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Lost Sphear Review – Stroll Down Memory Lane

Josh LackJanuary 29, 2018

The developers of the little jRPG I Am Setsuna, which released in 2016, are back 18 months later with Lost Sphear. Fans of their previous release know exactly w...

8

UFC 3 Review – Swingin’ Like A Screen Door

Brodie GibbonsJanuary 25, 2018

As someone who has never been in a honest to goodness dust-up in my life, I couldn't imagine the stones it takes to step into the octagon and face down madmen w...

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Monster Hunter: World Review – A World Of Possibilities

Matthew ZimmariJanuary 25, 2018

You are part of the Fifth Fleet, traversing the seas and heading to the New World as you track the crossing of an Elder Dragon. Sent by the Research Commission ...

6

The Inpatient Review – Tense But Lacking Scares

James MitchellJanuary 23, 2018

The Inpatient serves as a prequel to the events of Until Dawn. Taking place roughly sixty or so years before the events of the main game, you are put into the r...

6

AO Tennis Review – Hit And Miss

Shannon GrixtiJanuary 19, 2018

I’m a massive tennis fan, but I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t both excited and a little worried when I saw that the first next-gen tennis game would be dev...

8

Pokemon Ultra Sun/Moon Review – A Worthy End

Matthew ZimmariDecember 6, 2017

Given the constant shift of the video gaming landscape, it is quite astounding that Game Freak and The Pokemon Company have managed to maintain an air of freshn...

6

Doom VFR Review – Hell Should Wait

James MitchellDecember 2, 2017

When Bethesda announced support for the major VR platforms, I was elated. Their brands have always been some of my favourites and DOOM was one of their stronges...

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Skyrim Review (Nintendo Switch) – The Dragonborn Returns, Again

Toby BergerNovember 16, 2017

Since its initial launch in 2011, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has made its way to a lot of different platforms, and it’s understandable as to why. Even by today...

8

Ashes Cricket Review – Nice Gary!

Dean MilheNovember 16, 2017

The Ashes. Australia v England in 5 gruelling test matches. One of cricket’s biggest rivalries, perhaps only surpassed by the intense passion of the India v Pak...

8

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Review – Flawed Fun

Mehdi ZadnaneNovember 14, 2017

Tons of licensed properties later, the LEGO franchise returns to the Marvel universe as the Avengers and the rest of the world unite to face their greatest thre...

8

Star Wars Battlefront II Review – Battle in the Stars

Toby BergerNovember 14, 2017

EDITOR'S NOTE: This review contains words by James (Single Player) and Toby (Multiplayer). Toby flew to San Francisco for the multiplayer review event as a gues...

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Fire Emblem Warriors Review – A Breath Of Fresh Air

Matthew ZimmariNovember 9, 2017

When it comes to the ‘Warriors’ series of games, there isn’t much difference between them – take control of a character and endlessly pummel hordes of enemies i...

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Call of Duty WWII Review – The King Is Back

Brodie GibbonsNovember 8, 2017

It's been a big year for nostalgia. Crash Bandicoot played on the fond memories of gamers and had a banner year, selling better than anyone could have expected....

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Need for Speed Payback Review – A Middle-of-the-Road Affair

Damian FilipponeNovember 8, 2017

For a game that prides itself on the thrill of the open road and larger-than-life set pieces, Need for Speed Payback still manages to be disappointingly lacklus...

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Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds Review – Taste of Winter

Josh LackNovember 7, 2017

Horizon made a huge impact 8 months ago, creating a beautiful open world full of interesting experiences. The Frozen Wilds takes us to an isolated winter wonder...

Xbox One X Review – So Far, Pretty Good

Shannon GrixtiNovember 3, 2017

I’ve had my hands on the Xbox One X for just over a week now. I’m not quite ready to lock in my final opinion so far, just due to the lack of new releases that ...

7

Super Lucky’s Tale Review – Uninspired Fun

James MitchellNovember 3, 2017

Super Lucky’s Tale is a surprise. It's not going to be a revolutionary game, or the like, but it's a surprisingly solid little platformer that pays tribute to t...

