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Luftrausers makes you feel like you're constantly in the danger zone.
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”It’s not my fault people keep killing themselves.” The latest environment trailer for Frictional Games’ upcoming space horror game SOMA adds voices to excellent effect. I’d be happy just wandering these halls and listening to people talk. Knowing Frictional, there’ll probably be things try to kill me too. Always with…
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Like Limbo, but with a tiny space probe. Color me intrigued! Created by Mixed Bag Studios, Forma.8 will be hitting PS4, Vita, iOS, PC, Mac, Linux, Wii U and eShop later this year. Xbox platforms are a bit conspicuous in their absence, huh?
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