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Microsoft has released an AI generated version of Quake 2 and it’s proof, as if proof is needed, that AI isn’t the way forward. The version of the game is buggy, hard to control, and breaks when you look up and then back down. It’s just not fun, and the generation part of it doesn’t add a thing. No amount of “a computer made this” makes it better. It comes hot off the back of the terrible Ghibli crap people…

Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is a daring and richly immersive addition to Ubisoft’s fan favorite series. Here, the action takes place in the rich and treacherous landscape of Feudal Japan, with the players afforded the uncommon luxury of seeing this world through the eyes of not one, but two engaging protagonists: Naoe, a clever and talented kunoichi, and Yasuke, a noble yet troubled samurai. Shadows skillfully weaves their distinct backgrounds into one tale that delves into loyalty, betrayal, and identity, presenting…

Your House is an interactive, text-based mystery game that couples dynamic puzzles with vivid storytelling and delivers a video game experience pushing the limits of books and videogames alike. Your House by Patrones & Escondites, creators of critically acclaimed title Unmemory, is a 1990s-set prequel adventure. The game traces the story of Debbie, a troublesome teen, as she unravels the mysteries of an unknown mansion following an anonymous birthday postcard and key. The game is based on the groundbreaking idea…

We bought a Steam Deck at Christmas, despite not really knowing how it’d get used. The answer surprised me and in the best way possible. As people once again discuss the viability of the Deck in modern gaming, those of us using it know that it doesn’t really matter.  Digital Foundry released a new video on the Steam Deck’s ability to play modern games including Horizon: Forbidden West, Final Fantasy XVI and Black Myth: Wukong. The result was a mixed…

Capture is a psychological horror game that immerses players in a dizzying and creepy experience. Here’s an in-depth review based on its gameplay and features: The Captured game is all about attention to detail and finding anomalies. The players are trapped in a never-ending corridor in their own home, where minor variations in the environment—such as objects vanishing, water leakage, or distortion of the rooms—need to be found and clicked using a camera. Players need to accurately identify and record…

WWE 2K25 has the largest roster of any game in the series with more than 300 playable superstars. It features current WWE Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT, along with Legends, Hall of Famers, and even some surprise new recruits. This enormous roster is a giant show of dedication to the sport of wrestling that pleases fans of every age. The blending of eras guarantees that everyone will find something to their liking. Contemporary superstars like Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair,…

The rumour is that Xbox’s next console will be a PC in a “TV-friendly shell”.  It’s a gamble, and one that probably won’t pay off in any kind of big way. The good news is that Microsoft probably don’t expect it to, so everything will be built with that in mind. It’s been a long-standing rumour, now stood up by Jez Corden. It’s an interesting idea, but one that fans will be more excited by than the general public. The…

Finnish Cottage 8 is a new kind of horror experience, created and distributed by Savukivi Games. It has the creepy environment of a lone Finnish cabin but coupled with the captivating gameplay of anomaly-hunter games. This is what distinguishes the game: The central mechanism is to observe the anomalies in what seems to be a very mundane environment. The players have to observe the interior of the cottage carefully, notice changes or disturbance, and choose to leave through the front…

It’s the classic response each time someone mentions loving Final Fantasy VII. “Wait until you try Final Fantasy VI,” someone will inevitably say. “Makes VII look amateur.” And I’ve written that as politely as possible. I’ve seen too many hipster rants about the beauty of the SNES JRPG classics, and the message is simple. If you came in with the PlayStation games, you’ve missed out. There’s always been a smugness to the discourse. Oh, you think THAT is good? And…

Merchants of Rosewall presents itself as a cute, pixel-drawn trading and management simulation, a blend of economic strategy and personality-based storytelling. And for a substantial portion of what it is, it succeeds in doing so. But even so, in the end, it doesn’t quite live up to its potential, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment unsatisfied. The appearance of the game is certainly pleasing. The pixel art is richly detailed and gives a cozy, medieval-sounding world that you wish to…