John Carpenter is generally recognised as the master of horror, action and Sci-Fi movies in the 1970’s and 1980’s, so when “John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando” for Xbox came across the desk, I knew I was in for an old-fashioned treat. From developer Saber Interactive, this first-person zombie horde shooter can
One of my favourite TV shows is The Deadliest Catch, so when I saw “Crabmeat” from developers Nicholas McDonnell and Mitchell Pasmans become available, I jumped on it straight away. What I didn’t realise was that this is a short point-and-click horror game from publisher “Searching Interactive”. Well, I have
From the studio that brought us Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters, Sony Pictures Animation now introduces Goat, an original story inspired by the life of NBA star Stephen Curry, who is considered to be one of the G.O.A.T.s (Greatest Of All Time). Directed by Tyree Dillihay and starring Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle
Borderlands 4 – Bounty Pack 2: Legend of the Stone Demon has dropped for Gearbox Software’s Borderlands 4. However, Legend of the Stone Demon doesn’t quite deliver the depth I expect for an additional paid content pack. Legend of the Stone Demon centres on newcomer ally Defiant Calder’s request for your
Well, here we are, Chapter 5 of Poppy Playtime! Created by the team over at Mob Entertainment, this game is on its 5th DLC with no slowing down in sight! Having played most of the other chapters, I went into this experience with already a bunch of excitement, and it
There is a new era in survival horrors, and creeping into the spotlight is Resident Evil: Requiem, a bold and unsettling evolution of Capcom’s legendary franchise. Blending raw, pulse-pounding tension with cinematic storytelling. The Resident Evil games are that kind of game where you lean closer to the screen, lower
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is another notch in Capcom’s long-running creature-hunting and capturing series, but instead of the mainline Action-RPG style gameplay, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection takes the JRPG route. It’s a welcome change of pace for a usually intense gameplay experience, swapping chaotic combat for
From developer Wishfully and publisher Thunderful Publishing comes Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf, a sequel to the much-beloved Planet of Lana. When it came across my desk for the Xbox X, and having not played the original, I was worried I wouldn’t understand the story of this cinematic puzzle platformer. After
Fallout 76 was a highly anticipated game originally released in 2018 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It was initially panned by critics and fans, but Bethesda has since redeemed itself with various patch updates and DLC. Now in 2026, Update 66, titled “The Backwoods”, is available for free
I love cats. I will play ANY game if there is a cat in it. Developers, Caddy Computing, have brought us an interesting little indie game now on PlayStation 5, that takes a cute and sassy little furball on an adventure out on the open seas in ‘Ship’s Cat’. You
The Tales of series began in 1995 with Tales of Phantasia on the Super Famicom. Currently, there are 17 games in the main series, plus various spinoffs and crossovers with other properties, as well as a few anime adaptations. Bandai Namco has been revisiting old games in the series and
Move over Gwent, there’s a new addictive card game in the world of the Witcher – Reigns: The Witcher by Nerial and Devolver Digital tasks its players to face a whole entirely different beast to Geralt’s usual foe, replacing them with a deck of cards in a game of wit
‘Fear The Timeloop’, a 3rd-person action adventure game that plays more like a horror with a unique twist. You are on the clock. Brought to you by the Development team at TacoEaters, and joining them in the publication is PlayWay S.A. They put a nice little spice on their game:
Two years have passed since we last heard from developer Frostwood Interactive, with their last release, ‘Unwording’, back in 2023. Now, the return with a thriller-throwback to the 90s style game, ‘Shutter Story’. Although only a preview/demo is available at the moment, it’s enough to keep the thrills, chills, and
Published by Ultimate Games S.A. and developed by TinyMindz, ‘Cakey’s Twisted Bakery’ is a survival horror game originally released on PC in 2024, then on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PlayStation 4|5 a month ago. Now, Cakey, Frostina and Candy Bane are satisfying their sweet tooth on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Welcome to Cakey’s Twisted Bakery, where
Developer Tarsier, the team behind the first two Little Nightmares games, yes, only the first two, the third game was developed by Supermassive Games, is back with their latest instalment, “Reanimal”. Reanimal follows a brother and sister as they navigate an island where they once lived, as they set out
‘NEVA’, developed by Nomada Studio, was my best ‘Indie Game of 2024’, so it was an absolute pleasure to have the chance to dive into the newest DLC, ‘Neva: Prologue’. Will the developers be able to deliver an experience as powerful as the base game? You can read my original
‘Manairons’ from “Jandusoft and 3Cat” is a 3D action platformer game set in the Pyrenees. The description from the store page reads: “Help Nai face off against the landowner who took control of a charming village”. I haven’t spent a lot of time in this genre of game, hence I
The Yakuza/Like a Dragon series has been one of SEGA’s premier franchises since 2005, developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, but didn’t truly find its footing in the west until 2015 with the release of the prequel game, Yakuza 0. There was certainly a fan base in the West, but many weren’t aware of the franchise.
