Matt Gander 
Capcom’s ravishing Resident Evil 4 remake is the UK’s new no.1 in the all formats retail chart, dislodging former numero uno WWE 2K23 in the process. RPG Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, published by Koei Tecmo, managed to make #32. A price drop for Sonic Frontiers – coinciding with …
With the gaming community wrapped up in Resident Evil 4 fever, it’s perhaps a relief to find that this week’s assortment of new games is smaller than usual. But while this week lacks an easily identifiable big new release, there are a few anticipated indies and belated conversions due. Additionally, Forza Horizon 5 gains its …
We’re so used to fishing being classed a relaxing pastime – especially when it comes to video game incantations – that it’s easy to forget how merciless sea fishing can be. Harsh waves, cragged rocks, dense fog, and monstrous creatures from the deep. Team17’s DREDGE taps into the dangers and mysteries of the ocean, while …
Survival shooter Remnant: From the Ashes was a surprise hit for THQ Nordic, garnering positive reviews on PS4 and Xbox One. The Switch sees a conversion this week, with critics claiming that it holds up reasonably well, but the Switch’s shortcomings are more evident here than in other multiplatform releases, including long loading times, pop-up, …
Take 2’s WWE 2K23 has ended Hogwarts Legacy’s run at no.1. This year’s edition of the canvas slamming sports sim sees the franchise return to its glory days, with reviews being generally positive. It’s no.1 in the UK all-formats retail chart, plus the PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series charts. Hogwarts Legacy remains top dog …
Prior to this belated PS4/PS5 release, the controversial Postal series has remained a PC exclusive since its 1997 debut. Not only is this console iteration a surprise for breaking tradition, but for a series famous for ultra-violence – even resulting in earlier entries being banned – it came as a surprise that I wasn’t forced …
Good guy Capcom is back with their anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake. Why are they good guys, you ask? Not did they release a demo ahead of launch, but reviews went live a week ahead too. With a magnitude of 9s and 10s behind it, it has become one of the highest-rated games of the …
We may not see a sequel to Rockstar’s Bully any time soon, but Freedom Games’ Troublemaker may be a viable substitute, involving Indonesian high school student Budi juggling the struggles of high school while partaking in the school’s annual student fighting tournament. Budi is a new transfer, tasked with fighting his way up the ‘food …
Ahead of PAX East, publisher and developer Retroware – best known for their Angry Video Game Nerd tie-ins – has revealed a scrolling brawler based on Toxic Crusaders, the ‘90s environmental-themed cartoon series; itself an offshoot of the cult 1984 movie The Toxic Avenger. Some obvious similarities can be made with the excellent TMNT: Shredder’s …
Reviews of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon went live a whole five days ahead of launch, showing a sign of confidence from Nintendo. The Metacritic score is currently sitting pretty at 80% – with dozens of reviews clocking in at 9/10 – but not everyone was smitten by this puzzle-filled adventure spin-off with Nintendo …
360-degree sci-fi shooter Terminal Velocity is back in a new Boosted Edition for PC and Switch, with PS4 and Xbox One versions to follow. This low inertia flight sim was originally developed by BloodRayne creators Terminal Reality and published by 3D Realms in 1995. It falls under the Ziggurat Interactive umbrella nowadays. Taking place across over …
Nintendo’s Metroid Prime Remastered appears to have staying power, remaining in the UK top five retail chart for a second week. The ravishing remaster currently sits at #4, sandwiched between Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at #3 and God of War Ragnarök at #5. Hogwarts Legacy holds onto no.1, with FIFA 23 climbing to #2. GTA …
When Bayonetta 3 launched in October, it’s doubtful anyone could predict a new entry would be with us in less than six months. Although a full-price release, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a departure for the series, being a storybook adventure with a puzzle solving slant. WWE 2K23 launches this week too, …
Blaze’s first Amiga Evercade cartridge will be a ten-game Team17 collection. This also marks the first time a handheld format has received legal Amiga emulation. The full games list reads as: The absence of a Worms game is a pity but understandable – a dedicated Worms collection was released for the Evercade a few years …
I don’t think I’ll ever cease to be impressed by what solo developers can achieve currently. Modern tools and game engines allow for some great-looking experiences, no matter how small the budget. Sergey Sergeich’s 33MM, 7th Sector, and In Rays of the Light are all good examples of this. Tonguc Bodur has been using modern …