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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)
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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version
Gaming

Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)

Taxi Chaos 2 offers colourful, gadget-packed cab rides on Xbox Series X, but repetition and frustration stall its Crazy Taxi ambitions.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Game review: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (PS5)
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Game review: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection (PS5)

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a bloody nostalgia trip on PS5, mixing classic arcade brilliance with some truly dire spin-offs.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)
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Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)

VR rhythm game Maestro turns you into a flamboyant orchestra conductor, mixing classical bangers with party chaos on PSVR2 and Quest 3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)
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Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return on PS5 adds welcome modern tweaks, but clunky 3D, weak audio and fussy bosses dull the retro charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Game review: Skate Story (PS5)
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Game review: Skate Story (PS5)

Skate Story turns skateboarding into a surreal Underworld odyssey, blending tricky controls, boss battles and style in a striking PS5 debut.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)
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Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)

The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Game review: Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game (Xbox Series X)

Rooftops & Alleys turns parkour into a trick-chasing scorefest, exhilarating to master but held back by scant modes and just six stages.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)
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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Game review: Project Motor Racing (PS5)
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Game review: Project Motor Racing (PS5)

Project Motor Racing's hardcore realism, punishing physics and steep learning curve make this sim a slog for all but die-hard racers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PS5 Edition)
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PS5 Edition)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally arrives on PS5, offering photorealistic global exploration and new modes despite some outdated map data. Verdict: 9.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)
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Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Goodnight Universe on Switch 2 offers a unique sci-fi tale as you play Isaac, a baby with mysterious powers, in a captivating 3.5-hour indie game.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)
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Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)
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Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Game review: KAKU: Ancient Seal (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: KAKU: Ancient Seal (PS5)

KAKU: Ancient Seal is a charming open-world action RPG for PS5, featuring cartoonish graphics, unique abilities, and enjoyable combat in a vast prehistoric world.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revives the 1998 classic with HD graphics and new modes on Xbox Series X, yet its punishing difficulty may deter newcomers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)
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DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025