Matt Gander 
Just two new releases are present in this week’s UK retail (physical) chart. One can be found towards the top of the chart, the other in the lower echelons. Despite being released on both Switches, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond makes its debut at #3, with the multiformat EA Sports FC 26 holding onto no.1 and …
The Terminator is finally back on consoles this week. Terminator 2D: NO FATE comes from the creators of Xeno Crisis and Final Vendetta, intended to be the high quality tie-in we never received back in the ‘90s. Multiple endings and unique scenarios feature, along with tidy pixel art. Fans of physical media can choose between …
From houses with no visible door numbers to blocks of flats with busted elevators, being a pizza delivery driver is likely arduous at times. Nothing can compare to the hardship this narrative adventure’s star delivery girl has to endure, however, with the last order of the day requiring a jaunt across steep hilled countryside, a …
Bristol based Auroch Digital, creators of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, are turning their attention to another licensed property for their second retro-style FPS: the sci-fi movie franchise Starship Troopers. Yes, it was a franchise – they ended up making three(!) sequels. Casper Van Dien reprises his role as General Johnny Rico in the reveal trailer: Starship Troopers: …
Developer 34BigThings, best known for the Redout futuristic racer series, are bringing back the Carmageddon franchise in a new brutal Roguelite racer. Those Roguelite features extend to permanent progression between runs, plus branching event maps that include shops, secrets, showdowns and dynamic challenges. Weapons can also be swapped on the fly, with the assortment including shotguns, …
City Connection and Clear River Games are buddying up to bring back the 2010 Nintendo DS RPG WiZman’s World. Featuring tidy pixel art and turn based battles, it was originally released by Jaleco in Japan. You play as young wizard Claus, who has just begun exploring dungeons as part of their fledgling spell-casting career. Things …
Christmas has come early to the Switch eShop, with a smorgasbord of major new releases hitting both consoles. Next week is looking reasonably busy too, with a handful of games generating a buzz. After that, December is a bit of a mystery, with the only thing guaranteed being the slew of seasonal shovelware. Oh boy. …
December has only just begun and already January’s release schedule is starting to take shape, with today revealing that Look Mum No Computer comes to consoles on January 22nd. Designed in collaboration with tech and music influencer Sam Battle, this twin-stick shooter involves fixing electronics from the inside, blasting faulty capacitors and such, while altering …
Intended as a follow-up to a 2022 CGI movie, Paws of Fury is in essence a combination of Hong Kong Phooey (ask your dad) and Kung Fu Panda, starring unlikely hero Hank – the sole canine in a world populated by felines. If you haven’t heard of the movie, that’s understandable. It was in production …
Last week wasn’t too eventful for new releases, and the latest UK retail charts reflect this, with no new arrivals in the all formats top 40. This means it’s a no show for Giants’ Project Motor Racing and the new Evercade carts. The top three is also unchanged, making EA Sports FC 26 no.1 for …
2023 saw the release of BROK the InvestiGator, a unique combination of a futuristic point ‘n click adventure and a scrolling beat’em up. It worked how you’d expect, indulging in a spot of sleuthing before heading into a back alley to batter some ruffians. If you didn’t care for the adventure aspect or have a …
December is off the best possible start. Not only can the first advent calendar door be opened, but new Marvel and Metroid games are due, along with an anticipated Square-Enix RPG and significant updates to Destiny 2, Red Dead Redemption, and Two Point Museum. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is, in fact, out today – Monday. Available …
Five new Evercade cartridges launched this month, including Rare and Activision collections, so it isn’t much surprise to see that the next batch isn’t due until February 2026. The Turrican Collection from Factor 5 includes eight 16-bit run ‘n gunners, along with two bonus titles: Mega Turrican Score Attack and Super Turrican Score Attack. The …
Set in the not-too-distant future, this psychological first-person horror takes place in a world where personally tailored AI powered video games are an upcoming trend. Not every job on the planet has been eliminated by machines, thankfully, as there’s still a need for somebody to put these AI-powered development platforms through their paces. This is …
For a second time this month the Switch 2 finds itself caught between two major first-party titles, with Kirby Air Riders having just released and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond lined-up for next Thursday. Publishers aren’t too wary of Samus stealing the limelight it seems, as next week is looking like a corker for new releases. …