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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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Nioh Review – Punishing But Rewarding

James MitchellFebruary 5, 2017

Nioh is an interesting game. At first glance many would happily write it off as a clone of Dark Souls, albeit with a distinctly Japanese flavour.  But upon spen...

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Digimon World: Next Order Review – Mix Of Nostalgia & Grinding

Matthew ZimmariFebruary 2, 2017

The Digital World is in danger. Evil Machinedramon are attacking and destroying the peace, and it is your job to save it! Step into the shoes of a Digimon Tamer...

Nacon Revolution Pro Controller PS4 Review – The Controller Hardcore Gamers Deserve

Shannon GrixtiJanuary 30, 2017

TAKE YOUR GAMING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THE NACON REVOLUTION PRO CONTROLLER Since the release of the Xbox One Elite Controller, Sony gamers have been longing f...

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Saban’s Power Rangers: Mega Battle Review – Rare Sprinklings Of Flair

Brodie GibbonsJanuary 26, 2017

Despite a clumsy, ham-fisted title, Saban's Power Rangers is every bit a throwback to the classic side-scrolling Streets of Rage clones I used to play as a yout...

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Tales of Berseria Review – A Game You Shouldn’t Let Slip By

Matthew ZimmariJanuary 26, 2017

Years ago, on a mysterious and fearful event known as the Scarlet Night, Velvet and her brother Laphicet are saved from demonic beings by their brother-in-law a...

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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Review – Confusing Excitement

Jake BarrosJanuary 24, 2017

First things first, before putting that Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (here forth referred to as KH2.8) into your PlayStation, you are going to w...

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Resident Evil 7: biohazard Review – A Return To Form

James MitchellJanuary 24, 2017

As a franchise, Resident Evil was beginning to have a bit of an identity problem. Whereas the series used to do a fantastic job at setting trends, Resident Evil...

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Yakuza 0 Review – A Relentless Journey

Damian FilipponeJanuary 20, 2017

In the world of Yakuza 0, excess is king. Scantily clad women are plentiful, alcohol flows in abundance and matters are resolved with fists so frequently that e...

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Gravity Rush 2 Review – Full Of Heart and Soul

Matthew ZimmariJanuary 10, 2017

When I think back to all the games that should have gotten a sequel in Sony’s history but never did, I’m reminded of some amazing IPs that, sadly, we may never ...

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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Review – Lovably Australian

Ewan RoxburghJanuary 3, 2017

If you were born in the mid to late nineties, chances are you grew up playing 3D platformers. They rose to prominence in the generation of the PlayStation and t...

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Super Mario Run Review – The Best Thing Since Pokemon GO

Shannon GrixtiDecember 16, 2016

Super Mario Run's Artstyle Is Absolutely Incredible So, the time has finally come. Who could have guessed that we'd be one day playing a Mario game on an iP...

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Don Bradman Cricket 17 Review – The Best Cricket Experience Yet

Dean MilheDecember 14, 2016

The release date for Don Bradman Cricket 17 has been moved forward to Friday, 16th of December for PS4 and Xbox One. It will release on PC at a later date. ...

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Steep Review – An Incredible Sense Of Scope

Lewis VaughanDecember 12, 2016

Steep starts very quickly, with minimal hand-holding. I did enjoy the short tutorial which teaches you the basic controls for turning and jumping before setting...

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The Last Guardian Review – A Fascinating Journey

Shannon GrixtiDecember 6, 2016

So, it's finally here. The Last Guardian, which has been in development since 2007 and in the public eye since 2009, is finally gracing our consoles. Honestly, ...

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Dead Rising 4 Review – Uninspired, Mindless Fun

Steven ImpsonDecember 5, 2016

Dead Rising 4 is a silly Christmas game. It’s like one of those straight to video films you’d see at your local rental store right around this time of year, fun...

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Final Fantasy XV Review – Fun For Everyone

Ewan RoxburghDecember 5, 2016

Final Fantasy XV represents a bold change of direction for the iconic, longevous franchise. Booting up Final Fantasy XV, the screen simply reads “a Final Fantas...

7

Eagle Flight Review – Not Your Typical Flying Simulation

James MitchellNovember 22, 2016

Since its original announcement, Eagle Flight has enjoyed a reception from me that I have applied to almost every experience made for virtual reality. The conce...

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The Martian VR Experience Review – Our Standards Should Be Higher

Ewan RoxburghNovember 21, 2016

The Martian VR Experience, based on the successful sci-fi film directed by Ridley Scott, left me horribly divided. Let me make this clear now, this experience i...

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Planet Coaster Review – Under Construction And Open For Business

Mehdi ZadnaneNovember 21, 2016

For fans of the theme park simulation genre, it's been painfully apparent that a few years the genre found itself in a state of hibernation. With the Rollercoas...

