While both were prominent in the 90’s and early 2000’s while I was growing up, there’s no doubt that Pokémon and Digimon always went hand in hand. It’s not to say that one copied the other, and while Pokémon came out first, I felt as though I was always watching one anime show after the other each…
I’ve never been a massive fan of the Sword Art Online franchise, but have followed it loosely over the years, across a few novels, and more recently, the wildly popular anime series. For what it’s worth, there’s an incredibly dense and unique world on offer, complete with memorable characters and several great story arcs. The…
I’m lucky enough to have collected a copy of the original Xenoblade Chronicles on the Nintendo Wii, which has become a bit of a collector’s item over the years. Even so, I remember playing it all those years ago, and while I was much younger, never truly appreciated just how good the storytelling and gameplay…
If you’re a UFC fan, or happened to read our review of EA Sports UFC 5, then you might already know that the last instalment is the gold standard when it comes to UFC games. While I’m more of a boxing fan, UFC 5 was actually one of the few games I was still playing…
Nintendo’s weirdest and most wonderful rhythm series is back with Rhythm Paradise Groove, and it’s a beat that both long-time fans and newcomers will find hard to resist. One of the most impressive technical feats this time around is the seamless transition between hardware; whether you are playing on the original Nintendo Switch or stepping…
It has been a long wait for Fox McCloud to return to the cockpit, but Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2 proves that some things are definitely worth the wait. The game takes full advantage of the massive leap forward in power offered by Nintendo’s new hardware; this entry doesn’t just reboot the franchise,…
Yes, this game is indeed named with a reference. Tongue-in-cheek and packed with charm, Dark Scrolls is a cheeky and fast-paced sidescrolling fantasy adventure – complete with multiple routes, secrets, and a pile of selectable characters. Plus screens filled with enjoyably stressful enemies. Unfortunately, the game’s lack of polish and quality-of-life features drags it down,…
I feel like I’ve mentioned it numerous times over the years, but I’ll mention it again; I’m a massive Bond fan. I’ll try not to let my bias get in the way, but as you could imagine, this is one of my most anticipated titles of the year. I watch the films regularly, have read…
It is no small feat to take over 30 years of cinematic history and turn it into a cohesive, brick-building adventure, but LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight manages to do just that. Moving away from the standard original stories of past iterations, this latest entry does the impossible: it successfully interweaves the overarching…
When Starfield first came out in 2023, I was so excited to play the game. I mean, I love open-world games, and I love space, so it felt like the perfect match for me. But I didn’t have an Xbox console or a desktop reliable enough to run it, so I abandoned the chance of…
When Nintendo first revealed Yoshi and the Mysterious Book for the Nintendo Switch 2, it sparked a lot of curiosity. As I noted in my hands-on preview last month, what seemed like a simple romp has proven to be an engaging evolution for the series. Now that I’ve spent significant time fully exploring Mr E’s…
For what it’s worth, I’ve never been to Japan, but have certainly fallen in love with their cars over the years. Growing up, the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) scene was massive in the early 2000’s here in Australia, and I actually knew a fair amount of people, be it family or friends, with these cars…
Since the launch of The Dark Pictures Anthology games, developer and publisher Supermassive Games has taken us through ghost ships, witch trials, and ancient temples. But with their latest entry, Directive 8020, the series finally blasts off into the dark, unforgiving vacuum of space, and the result is definitely worth checking out. With small, dark…
Through shorter gaming sessions and late-night chats with friends, I tend to stick with the current Call of Duty as my go-to live service game. While Call of Duty is always subject to a wealth of content through its dedicated store, be it new Operators, weapons, or Blueprints, there’s generally always something to invest in….
