Reviews

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Thick As Thieves (Steam) – Review

Stealth is optional; it’s always a funny line to most when playing a stealth-based game, especially to those who choose to charge right in like a bull in a glass shop, but in this game, it is not only necessary but also prudent to do so. Published by Megabit Publishing

7.5

NITRO GEN OMEGA (PlayStation 5) – Review

Sometimes, a game comes along that feels perfectly fitted to your tastes, and yet you somehow had no idea it even existed. It leaves you wondering how it managed to fly so completely under your radar. Nitro Gen Omega, developed by DESTINYbit and published by Beep Japan, is one of those games

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (Steam) – Preview

The moment Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 boots up, it feels like you’ve been strapped into a chainsworld and hurled straight into the Eye of Terror. This is not subtle; it’s not gentle, and it absolutely does not care if you survive the opening scenes. Developer Auroch Digital, in partnership with publishers Big Fan Games and Devolver Digital, doubles down on

6.5

Console Store Simulator (Steam) – Review

Console Store Simulator from developer Bear Games is listed on their page as “In Console Store Simulator, turn a small second-hand game shop into the most popular store in town. Buy and sell games and consoles, negotiate with customers, repair devices, open a game café, and grow your business with

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Finding Emily (Movie) – Review

Written by Rachel Hirons and directed by Alicia MacDonald, Finding Emily is an original romantic comedy set in Manchester, England. Starring Spike Fearn, Angourie Rice, Sadie Soverall, Cora Kirk and more, Finding Emily is now searching for the one Emily amongst all the Emilys in cinemas worldwide. Owen Bromptom is

Deadhaus Sonata (Steam) – Preview

He is back and packing a little heat. Creator of the Legacy of Kain, Denis Dyack, along with Apocalypse Studios, dropped this action narrative-driven RPG right into our laps. Now powered with Unreal Engine 5, Deadhaus Sonata has the potential to be quite a fun game. The early access to

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Captured 2 (Steam) – Review

Ever since the success of I’m on Observation Duty and The Exit 8, the number of observational horror games has grown exponentially. These are games that require players to spot anomalies and report them in order to progress. Captured 2, developed by Puck Redflix and published by Puck Games, is

8.5

Directive 8020 (Xbox Series X) – Review

Well known for hits such as Until Dawn, The Quarry, and The Dark Pictures Anthology, Supermassive Games returns with its latest interactive horror title, Directive 8020. In Directive 8020, the story follows the crew of an interstellar scout ship called the Cassiopeia, which is en route to Tau Ceti f,

7.5

Toll Booth Simulator (Steam) – Review

Toll Both Simulator is listed on the Developer SifDev page as “Manage a toll booth on a desert highway. Check passports, take payments, and decide who passes. Grow fruit, mix mocktails, sell drinks, and dodge the cops”. There is a lot of unpack there! So let’s dive in and see

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EPOMAKER Split 70 Keyboard (Hardware) – Review

The EPOMAKER Split70 keyboard is exactly that: a keyboard split in half. On their product page, the keyboard is listed as “tailored specifically for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts and office workers. Its unique split layout helps alleviate tension in the arms and shoulders during extended typing or gaming sessions.” Let’s have

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The Sheep Detectives (Movie) – Review

Based on the award-winning 2005 novel, Three Bags Full, by German author Leonie Swann, The Sheep Detectives is a murder-mystery comedy film directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin. While the novel is more suitable for older readers due to its themes of crime, death, and murder, the

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Invincible VS (Xbox Series X) – Review

The Invincible comic series by Image Comics was created and written by Robert Kirkman in 2003, running for 144 issues before concluding in 2018. It was a unique take on the superhero genre, and although it found niche success, it was still critically acclaimed by avid comic readers and even some of

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Gecko Gods (Steam) – Review

Sometimes, you just need a relaxing puzzle game in your life. I didn’t think I did, but I absolutely did. Something with such a calm experience that lets the trash of the day waste away from your mind and perhaps your soul. Little indie game ‘Gecko Gods’, developed by Inresin,

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Mortal Kombat II (Movie) – Review

Simon McQuoid returns with Mortal Kombat II, a louder, bloodier, and far more confident sequel that finally leans into the franchise’s ridiculousness without losing sight of its brutal spectacle. Once more, the surviving cast of 2021’s Mortal Kombat step up to defend Earthrealm against a new enemy. With a flurry

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ASKA (Steam) – Review

ASKA is the Viking survival game you never knew you craved. No longer will I wonder what managing unruly Vikings is like—now it’s my full-time occupation! This gem, brought to us by the development team at Sand Sailor Studio and Thunderful Publishing, has kept me on the grind for hours.

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SAROS (Playstation 5) – Review

Housemarque has built a reputation around fast-paced action and stylish chaos, and after spending time with SAROS, it feels like the studio is refining everything it does best. Set on the mysterious planet of Carcosa beneath an ominous eclipse, the game places players in the role of Arjun Devraj, played

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The Shore (PlayStation 5) – Review

I’ve always loved the ocean. Not for summer beach trips, but for dark, stormy days where the waves swell fiercely. Scenes like these make my mind wander, pondering what lurks beneath the whitecaps. In reality, it’s just marine life and pollution. But, in The Shore, developed by Ares Dragonis and published by Dragonis Games, Eldritch horrors await.

7.5

Ereban: Shadow Legacy (Xbox Series X) – Review

Published and developed by Baby Robot Games, Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a stealth platformer action game, originally released on PC in 2024 and received generally positive reviews from critics and players. Ereban: Shadow Legacy is now sneaking its way onto Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.  Ayana is the last of the Ereban race, seeking to understand her

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