This is not the Lands Between as you once knew them. What rises now is a twisted echo—familiar, yet different. Elden Ring: Nightreign, published once more by Bandai Namco and developed by FromSoftware—those same Tarnished hands that, not long ago, spoke of no sequel, no continuation. No more journeys beyond
The gaming world is no stranger to parkour-based adventures or eerie survival experiences, but ‘Finding Frankie’ dares to combine the two in a way that feels fresh and exhilarating. Developed by SUPERLOU and now on Xbox Series X/S, this high-speed platformer throws players into a sinister game show where fluid
Originally released on PC in 2020 by Byterunners Game Studio and published by Movie Games, Drug Dealer Simulator was an unexpected cult hit. Offering a grounded, systems-heavy take on the criminal underworld, it was five years later that the game finally arrived on Xbox Series X/S. This console port doesn’t
Entering its 12th year, Zenimax Online Studios has done a brilliant job over the little more than a decade rejuvenating and breathing new life into Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) through its many expansions and yearly updates. The 2025 Content Pass is this year’s new cycle, releasing updates throughout the year
A “dark fairytale and third-person adventure with a fantasy and sci-fi fusion” is quite an ambitious way to describe a game. Drakkar Dev defines their latest game, Mirage 7, in this way: I didn’t quite fully grasp what a ‘dark fairytale’ with a ‘fantasy and sci-fi fusion’ would look like
Horror games for me have always been a regular part of my gaming repertoire. Some can forget how hard it can be to get this genre right, when it comes to soundtrack, aesthetics and a story to share. So, going into any horror game for me is with excitement and
It’s an action-packed open world full of quirky aliens and gnarly hoverboards. Star Overdrive is an exciting adventure across an alien planet, battling enemies and solving challenges to craft your fate. Brought to you by Caracal Games and Dear Villagers, Star Overdrive is worth adding to your wishlist as it’s
After being given the chance to try out a short, 15-minute demo, the release of Grandma, No! is here. Developed by Wallride and published by Super Rare Originals, I now get to experience all it has to offer. There was very little I could report on for such a brief
In 2014, Spintires was released exclusively to Microsoft Windows and delivered a more realistic experience in off-road driving simulation. It was published by Oovee Game Studios, IMGN and developed by Pavel Zagrebelny, who later went to work for Saber Interactive to develop its spiritual successor, MudRunner, in 2017, published by
The Siege and the Sandfox is a beautifully crafted “stealthvania” that blends classic Metroidvania explorations with smooth, stealth mechanics reminiscent of old-school platformers. The game was developed by North Yorkshire-based developers Cardboard Sword and publisher PLAION. This title offers a fresh take on a 2D stealth action set in a
Team Lazerbeam has surprised me with Shroom and Gloom. This weird little card-based dungeon crawler ended up being way more engaging than I expected. I thought I was jumping into a quirky deck-builder with some mushrooms and spooky vibes, but it was a super thoughtful, well-crafted experience with a ton
Towerborne was a title I had not seen much coverage for in my doom-scrolling of social media. Then, on one of my regular checks to titles coming to the Xbox Game Pass, I discovered a title that visually grabbed my attention and appealed to my old-school side-scrolling gaming days. Initially
One of my fondest, most ridiculous co-op gaming experiences was Journey To The Savage Planet in 2020. Warping forward into the future, in 2025, Typhoon Studios are back from cryo-sleep as Racoon Logic, with Revenge Of The Savage Planet. It’s an action-adventure that honours the previous title while shooting forward
Published by Ultimate Games and developed by Departure Interactive, Bartender Hustle is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a bartender and working their way up in the industry. Bartender Hustle is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. In Story Mode, players take
The highly anticipated sequel to DOOM Eternal, DOOM: The Dark Ages, is just around the corner, and thanks to the team at Bethesda ANZ, we have had the opportunity to play the game before its official release. Serving as a prequel to the 2016 DOOM game, DOOM: The Dark Ages
Days Gone Remastered is an enhanced version of the original open-world action-adventure game Days Gone, which was released in 2019. Developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the remaster brings the post-apocalyptic journey to current-generation consoles with upgraded visuals, improved performance, and relentless hordes of Freakers. The
Bethesda has managed to drop one of the biggest bombshells of the year so far with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. If that didn’t have your heart racing, brace yourself because we’re heading back to the heart of Tamriel, Cyrodiil, and it’s never looked better. Whether you are a
Have you ever wanted to sit in a dark room and dive into a top-down story-driven fairytale with a full spectrum of dark humour? With Moroi, it’s sure to tick the boxes of many adventure horror and fairytale fans, bringing gore and enjoyment to the max. Developed by Violet Saint
In the 80s, Disney’s TRON captured the vision of being dragged into a sci-fi world in a game-like world. While it probably looked cool then, it’s not as high-tech as it could’ve been. Since the original film, there have been additional films with TRON: Legacy (2010) and another movie this
One of the most famous thieves in pop culture, Carmen Sandiego, has a long history in video games dating back to 1985 with her debut game, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, and many more in the years that followed. Despite being a video game series, they were also
Forza Horizon 5, developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, was released on November 9, 2021, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Set in a vibrant, open-world rendition of Mexico, the game offers diverse landscapes and dynamic seasons, providing players an expansive and immersive
Welcome to the world of Amerzone—The Explorer’s Legacy, a stunning 2025 remake of the classic adventure game that captivated players with its rich storytelling and immersive landscapes in 1999. This reimagined version brings a fresh visual and technical overhaul to the beloved journey, blending modern graphics and improved gameplay mechanics
‘Willow Guard’ might wear its influences boldly on its gilded sleeves, but it is a quirky romp into monster hunting. Developed by MiTale, this single-player game with dungeon crawling and RPG elements is a surprising mishmash of genres, but in a charismatic and amusing way. You play as an anamorphic
Director Ryan Coogler makes his horror film debut, bringing his unique style and vision to the genre in Sinners, an original story also written by him. The film stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, Miles Caton in his film debut as well as Hailee Steinfeld, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme
Prepare to dust off the fedora and crack that whip, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is making its long-awaited debut on PlayStation 5 this April 17th, 2025. Step into the boots of the world’s most iconic archaeologist and experience the pulse-pounding adventure that spans continents and uncover ancient secrets,
Well, the PC master race may have got their invite extremely late, but Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II finally arrives on PC in its Remastered form, and it’s nothing short of a triumph. Released on PS4 in 2020 and remastered for PS5 in 2024, this PC version
The game beginning when the story ends is not what one expects when booting up an RPG for the first time. I was face-to-face with the “big bad” of ‘Game Over – A Musical RPG?’ within moments of loading into its pixelated fantasy world. Aussie dev, Jake Houston, produced a
In today’s modern-day gaming world, it’s almost a part of the course to try and revitalise or cash in on nostalgia by remastering or remaking old classic games, bringing a second life to them and allowing them to exist once more in the modern-day gaming world. Some classic remasters work;
In 2011, the world was introduced to Minecraft, a sandbox game developed and published by Mojang Studios. The game is best known for its simple low poly and pixelated graphics, which was by design, and the franchise became a huge success, winning various awards and is still being played today.
Published by Games Incubator and developed by Hypnotic Ants, Police Shootout is a simulation game that puts players in the shoes of a police officer and need to take on cases, track down suspects, arrest them and even interrogate them. Police Shootout is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
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