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Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)

The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Game review: Astro Bot (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Astro Bot (PS5)

Astro Bot on PS5 is a nostalgic delight, blending charm and innovative gameplay for platformer fans. A near-perfect tribute to PlayStation's legacy.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Game review: Crash Team Rumble (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Crash Team Rumble (PS5)

Crash Team Rumble disappoints Crash Bash fans by offering no offline split-screen multiplayer, making it strictly online-only.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2023
Game review: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Gaming

Game review: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time brings a fresh look and new gameplay to the beloved franchise, but with a steep difficulty level.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever
Gaming

It's about time! Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever

Everyone's favourite orange bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot, is back after 24 years in a new platformer game called Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Spyro's launch on PC & Switch comes with a surprise 'Crash'
Gaming

Spyro's launch on PC & Switch comes with a surprise 'Crash'

September 3 marks the day that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is available worldwide for PC and Nintendo Switch - and there's an added bonus.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - the hardest Switch racing game
Gaming

Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - the hardest Switch racing game

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a visually astonishing karting game, with unique characters and challenging gameplay. Verdict: 8/10.

By Lama Farhat • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled races on all major platforms
Gaming

Game review: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled races on all major platforms

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, a remake by Activision and Beenox, hits all major platforms with revamped graphics, new content, and intense difficulty.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Crash Bandicoot, Super Smash Bros. and more games getting released to the Nintendo Switch
Gaming

Crash Bandicoot, Super Smash Bros. and more games getting released to the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Direct was held earlier today and Nintendo made lots of exciting announcements for the Switch console.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Review: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a rush of nostalgia
Gaming

Review: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a rush of nostalgia

After a multi-year hiatus, Crash Bandicoot returns with the remake called Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This collection remakes the PSOne trilogy.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Jul 2017
Fans can rejoice as Crash Bandicoot returns
Gaming

Fans can rejoice as Crash Bandicoot returns

Crash Bandicoot bounces back with beautiful HD remaster on PS4 and PS4 Pro, bringing beloved game character to life.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017