There are numerous games from developer Double Fine, which hold a special place in my heart. From Grim Fandango to Psychonauts and Brutal Legend, I was pretty much locked in when I heard Kiln would be their next game. In many ways, Kiln is a fun, charming and addictive multiplayer brawler, with a unique premise that takes…
Indiana Jones adventure games were a foundational part of my gaming DNA growing up. From The Fate of Atlantis to The Emperor’s Tomb—and yes, even both of the LEGO games—Indy has always held a special place in my gaming journey. As we touched upon in our initial review of the game, it was incredibly exciting…
I jumped onto the Invincible train later than most, but nowadays, I honestly regret that it took me so long. Without making this a review of the hit animated series, please, go and watch that show. Invincible VS, developed by Quarter Up, a new studio under Skybound Games, dishes up a 3v3 fighter that’s not…
Developer Housemarque are back with Saros, a spiritual successor to Returnal, which still stands as one of the best roguelite games available on the PlayStation 5. In many ways, Saros is a strong follow-up to Returnal, one that’s filled with incredible combat, polished visuals and an addictive gameplay loop. While Saros is its own experience,…
First announced back in 2020, Capcom’s Pragmata has been a long time coming. After multiple delays and years of lingering mystery, the sci-fi action-adventure has finally touched down. The good news? It was absolutely worth the wait. Pragmata fires on all cylinders, blending a wholly unique hack-and-shoot combat system with an emotional core that anchors the entire experience. It is…
If you were drawn to Mouse: P.I. for Hire purely for its unique, rubber-hose art style like I was, I don’t blame you. Games like Cuphead and even Bendy and the Ink Machine have certainly popularised this art style over the past few years, but Mouse: P.I. for Hire felt different. Was it the subject matter?…
While there’s enough platformers out there to make your head spin, I find I’m always down for another. So when Konami revealed Darwin’s Paradox!, I needed very little convincing beyond its adorable protagonist. In many ways, Darwin’s Paradox! is a solid, charming and well-paced puzzle-platformer that might feel a little too straightforward at times, and…
It has been over a decade since Tomodachi Life first launched on the 3DS, and in that time, it has taken on something of a cult status. I tortured my family and friends recreating them in the original, sharing their mishaps on social media, absolutely overwhelmed with bizarre, hilarious clips of their tiny Mii characters…
I grew up as not only a huge gaming fan, but a huge comic book fan too. As you would expect, those two worlds would collide in video game form numerous times over the years, and upon seeing the titles included in the Marvel MaXimum Collection, I was about as sold as you could be….
You’ve probably killed minotaurs in a whole bunch of games. Pretty standard enemy, right? Well, the team at Artificer are switching that little fact up with this new release. Now, instead of you hunting a terrible monster through its den, you’re the monster doing the hunting. And there are a lot of unprepared adventurers for…
Nomada Studio, the Spanish indie team behind the watercolour marvel Gris, cemented their place among gaming’s finest emotional storytellers with 2024’s Neva. A harrowing, stunning tale of Alba and her wolf companion navigating a corrupted, dying world, it felt like a fully realised artistic statement – something complete. So when Neva: Prologue was revealed during…
I’m a casual anime fan, but a massive car fan, so most racing games usually grab my attention in some way. But when I saw Screamer’s blend of anime cutscenes and stylish racing sequences, I was ready to go. For what it’s worth, I’m also just finding out that this is the fourth game in…
When Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on the original Nintendo Switch back in October 2023, I called it “quite simply the best 2D Mario platforming game ever made” – and I stand by every word. So when Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Edition complete with the mouthful subtitle + Meetup in Bellabel Park, the…
I’ll gladly admit that for better or worse, I play the new Call of Duty every year. While I stick around for the invincible gunplay and fun multiplayer sessions with friends, it’s always nice when a new season comes around to refresh the experience with some new content. Be it maps, guns, operators or events,…
Live service games are a dime a dozen these days, and it feels like extraction shooters aren’t that far behind. From the early days of Escape From Tarkov to the wildly popular Arc Raiders that took over multiplayer charts only a few months ago, it’s clear that Bungie’s latest project, Marathon, has its work cut…
Back in February, when I attended Nintendo’s Preview Event and spent just over an hour with Pokémon Pokopia, I called it “planting the seeds of something special.” Having now sunk well north of 50 hours into the full release, I can confirm: those seeds have grown into something truly extraordinary. Pokémon Pokopia is not just…
