Idle Game Chat is the flagship Video Games podcast at Dimp Digital!We are a grass roots, independent outfit that share our impressions on the Video Games you can play today and react to the biggest news stories from across the gaming world.Strong opinions guaranteed.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dimpdigitalDimp Disclaimer: We are going to miss things, we are going to get things wrong, we will mispronounce things and we may cause offence.

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IT’S IN OUR BLOODDiscover a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe created by the Fire God Liu Kang. Mortal Kombat 1 ushers in a new era of the iconic franchise with a new fighting system, game modes, and fatalities!KAMEO FIGHTERSKameos are a unique roster of partner fighters who assist the main fighter during matches, creating expanded gameplay possibilities for players.Kameos dramatically enhance every fight, assisting teammates with their own Special Moves, Throws and defensive Breakers.IMMERSIVE STORY CAMPAIGNMortal Kombat’s genre-defining story mode kontinues. Reflecting Fire God Liu Kang’s vision of perfection, Mortal Kombat 1’s brand new universe is familiar, yet radically altered. And potentially, more dangerous than ever. Discover the forces set to undermine Liu Kang’s New Era.INVASIONSFight against the invading forces that threaten your timeline.Invasions is a dynamic single player campaign with a variety of distinct challenges. With built in progression and RPG mechanics, mixed with MK1’s incredible fighting action, Invasions provides deep, and engaging challenges, and a ton of rewards along the way.

Mortal Kombat 1

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Diablo® IV is the next-gen action RPG experience with endless evil to slaughter, countless abilities to master, nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Embark on the campaign solo or with friends, meeting memorable characters through beautifully dark settings and a gripping story, or go rogue through an expansive End Game and shared world where players will meet in towns to trade, team up to battle World Bosses, or descend into PVP zones to test their skills against other players - no lobbies necessary - with cross-play and cross-progression on all available platforms. This is only the beginning for Diablo® IV, with new events, stories, seasons, rewards and more looming on the horizon.

Diablo IV

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade IIThe sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story, a crafted experience told through cinematic immersion, beautifully realised visuals and encapsulating sound.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - Another Xbox Dud?

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What is Dave the Diver?A relaxing mix of deep-sea exploration during the day and restaurant management at night.Join Dave, a professional diver, as he catches unique and delicious fish during the day and serves hungry patrons at a seaside sushi restaurant by night.Created with an art style that combines 2D pixels and 3D art, the game&#39;s setting of Blue Hole feels alive with natural wonders - not all of which are obviously of this world.Get to know Dave&#39;s quirky friends on and off the water as you manage catching the day&#39;s menu with keeping customers&#39; bellies full.  Ever-changing underwater explorationDive into the mysterious Blue Hole, where the ecology and terrain is always changing, and discover its many secrets. There&#39;s more in these depths than mere sushi ingredients. Keep your customers satisfiedEach evening, Dave oversees the running of a sushi restaurant, serving up what he&#39;s caught in the day. Use your profits to hire staff and upgrade your diving gear. Generous side dishesSide content and minigames unlock as you progress. Take photographs of underwater life, race seahorses, collect unique cards, cultivate a farm, and more.

Dave the Diver

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<h2>A profound narrative adventure</h2> Sam Higgs was done with Basswood, West Virginia, but it seems it wasn’t done with him.When the former investigative journalist returns to his hometown to say a final farewell to his best friend, it soon becomes clear that there are more chapters to be written in his troubled history.Forced to confront his past, Sam finds himself torn between reconnecting with his loved ones and using his unique intellectual abilities to uncover the town’s dark secrets. But how do you know who to trust when you’re not even sure you can trust yourself?The award-winning storytellers at DONTNOD invite you on another twisting adventure.

Twin Mirror

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Enter a mythological Persia-inspired world in the grip of a corrupting curse. Boasting a striking, stylish new aesthetic, this thrilling action-adventure introduces a brand new Prince. As sword-wielding prodigy Sargon you&#39;ll combine acrobatic combat with extraordinary Time Powers and super abilities to navigate diverse biomes filled with time-corrupted enemies and mythological beasts.It&#39;s time to write a new legend.