9

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Review – A Story Worth Telling

James MitchellOctober 29, 2017

I never thought I’d be sitting here writing about how my favourite thing about the new Wolfenstein game was that it had a fantastic story and characters. Wolfen...

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Super Mario Odyssey Review – Beyond My Wildest Imagination

Shannon GrixtiOctober 26, 2017

Super Mario 64 was one of the first games that I truly got into growing up. It taught me a sense of discovery and I’ve no doubt put in 100s of hours into the ga...

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Assassin’s Creed Origins Review – A Return To Form

Brodie GibbonsOctober 26, 2017

Since the release of Black Flag, arguably the last great entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise, the property as a whole has laboured. Intrigue washed over me ...

7

GT Sport Review – A Fresh Step

Matthew ZimmariOctober 23, 2017

As a kid, I was never a huge fan of the Gran Turismo games. At the time the cars and tracks looked awesome and realistic but I was never a fan of realistic driv...

7

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Review – Hold Onto Your Butts

Brodie GibbonsOctober 16, 2017

When The Stick of Truth came out, it was so groundbreakingly unashamed to not only step over the lines of political correctness, but to ram raid it with a train...

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The Evil Within 2 Review – An Entirely Different Beast

James MitchellOctober 16, 2017

On paper, I was a little bit worried about The Evil Within 2. It was announced and revealed a mere four months prior to it’s release. Shinji Mikami was involved...

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Middle-Earth Shadow Of War Review – A Monumental Experience

Brodie GibbonsOctober 5, 2017

Shadow of War marks the second time we take the reins of Talion, or "The Ranger" as he's often referred to by fearful orcs. Though his overarching goal to forge...

9

Forza Motorsport 7 Review – New and Improved Model

Mehdi ZadnaneOctober 2, 2017

It's that time of year again for the Forza franchise. As we get ready to rev our engines, Forza Motorsport returns to the forefront as Turn 10 prepares to take ...

9

Cuphead Review – Brutal And Beautiful

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 29, 2017

Struggling through gaming's toughest platformers is rarely as rewarding as you'd think. You might labour through level after level of torture only to realise th...

7

Marvel VS Capcom Infinite Review – Lacking Character

Matthew ZimmariSeptember 29, 2017

When I was a kid I remember having a bunch of action figures from different TV shows and games. I’d play with them altogether and concoct crazy storylines that ...

8

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider Review – Worth A Shot

Mehdi ZadnaneSeptember 26, 2017

It's hard to imagine that it's been a year since we first started playing Arkane's Dishonored 2, but just a mere 10 month's later, we return to the era of Kaldw...

9

FIFA 18 Review – Improvements All Round

Shannon GrixtiSeptember 21, 2017

FIFA is an interesting franchise. You’re either somebody who picks it up every single year, knowing that most of the changes will be minor or you’re somebody wh...

8

Destiny 2 Review – Sweet, Precious Loot

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 20, 2017

During my first fortnight with the game, I've taken three characters through the game's story, slaved through countless Nightfalls, finished the raid twice and ...

8

Pokken Tournament DX Review – Another Worthy Port

Matthew ZimmariSeptember 19, 2017

For years, we’ve always wondered what it is like to see Pokémon battles that rival the action and intensity of the TV show. I mean sure, the games have evolved ...

9

Monster Hunter Stories Review – Different And Impressive

Matthew ZimmariSeptember 15, 2017

Stepping away from the traditional narrative, Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS takes the idea of Monster Hunter and throws it in an entirely new direction – instea...

9

Metroid: Samus Returns Review – An Outstanding Reinvention

Steven ImpsonSeptember 12, 2017

I don’t know about you, but I had lost hope. There hasn’t been a great, explorative Metroid game in a little over a decade. When Other M came along, I had hones...

