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
Tavern Manager Simulator, from developer One More Time, wants you to “Restore your fantasy tavern to its full glory. Repair, improve, and expand the establishment.” Sounds like a plan! Loading up my Xbox, I can’t help but be intrigued by this proclaimed cozy simulator. Let’s see how my management skills
I must admit, for over 10 years, I have been using over-the-ear headphones, hence I was slightly curious when EDIFIER NeoDots Wireless Earbuds came up for review. From their product information page, “NeoDots provide active noise cancellation and Premium sounds with Hi-Res audio wireless certification.” Let’s dive in and have
If you have ever ridden a motorbike before, you will know there is a certain rush that only a motorcycle can deliver, the split second when the throttle is wide open, the world starts to blur a little. One mistake can mean asphalt or dirt becomes your worst enemy. ‘RIDE
“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
For the past decade, ‘My Hero Academia’ has been a gaming staple, especially for my young son as he began exploring the world of anime. This time around, instead of sitting on the sidelines watching my son fall in love all over again with Izuku Midoriya and the class of
Published by Koei Tecmo and developed by Team Ninja, the Nioh series debuted in 2017 and received critical acclaim, and the prequel game, 2020’s Nioh 2, carried that momentum even further and improved the gameplay. They’re best described as Soulslike games due to their intense, challenging, and punishing gameplay. In 2026, the franchise evolves
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
In 1997, Fighting Force, a 3D beat-’em-up game, was released for PlayStation and PC, published by Eidos Interactive and developed by Core Design. It was originally intended to be a new Streets of Rage game, but SEGA turned down the idea, so it became an original IP with its own
As someone who doesn’t have a fixed work office, quick, reliable, and high-speed internet availability is a must in my time-critical field. I was excited when ASUS’s new RT-BE58 Go Travel Router landed on my desk. ASUS has long been known for its superior chip technology in its router range.
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
It’s no secret I love a good simulator game, which is why I was genuinely excited when “ Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator” became available for the team to review from Konrul Games. The game is published by Ultimate Publishing and Ultimate Games SA, and it’s described as “A cozy
It’s time to put on your tinfoil hat, pack up the caravan, and clench your backside, because we’re heading to Roswell to hunt some aliens in UFOPHILIA. Developed by k148 Game Studio and published by JanduSoft, UFOPHILIA ditches ghosts for aliens, and the premise sounded interesting enough to dive right
“Vampires, Bloodlord Rising” is the latest title from developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions. The latter has some outstanding titles to their name, so I was excited to jump in, with the developer describing this title as “In this dark, open world adventure, you awaken as a vampire lord.
Published by Feardemic and developed by Rock Square Thunder, I Hate This Place is an indie survival horror game based on the popular and award-nominated comic series of the same name, written and illustrated by Kyle Starks and Artyom Topilin. The demo has already gotten players excited, and now the full game of
The job of a Witcher is never done, and neither is the plight of the charismatic bard, Dandelion. Whilst Geralt attends to the battling of various beasties and solving of many a magical mystery, his charming sidekick tends to prefer weaving words of the Witcher’s adventures. Here’s where Reigns: The
There is a certain thrill that comes only from pushing a bike past its comfort zone, with the engine screaming, reflexes razor-sharp, and zero room for error. “LANESPLIT” captures that raw, white-knuckle rush where every decision matters and one wrong move can end the run in an instant. Developed and
In 2019, after years of publishing the Dark Souls series, Bandai Namco Entertainment released Code Vein, their own take on a soulslike, which I personally enjoyed. In parts, it essentially felt like an anime Dark Souls. Now, nearly seven years later, Bandai Namco Entertainment is back with Code Vein II.
With a legacy spanning more than two decades, Snakebyte has established itself as a trusted name in gaming peripherals, developing high-quality, third-party hardware that combines durability, precision, and performance. The company has consistently delivered controllers, headsets, and accessories designed to meet the needs of both casual and competitive gamers. MKAU
Recently, I received the honour of being able to check out an early access demo for Howling Hamster Entertainment’s upcoming title ‘Sub-Species.’ ‘Sub-Species’ is a 2.5D Arcade Action/Adventure that sees players taking control of a submarine that rotates 360 degrees in order to battle alien sea monsters that will be
There is something about running a nightclub that sounds so appealing, but it’s more than just flashing lights, loud music, and nights you might forget about. It’s about balance, timing and knowing exactly what the crowd wants. ‘Disco Simulator’ puts you in the role of a club owner, starting with
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition takes fans of the cute critter-filled series back to the island. It’s a welcome home to my little slice of paradise, which I thought I had left behind – but with the new glow-up of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, I might stay
‘Quarantine Zone: The Last Check’ is another border-simulator, much like ‘Border Patrol’ or ‘Papers, Please’. The game is built around a simple yet unsettling idea: you are the final line of defence. At a grim checkpoint on the brink of collapse, survivors arrive one by one, desperate to pass through,
The Japanese and the genre of horror are a volatile mixture of horrifying and epic storytelling. Look at movies like ‘The Grudge’ and ‘The Ring’, or even games like ‘Silent Hill’ and ‘Fatal Frame’; they have an uncanny ability to create media that twists urban legends into a dance of
The “GoDice Full Pack” takes a familiar part of board gaming and gives it a smart, modern twist, aiming to make family game nights more engaging and less frustrating. Developed by Partiucla, a company well known for blending physical play with digital technology, GoDice reflects its focus on interactive, app-connected
I love this game; I have close to 75 hours into it, which, for a reviewer with limited time to come back to a lot of games, is a huge feat. Because I loved it so much on launch, I have very high expectations for any DLC released by developers,
In 2009, a supernatural event occurred where two young girls living on the top floor of an apartment building in Antalya, Turkey, in apartment number 129. They lost their lives after performing satanic rituals late at night, which caused an earthquake. Other residents in the building claimed that an earthquake
Every light casts a shadow as the bright realm of Lorwyn merges with the dark and sinister realm of Shadowmoor. Day and night blur into one, and as the chaos unfolds, the inhabitants watch in horror as allies blend with their twisted parodies. It’s been a while since I last
There’s something deeply unsettling about being told your life is just entertainment value. Grave Stakes taps into that primal fear, dropping you into a ruthless underground game show where survival is the only currency that matters. Developed and published by Wild West Games, The promise is simple: outplay up to
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