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Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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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.
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Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.
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Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.
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Game review: KAKU: Ancient Seal (PS5)

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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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.
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Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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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.
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DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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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.
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Game review: Hyrule Warriors - Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2)

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2 boasts smooth 60fps gameplay, diverse characters and 50+ hours of action-packed missions in a vibrant Zelda world.
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Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Battlefield 6 delivers epic multiplayer battles with vast destructible maps and vehicles, but its single-player campaign feels rushed and underwhelming.
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Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Two Point Museum debuts on Switch 2, offering fun museum management with charming visuals and humour, but limited by clunky controls and 30fps gameplay.
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Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Wreckreation on Xbox Series X offers a vast 449 sq km open world racer blending Burnout's crashes and TrackMania's custom tracks for thrilling chaos.
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Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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The Outer Worlds 2, available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, offers snappy combat and faction choices but suffers from frustrating missions and limited immersion.
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Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition (PlayStation 5)

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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The Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition for PlayStation 5 offers premium collectibles and exclusive in-game content, delighting fans with stunning detail and quality.
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Game review: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 offers real-time combat and familiar gameplay despite dull graphics and no voice acting.
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Game review: Lego Party (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Lego Party launches on Xbox Series X in 2025, offering cross-platform multiplayer and over 60 mini-games for fun with friends and family.
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Game review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on PS5 with fresh hero Yakumo leading most of the action, marking the series' first major shift in over a decade.
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Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.
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Game review: Borderlands 4 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro/PC)

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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pandora
Borderlands 4 delivers an expansive open-world looter-shooter experience with seamless exploration and sharp cel-shaded visuals on PS5 and PC.
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Game review: Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (PS5)

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny on PS5 unites iconic Nickelodeon characters in a fun action-RPG with co-op mode and nostalgic 2D graphics for fans young and old.
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Hands-on Review: EA Sports FC 26

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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EA Sports FC 26 launches with major gameplay improvements and dual modes, but fans remain wary of the ongoing pay-to-play Season Pass model.
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Game review: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (PS5)

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree impresses with anime-style graphics and co-op play, but repetitive roguelite gameplay may test players' patience.