G’day mates! Grab ya thongs, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a ripper adventure, ’cause ‘Aussie Bogan Hero’ is here to put some fair dinkum Aussie flavour into the Metroidvania scene. Developed and published by the larrikins at Snag Swag Studios, this sidescrolling belter follows Davo, a
Recently, I had free time between tasks when Labyrinthe, a horror game developed and published by Valko Game Studios, landed in my inbox. In the ever-abundant horror genre, a game really has to shine to make an impression, as most ideas truly have been beaten to death. Labyrinthine, unfortunately, doesn’t
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of joining Australian developers ‘RDBK Studios’ for a hands-on play session of their upcoming title, ‘Renown’. Although this play session was brief, I was left feeling the bitterness of defeat and an eagerness to see how my own journey from peasant to
With the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise being all about speed, it was only natural that the blue blur would get his own racing games beginning in 1994’s Sonic Drift on the SEGA Game Gear, two years after the original Mario Kart game, which has always raised the bar for the
Detectives have been a source of intrigue for readers, viewers, and gamers since the golden age of Detective Fiction, between the 1920s and 1930s. A pioneer of detective fiction, Agatha Christie is proof that the allure of mystery and the urge to solve them never died—Agatha Christie’s novel from 1937,
Developed by White Owls Inc. and published by Cult Games as an exciting collaboration between famous game developers Suda51 and Swery65, ‘Hotel Barcelona’ is a 2.5D side-scrolling, dungeon-crawling, RPG game that is both somehow creepy and charming. Filling a void I had in a time while I wait for certain
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater was notable for doing something different for the Metal Gear series. Instead of infiltrating bases in urban settings, players were dropped into the Soviet jungle, forced to survive not just enemies but also the wilderness itself. As a result, players found themselves hunting for
Based on the 1990 novel, Vineland, written by Thomas Pynchon, One Battle After Another is a black comedy action thriller written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro and is now showing in cinemas worldwide. Bob
The ‘Goosebumps’ franchise began as a novel series in 1992 about horror stories made for young readers created by legendary author R. L. Stine, who is still writing the books today. It has been adapted into various other media, including TV series, movies, comics and of course, video games. The
Earlier this year, I had the chance to play the demo for ‘Baby Steps’, a collaboration between ‘Getting Over It’ creator Bennett Foddy and ‘Ape Out’ creators Gabe Cuzzillo and Maxi Boch. Now that the whole game is here, I was keen to go back in to see what awaited
Do you remember the cult-classic movie ‘Mars Attacks!’ from the 90s? Well, the over-the-top Martians are back, this time reimagined into “Mars Attracts”, which is a theme park management simulator with a darkly comedic twist. Build your Martian amusement empire, abduct humans from different ages in human time and decide
‘Perennial Order’ is a 2D plant horror with challenging one-hit death combat. Developed and published by Gardenfiend Games and SOEDESCO, Perennial Order presents an atmospheric Dark Age world infested by nature-inspired horrors. Set in an ambient world overtaken by natural monsters, Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush
In 2021, a Netflix Original, Gabby’s Dollhouse by DreamWorks, premiered and immediately became one of the most popular kids shows with its colourful and imaginative world, endearing cat characters and catchy music. The show was created by Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey, who also created another hit kids’ show,
Do you know the feeling you get when you pick up a huge, epic open-world game, just can’t wait to play it, and then everyday life barges in? Hours just dwindle away, and the game just sits there. For me, one of those games is Star Wars Outlaws. I started
So you want to hear a story, eh? Let’s talk about Borderlands 4, the newest entry in Gearbox Software and 2K Games’ iconic first-person looter shooter series. As a veteran vault hunter, I’ve followed new and returning characters across the universe, looting and shooting my way against all incoming threats.
