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Game review: EA Games' Need for Speed turns up the Heat
Gaming

Game review: EA Games' Need for Speed turns up the Heat

EA Games' new Need for Speed Heat ditches the gimmicks and cheesy cut scenes for stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, set in a dynamic Palm City.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019
Game review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare
Gaming

Game review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare

Fans of the franchise will still love this year's iteration. The campaign is short, but it's enjoyable while the multiplayer and spec-ops modes are fun too.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Gaming

Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a mix of fun and underwhelming mini-games, but it shines in party settings and retro-themed events.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)
Gaming

The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)

The Outer Worlds immerses players into a slightly tongue-in-cheek sci-fi role-playing adventure on the far side of the galaxy.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding
Gaming

Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding

Hideo Kojima returns with Death Stranding, a unique genre-blending experience starring Norman Reedus, set in a post-apocalyptic world.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)

Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition brings two captivating adventures to the Switch, offering around 90 hours of JRPG content for enthusiasts.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Game review: WWE 2K20 loses by pinfall
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K20 loses by pinfall

WWE 2K20 grapples with disappointing glitches and gameplay quirks, making it a regrettable bout for wrestling aficionados longing for a polished experience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3
Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3

Every Nintendo fan who owns a Switch should give this game a try. Yes is it slow at first, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with spooky fun times.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Game review: MediEvil remake releases on PS4
Gaming

Game review: MediEvil remake releases on PS4

This remake on PS4 is just as enjoyable as the original and will prove to be a tough challenge for new players.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)

Despite its captivating puzzles and beautiful visuals, The Eyes of Ara struggles on the Nintendo Switch due to poorly calibrated controls in docked mode.

By Lama Farhat • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019
Game review: Grid (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Grid (PC)

Codemasters continues to set the pace in motorsport gaming with Grid, a polished iteration that blends impeccable car handling with stunning visuals.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Game review: Doraemon: Story of Seasons - the best mashup of 2019
Gaming

Game review: Doraemon: Story of Seasons - the best mashup of 2019

The charming fusion of Doraemon and Story of Seasons delivers a relaxing farming sim with stunning visuals, despite a slow start and clunky controls.

By Lama Farhat • 5 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019
Game review: ReadySet Heroes disappoints
Gaming

Game review: ReadySet Heroes disappoints

Indie game <em>ReadySet Heroes</em> fails to impress with lack of interesting features and a nonexistent online community.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Game review: Painting art in Concrete Genie
Gaming

Game review: Painting art in Concrete Genie

Your goal at the beginning of the game is very simple because Ash has to literally light up the drab parts of town using his magical paint brush.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Game review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Gaming

Game review: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint

This game is meant to be played with teammates as you'll struggle a lot if you decide to play it all by yourself.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Game review: NHL 20 (PS4)
Gaming

Game review: NHL 20 (PS4)

EA Sports' NHL 20 on PS4 captures the speed and excitement of ice hockey with improved mechanics, making it engaging and easy to pick up.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Game review: Code Vein
Gaming

Game review: Code Vein

Code Vein by Bandai Namco and Shift dives into the challenging 'Soulsborne' genre, blending vampire lore with intense combat and deep customisation.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Game review: Borderlands 3 is bulletloads of murder and mayhem
Gaming

Game review: Borderlands 3 is bulletloads of murder and mayhem

Borderlands 3 has hit the ground running, selling over 5 million units in just three days and becoming 2K Games' fastest-selling title ever.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019