If you pre-ordered physical releases of the PS5 line-up, chances are they’ve plonked through your letterbox already – the majority of PS5 games launched last week in the UK, both digitally and at retail. And this was despite the console still being a week away. The console itself is finally out Thursday, bringing with it …
The No More Heroes series strikes us as being one loads of gamers have heard of, but few have played. Almost the dictionary definition of a cult classic, it launched on Wii in 2009 when the platform was struggling with ‘shovelware’ and a perception of being a console for grandparents. A lot of gamers (myself …
Nacon’s Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition is imminent on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, promising a greatly improved 4K 60FPS experience and a slew of new content. The addition of a Witch Hunter brings the character class total up to six, while new enemies makes the bestiary bulge with over 70 monsters to hack ‘n slash. …
Some might argue that there is nothing better in the world than pixel (Picross) puzzles and making out. The afterglow of a tough puzzle finally completed, and the burn of the first kiss with someone new. I haven’t played many dating simulators, if any at all, because I’ve personally never really seen the appeal (unless …
I’ve always had a problem with wires. As a teenager, I had my TV on a chest of drawers, with consoles set up inside, the cables running unseen out the back out of unit, and the nest of controller wires safely contained within the drawers. We’re in a world of wireless controllers now but – …
Even though all eyes are on the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 this week, the Switch still gets a look-in too with a handful of releases you shouldn’t ignore. Racers and rhythm-action games are on the agenda, mostly. Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory – also out on PS4 – lets you jive to …
A few months after the original Xbox launched in the US, the gaming press was sent into a frenzy by the vehicular smash ‘n crasher Wreckless: The Yakuza Missions. Developed by a little-known Japanese studio, it took advantage of the Xbox’s then unrivalled power with all manner of fancy effects, such as impressive explosions and …
Japan is often perceived as being one of the most resourceful countries, going great lengths to reuse and recycle. Set in ancient Japan, Of Rice and Ruin draws upon this ethos, featuring a gameplay loop of demon-slaying, rice farming and home cooking. Everything serves a purpose, and nothing is wasted, with the spoils of battle …
While last week’s new release assortment was definitely far quieter than this week, a handful of big-name titles still made their way to store shelves. These included Codies’ DIRT 5, EA’s Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, LOL Surprise! Remix on Switch, and a new multiformat Paw Patrol game. Can you guess which of these …
This week we welcome MS’s fourth console generation. We’ve been around long enough to see every Xbox generation fold-out, awarding the original Halo a stonking 10/10 on launch day. We certainly aren’t spring chickens, which makes it all the more surprising to say that this week is the busiest we’ve ever seen in the site’s …
Calling FUSER a spiritual successor to DJ Hero isn’t off the mark. At the same time, neither is it entirely accurate. The spirit of DJ Hero is present (and not just because Salt N Pepa ‘Push It’ features on the tracklist, although that arguably helps) but it has way more to offer; it’s far beyond …
New consoles mark the arrival of new peripherals. Third-party manufacturer Snakebyte has been quick off the block, refreshing their line with new products ready for launch alongside the Xbox Series X|S and PS5. All while introducing new plastic-free packaging, no less. The HEAD:SET SX was left on our doorstep earlier this week. Thanks, social distancing. …
PS4 and Xbox One owners get a hefty dose of racing action this week, with a trio of anticipated racers due. Switch owners, for some reason or another, have to wait another week to get a similar fix with both NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered and Speed 3 trailing a week behind. Instead, we have a …
This 16-bit style psychological horror RPG bears similarities to both Mad Father and Corpse Party. I love this mix of gameplay styles, especially when survival elements are involved, so I was immediately drawn in. You play as Chloe, a mother fighting for her life to protect her children during a monster outbreak in her town, …
There’s no stopping FIFA. Not this week, anyway – there’s an absurd amount of big-name new releases due over the next two weeks. If Assassin’s Creed Valhalla doesn’t end FIFA 21’s consecutive run at no.1, then Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War surely will. Watch Dogs: Legion is forced to settle for #2, crumbling …