Since its debut in 2019, the Demon Slayer franchise has been one of the most successful anime with a dedicated fanbase and has even been attracting non-anime fans. Adapted from the manga series that debuted in 2016, the anime went for 63 episodes over 4 seasons, with various highly successful
The China Hero Project is an initiative established by PlayStation to mentor and support Chinese developers, helping them bring their games to life and reach a broader global audience. The next game to be released as part of this initiative is Lost Soul Aside, developed by Ultizero Games and published
‘Vlad Circus: Curse Asmodeus’ is a glorious prequel to 2023’s ‘Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness’, a game developed by Indiesruption and published by Blowfish Studios. This survival horror adventure is a trip into the past of its predecessor, setting up a twist narrative that never fails to embrace the bizarre
Reikon Games, the team behind the stylish brutality of Ruiner, is back with another adrenaline-charged descent into chaos. Published by Deep Silver, Metal Eden drops players into a heart-pounding sci-fi first-person shooter where cybernetic warfare meets desperate survival. The game feels like a mix between Doom, Ghostrunner, and Titanfall all
I’ve spent a long time in the barren wastelands of Pandora, braved the low-oxygen surface of the planet Elpis, and travelled through space on the Sanctuary spaceship. Still, I’ve never encountered a planet quite like Kairos. Gearbox Software and 2K Games have unveiled the four new vault hunters of Borderlands
In 2022, Kirby and the Forgotten Land wasn’t a platformer; it was a statement. It showed that Kirby could not only exist in a 3D world but also flourish with a bright, beautiful adventure and was, in all likelihood, an instant classic. Now, thanks to the release of the Nintendo
‘Gaucho and the Grassland’ instantly sets itself apart from the typical cozy sim. Instead of leaning on the usual medieval fantasy or the retro-pixel farm settings that Sim lovers are used to, it takes players into the world of the Gaucho; cowboys of the South American pampas. Developed by Epopeia
The ‘Bendy’ franchise has always thrived on its mixture of vintage cartoon aesthetics and psychological horror, and ‘Bendy: Lone Wolf‘ takes that formula into darker, more personal territory. Where previous entries leaned heavily on exploration and puzzle-solving, Lone Wolf emphasises survival mechanics, isolation, and the slow unravelling of one character’s
Have you ever come across old photos or mementos from time spent with friends and found yourself reminiscing over those fond memories, wishing you could go back in time and relive them? I am almost certain that we have all been there. Now, thanks to the award-winning team at The
Do you feel like dungeon crawling as a Stalker who also happens to serve as a piece of eye candy? If that sounds interesting to you then look no further because you’re in the right place. ‘Dungeon Stalkers’ is a PvEvP, extraction RPG where players take on the role of
Prepare for an all-out adrenaline rush as Dazzling Divine, both the developer and publisher, unleashes a relentless zombie-infested thrill ride. In this action-packed survival adventure, you’ll blast through waves of the undead across a beautifully twisted world teeming with danger. From eerie, abandoned ruins to treacherous depths of mutated swamplands,
I was only a year old in 1994 and two in 1995, so I missed the little title by the name of ‘DOOM’ when it first entered the scene. A few years later, though, I finally got my hands on id Software’s classic, courtesy of my Dad’s PC, and was
Echoes of the End, the debut title from Icelandic indie studio Myrkur Games, is a cinematic, linear action-adventure that blends puzzle-solving, platforming, and light RPG elements against a backdrop of rich worldbuilding inspired by Icelandic landscapes and myth. The game is published by Deep Silver. Set in the world of
Developer Superkami brought Sengoku Dynasty to PC on the 7th November 2024. It is now making its debut on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 with Publisher Toplitz Productions. Superkami are no beginners in the field, with several titles under their belt, even with another new release this month called
Having previously completed an in-depth review of ‘Ready or Not’ on the Xbox Series X, I was eager to see how the PlayStation 5 version measures up. With the PC release widely regarded as the definitive way to experience the game, and the Xbox Series X offering impressive performance, the
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