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

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Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Game Features: ● Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth ● Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities ● Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios ● Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations ● Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark

DREDGE

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Enter the #1 Psychological Horror Experience!Welcome to a terrifying world of poetry and romance! Write poems for your crush and erase any mistakes along the way to ensure your perfect ending. Now’s your chance to discover why DDLC is one of the most beloved psychological horror games of the decade!You play as the main character, who reluctantly joins the Literature Club in search of a romantic interest. With every poem you write and every choice you make, you’ll charm your crush and begin to unfold the horrors of school romance. Do you have what it takes to crack the code of dating sims and get the perfect ending?Now, the original mind-shattering DDLC experience is packed with tons of new features and content exclusive to Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Features:• 6 new Side Stories about friendship and literature, totaling hours of new content• 100+ unlockable images including new game art, wallpapers, never-before-seen concept sketches, and more• 26 total music tracks, including 13 all-new unlockable songs by Nikki Kaelar, plus special guests Jason Hayes and Azuria Sky• A built-in DDLC music player to unwind with your favorite songs in a custom playlist, or loop a single track forever• A high-fidelity visual upgrade with all artwork now in Full HD (1080p)Meet the Literature Club!Sayori – Sayori, your childhood friend, begins your story by recruiting you to the Literature Club! As a daydreamer full of positive energy, Sayori’s greatest passion is to deliver happiness to others.Natsuki – Natsuki tries to act tough, but her cuteness can make it hard to take her too seriously! She might be willing to warm up to good listeners who can respect her love for cute things.Yuri – Yuri, the quiet bookworm, reserves her passionate side for those who can more deeply understand her enigmatic mind.Monika – Monika, the superstar President of the Literature Club, will keep you on track for a perfect ending. Monika is always there to give you a guiding hand, both in literature and in love!This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

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In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video game universe, a storm is raging. The barkeep gets a patchy phone call. It&#39;s hard to tell what the caller is saying, but this much is clear: someone in The Six Pint Inn is planning a murder. There are six patrons; all of them are video game protagonists trying to escape their past... But The Six Pint Inn has a way of bringing back old memories. Each flashback plays out in an entirely different genre, sometimes blending multiple. By exploring these memories you may discover the identity of the murderer... or you may learn much darker secrets. In The Hex you will...- Control the six patrons and explore The Six Pint Inn- Delve into the memories of these cast-aside game protagonists to learn the truth of their past- Learn the identity of the would-be murderer... as well as the victim The Hex takes roughly 6 hours to complete on the first playthrough.

The Hex

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WELCOME TO THE DARK PICTURESA series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games from the studio behind Until Dawn. Easy to pick-up and play in short sessions, alone or with friends. The Devil in Me is the fourth game in the series and the Season One finale. A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes’ ‘Murder Castle’. It’s an opportunity that’s too good to pass up and could be just the thing they’re looking for to win some much-needed public interest. The hotel is the perfect set for their new episode, but things aren’t quite as they seem. The crew discover they’re being watched and even manipulated, and suddenly there’s much more at stake than just their ratings! Welcome to the Murder Hotel! Nothing is as it seems here, and the amenities are to die for! Explore every nook of the World’s Fair Hotel using the all-new season finale features including character inventory, tool-based puzzles, and expanded movement actions such as run, jump, and climb. Your death is his designEscape the torturous creations of an evil monster who is hellbent on becoming America’s deadliest serial killer &amp; survive elaborate ‘killing rooms’ where your own death is by the killer’s design. Don’t Play Alone!Endure terrifying tests of loyalty – will you risk your own life for someone you care for? The two critically acclaimed multiplayer modes are back: share your story online with a friend or aim for safety in numbers through the offline 5-player pass-the-pad mode.Can you outsmart the killer and checkout all your cast? All playable characters can live or die in your version of the story.PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY

The Devil In Me

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Jusant is a brand-new action-puzzle climbing game and a meditative journey to the top of a tall tower. Challenge yourself at your own pace, explore different paths, and unravel the secrets from a bygone civilization.Experience climbing like never beforeMaster your climbing tools and watch your stamina meter to successfully navigate this mysterious and changing tower. As you go higher and hone your skills, you’ll have to figure out how best to use the tools at your disposal to get to where you want to go. Explore alternative paths to find clues about what happened here.Relax and bask in nature Play at your own pace. As you climb, you’ll come across breathtaking biomes full of flora and fauna, accompanied by a peaceful and atmospheric soundtrack. Brace yourself on arid, windy slopes, seek refuge in tunnels lit only by bioluminescence, and more.Journey with a companion made of water Meet the mysterious Ballast. This creature will help guide you throughout your journey by waking nature along your path and helping to reveal clues that will help you piece together the tower’s past and reach the top.

