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Never Played Football Manager Before? Here are Some First-Timer Tips Before Football Manager 27 Arrives
This guide offers tips for new players approaching Football Manager 27, a realistic football simulation series. Sports Interactive Senior Features Manager Ant Farley explains how the game caters to newcomers with features like delegation and Tactical Tweaks, while also emphasizing the importance of patience and understanding the game's unpredictability. The article also touches on the differences between the PC and console versions of the game.
Football Manager 27 is Getting a Free Launch Preview From October 29th to November 3rd
Sports Interactive will offer a free preview of Football Manager 27 from October 29th to November 3rd across multiple platforms, allowing players to experience the full game before its November 10th release. This preview replaces the traditional beta access, and save data will transfer to the full game. The announcement comes after Football Manager 26 received mixed reviews due to technical issues and a criticized interface, though the upcoming title promises significant enhancements to the match engine, management systems, and UI.
Planet Zoo 2 Review – Play This Later, Alligator
Planet Zoo 2 offers engaging management mechanics and improved visuals, but is hampered by a cluttered and unintuitive user interface, particularly on PlayStation 5. While the addition of nature reserves and aquatic/flying animals are welcome, their execution feels underbaked, and significant bugs and long load times detract from the overall experience.
This week in PC games: build a better zombie in Stupid Never Dies, glue together houses in Cutout Village, and settle brave new worlds in Star Trek: Outposts Unknown
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres, from limb-swapping zombie action RPG Stupid Never Dies and city-builder Cutout Village, to Star Trek: Outposts Unknown and the HD-2D Final Fantasy Resonance. Other notable titles include the co-op puzzle game We Were Here Tomorrow and the run-and-gun Metroidvania A Sister's Journey.
Planet Zoo 2 is a beautiful sequel and a fine management sim, but it's the animals that steal the show
Planet Zoo 2 is a visually stunning management simulation that excels in its detailed animal representation and engaging gameplay. While new features like aviaries and aquariums add depth, the core appeal lies in observing the lifelike creatures and managing their welfare alongside traditional park operations. The tutorial is well-executed, making it more accessible than its predecessor.
Build A Wilder World In Planet Zoo 2
Planet Zoo 2 has been released, expanding the zoo-building simulation with fully aquatic animals, flying birds, and dedicated Wildlife Reserves for conservation. Developed and published by Frontier Developments, the game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation, with Standard and Deluxe editions priced at £39.99 and £54.99 respectively. The sequel builds upon the original's management and construction tools, emphasizing ecological goals and offering players more creative freedom.
Planet Zoo 2 lets you take care of awesome animals at a global scale
Planet Zoo 2 offers players the chance to manage zoos and wildlife preserves globally, featuring meticulously modeled animals and extensive customization tools. The game eases players into its complex UI, which governs everything from exhibit foliage to pathing, and introduces new features like birds and marine life. While the management aspects can be intricate, the game provides a rewarding experience for animal care and exploration.
Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics Turns History Into A Thrill Ride
Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics, the latest DLC for Two Point Museum, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC for £9.99. This expansion allows players to blend museum history with amusement park thrills, featuring custom-built mini-coasters and new exhibits. The DLC arrives alongside a free Digiverse update for the base game.
Two Point Museum Rides & Relics Launches Today | Invision Game Community
Two Point Studios and SEGA Europe have launched Two Point Museum: Rides & Relics, a paid expansion for their museum management game. The expansion allows players to transform an amusement park with customizable mini-coasters and mascots. A free Digiverse update adds content from Little Kitty, Big City, including new collectibles and exhibits.
Planet Zoo 2 Adds Another 6 New Species to Its Roster, More Coming on Release
Planet Zoo 2 continues to expand its roster with another six species revealed, including the Siamang and Javan green magpie. More additions are planned for release on October 13th. The game is shaping up to be a robust management simulation and will launch for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
I got my start writing for a PlayStation 2 magazine: These are my 12 PS2-pilled recommendations from the Steam Autumn…
This article recommends 12 games available on Steam, inspired by or ports from the PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast era. It highlights six modern titles that draw inspiration from the 'sixth generation' of consoles, such as Promise Mascot Agency and Hi-Fi Rush, alongside six classic ports like Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy 10.
Spaceport Architect Puts Freight at the Heart of Colony Management
Swedish indie developer Djentsoft has announced its debut title, Spaceport Architect, a 2D sci-fi management simulation game for PC. The game, set to launch in Q4 2027, focuses on freight logistics and passenger traffic as core mechanics for colony growth. A playable demo is planned for Q2 2027.
Brew It, Bottle It, Sell It – Beer Manufacture Simulator Is Here
Beer Manufacture Simulator, a management simulation game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support for £9.99. Developed by Games Incubator and ConsoleWay, the game allows players to build a beer business from basic equipment and recipes to a full-fledged manufactory, managing the entire brewing process and expanding their operations.
Single-Player Rhythm Adventure and Management Sim Mr. Records Drops Its First Demo on Steam
Wired Productions and Glee-Cheese Studio have released the first public demo for their single-player rhythm adventure and management simulation game, Mr. Records, on Steam. The demo allows players to experience the beginning of the story, where George opens a record store and his records come alive at night as playable musical journeys through his imagination. The game is also slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Laundering Simulator Turns A Laundromat Into A Criminal Empire
Laundering Simulator, a management simulation game developed and published by Ritual Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £12.49. The game tasks players with running a laundromat while simultaneously managing a secret counterfeit money operation, with a recent update adding a spa and casino to expand the criminal enterprise.
Graveyard Keeper 2 launch trailer – cemetery management sequel released on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Graveyard Keeper 2, the sequel to the medieval cemetery simulator, has launched with a new trailer. The game is available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring expanded mechanics for managing a graveyard, crafting, and automating tasks with undead minions. The first game in the series achieved over ten million players.
Oboro no Ichi Is a Spiritfarer-Like Management Sim, But with Spirited Away’s Night Market
Oboro no Ichi is an upcoming cozy market-management simulation game inspired by Spirited Away, developed by solo developer TheLaba. Players will build and manage a spiritual market in a world where wandering souls can find peace by trading memories. The game, which builds on the world of TheLaba's previous title Midori no Kaori, is planned for an Early Access release on Steam.
Raise The Dead – And The Profits – In Graveyard Keeper 2
Graveyard Keeper 2 has launched for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC, priced at £20.99. Developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild, the sequel expands on the original's management simulation formula with new features like zombie automation, town rebuilding, and undead warfare.
Graveyard Keeper 2 review: Cozy, if you like spreadsheets
Graveyard Keeper 2 is a management simulation game that feels deliberately tedious, requiring players to grind through complex multi-step processes for basic actions. While it offers a morbid and cynical take on the genre, its unclear onboarding, awkward tone, and lack of charm make it feel more like a second job than an enjoyable experience. The game is available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Graveyard Keeper 2 receives Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch demo today, new trailer
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games have released a demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch today, with all progress carrying over to the full game. A new trailer was also released, showcasing gameplay that includes managing a medieval graveyard, automating production, and leading an undead army into battle.