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In Giant Squid’s latest release, momentum, meaning, and mindfulness come together in a title built around free-form imagination and steady flow. When we call a game “rewarding,” what are we really pointing to? In my view, it usually lands in one of two lanes. First, there are games that hand out rewards for strong performance: … Read more
Konami revisits a classic legend with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, delivering a remarkably considerate remake built by developers who worked on the original. When Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was first announced, I—like many others—felt uneasy about it. Since I regard it as one of the greatest Metal Gear entries ever made, … Read more
A vivid, unforgettable story unfolds less through spoken lines and more through teamwork with the environment—through motion, player choices, and striking visual expression. Video games are especially good at sparking feelings in a small constellation of pixels, particularly when those pixels are trapped in relentless, life-or-death circumstances. Herdling belongs to a long-running line of escort-style … Read more
Last year, Honor’s Magic V3 foldable smartphone left a strong impression, thanks to polished software, a clean yet durable build, and upgraded performance. This time, we’re moving on to the Magic V5, partly because of the unlucky reputation the number four carries in China. The new model follows current industry expectations with a slimmer chassis, … Read more
Hell is Us is a gripping, nightmarish dive into the brutal realities of warfare, but some polarizing design decisions may start to feel wearing. Hell is Us review Developer: Rogue Factor Publisher: Nacon Platform: Play on PS5 Availability: Released on 1st September on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 Unfamiliar synths thrum and spiral … Read more
Cronos: The New Dawn is Bloober Team’s most outstanding original effort to date. It delivers an absorbing journey through a suffocating portrayal of 1980s Poland, where your adventure turns out to be far different from what it initially seems. Cronos: The New Dawn pulls you into a vivid, authentic portrayal of 1980s communist Poland in … Read more
Charming yet unmistakably petty, this game is full of surprises and brings its characters to life with real authenticity. Metroidvanias are the kind of games where I can suddenly find myself stalled in several places at once. If I head upward, I run into a boss I can’t bring down. If I go down the … Read more
So endearing that finishing it is hard without a twinge of melancholy. A brief journey, but one that sticks with you long after the credits. Having a companion is a real treat. Getting more than one would be pure luck. When I think back to childhood playmates, they’re naturally tied to the time period: Sunny … Read more
The Nothing Headphone (1) signals the trendy smartphone maker’s first step into the crowded, competitive world of wireless noise-cancelling headphones. With a price tag of £244/$299, it goes straight head-to-head with a category that’s been dominated for years by names like Sony and Bose. It also arrives on the back of other challengers we’ve seen, … Read more
The first half of Silent Hill f drags a little and it’s downright frustrating, but a striking, dreamlike second half more than makes up for it—and genuinely redeems that opening grind. If you take nothing else from what I’m about to say, remember these three words: stick with it. Silent Hill f review Developer: NeoBards … Read more