Jusant

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Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. The devil detests having his puzzles solved and poor programming exposed; you will need to think outside the box to proceed and you will be insulted when you do. In Pony Island you will...Peer behind the rotting curtain of &#34;Pony Island&#34; to repair its broken codeBe forced to play along with The Devil&#39;s demented game of poniesExplore the depths of the cryptic software system that runs His game This game is about as indie as it gets.Daniel Mullins - CreatorSimon Jenkins - Consulted DesignerJonah Senzel – Musician @EnzoPiou - French LocalizationFenixTM - Italian Localization@77pali - German LocalizationLuis Redin (Fusti) - Spanish LocalizationKenneth Mohr - Danish LocalizationAlan K. Cirino - Portuguese LocalizationBerke Oğuz Yılmaz - Turkish Localization@TomWojcik1 - Polish LocalizationLeanne van der Velden - Dutch LocalizationFarhad Alyshev - Russian Localization

Pony Island

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Dragon&#39;s Dogma is a 2012 action role-playing hack and slash video game by Capcom. First released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, an enhanced version subtitled Dark Arisen was later released for the same consoles in 2013, with ports releasing for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in the ensuing years. Set in Gransys, a high fantasy world inspired by Sicily, the player takes on the role of a human protagonist dubbed the Arisen on a quest to defeat the dragon Grigori, a being said to herald the world&#39;s end, while uncovering a deeper conspiracy along the way.The gameplay focuses on the Arisen—a customizable avatar—exploring Gransys completing quests and fighting monsters in real-time combat. The protagonist is accompanied by Pawns, characters who provide combat support and advice; the protagonist has one customized Pawn, and two additional Pawns either pre-set within the game or other customized Pawns shared by other players through an online lobby. Both standard combat and boss battles involve grappling with or climbing on enemies.Dragon&#39;s Dogma was conceptualized by director Hideaki Itsuno in 2000 and the project was successfully pitched the project and production began in 2008. The 150-strong staff, who had previously worked on Capcom franchises such as Street Fighter, Breath of Fire, and Devil May Cry, took inspiration from Devil May Cry. The music, led by Tadayoshi Makino and including contributions from Israeli-American composer Inon Zur, used a full orchestra and focused on ambiance. Dark Arisen was designed to incorporate fan feedback and offer a complete experience for both old and new players.Dragon&#39;s Dogma received positive reviews from critics, who praised its gameplay, but generally criticized the narrative for being lacking. The original game and Dark Arisen had sold 7.9 million units by September 2023. A Japan-exclusive massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Dragon&#39;s Dogma Online, released in 2015. An original net animation adaptation was globally released on Netflix in 2020. A sequel, Dragon&#39;s Dogma 2, was released in 2024.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

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Final Fantasy VII RebirthFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games.Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

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Fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in this frenetic third-person co-operative team shooter.Do you believe in freedom? Can you stand in the face of oppression – and defend the defenceless? Wage war for peace. Die for democracy.Join forces with up to three friends and wreak havoc on an alien scourge threatening the safety of your home planet, Super Earth, in this multiplayer co-op shooter for PS5 and PC from Arrowhead Game Studios. Step into the boots of the Helldivers, an elite class of soldiers whose mission is to spread peace, liberty and Managed Democracy using the biggest, baddest and most explosive tools in the galaxy. Helldivers don&#39;t go planet side without proper backup, but it’s up to you to decide how and when to call it in. Not only do you have a host of superpowered primary weapons and customizable loadouts, you also have the ability to call on stratagems during play. Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead&#39;s best cooperative gameplay yet. Collaboration will be vital: Teams will synergize on loadouts, strategize their approach for each mission and complete objectives together.1Enlist in Super Earth’s premier military peacekeeping force today. We are heroes… we are legends… WE ARE HELLDIVERS.