8

Knack 2 Review – An Old Relic Learns Some Modern Tricks

Josh LackSeptember 5, 2017

After a disappointingly basic introduction to Knack at the launch of the PS4, the team at Sony Japan headed by Mark Cerny finally deliver on what we saw glimpse...

9

Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (Ep1) Review – It’s Great To Be Back

Seamus MullinsSeptember 3, 2017

Going into Life is Strange: Before the Storm, I was excited and apprehensive. When the original came out over two years ago it blew me away with its relatable t...

8

Everybody’s Golf Review – An Old Friend Returns

Josh LackAugust 29, 2017

It's been four years since the long running series graced Playstation consoles and the simply titled Everybody's Golf does a great job reminding people why the ...

9

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Review – Rabbid Glee

Toby BergerAugust 28, 2017

Ubisoft have struck gold with Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. What was once something I would have laughed off a year ago has, without a doubt, become one of m...

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Sonic Mania Review – A Return To Former Glory

Matthew ZimmariAugust 23, 2017

In a year where everything old is new again, it seems fitting that one of gaming’s oldest franchises gets a new lease of life. Sonic Mania isn’t just another So...

9

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Review – A Great Standalone Adventure

Shannon GrixtiAugust 17, 2017

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is set sometime after Uncharted 4 with Nate’s former love interest (and resident treasure hunter), Chloe Frazer teaming up with Uncha...

8

Agents of Mayhem Review – Run and Gun Fun

Damian FilipponeAugust 15, 2017

At first glance, the vibrantly spirited heroes and villains of Agents of Mayhem could be mistaken for characters that have been ripped straight out of a Saturda...

8

Matterfall Review – Loads Of Fun

Matthew ZimmariAugust 15, 2017

Masters of the indie game, Housemarque and Sony Computer Entertainment have gone hand-in-hand in recent times. Following the commercial success with Resogun, De...

8

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Review – A Bold Risk

Brodie GibbonsAugust 14, 2017

In a world where mental illness is still very much a keep-hush conversational taboo, Ninja Theory must be applauded for tackling the issue with great passion an...

8

Tacoma Review – Another Magnificent Narrative

Brodie GibbonsAugust 14, 2017

Fullbright's Gone Home was one that drifted well below my radar when it originally released. It wasn't until the hysteria died down years later, after its relea...

8

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Review – Still Holds Up

Steven ImpsonAugust 7, 2017

Most of my Final Fantasy experiences come from the so-called golden age of Final Fantasy, the PlayStation era – so Final Fantasy XII is a bizarre left turn comp...

4

Patapon Remastered Review – A Product Of Its Time

Seamus MullinsAugust 7, 2017

After hearing about the Patapon series over the past few years, I’ve always been intrigued to try it, largely due to my love for music rhythm games and the dist...

8

Splatoon 2 Review – More Of The Same

Matthew ZimmariAugust 2, 2017

With its release on the Wii U in 2015, Splatoon added the typical Nintendo flair to the existing third-person shooter genre and was a hit game on an underrated ...

9

Pyre Review – Fight For Your Rites

Damian FilipponeJuly 25, 2017

Like Supergiant Games’ previous games Bastion and Transistor, Pyre has striking aesthetics, a poignant soundtrack, a world that arouses intrigue and a narrative...

8

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles Review – A Beautiful and Peaceful Journey

Seamus MullinsJuly 18, 2017

Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles isn’t aiming to take you on an epic journey filled with conflict or drama. It isn’t trying to overhaul its genre with new m...

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Rugby League Live 4 Review – Improvements All Round

Shannon GrixtiJuly 17, 2017

I’m a massive Rugby League fan, and whilst the last few Rugby League games have had more than their fair share of issues, they were still good fun. The core gam...

Astro A10 Headset Review – Affordable Quality

Shannon GrixtiJuly 13, 2017

Astro headsets have always been among the best gaming headsets, but affordability as always been a barrier of entry for most gamers. This is no longer the case,...

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The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind Review – Fan Service Galore

James MitchellJuly 10, 2017

I never really tried Elder Scrolls Online – being scared off before it’s rebirth into Tamriel Unlimited, I just never quite saw the appeal. The standard Elder S...

