Ginormo Sword is by no means a good game, but I still spent a few hours transfixed by its siren call of RPG minimalism just the same (while on the clock, naturally).

I’m a big fan of RPGs, the actionier and loot pornier the better, and Ginormo Sword is the genre stripped down to its most minimal essence. “Here are some numbers,” it says, “they represent you. Go; make them higher.”

There’s something inherently compelling about leveling up, raising your stats and finding that perfect piece of equipment. There’s a reason people shell out a monthly fee for the right to grind away in their same-y fantasy MMORPG of choice, filling imaginary bars. This shit is fun, yo.

So Meta It Hurts: Ginormo Sword [Rock Paper Shotgun]

TrackMania Nations Forever, the free sequel to Trackmania Nations, will be available to download starting April 16.

This second free entry in the over-the-top racing series will feature 65 new tracks, additional track customization options, and some new online multiplayer modes, including the ability to play online against owners of TrackMania United. This marks the first time players using a free version of TrackMania will be able to compete against players using a retail version.

As someone who has always been interested in the ‘F-Zero minus hovercars’ racing series, I may have to check this out once it’s up for download, assuming my ancient PC can handle it. You certainly can’t beat the price.

TrackMania Nations – Free For All! [Official site via Shacknews]