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A Minecraft Movie immediately creates a sticky paradox for itself. Clearly hoping to follow in the footsteps of a project like The Lego Movie, this video-game adaptation wants to pay tribute to the open-world flexibility and creativity of Minecraft while staying well within the framework of the...

Ever since wrapping up my early preview of the game almost two months ago now, I've been desperate to get back to Xbox's South of Midnight. That single-chapter sneak peek drew me in with its gorgeous visuals, smooth gameplay and undeniable charm - I just needed a bit more context to get a proper...

When I reviewed the Game Kiddy Pixel last year, I praised its screen, design and pocket-friendly size, but only felt comfortable awarding it 7/10. There was clearly a lot of room for improvement, and now, under a year later, here I am reviewing its successor, the Pixel 2. At first glance, not...

Xiaomi’s latest product lineup not only includes smartphones and tablets but also accessories like the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro. These compact wireless earphones are designed to be your entertainment companion on the go. Despite their small form factor, they do pack quite a few features. Let’s take a...

When Sony settled on the slogan “this is living”, we think it may have had Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme in mind. This eye-poppingly presented PS5 dating game may seem like an oddball outing, but Koei Tecmo has been working towards it for eons. Those of you with strong memories...

For a long time, Android tablets didn’t really entice me as they essentially functioned as oversized smartphones. Over time, the operating system got its act together, and Android tablets have now transformed into capable productivity devices that can act as a bridge between your smartphone and...

COVID lockdowns broke us all a little bit (or, at least, those of us who endured actual lockdowns). Huddled in our little spaces while we waited for the government to assure us that the threat was passed and we could, again, go out and experience the world. At its core, that is what Look Outside...

The First Berserker: Khazan is a stylish action RPG that borrows equally from Souls-likes and looter shooters. Set in the world of Dungeon Fighter Online, this single-player spin-off delves into the past, 800 years before the events of the popular beat-'em-up, but you don't need to have played...

Rendering Ranger R2's original release is a layered story of mystique and intrigue. Developed by Manfred Trenz of Turrican fame, it was only ever released in Japan after its American and European incarnation, Targa, was cancelled. With only 10,000 copies produced, it’s one of the rarest Super...

Games studio Rebellion is known for its Sniper Elite series, which our own reviewer KiiWii is a devout fan of, but the developer is now ready to expand its games repertoire with a new genre. Their first game after a recent focus on Sniper Elite is an ambitious one: an immersive sim that has been...

Breakout Beyond comes from Bit.Trip developer Choice Provisions and sees you paddle your way through a total of 72 levels (plus an unlockable ‘Infinite Mode’), most of which are based on iconic Atari developers or IP, like ‘NOHLENN’ (Nolan Bushnell) and ‘RAH-BAHNET’ (Warren Robinett). With...

I remain very impressed with any developer that takes a swing at a Soulslike. In fact, post-Elden Ring, I’m possibly even more impressed by the gonads it takes to try and develop one. This is a genre that is so overwhelmingly dominated by one company’s creative vision, and any other effort is...

Streaming is big business. Everyone and their mum hosts a podcast, reviews items, or delivers (sometimes) poignant monologues for followers. So where do you start and what is the minimum you could get away with to provide quality content for your adoring fans? Released on the 25th of March...

My personal experience with prolific (VERY prolific) Japanese developer, Tamsoft, is mostly with its work with the action-based Hyperdimension brawlers, Senran Kagura, and the highly fanservicey stuff like Onechanbara and School Girl/Zombie Hunter. For the most part, these have been like...

The First Berserker: Khazan is a stylish action RPG that borrows equally from Souls-likes and looter shooters. Set in the world of Dungeon Fighter Online, this single-player spin-off delves into the past, 800 years before the events of the popular beat-'em-up, but you don't need to have played...

There was a brief period of time where the tower defence genre was a big deal and just about everyone was trying to get on board with it, right through to the biggest publishers. It’s easy to understand why – the games are relatively easy to develop, and it’s relatively easy to fill them with...

Atelier has always been one of the more niche JRPG franchises out there, but it started to gain much more widespread appeal with the significant success of the Ryza trilogy over the past few years. Now that Gust has closed the book on Ryza’s adventures (for now, anyway…), it’s come time to see...

While the Atelier series has been steadily evolving and tweaking its winning JRPG/craft-'em-up formula across 30 years and 20-plus games, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land perhaps represents the most radical shift yet. But that doesn't mean existing fans should be...

In this charming indie, an aspiring writer gets lost in a scenic coastal destination while searching for inspiration. Diana Caproni wanders Borga Marina, making friends and solving mysteries in this low-intensity detective story. Italian developer Memorable Games has crafted a gorgeous setting...

Last year, I was lucky enough to go hands-on with a prototype of the Octopus TR Fight Stick, an all-in-one arcade stick which eventually raised over $150,000 via Indiegogo. That particular sample came in a 3D-printed case, but it nevertheless left a very positive first impression. I've now got...