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8.5

EA SPORTS FC 26 (Xbox Series X) – Review

‘FC 26’ is here, and it’s ready to deliver the ultimate football experience. “The Club Is Yours” takes on a whole new meaning with overhauled gameplay that feels sharper, faster and more responsive than ever. Shaped directly by community feedback with over 20,000 players, 750+ clubs, 35+ leagues and more

8

Mars Attracts (Steam) – Review

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

7

Perennial Order (Steam) – Review

‘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

8

Moros Protocol (Steam) – Review

I’ve always had a love for roguelikes, mainly because the simple fact that, even at 2 am, the idea of one more run for a little extra progression is so appealing. Moros Protocol, developed by Pixel Reign and published by Super Rare Originals, brings its own pixelated spin to the

9

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Movie) – Review

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,

6

Rise of Industry 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

‘Rise Of Industry 2’ by SomaSim, drops you into industrial entrepreneurship with an 80s twist. A game about testing your business prowess, can you flip profits by building a productive empire, or will you crash and burn the economy of some poor unsuspecting town? Hired by the board at the

8

Gloomy Eyes (Playstation 5) – Review

Published by ARTE France, ATLAS V, 3DAR, Be Revolution, and Untold Tales, and developed by Belgian studio Fishing Cactus, Gloomy Eyes is a self-co-op puzzle adventure game. The game features a ghoulish art style inspired by legendary filmmaker and artist Tim Burton. Halloween may still be a month away, but

7.5

Splatterbot (Steam) – Review

‘Splatterbot’ is simple, but effective. I literally had a smile on my face the whole time playing because it’s just an indie game that is about having fun, and that’s why I love reviewing indie games. Fun is always at the forefront. Developed by the Australia team at Hey! Kookaburra,

8.5

Borderlands 4 (Steam) – Review

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.

8

Waterpark Simulator (Steam) – Review

Get ready to dip, dive and splash your way into the wet and chaotic world of ‘Waterpark Simulator’. A fun and unpredictable first-person simulation game that focuses heavily on park management while incorporating hilarious ragdoll physics. Created by popular YouTuber, Caylus, Waterpark Simulator is published and developed by CayPlay and

3

Truck Driving (Nintendo Switch 2) – Review

Truck driving sims can be strangely addictive, giving players a chance to take control of heavy rigs, navigate tricky roads, and enjoy the satisfaction of parking a massive vehicle with precision. With that in mind, I jumped into Truck Driving on Nintendo Switch 2, hoping for a relaxing, on-the-go experience.

9

Helldivers 2 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Robbed. I am still convinced Arrowhead Games Studios’ Helldivers 2’ was robbed of Game Of The Year, 2024, something I will take to the grave. The game was tight in so many areas: character, gameplay, accessibility, graphics and even atmosphere. More importantly, it was just fun; chaotic, but wholesome fun

7.5

Lost Soul Aside (Playstation 5) – Review

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

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