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Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
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Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)
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Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)

WWE 2K26 refines last year's overhaul with richer modes and CM Punk nostalgia, but grindy unlocks and framerate dips hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
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Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)
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Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)
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Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)
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Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)

Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)
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Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)
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Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)

Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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)
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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
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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