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For a number of years, the rule of thumb in Hollywood has been fairly direct: a familiar sort of recognition, delivered with a twist. Cheers, but it’s set in a café, and everyone’s in their twenties. Lost, but it’s based in LA, with Joseph Fiennes in the mix. To be fair, it didn’t always land—I … Read more

Mario Kart World brings up compelling twists on the usual Mario Kart formula, though its hopes for a true open-world experience are somewhat softened by familiar Nintendo quirks. To be honest, it feels a bit odd to imagine a fresh Mario Kart being positioned as the headline release for a console launch. I’m not dismissing … Read more

The Alters pulls off something exciting and fresh, mixing strategy-driven base management with third-person exploration, all wrapped in a sci-fi story about making copies of yourself. Still, the proceedings can feel repetitive, and the more complex chores can dilute the experience. I’m facing a tough situation: I crash-landed on a strange alien world, and I’m … Read more

Even with a promising start, MindsEye ultimately stumbles under a ridiculous story, inconsistent prose, clumsily designed mission setups, and shockingly bad combat. Given the score, it’s understandable if you doubt me, but I went into MindsEye feeling genuinely hopeful before launch. Back when cover shooters and huge driving games were everywhere, they were starting to … Read more

What’s the most you’ve ever paid for a computer mouse? For the vast majority of people, it likely won’t top £20—and even for PC gamers, many of the most sought-after models usually land somewhere between £20 and £40, like the £38 Logitech G502 or the £18 Razer DeathAdder. If you want wireless support or higher-end … Read more

An inventive, imaginative RPG-lite, and a praiseworthy follow-up to the TRON franchise. In a world where whether a title feels better as a handheld experience or a full console affair depends almost entirely on personal taste, it can sound pointless to insist that TRON: Catalyst is especially fun on the go. Still, it genuinely is. … Read more

Dune: Awakening is a ruthless survival game, a captivating RPG, and a high-stakes open-world PvP battle arena—all bundled together. Somehow, it manages to pull it off. Your very first steps—and, later, your millionth—across the sands of Dune: Awakening are undeniably intimidating. This is a stubbornly challenging title that drops you straight into the desert with … Read more

This game’s bold take on the idea of labor makes it feel like a standout experience. In my most successful attempts—especially when I got the most surprising pairings—I ended up as the watering can operator. I tag along with two players who are far more capable while they repair machines and hold back the relentless … Read more

A more energetic, lively, and emotionally layered take on this distinctive hiking-style simulation. It all starts with a deeply personal father–child moment. Sam Porter Bridges sits on a mountainside in northern Mexico with an infant held against his chest. The baby is Lou (BB from the original Death Stranding), no longer sealed inside an odd … Read more

It’s still a classic, though some of that vital oddity has slipped away. Revisiting System Shock 2 for its 25th anniversary remaster review was, on paper, the easiest assignment I could’ve been given. A beloved cornerstone, lovingly brought back by a team that exists because of System Shock 2? Naturally, I figured I’d just give … Read more