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
When Capcom took the stage at ‘The Game Awards 2024’ to announce ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’, fans were shocked—and thrilled—to see the long-dormant series return. With the new title slated for a 2026 release, Capcom has smartly chosen to reintroduce the franchise by remastering ‘Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny’ for
Razer is one of the leading brands in PC gaming hardware, and we are fortunate to have our hands on their latest gaming keyboard, the Razer Joro Portable Wireless Gaming Keyboard, which is now available worldwide. The Razer Joro is a 65% small-form keyboard measuring 298mm x 112mm x 16.5mm.
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
Cash Cleaner Simulator is all about cleaning dirty cash and not getting caught doing it. Come along and give in to your inner criminal side and be the cash cleaner you’ve always wanted to be. Cash Cleaner Simulator was developed by Mind Control Games and published by Forklift Interactive. When
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
Released on 30th April 2025, Kiborg is a fast-paced single-player Rogue-Lite style Beat ‘em Up from Indie Studio Sobaka Studios. A team of five from Moscow and Kaliningrad in Russia, known for their previous titles, Redeemer and Monkeys of Shaolin. The game begins with no immediate introduction sequence. You are
Corsair is best known for decent quality budget friendly PC gaming products, providing a worthy alternative to the more expensive products out there. Fortunately, we can try the Corsair Void Wireless v2 Headset Gaming Headset, now available worldwide. The box it comes packaged in has a nice-looking black and yellow
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
Developed by Perculiar Pixels and published by Perculiar Pixels, a one-man indie development studio, BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots immediately shows you that you’re in for a fun ride. This offbeat brawler blends slapstick chaos and mechanical mayhem. BOTSU: Ridiculous Robots has an original play on robotic combat, where it comes to
After giving us the chance to try the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition graphics card back in March, ASUS sent us the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 OC Edition graphics card to check out. We’ll be using the benchmarking system kindly provided by ASUS to make the comparison.
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
Since 2018, Capcom has been digging through its extensive library of fighting games and porting them to modern consoles. It began in 2018 with Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Capcom Fighting Collection in 2022 and most recently, Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics in 2024. Included in those compilations
It’s absolutely unbelievable to think that ‘Age of Empires II’, in its 25th year, is still going as strong as it’s ever been. ‘Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition’, developed by World’s Edge & Forgotten Empire and published by Xbox Game Studios, is a culmination of all the years prior
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
ASUS is one of the leading brands in PC gaming hardware with its ROG line of products. ROG stands for Republic of Gamers for a reason, and we are fortunate to get our hands on their latest mouse products, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini and the ROG Polling Rate Booster,
In 2000, the original Final Destination was released in cinemas, bringing something new to the horror genre. Instead of having a monster or zombie-like antagonist hunting down the main characters, the antagonist was simply Death. It couldn’t physically be seen, but its presence could be felt as it left a
In the early days of fighting games, the genre was dominated by Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat, but SNK introduced a new fighter that brought something new and innovative at the time, with Fatal Fury in 1991. Despite many claiming it was a copycat of Street Fighter, it was
Fallen Tree Games returns with The Precinct, an ambitious top-down police simulator set in a crime-ridden place called Averno City. Published by Kwalee, The Precinct attempts to combine the procedural chaos of a sandbox game, the structure of police work, and the nostalgic presentation of early open-world classics like Grand
I think I was in my mid-teen years when Beyblades made their way into stores, so I never really had the chance to experience the thrill of spinning tops designed to smash into each other. At the time, I considered myself too old for that kind of thing. I do
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
After spending some hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch 2 at the Melbourne preview event, one thing became immediately clear: this isn’t just another iteration. Nintendo is laying the groundwork for the next real phase of hybrid gaming. My time with the console was brief, but the impression it left?
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
When it comes to monitors, I am quite happy with having two 27-inch monitors. They’re big enough for what I do and comfortably fit side-by-side on my desk. The only thing I regret is buying two 4K monitors that are only capable of 60Hz refresh rates. Sure, they’re decent for
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