Gigabyte AERO 15 Laptop Review – Everything You Need and More

Shannon GrixtiJuly 5, 2017

Anybody that knows me would know that I’m a prolific Mac user. It seriously would take a great Windows laptop to even half convince me to think about converting...

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Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Review – More Than Nostalgia

Shannon GrixtiJune 30, 2017

Crash Bandicoot is arguably the most popular PlayStation icon of all time. Originally released to combat Nintendo’s Mario and SEGA’s Sonic, Naughty Dog’s Crash ...

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ARMS Review – Punching Above Its Weight

Shannon GrixtiJune 8, 2017

When Nintendo took to the stage at the Nintendo Switch reveal and showed off ARMS for the first time. Many people (myself included) were sceptical. It looked al...

Wipeout: Omega Collection Review – A Flagship Victory Lap

Adam MathewJune 6, 2017

A ball bounces. A pin drops. A man falls. Gravity was the glue that bound us to our planet, but in 1995 PlayStation applied the solvent that freed our species f...

Tekken 7 Review – No Signs Of Slowing Down

Matthew ZimmariMay 31, 2017

What do you get when you cross a strong, stubborn old father and an angry, vengeful son with the powers of a devil? The answer is a grudge match that has spanne...

9

Rime Review – Journey For A New Generation

Brodie GibbonsMay 26, 2017

It was a bold strategy of Tequila Works to reacquire the rights to Rime from Sony after their funding had made it a PlayStation exclusive. It's one which should...

4

Ultra Street Fighter II: The New Challengers Review – A Frustrating Disappointment

James MitchellMay 24, 2017

I imagine it must be incredibly hard for a publisher to commit to a console when it hasn’t even released yet. Even more so when that console is coming off a rel...

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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Review – Brand New Look

Matthew ZimmariMay 24, 2017

To most gamers, the Fire Emblem series truly took off when Awakening was released for the 3DS in 2013. But the franchise has its roots deeply embedded in the or...

8

Injustice 2 Review – A Rare Victory For DC

James MitchellMay 22, 2017

It’s kind of nuts to think about how far Netherrealm have come. How they bounced back from a string of questionable titles (including Mortal Kombat vs. DC Unive...

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LocoRoco Remastered – The Good Times Keep Rolling

Matthew ZimmariMay 17, 2017

When LocoRoco first released on the PlayStation Portable in 2006, it both stole the hearts of gamers around the world, and truly established the ‘weird’ side th...

7

Farpoint & PS VR Aim Controller Review – A Peep Into The Future

Shannon GrixtiMay 16, 2017

PlayStation VR owners have had the opportunity since launch to play through a bunch of great experiences, but often there are short and feel more like tech demo...

7

The Surge Review – A Gory Sci-Fi Challenge

Steven ImpsonMay 16, 2017

Set in a dystopian tr-future, The Surge is an action RPG that demands as much skill and persistence as you can muster. Focusing on merciless close quarters mele...

5

Narcosis Review – A Deep Sea Descent

James MitchellMay 15, 2017

Horror games are interesting. They inhabit such a small portion of the colourful genre spectrum, and yet within this genre there’s such a wide variety of experi...

9

Forza Horizon 3: Hot Wheels Review – Out of This World

Mehdi ZadnaneMay 13, 2017

This probably wasn't the content that Forza players were asking for, but sometimes you don't know you want something until you actually get it. With the Hot Whe...

5

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 Review – Good Sniping, Many Shortcomings

Brodie GibbonsMay 8, 2017

A professional sniper can regularly wait for hours upon hours for their target to surface, remaining alert the entire time. Though I'm sure elite sharpshooters ...

9

Prey Review – System Shock Your Way

James MitchellMay 5, 2017

Arkane have, in just a short amount of time, mastered their craft. The Dishonored games did a great job at throwing a bunch of tools at the player and letting t...

