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Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

Players face a race against time to stop a deadly university fire as Max and Chloe’s reunion drives the series to a new ending.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)

Nostalgia and new accessibility features make this six-game Marvel compilation easier to enjoy, though some beat-em-ups still feel repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

Stagnant visuals and the loss of March to October will frustrate fans, even though the PS5 baseball sim still plays well.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
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Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

Nine stages of retro-style brawling are let down by repetitive bosses and lasers, but co-op makes this Switch 2 sequel fun.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)

Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)
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Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
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Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)

Resident Evil Requiem expertly fuses classic survival horror with modern action flourishes, delivering a gripping, gore-soaked return to form.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
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DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum's Zooseum DLC on Switch 2 adds animal care, complex habitats and hungry predators to its charming management sim.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Game review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)
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Game review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)

Pokémon Pokopia turns cosy town-building into one of the Switch 2's most addictive adventures, even outshining Animal Crossing's appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)
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Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)

Monster Hunter Stories 3 brings rich JRPG depth, gorgeous PS5 visuals and turn-based battles, but a steep learning curve and spikes frustrate.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
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Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)
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Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)

WWE 2K26 refines last year's overhaul with richer modes and CM Punk nostalgia, but grindy unlocks and framerate dips hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
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Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)
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Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)
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Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)
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Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)

Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)
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Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026