Sonic is no stranger to a McDonald’s promotion, with several appearing over the years. This month the hedgehog’s face is plastering Happy Meal boxes in the UK once again, joined by Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Sorry, Eggman fans. Twelve toys are available from January 4th until February 6th, taking the form of cardboard-style push-out construction …
Well, the Switch has certainly seen busier weeks. Quieter too, but not by much. A few new bundles are on the agenda. Tools Up! Ultimate Edition brings together the original co-op calamitous renovation party game, which garnered a lukewarm 62% Metacritic, with all 45 levels of the Garden Party DLC and a new PvP Mode. …
As the UK retail charts are a week behind, this week’s top 40 reveals what was purchased between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There’s always a slight shake-up within the final chart of the year, with people gaining new consoles for Christmas mostly being the reason. Hogwarts Legacy managed to return to no.1, accompanied by …
If you’re currently scratching your head and wondering who Monty Mole is, it’s likely you didn’t grow up in the UK during the ‘80s. Monty was an 8-bit platformer mascot, usually found adorning the pages of ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 magazines alongside Dizzy and Jet Set Willy. This new collection for Switch brings together …
Sniff around the internet for a while, and you’ll find Dungeons of Sundaria described as “World of Warcraft without the world.” It’s an apt description as this hack ‘n slash role-player doesn’t have an overworld to connect its dungeon-like locations. Instead of rolling fields and such to freely explore, the game’s frontend comprises of dull, …
Last year was one for the ages for quality titles, with many gamers still debating what should be classed as the GOTY. This energy carries into 2024, with the end of January featuring a double whammy of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8, both highly anticipated. Before that, there’s The Last of Us …
A few days later than usual, the UK retail charts have finally emerged from their Christmas slumber. It was EA Sports FC 24 that took the coveted no.1 spot. Peculiarly though, the FIFA replacement couldn’t top any of the individual format charts. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was the Switch’s no.1, Hogwarts Legacy topped the PS4 …
This top-down, twin-stick, Roguelike shooter stars a small robot with swappable body parts. It’s an idea that ties into the upgrade system perfectly, with each body part giving new abilities and having its own stats. Not only this, but they vary radically in size and colour too. Something is endearing about seeing the initially cute, boxy …
We’re well into the lull between Xmas and the New Year, and this week’s Switch eShop line-up reflects this. A bunch of games of dubious quality launched on Christmas Day, most of which have hefty discounts. A few manage to stand out from the crowd though. Space Papers: Planet’s Border appears to be a cartoony, …
Flynn’s Arcade has a pretty good batting average when it comes to their range of $5 Switch games. Their next release is a retro-style RPG with pixel art visuals, comprising of just eight colours. Turns out this fits into the theming incredibly well, with characters clearly based on a certain squad of monster fighting teens. …
Influenced by Evangelion, Gundam, and other mech-filled anime, HARDCORE MECHA – originally released on Switch, and now available on Xbox One – takes the form of a side-scrolling shooter with platforming elements. The SNES classic Cybernator (also known as Assault Suits Valken) is a reasonable comparison, only this is far more contemporary. Even the humble SEGA …
Pigeons, those perpetually head-bobbing birds with a rhythm only they can comprehend, have found their stage in Headbangers: Rhythm Royale. Picture this avian extravaganza where pigeons compete to the beat, each flaunting their customisable feathered flair. It’s a whimsical world of headbanging and harmonies, where the silly meets the sublime, and you can’t help but …
The Official PlayStation Magazine UK was renowned for putting the biggest and most anticipated PSone games on its front cover, usually alongside a demo disc with a playable teaser. A winning combo to help that month’s issue fly off shelves. Whatever was tipped to become the PSone’s next big hit almost certainly took the cover …
A quiet spell for retail releases has made for a stagnate UK physical release chart, with no new releases to speak of. A few games are bouncing around the top 40 though, so at least there’s that. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has left the top 10 already, falling to #12 during its second week on …
With the Metroidvania genre as crowded as it is, it certainly helps to have a few gimmicks to stand out. Cookie Cutter isn’t short on personality and style, and you won’t have to look far for a sprinkling of fresh ideas either. These don’t immediately come to light, however – even during the opening its …