6

AFL Evolution Review – Tip-toe In The Right Direction

Brodie GibbonsMay 4, 2017

Throughout the harsh months of winter, twenty-two per side march out to do war on the hallowed turf. The white line fever takes hold as bodies crash into the fr...

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What Remains Of Edith Finch Review – An Exploration Of Death & Depth

James MitchellMay 1, 2017

What Remains Of Edith Finch will not be for everyone - that much I can say with confidence. It’s a strange little indie project from Giant Sparrow, a California...

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Review – Fun For Everyone

Shannon GrixtiApril 26, 2017

It's no secret that a new Nintendo console will at some point bring us a new iteration of Mario Kart. The franchise has been a staple of my gaming life for as l...

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Cities: Skylines (Xbox One) Review – A Whole New World

Mehdi ZadnaneApril 26, 2017

For fans of certain PC-centered genres, it's not always easy to find their fix on consoles, which is especially the case for games involving city-planning and s...

9

Outlast II Review – Sanctimonious Sacrilege

James MitchellApril 25, 2017

I’ve been a pretty big horror fan for most of my life, but the love affair with the genre easily started with games. Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Clock Tower; ev...

9

Puyo Puyo Tetris Review – A Perfect Blend

Steven ImpsonApril 25, 2017

Everybody knows Tetris, right? It became a mainstream hit on the GameBoy back in 1989 and it’s addictive puzzle gameplay has been a mainstay in games and cultur...

8

Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy (EP 1) Review – One Of The Best

Brodie GibbonsApril 24, 2017

Although I tend to adore their stories and find myself incredibly invested in their series, it's hard to ignore the fact that Telltale Games are an anomaly that...

5

Voodoo Vince Remastered Review – Bewitched & Bewildered

James MitchellApril 21, 2017

I was late to the original Xbox. Though when I did finally grab one, I was sure to grab all the weird exclusives that I had never had a chance of experiencing. ...

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Thimbleweed Park Review – Spiritual Success

Ewan RoxburghApril 14, 2017

Kickstarted video games has drawn criticism in recent years, often for good reason. However, in the case of Thimbleweed Park, successfully kickstarted in late 2...

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Persona 5 Review – Effortlessly Stylish

James MitchellApril 12, 2017

I preface this review with chance confession – this is my first Persona game, and I’ve never particularly been a fan of the style of games (heck, even anime) th...

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Paradigm Review – An Instant Point and Click Adventure Classic

Seamus MullinsApril 6, 2017

There are games which stick to the norm, which fit within normal conventions for storytelling, genre and general gameplay. Games which we have come to expect fr...

6

Yooka-Laylee Review – Stuck In The Past

Shannon GrixtiApril 5, 2017

Yooka-Laylee has one of the most interesting development cycles of any recent game. Firstly, it's the highest funded Kickstarter game to come out of the UK (wit...

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Stand Review – Forever Charged

Shannon GrixtiApril 4, 2017

One of the main worries prior to the Nintendo Switch releasing was the fact that the Joy-Con Grip included with the console would not charge the Joy-Con. This w...

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Anoxemia Review – A Deep Sea Disappointment

James MitchellMarch 30, 2017

I’d never heard of Anoxemia before, but I’m really starting to enjoy games that are exploring the more terrifying side of the deep sea. The highest profile titl...

7

Snake Pass Review – Hissing Good Fun

James MitchellMarch 29, 2017

Snake Pass is an intriguing game. At first glance, it looks like a platformer ripe from the golden age of Rare – think Banjo Kazooie or Conker’s Bad Fur Day. Bu...

Night in the Woods Review – The Best and Worst Things About Growing Up

Seamus MullinsMarch 27, 2017

Coming of age stories often have huge appeal to us, as it is a period in our lives we all experience in one way or another. At some point we all have to leave s...

8

Bye-Bye BoxBoy! Review – Puzzle Solving Goodness

Damian FilipponeMarch 24, 2017

HAL Laboratory’s final instalment in the BoxBoy series offers yet another satisfying plethora of deceptively simple puzzles that will have you scratching your b...

