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Game review: Silent Hill f (PS5)

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Silent Hill f for PS5 reinvents the horror series with a 1960s Japan setting, intense melee combat, and multiple endings in a 20-hour psychological game.
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Game review: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X)

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers thrilling third-person combat and trap-building action to halt waves of orcs from breaching the rift on Xbox Series X.
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Game review: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (PS5)

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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sega
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS5 freshens kart racing with mid-race track shifts and a diverse cast, offering vibrant gameplay at 60fps and online multiplayer.
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Game review: Ghost of Yotei (PS5)

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Ghost of Yotei for PS5 offers a stunning revenge tale with deep combat, vast exploration, and a fresh story, earning a perfect 10/10 from PlayStation fans.
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Game review: Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC (PS5)

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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super mario
Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC on PS5 revisits the classic 2002 platformer with challenging levels, creative gameplay, and nostalgic appeal for fans old and new.
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Game review: NBA 2K26 (PS5)

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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NBA 2K26 offers modest improvements like a better shot meter and mixed-gender teams but lacks a career mode, scoring 7.5/10 in this PS5 review.
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC (PC)

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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The Order of Giants DLC expands Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with new puzzles and exploration beneath Rome's catacombs, offering 4-5 hours of gameplay.
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Game review: Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PS5)

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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Everybody's Golf Hot Shots on PS5 delivers accessible gameplay and varied modes but suffers from muted graphics compared to the vibrant 2017 PS4 version.
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Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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nintendo
Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on Switch 2 boasts upgraded 1440p visuals, 20 new minigames, and fresh modes, making it a must-play for original fans.
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Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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nintendo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.
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Game review: Lost Soul Aside (PS5)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Lost Soul Aside, a decade in the making and inspired by Final Fantasy XV, launches on PS5 and PC with thrilling combat but flawed jumping and checkpoint design.
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Game review: Metal Eden (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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doom
Metal Eden offers fast-paced, sci-fi FPS action on Xbox Series X, combining thrilling platforming and combat in a short but intense experience.
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Game review: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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konami
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater revives the classic 2004 hit with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals but offers no new content or modernised gameplay.
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Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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microsoft
Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.
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Game review: Midnight Murder Club (PS5)

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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sony
Midnight Murder Club on PS5 offers limited content and requires a PlayStation Plus subscription, making its NZD $34 price tag hard to justify.
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Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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god of war
Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.
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Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
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Game review: Operation Night Strikers (Switch)

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Operation Night Strikers for Switch revives four classic '80s light-gun shooters, playable via analogue stick or Joy-Con gyro controls, scored 8/10.
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Game review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2)

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Drag x Drive for Switch 2 innovatively captures wheelchair basketball using new Joy-Con mouse controls but lacks variety and vibrant characters.
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Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Mafia: The Old Country brings the iconic series to PS5 with a 1900s Italian setting, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay in a compact 10-hour story.