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Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection – Great Games, Average Remaster

James MitchellNovember 18, 2016

Assassin’s Creed has been a franchise that has been in constant flux. When Ubisoft released Assassin’s Creed II, many fans were enamoured with Ezio’s charm and ...

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Pokemon Sun and Moon Review – The Very Best Pokemon Yet

Charlie LeNovember 16, 2016

Hello there! Welcome back to the world of Pokemon! Stepping into the sunny shores of the Alola region, our latest Pokemon legend is about to unfold! Let’s go! ...

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Just Dance 2017 Review – Fun For The Whole Family

Charlie LeNovember 15, 2016

At PAX Australia, I had to opportunity to try out Just Dance 17, the latest instalment in the Just Dance series. When I say opportunity, I really mean that I we...

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Watch Dogs 2 Review – Beyond My Wildest Expectations

Shannon GrixtiNovember 14, 2016

The original Watch Dogs was seen as the poster child for the PS4 and Xbox One upon release. For many years until release, with each passing trailer, our hopes a...

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Dishonored 2 Review – An Improvement In Every Way

James MitchellNovember 14, 2016

I’ve always found there to be a weird link between games like BioShock, Deus Ex and Dishonored. All of them are first-person but all of them are totally committ...

PlayStation 4 Pro Review – The Most Powerful (and Confusing) Console Yet

Shannon GrixtiNovember 9, 2016

The PlayStation 4 Pro is an exciting new chapter in the PlayStation journey which marks the first time we've seen a true mid-generation hardware upgrade. The PS...

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Paper Mario: Color Splash Review – Fresh and Imaginative

Steve PolakNovember 7, 2016

Mario Color Splash is a clever, bubbly and often funny adventure that blends a few lightweight role-playing touches with platform and puzzle play. Thus the game...

LucidSound LS30 Review – A New Generation Of Premium Gaming Audio

Shannon GrixtiNovember 3, 2016

I've used a lot of different gaming headsets in my time, but the LucidSound LS30 headset oozed a premium feel whilst remaining easy to use and incredibly functi...

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World of Final Fantasy Review – Nostalgic Beauty

Matthew ZimmariNovember 2, 2016

Reynn and Lann, two teenage siblings awaken one day to find their city of Nine Woods Hill devoid of people. Arriving at work, Lann discovers a strange woman – E...

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Civilization VI Review – A Fresh Take On A Classic Franchise

Sarah CareyOctober 31, 2016

When first starting a new 4X game, I often find myself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information that is presented to me all at once. Having such a steep l...

7

Yo-Kai Watch 2 Review – Enjoyable, Yet Familiar

Charlie LeOctober 27, 2016

The sequel to the popular Yo-Kai Watch series is finally out, and while it’s a great addition to the series, with a few kinks and buffs here and there it defini...

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Batman: Return To Arkham Review – Two Amazing Games, One Lackluster Port

Mehdi ZadnaneOctober 25, 2016

In the age of remasters, the industry has set to give newcoming players a second chance to experience the classics that possibly only returning players would ha...

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Skylanders: Imaginators Review – Back In Form

Steve PolakOctober 24, 2016

So, those of you who haven’t heard much about this game, might not know that the latest toys come to life offering isn’t content with just letting you develop a...

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Battlefield 1 Review: Old Battlefields, New Stories

Mehdi ZadnaneOctober 19, 2016

The first-person shooter space has seen a few thematic shifts in the past few years. Moving from the second World War to modern warfare, with the eventual shift...

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Rez Infinite Review – Made Better By VR

Ewan RoxburghOctober 18, 2016

PlayStation VR needs real games and Rez Infinite delivers. Players want to see that there’s more to VR than just experiences; they want genuine benefits to game...

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Until Dawn: Rush of Blood Review – Satisfyingly Spooky

Shannon GrixtiOctober 14, 2016

Whilst Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is supposed to belong to the same family as the 2015 cult-hit thriller Until Dawn, outside of a few cameos from some of the cha...

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Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Review – A Sense of Nostalgia

Matthew ZimmariOctober 13, 2016

We begin on the small island of Estard, in the fishing village of Pilchard Bay. Our protagonist (to be called whatever your heart desires) and the young Prince ...

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Batman Arkham VR Review – Becoming The Bat Is Thrilling

Shannon GrixtiOctober 12, 2016

I'll preface this review by saying that I'm not the biggest Batman fan. I've seen the movies and I've played through the Rocksteady games, but I'm by no means h...

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PlayStation VR Worlds Review – A Mix Of Necessary Experiences

Shannon GrixtiOctober 12, 2016

PlayStation VR Worlds is essentially a package of five wildly different experiences. The game stemmed from two early PlayStation VR experiences in the form of T...

PlayStation VR Review – The Most Immersive Gaming Experience Yet

Shannon GrixtiOctober 11, 2016

Ever since Sony announced PlayStation VR in early 2015, I've been excited to finally get my hands-on the final retail unit and see how it performs in my own liv...