9

Mass Effect: Andromeda Review – A New Generation Of Mass Effect

James MitchellMarch 20, 2017

On paper, Mass Effect Andromeda sounded like it might end up being a complete disaster. The creator is no longer involved, the development team is different, an...

6

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity Review – Short-lived Fun

Steven ImpsonMarch 18, 2017

It was back in 2006, maybe 2007. I was at a pretty big LAN party where a friend of mine passed me a copy of this game FlatOut, begging me to give it a try. I’d ...

PowerA Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Comfort Grip Red Review – A Solid Improvement

Shannon GrixtiMarch 15, 2017

The Joy-Con Grip that comes in the Nintendo Switch box serves its purpose, but it's definitely not the most comfortable controller that I've ever used. Well,...

6

Super Bomberman R Review – Not Worth The Price Of Admission

James MitchellMarch 14, 2017

Bomberman has had a bit of a tumultuous history – but putting aside the ill-advised “gritty” reboot, the formula has not changed itself up all that much. The wh...

9

NieR Automata Review – A Truly Unforgettable Story

James MitchellMarch 7, 2017

On paper, it’s surprising that NieR Automata even exists. The original game didn’t really sell that well and only became a critical darling after its release. I...

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Ghost Recon Wildlands Review – The Formula Still Works, For Now

Ewan RoxburghMarch 7, 2017

Whilst playing Ubisoft Paris' Ghost Recon Wildlands, I found it impossible not to consider its context. I’m not referring to the recent controversy between the ...

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1-2 Switch Review – Fun While It Lasts

Shannon GrixtiMarch 6, 2017

1-2 Switch was the game that had everyone cringing after its announcement at Nintendo's January 13th event. This was especially due to the fact that the game lo...

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Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Review – A Whole New World

Shannon GrixtiMarch 2, 2017

I'm just going to jump straight into it. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is bloody hard. It's honestly one of the hardest games I've ever played. Now us...

Nintendo Switch Review – The Foundation Of A Must-have Console

Shannon GrixtiMarch 2, 2017

Honestly, there's a lot to like about the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo is marketing it as a home console, which it is definitely competent at being, but where it e...

8

Torment: Tides of Numenera Review – A World Worth Exploring

Brodie GibbonsMarch 1, 2017

I've never been one to deep-dive into stats, or to love trawling menus. I always preferred my roleplaying games with that westernised stank, which pretty much s...

7

For Honor Review – Ridiculous Yet Authentic Action

James MitchellFebruary 21, 2017

When I first heard about For Honor, I was ready to dismiss it as a pointless hack and slash attempting to cash in on the Dark Souls hype. It's embarrassing to a...

9

Horizon Zero Dawn Review – Satisfyingly Beautiful

Shannon GrixtiFebruary 20, 2017

When considering Horizon Zero Dawn is developed by Guerrilla Games, it’d be easy to make the assumption that it’s a linear game set in an incredibly dark univer...

7

Halo Wars 2 Review – Familiar But Different In All The Right Ways

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 16, 2017

When I experienced the first Halo Wars title eight years ago, developed by the esteemed Ensemble Studios, I was the definition of a greenhorn when it came to th...

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VR Ping Pong Review (PlayStation VR) – Realistic and Frustrating

Shannon GrixtiFebruary 14, 2017

When I first got the chance to go hands-on (or eye-on) with PlayStation VR, I immedietly knew that I wanted either a Table Tennis game or Tennis game. It seems ...

7

Sniper Elite 4 Review – Slightly Short Of Its Potential

James MitchellFebruary 13, 2017

The Sniper Elite series, coincidentally, is a franchise that I’ve never really dabbled too much into. I’ve reviewed the lamentable Sniper Elite V2 in the past (...

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Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World Review – Fun For Every Gamer

Shannon GrixtiFebruary 9, 2017

Poochy and Yoshi's Wooly World is a brand new version of the 2015 Wii U title, Yoshi's Wooly World. For those that didn't play the original, the game is a platf...