guide: weight classes, temperature resistance, and best armor sets
This guide for Conan Exiles details how armor functions, including its impact on damage reduction, mobility, and environmental survival. It breaks down the three armor weight classes (light, medium, heavy), explains temperature resistance for surviving extreme biomes, and discusses various armor bonuses and the best sets for PvE, PvP, and exploration.
Slay the Spire 2 console commands – how to mod the game and get access to the dev menu
This guide explains how to access the developer console in Slay the Spire 2 by modding the game's main .dll file. The console allows players to use commands for testing, such as spawning cards, granting gold, or manipulating combat outcomes. The article notes that this modding process might be subject to change with future game updates.
What do you actually do with Ho-oh’s Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia?
In Pokémon Pokopia, Ho-oh occasionally drops Rainbow Feathers, which can be collected by using Water Gun to extinguish their flames. These feathers can be used to complete "Gather mysterious feathers!" daily challenges for in-game coins or traded with Gimmighoul for rare furniture items.
