XBox One News

You saw it when the Game Awards announced its top nominees for 2024. There, hidden amongst AAA games from big name publishers. You saw the comments. “Balatro? Haven’t heard of it. Why the hell are they including a card game?” And frankly, it’s lucky for all involved that the Elden Ring DLC became a lighting rod for the really negative conversation this year. People got to take out their frustration on something not directly related to the games for the…

Tetris Forever is out now. I’ve really been to play it since I have so much nostalgia for the series. Yesterday I got a copy of the game from Xbox and the joy I felt is hard to explain. I’ll try to explain it anyway. Here are my thoughts on Tetris Forever so far. Tetris Forever tells the story of Tetris, from the creation all the way till now. Its presented in a timeline setup that reminds me a lot…

I’ve been playing Bloomtown: A Different Story on Xbox Series lately and enjoying it a lot. So I thought I’d talk about this game! Thanks to ID Xbox for providing a code to us. Bloomtown: A Different Story is a turn-based rpg set in a small town focusing on a young girl who goes to visit her grandpa with her brother and then gets dragged into demon slaying! The humor in Bloomtown is evident in the game’s dialogue, which is…

Over the past week, I have been doing a lot of two different things – playing EA FC 25 and reading previous reviews I’ve written for past soccer titles. And there is one constant across all the reviews I’ve written, at least for the last few years. And that constant is, if you are a hardcore fan of EA FC then purchase this year’s iteration; if you are a casual fan and you own last years game, just continue playing…

Once upon a time, retro collections were rapidly thrown together catalogues of old games. These were roms, and other than a menu connecting them together, nothing else had changed. Gone are the days. Capcom has another Fighting Collection on the way. A Tetris set is in the works too. This is awesome news. And I’m especially aware of it, because I’m working through the incredible Sonic Origins collection right now. First, Fighting Collection 2. Any set that includes the Power…

Calling all museum enthusiasts! Two Point Studios and SEGA Europe are thrilled to unveil Two Point Museum, a hilarious management sim where you become the maestro behind a world-class museum. Unearth Hidden Treasures and Craft a Museum Masterpiece: Embark on thrilling expeditions with your team of experts. Uncover rare artifacts across diverse themes, from prehistoric wonders to…well, let’s keep some surprises! Utilize the brand-new world map to explore uncharted territories and secure unique relics to decorate your museum. As you…

There’s been a lot of talk lately about where the industry goes from here. It’s is in a bad place. Games that are too big to fail are failing. Releases are becoming fewer, and developers are playing it absolutely safe. And yet the answer is right under our noses: Fortnite. Now, I can’t say that I love this future. But every so often the topic of Fortnite will come up amongst myself and colleagues and although it’s not our cup…

Microsoft will close the Xbox 360 store at some undisclosed time today, and that really is the end of an era. There’s a lot of positives to say about that store, and we’ll get to them in good time. Gamesreviews is well over ten years old now, and when we started out, the 360 store was the one to beat. It’s hard to get my head around the idea that we’ve outlasted a console store, especially one so popular. For…

Look up a list of great controllers for PC gaming and Microsoft’s Elite 2 will come up more often than not. And those articles are correct: it’s a great controller. That is, it’s a great controller with one giant caveat. From the moment I cracked it open, I felt I was playing with something special. Heavy, sturdy to the touch, and easily customisable, it felt like a really decent piece of kit. And it was. Until it wasn’t. That is…

Project 13 on Xbox One and Series X/S is an unconventional experience that blends psychological horror with walking simulator elements. Here’s a more detailed look at what the game offers: A Descent into Unease: Endless Corridors: The entire game takes place within a single, sterile psychiatric ward corridor. This monotonous setting is broken only by subtle changes in lighting, decoration, or even the occasional ominous message scrawled on the wall. As you progress, a sense of unease builds with each…