Nintendo has spent the last few months pointing out the difference between Mario Kart World and Kirby Air Riders, clearing up any potential confusion as to why two character-driven racers are launching on a system barely six months old. The main reason appears to be that Kirby Air Riders is more combat oriented, with a …
This week sees the return of the biggest name in gaming – the esteemed block rotating, PSP launch line-up headlining, puzzler Lumines. That, and good ol’ Call of Duty. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is said to be the biggest entry to date, at least in terms of day one content. We’re in for …
November is usually crammed with new releases, but not so much this year. It’s perhaps an indicator of how the industry is faring when the only major, big budget, new releases throughout the month are Nintendo’s two Switch 2 titles (Hyrule Warriors and Kirby Air Riders) along with next week’s Call of Duty: Black Ops …
No sooner than launching Ninja Gaiden 4, another major release published by Xbox Game Studios is upon us. Like last week’s Ninja Gaiden 4, sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds 2 isn’t an Xbox exclusive, heading to PS5 as well. This makes sense, not just from a business perspective, but also considering the 2019 original was …
Nintendo and Sony have both recently launched a big winter release – Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Ghost of Yōtei, respectively – and now it’s Microsoft’s turn, ignoring that Double Fine’s smaller scale Keeper illuminated Xbox consoles last week. There is a twist to this tale though; one you may already be aware of. Ninja Gaiden …
Ever since the end of the 3DS era there has been the belief that GameFreak’s modern Pokémon games should be better than they actually are. They’re amongst Nintendo best sellers yet fall short of that delivering that ‘AAA’ lustre, as if GameFreak was forced into the three-dimensional era ill-prepared. Three years have passed since the …
Just like the good old days, Battlefield and Call of Duty are about to go head-to-head for military shooter dominance. If feedback from the beta is to go by, Battlefield 6 has the upper hand, fuelled by its focus on destruction, large outdoor environs and vehicular combat. Being a back-to-back release, Black Ops 7 could …
The kookie month of October is upon us, meaning we can expect a handful of big-name releases – including the likes of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Battlefield 6, The Outer Worlds 2 and Ninja Gaiden 4 – along with a glut of Halloween themed games towards the month’s end. Retro fans may also want to look …
Reviews of the dimension hopping Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds went live late last week and were mostly full of praise, with a few sites rating it higher than Mario Kart World – causing a stir on social media. The Metacritic score currently sits at 83%, including a handful of 9/10s. “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a fast, …
Like RoboCop, Sniper Elite and Elden Ring from earlier this year, the Dying Light franchise this week gains a standalone spin-off. Dying Light: The Beast entails not hunting a ferocious creature but rather becoming one after being forcibly experimented on. Now infused with zombie DNA, it’s a case of harnessing newfound abilities to stop those …
2K’s Borderlands 4 promises a world full of changes, even boasting of “less boarders, more lands” – complete with a hoverbike to get around the planet of Karios, and warring factions overseen by a new tyrant. Character mobility sees a boost too, adding a double jump, glide, dodge, grapple and more. We’re still in for four-player …
Even with a handful of publishers delaying their games in the wake of Hollow Knight: Silksong’s surprise release date announcement, it remains an incredibly busy week for new releases. Hollow Knight: Silksong has been feverishly anticipated pretty much since the launch of the 2017 original, which became an instant classic overnight. This follow-up has been …
Every so often the planets (publishers) align, and we’re presented with more new releases than anyone could possibly play. This is one of those weeks, and it seems that there’s no respite, with next week looking incredibly busy too. Best put the kettle on, folks. After a quiet couple of weeks, the Switch 2 bounces …
Last week Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II leapt from Xbox Series to PS5, and if it’s 83% Metacritic score is to go by, it’s going down well with its new audience. Continuing the theme of reciprocation, the PS5’s Black Myth: Wukong – Game Science’s 2024 action RPG based on Journey to the West – finally comes …
Out of all the Xbox Game Studios developed titles to come to PS5 so far, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II makes the most sense considering the original debuted on PS4 and was a key exclusive for around a year. This sequel is due to hit PS5 on Tuesday for £49.99, featuring haptic feedback, developer commentary, 60fps …