Matt Gander 
After a few weeks on sale, debuting at #2 during launch, acclaimed RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has climbed the UK retail chart to no.1. It’s our understanding copies have been hard to find since after it launched and stock has only just been replenished. The Kepler published RPG is also no.1 in the PS5 …
Three new DOOM games in under ten years may sound like overkill, yet it couldn’t be further from the truth, each putting a new twist on the winning ‘rip and tear’ formula. From shooting while dashing in the DOOM reboot, to DOOM Eternal’s renewed focus on shooting while jumping. Now, DOOM: The Dark Ages forces …
Limited Run Games has outlined their plans for the upcoming Gex Trilogy, announcing a release date and revealing physical editions, alongside a handful of new details. Due out 16th June on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC, all three titles included will have a rewind feature and the ability to save anywhere. Gex: Enter the …
After playing so many half-baked and downright lazy auto-shooters, all hoping to cash-in on Vampire Survivor’s success, it’s understandable why I approached Submarine Survivor with caution. It seems that developers are currently scrambling to base their survivor games on certain distinct themes before anyone else, paying little attention to trying to implement new ideas outside …
The Switch 2 is out in less than a month, yet we’re still seeing software that pushes the original Switch. The comical potty-mouthed adventure High On Life is a good example of this, originally being a visually impressive shooter made with the Xbox Series in mind. Indeed, you may be wondering why this wasn’t lined …
Look back at the Xbox 360’s launch and you’ll notice the absence of a standout system seller. The line-up mostly consisted of spillovers from the original Xbox, such as Rare’s Perfect Dark Zero and Kameo: Elements of Power, along with multi-format games from EA and Activision. That’s unless you happen to take the first batch …
This follow-up to 2020’s Journey to the Savage Planet makes the bold decision to switch from first-person to third-person. The perspective used in the original brought about comparisons to Metroid Prime, whereas the switch to third-person makes this PS5/Xbox Series only sequel feel far more inspired. It’s saying something when you may be too taken …
There’s just one new arrival within this week’s UK top 40 retail chart, and that’s Milestone’s racer MotoGP 25, way down at #36. Not a particularly great start, and it’s unlikely to stick around. One game with staying power is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has only fallen two places during its second week on …
Microsoft are taking a leaf out of Sony’s book and giving one of their classics a second remaster. Gears of War: Reloaded takes the 2006 original, which was revived in 2015 with Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, and brings it up to modern standards. We can expect 4K assets and remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, …
Deep Silver’s fast-paced sci-fi shooter Metal Eden was originally planned for this week, only to be pushed back until the summer. It’s a pretty busy week for new releases regardless, with handful of tactical RPGs and RPG-inspired games due, plus several anticipated indies. Would you believe a big-name release is actually launching on a UK …
The premise for this academy management sim sets the tone perfectly. Every 254 years a demonic force rises and attempts to conquer a magical realm. After someone accidentally marked the wrong year on a calendar to highlight The Lord of Evil’s return, the fate of mankind is at stake. With only a few years left …
May is looking sporadic for new Switch releases, and with the Switch 2 due on June 5th, this was perhaps to be expected. Next week sees the release of High On Life, while towards the end of May we can expect Capcom Fighting Collection 2, Onimusha 2, Monster Train 2, and Fantasy Life i: The …
Have you ever watched a trailer for an upcoming game that aligns with your tastes, only to notice a certain something which may harm its potential? Perhaps a racer where the AI appears far too aggressive or even passive, or maybe a modern day shoot’em up where enemy bullets blur into busy backdrops? Blazing Trail’s …
After toiling away in the licensed game mines for the last few years, 3DClouds are back to creating their own IP. Next month sees the release of the pirate adventure Trident’s Tale, while the newly announced accessible racer Formula Legends is due later this year on all formats. Although an arcade-like experience, it will still feature …
Combat systems in arena brawlers, especially those pitting you against several enemies at once, tend to put gratification above technicality. Grab a baseball bat and swing for the fences, making blood spurt and enemies hit the ground hard. KIBORG presents similar grisly sights, only it’s clear from the outset that the technical side of things …