News

Tomb Raider just launched on iOS and Android complete with all of its biggest DLC and a seriously tempting price tag
By Dashiell Wood published
Tomb Raider has launched for iOS and Android phones with all of its original DLC.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, February 17 (game #982)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, February 16 (game #981)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.
Latest Reviews

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Mario Tennis Fever review: new rackets make the court as frantic as a Mario Kart race
By Alan Wen published
Serve it up

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: the series' most divisive title, reborn
By Harry Padoan published
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties supplies cathartic combat and a whole lot of new content, but can it live up to the high standards that RGG Studio set with its previous remakes?
PC Gaming

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’
By Rhys Wood published
‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

The latest Control Resonant gameplay trailer showcases new zones, abilities, and progression, which Remedy says 'is all about building your perfect combat flow'
By Demi Williams published
Remedy Entertainment has released the first full gameplay trailer for Control Resonant, showcasing a "paranatural" warped Manhattan, new abilities, and zones to explore.

The new Resident Evil Requiem trailer seems to confirm the appearance of one fan favorite character
By Demi Williams published
Capcom has shared a fourth trailer for Resident Evil Requiem, and it may have confirmed the appearance of a fan favorite character.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection preview – this Pokémon-style spin-off might not be the game for me
By James Pickard published
It's not you, it's me

The Dead Cells and Rogue Prince of Persia devs have announced a new game, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and I need it now
By Demi Williams published
Konami has announced Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new entry in the long-running 2D-action series co-developed by the Dead Cells and the Rogue Prince of Persia creators.
Nintendo

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’
By Rhys Wood published
‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

These party games are absolutely essential for your Nintendo Switch 2
By Harry Padoan published
I adore my Nintendo Switch 2, and take it with me just about everywhere I go – but I always make sure to have these party games in my bag too.

Nintendo’s free Hello Mario app is way more entertaining than it should be
By Lance Ulanoff published
Nintendo built a new, free Hello Mario app; we got a chance to try it and now can't wait to try it again.

Pokémon Pokopia is the game every Pokémon fan has been begging for, but you’re dead wrong if you think it’s just an Animal Crossing clone
By Josephine Watson published
Gen-Z slang, post-apocalyptic destruction, and multiplayer madness make Pokémon Pokopia the best demo I’ve played this year
Playstation

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’
By Rhys Wood published
‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

I’ve fallen for a game about fighting a deadly plague — and it’s the perfect antidote to the industry’s GenAI blight
By Lewis Maddison published
In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

GTA 6 arrives in the era of podcasting, and I’m betting it’ll absolutely parody wellness bros, true crime, and Reddit relationship confessions
By Jake Green published
GTA 6 will absolutely have podcasts, at least that's what I'm betting on. Here's the five shows I think the game will parody.

With the God of War trilogy remake confirmed, I need something to help tide me over until it releases — and Sons of Sparta is starting to do exactly that
By Rob Dwiar published
The God of War trilogy remake is coming, and jumping into the Sons of Sparta 2D action game to see Kratos' real beginning brings a new perspective to the series.
Xbox

High On Life 2 review: Faster, funnier, and exactly what a sequel should be
By Scott McCrae published
High On Life 2 is an inventive FPS campaign that improves on its predecessor in every way, but a litany of technical faults has it feeling like it could've stayed in the oven for a bit longer.

Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors say the game’s take on Japanese horror is ‘both beautiful and terrifying’
By Rhys Wood published
‘By minimizing jump scares and graphic depictions,’ Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake’s directors emphasize the game’s unique ‘expression of Japanese horror’.

I’ve fallen for a game about fighting a deadly plague — and it’s the perfect antidote to the industry’s GenAI blight
By Lewis Maddison published
In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

GTA 6 arrives in the era of podcasting, and I’m betting it’ll absolutely parody wellness bros, true crime, and Reddit relationship confessions
By Jake Green published
GTA 6 will absolutely have podcasts, at least that's what I'm betting on. Here's the five shows I think the game will parody.

The new Kingdom Come: Deliverance 'next gen' update adds 4K support and 'ultra' graphics on consoles — and it's free if you already own the game
By Dashiell Wood published
A new 'next gen' update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance has been released, adding new feature for modern consoles.

One of the thirstiest fighting games ever is coming to PS5 with a new photo mode to 'capture every angle' of your favorite characters — and you'll even be able to play it for free
By Dashiell Wood published
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round has been revealed and it's coming out later this year.