Helldivers 2

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What is God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla? After the events of Ragnarök, Kratos sees a path forhimself he never thought possible. Master thyself. To uncover the mysteries within, Kratos must delve intoValhalla facing challenges of mind and body. Accompanied only by Mimir, Kratos embarks on a deeply personal and reflective journey that pushes him to master mind and body as he is confronted with the challenges of Valhalla in an unravelling, replayable adventure that blends the beloved combat from God of War Ragnarök with brand new elements inspired by the roguelite genre.

God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla

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&#34;16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village...Rosemary Winters, Ethan&#39;s beloved daughter, has grown up and is now struggling with terrifying powers.In search of a way to break free from her curse, Rose enters the consciousness of the Megamycete. Rose&#39;s journey takes her to a mysterious realm where memories of the past return to create a warped and twisted world of nightmares. Play Shadows of Rose in the Third Person Perspective.Enjoy the horror of the world itself being your greatest enemy.&#34; — Official website description

Shadow of Rose - Resident Evil Village

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In this electrifying episode, we dive headfirst into the thrilling world of gaming as we unveil the Game of the Year 2023. From epic sagas to heart-pounding adventures, our panel of experts dissects the contenders, debates the merits, and crowns the ultimate champion.Join us as we explore the mesmerizing landscapes, intricate narratives, and groundbreaking mechanics that defined the gaming landscape in 2023. From pixelated indie gems to blockbuster AAA titles, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to discover the game that captured hearts, minds, and countless hours of gameplay.Will it be the cyberpunk dystopia that stole our breath away? Or perhaps the fantasy realm where dragons and destiny collide? Buckle up, dear listeners, as we embark on a quest of our own—a quest to crown the Game of the Year 2023. Grab your controllers, adjust your headsets, and press play—it’s time to level up!

Game of the Year 2023

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Metroid Prime Remastered | Idle Game ChatSTEP BACK INTO THE SUIT Become the bounty hunter Samus Aran once again in Metroid Prime Remastered. The critically-acclaimed, first-person adventure has been revamped for Nintendo SwitchTHE CLASSIC ADVENTURE, REBORN Calm and capable, Samus takes on this solo mission but she is far from alone. Step into her boots as you navigate the winding paths and interconnected environments of an alluring-yet-dangerous alien planet. Use powers like the signature Morph Ball and Grapple Beam to access hard-to-reach areas and find a path forwardWith revamped graphics, sound, unlockable art, and updated control schemes, Samus’ 3D debut has reached even greater heights. Use new dual-stick controls, intuitive motion aiming, revert to classic controls, or opt for a hybrid option – whichever you preferEXPLORE THE ALIEN ENVIRONMENTS AND EERIE ISOLATION OF TALLON IV Journey through diverse biomes as you uncover the Space Pirates’ sinister experiments and gather information about the toxic substance that left the planet in ruin. From the quiet stillness of the snowy Phendrana Drifts to the magma geysers of Magmoor Caverns, this alien planet introduces beautifully harsh landscapes and labyrinthsUPGRADE YOUR ARSENAL TO TAKE ON EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL TERRORS Use Samus’ Arm Cannon and go head-to-head against otherworldly creatures, bolstered Space Pirates, and the energy-sapping MetroidsRevisit previously inaccessible areas and pay close attention to your environment to solve puzzles and get more upgrades.You’ll need the help of abilities like the Ice Beam, Missiles, and several visors to dispatch the alien threats lurking around every corner.

Metroid Prime Remastered

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A planet that used to be a place of undisturbed balance between human, nature, and animal has now become something else entirely. The disharmony that had been in the making for hundreds of years has finally arrived in the form of a faceless army. But this is not a story about war. This is a story about a vibrant, beautiful planet –and the journey to keep it that way.Key Features• Unique companion-based gameplay.• Solve puzzles with diverse challenges and quirky twists.• Carefully navigate dangerous situations using stealth and wit.• Use your reflexes and survive challenging action sequences.• Discover an epic story that stretches across galaxies and centuries.

Planet of Lana | Idle Game Chat

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We give our impressions on the Video Games you can play today and react to the biggest news stories from across the gaming landscape.

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