Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope cuts back on linearity and spotlights exploration
We've seen a fresh batch of gameplay and even had a chat with creative director Davide Soliani.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 29th of June 2022
As Dusk Falls is ambitious but lacking
All the ideas are there, but Interior/Night's ambitious narrative is limited by poor technique.
Cult of the Lamb is The Binding of Isaac mixed with Animal Crossing
We've checked out the demo for Massive Monster's action-roguelike and are very impressed about what it offered.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 17th of June 2022
Steelrising is a clockpunk Soulslike take on the French Revolution
Shades of Soulslike with a splash of NieR:Automata, all on a French Revolution canvas.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 16th of June 2022
Anger Foot is a loud, colourful trip all about kicking ass
We've played the demo for Free Lives' action game and are very impressed by it.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 15th of June 2022
Codemasters is doubling-down on racing culture with F1 22
Between the expanded Career mode and F1 Life, this iteration of the racing series is looking to become more than just a simulation experience.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 13th of June 2022
Hands-on: Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 takes its dystopian voyeurism into the future
It's just been announced and we're already looking forward to this sequel to Fictiorama Studios' great "digital voyeur simulator".
Text: Pablo Álvarez Published on the 13th of June 2022
We take a deeper look into the Starfield gameplay
So we've finally got to see Starfield. We have summarised all the gameplay and tell you what you have to look forward to.
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Jonas Mäki Published on the 13th of June 2022
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course is all about quality over quantity
Studio MDHR has given us a deep look into the upcoming DLC and what it will be offering up.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 10th of June 2022
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II plays it safe by recycling other games
The leader seems to have become a follower by taking heavy inspiration from CoD4 and Uncharted while the innovations are made for Warzone II.
Battlefield 2042's first season makes a lacking game feel slightly less lacking
We've had a chance to dive into Season One: Zero Hour ahead of its imminent release on June 9.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 7th of June 2022
Impressions: Mario Strikers: Battle League Football is so technical that it lends itself to esports
We've played a bunch of offline 1v1 matches and you can do similarly online with the just-released demo over the weekend. Easy to learn, will take a lot to master...
The Quarry seems to be Supermassive at their very best
Supermassive is almost ready with their most ambitious game to date, and there's plenty to look forward to.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is very linear but packed with lore
We've seen a bunch of gameplay of Daedalic's upcoming stealth adventure game.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 24th of May 2022
MultiVersus lets us kick left and right with our favourite Warner characters
We've spent a couple of days fighting in the closed Alpha and now we're ready to share our impressions.
Escape Academy is looking to be a puzzler's heaven
We've been able to check out Coin Crew Games upcoming escape room video game, ahead of its late June launch date.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 19th of May 2022
Warcraft Arclight Rumble: Fine and Forgettable
We've gone hands-on with Blizzard's upcoming mobile game and are left a little underwhelmed.
We've seen Saints Row in action and it has literally blown our minds
It still maintains its dark humour, but with a new and more attractive realistic approach.
We've tried The Perfect Pencil, a psychological platformer
An introspective metroidvania that could be much more promising than it seems.
My Time at Sandrock is a familiar delight
This life sim trades the lush lands of Portia for the dusty city of Sandrock.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 13th of May 2022
F1 22 seems to be another step in the right direction for the series
We've been hands-on with the upcoming instalment in Codemasters' racing series.
We tried Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge: Cowabunga!
We've played the first couple of episodes with almost every character in this new version of the game.
Text: Sergio Figueroa Published on the 9th of May 2022
Hard West 2 really does live up to its name
We've been able to dive into the first couple of hours of Ice Code Games supernatural strategy sequel.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 6th of May 2022
Sniper Elite 5 is fun, but very familiar
We were given free reign of the second mission in the fifth instalment of Rebellion's sniping series.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 27th of April 2022
Dune: Spice Wars holds potential, but is a bit sparse right now
Shiro Games' 4X strategy title has a great base, but currently offers up a world as empty as you'd expect a desert planet to feel.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 25th of April 2022
We're very worried after trying Overwatch 2
We've gone hands-on with the PvP side of Blizzard's upcoming shooter sequel and we're a little concerned.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 21st of April 2022
Kao the Kangaroo - Hands-on Preview
We slipped on some magical boxing gloves and checked out a bunch of Tate Multimedia's upcoming platformer.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 21st of April 2022
Saints Row - Customisation Suite Preview
We've checked out the customisation options in the upcoming Saints Row, and can announce that it is looking to go above and beyond.