I was given the opportunity to play Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse before its release on the Nintendo Switch. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this manga-inspired title from Developer “Square Enix”, so come along for the journey and let’s see if I can solve the curse. On loading
The 9th Charnel is a single-player horror game with survival gameplay, developed by Saikat Deb and published by SOEDESCO. This first-person psychological story is a slow-burning tale of uncertainty and terror, built on elements of tension and fear. You play as Michael, a scientist, along with his colleagues Daniel and
Published and developed by Warhorse Studios, and co-published by Deep Silver, Kingdom Come: Deliverance was originally released in 2018 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, then in 2024 on Nintendo Switch. It was highly praised by critics and gamers for its first-person medieval-themed gameplay and won various awards. The
In 1991, the Earnest Evans series began with El Viento on the SEGA Mega Drive, followed by a prequel game, Earnest Evans, in 1992 on SEGA Mega Drive and SEGA CD, and then the third game, Annet Returns, in 1993 on SEGA CD. Each game in the franchise had its
‘Weird’, ‘twisted’, ‘crazy’, ‘right up my alley’… all words I would use to describe ‘Romeo is a Dead Man’ by publishers and developers GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC. This action/adventure game is a very sci-fi horror-esque journey that makes me think of a combination of movies like ‘Robo Cop’ and ‘Colours Out
Traverse the dazzling lands of this 2D pixel art swordplay known as Crimson Capes. This latest release from Poor Locke thrusts you into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery with an enthralling story that’s sure to reel you in and keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more. Upon
Mamoru Hosoda is an award-winning director who has worked for the biggest anime studios, including Toei Animation and Studio Ghibli, before he founded his own studio, Studio Chizu, in 2011. He is best known for hit films such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars, Wolf Children, The
“A zombie outbreak (referred to as Zeek’s in the game) has wiped out civilisation as we know it, and now it is up to you and your fellow humans to restore the human race to its rightful place at the top of the food chain. HumanitZ, by publisher indie.io and developer “Yodubzz Studios”, is quoted on its
I have never played a game like this before, but I am so glad I did, because the closest I have ever achieved an experience like this is the ‘choose your own adventure’ books in the ‘Goosebumps’ series, and even then, they were the GOATs of entertainment. ‘The Run’, developed
As a kid, I was smitten with Whoopee Camp’s “Tomba!” on the PlayStation (PS1, but with no income to my name as a little 90’s baby, I never bought or played the sequel, ‘Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return’. Now in 2026, my chance has finally come with ‘Limited Run’s
There’s something uniquely unsettling about survival horror that leans more on atmosphere than action, and EBOLA VILLAGE fully embraces that classic feeling of old-school dread. Throwing players into a ’90s-inspired nightmare, this title focuses on slow–burning tension, careful exploration, and the constant feeling that any corner you turn, you will
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