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Final Fantasy Resonance (Switch 2)
The turn-based JRPG revival swaps flashy action for random battles, old-school 2D-HD visuals and full voice acting on Switch 2.
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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (Switch 2)
Motion controls return on Switch 2 with 12 sports and a single-player climb to number one, though some modes need extra Joy-Con 2s.
Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5)
New quality-of-life tweaks and 4K visuals make this 2000 RPG far easier to revisit on modern consoles, despite clunky combat.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (PS5)
Set in Paris, the new 2D entry brings back whip combat and boss powers, though awkward grappling sections and sparse save points can frustrate players.
Gear worth a look.
Avast Ultimate Business Security verdict
For Windows-heavy firms lacking patch management, the suite adds central control and browser defence, though it needs careful configuration.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 2 (PS5)
Fans finally get Metal Gear Solid 4 on PS5, but the ageing port and Peace Walker make this second volume feel thinner than the first.
Kensington VeriMark NFC+USB-C security key
A physical passkey could spare users the hassle of passwords and authenticator apps while keeping logins secure across multiple devices.
Corsair Sabre v3 Pro Ultralight Wireless Ergo gaming mouse
Gamers get a more comfortable right-handed shape and 40g build, with 8,000Hz polling aimed at smoother, low-latency control.
A little more future.
A little less FOMO.
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The Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III] (Switch 2)
Switch 2 owners can now play the Kingdom Hearts saga natively, with most entries running at 4K docked and 60fps in handheld mode.
Gears of War: E-Day (PC)
Modern graphics and co-op modes help Gears of War: E-Day recapture the series' brutal firefights while revisiting the start of the Locust War.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 (PS5)
Retro shooter fans get a short, hard campaign with map aids, cheats and no multiplayer, but it scratches the old Doom itch on PS5.
Meet the reviewers.
Damian Seeto
Gaming ContributorDamian has been contributing to our sites since 2009 and is always available whenever a video game needs to be reviewed. Aside from being a big gamer, he is also one of biggest professional wrestling fans. Damian likes Star Wars, comic book movies and Metallica.
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Darren Price
Consumer & Gaming WriterDarren Price has been playing video games and messing with technology for 45 years. For the last fifteen years he’s been writing about games and tech, as well. He hates sport, but loves sports video games - which he puts down to a mixture of being annoyingly contrary and extremely lazy. Whilst he is completely tone deaf, he considers Rock Band to be his guilty pleasure. A geek from way back, Darren builds his own computers, collects comic books, owns several lightsabers and is a sucker for video-gaming merchandise.
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Tom Richmond
ReviewerOriginally from the Isle of Man, Tom has been contributing to our sites for a number of years. He loves sport, tech and cars. In his spare time, you’ll either find him on the golf course, playing football or test-driving a new car.
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