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Jonas Mäki Published on the 20th of April 2022
4 ways Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax is bigger, better and weirder
The free update seems far more significant than many expected, so getting it on Xbox and Switch as well is just icing on the cake.
Nintendo Switch Sports - sweaty multiplayer impressions for each event
We've played the six disciplines that will be included at launch and here are our thoughts along with some exclusive gameplay from each one.
Two Point Campus - Hands-on Impressions
We've built the university of our dreams in Two Point Studio's upcoming simulation game.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 6th of April 2022
Rainbow Six Mobile - hands-off first impressions
We've taken an exclusive first look at the new R6, an ambitious adaptation of Siege, which aims to be a turning point in mobile FPS.
Text: Juan A. Fonseca Published on the 5th of April 2022
Soundfall - Hands-On Impressions
Become one with the beat with Drastic Games' rhythm-based looter-shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 28th of March 2022
Flawless Abbey - First Impressions
We've taken an early look at Bed Head Games' upcoming adventure-puzzler.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 27th of March 2022
Lego Star Wars: XIII cool and hilarious things from The Skywalker Saga
We've learned all about the game and played the beginning of Episode IV, and the Force is strong with this one.
Trek to Yomi - Chapter 1 & 2 Impressions
We've played through the first 45 minutes of Flying Wild Hog's striking samurai adventure.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 18th of March 2022
Moss: Book II looks deeper, more interactive
We take a heads-off look at the next adventure for Quill and you, the Reader, as Polyarc readies its imminent release on PS4 and PS5's PSVR.
Ghostwire Tokyo is cool, but seems repetitive
We've played the first two chapters of Tango Gameworks' upcoming game, and both our hopes and fears have been spot on.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Final Preview
The first 3D platformer in the Kirby series is almost here, and we've already checked out the first world to get a teaser of what it will offer.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 3rd of March 2022
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Final Preview
With launch looming, we've played through a chapter of Gearbox's upcoming fantasy looter-shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 28th of February 2022
Rainbow Six: Extraction - Spillover Impressions
We've checked out the first batch of post-launch content arriving in Ubisoft's cooperative shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 18th of February 2022
Warno - Early Access Impressions
We've been playing Eugen Systems' Cold War strategy game ever since it entered Early Access and now we have some thoughts.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök - Hands-off Preview
This next chapter in Eivor's saga is almost here and we've seen a bunch of new gameplay.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 10th of February 2022
Elden Ring - Final Preview
We spent a few more hours in From Software's open world before its launch, and have a whole list of extra features and feelings to tell you about.
Triangle Strategy - Final Preview
We've taken a look at Square Enix's RPG ahead of its launch in a few weeks.
Ghostwire Tokyo - Hands-off preview
We've taken a look at Tango Gameworks' upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive title, as part of a hands-off preview session.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 4th of February 2022
Gran Turismo 7 - Hands-off preview
We've attended a recent demo session to get a deeper look into Polyphony Digital's upcoming racing game.
Grid Legends - Final Preview
Ahead of its launch in a few weeks, we take a last look at Codemasters upcoming racing title.
Ready or Not - Early Access Impressions
VOID Interactive's tactical shooter isn't for the faint-hearted, but boy is it a blast.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 23rd of January 2022
Total War: Warhammer III - Campaign Preview
We're now less than a month from the release of Creative Assembly's next Warhammer effort, and we've tried the campaign.
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Kim Olsen Published on the 19th of January 2022