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You’ll probably run into one of two reactions to Dread Delusion’s visual approach: you either fall for its gaudy, throwback setting packed with glittering yet unflattering polygons, or you recoil and write it off just as fast. Still, I’d like to encourage you—don’t turn away. Dread Delusion is a game that’s intentionally nauseating, leaning into … Read more

21st March Hi there, and welcome back to our usual spot where we talk through what we’ve been getting stuck into in the games world. This week, Bertie has clocked that his runs in Slay the Spire 2 aren’t going as smoothly as he’d hoped; Connor keeps falling deeper into the Dark Side and unleashing … Read more

You could lock me away in a chest packed with coins, then drop me into a stormy whirl of pirate escapades, and I’d still insist that there still aren’t enough of them—right up until I slowly sink toward Davy Jones’ Locker. Whether it’s Sea of Thieves, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, Monkey Island, or Sid Meier’s … Read more

The Bootleg Bazaar in Portofiro feels like a coming-together of post-Soviet bloc leftovers that have fused into a lively showcase of battered, second-hand capitalism at full throttle. This idea first stuck with me through films, TV, and books—and also through a deeply thorny Russian roommate in college, who thought it was hilarious to throw knives … Read more

In October 2025, members of the Amazon Game Studios team found out they had been let go from their roles. They weren’t alone. After the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, a continuous round of layoffs swept across many studios worldwide. The reasons behind it are still argued over: some point to a sudden recalibration after … Read more

One of the most striking developments of 2025 was Halo: Campaign Evolved making its way to PS5. The well-known “mascot” of Xbox is no longer limited to Microsoft consoles and PC. While this may hint at a wider shift in strategy, Gears of War: E-Day still isn’t coming to Sony’s hardware—despite how last year’s second … Read more

Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 4 will let players jump into its single-player campaign up to one week before the full game launches. As a result, the campaign—taking place on the Korean Peninsula—could be available as early as 16th October for a limited group of players, a full seven days before the official release … Read more

It looks like the impressive Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer shown at Summer Game Fest was exactly what Square Enix needed. The lengthy showcase, packed with details about a huge open world, major story beats, and revamped combat, and followed by a large media push after the announcement, has noticeably boosted interest in the Final … Read more

Despite the adrenaline-pumping Indiana Jones-style thrills, the lure of ancient civilizations, and the constant pressure of sensational supernatural danger, the real heart of Call of the Elder Gods may actually beat inside that battered, leather-covered notebook. This idea won’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s played Call of the Sea, its warmly received predecessor, … Read more

Capcom will be ending sales of the Dragon’s Dogma 2 Deluxe Edition on June 24th, while also withdrawing a number of its most controversial fast-progress microtransactions. In a statement posted across the game’s social channels, the studio thanked players for their continued loyalty, explaining that, “because of the creation of extra content and a range … Read more