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Lara Croft has been named the most iconic video game character of all time by the BAFTA Games Awards and my first thought was “what?” I mean, it makes sense. As someone who remembers the magazine covers, the cardboard cut-outs and the rave reviews from balding middle-aged non-gamer dads, I get it. She was the first character I remember truly transcending the medium. Mario and Sonic (mostly Sonic) might be more obvious. But they didn’t have a quarter of the…

Grandia HD came out on the Xbox Series recently. The game is a collection of Grandia 1 and 2. We checked out the first game in the collection a little and have some thoughts on it. I thought I had played Grandia on the PlayStation 1. As I checked it out on the Xbox Series though, I came to the conclusion that I had never played it. The game doesn’t seem familiar at all. So how am I liking it…

There’s an interesting thread over at Resetera where a poster has dug out the remaining games not yet officially announced from the infamous Geforce Now leak. Nearly three years of confirmations have proven what a treasure trove this leak turned out to be, and that makes the titles still remaining conspicuous in their absence. And even more so for the potential some of them have. The post, which has been put together by Mocha Joe, hints at cancelled or yet-to-be…

MLB The Show 24 swings onto the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing its brand of baseball excellence to a new generation of players. As the first entry in the series to hit Xbox consoles, MLB The Show 24 carries the weight of expectation. Does it deliver a grand slam or whiff out entirely? Let’s take a deep dive into the game’s various modes, presentation, and gameplay to find out. MLB The Show 24 boasts a wealth of game…

Baldur’s Gate 3 has been a runaway hit, and rightly so. When a game comes out that raises the bar as much as that has, it’s nice to see the developer rewarded for it. That’s not always the case. But is it a good thing that the bar has been raised so sharply? Does this not just lead us exactly down a road that’s hurt the rest of the industry? The ever-desperate need to be on the absolute cutting edge…

Sandland is an upcoming action rpg based on the manga of the same name by the legendary Akira Toriyama. It will be coming out next month for the Xbox Series and other systems. Last night a demo was released for it. Here are my impressions of the demo so far. I’ve been excited for Sandland ever since I first saw a trailer of the game. I’ve never read the manga but I love Akira Toriyama’s artwork on Dragon Quest. The…

Lords of Exile throws you back to the golden age of gaming with its charming 8-bit visuals and a retro soundtrack that will lodge itself firmly in your ear. This Xbox title feels like a lost gem from the NES era, offering a thrilling side-scrolling adventure full of sword-swinging action and challenging level design. Lords of Exile doesn’t stray far from the classic formula. You’ll traverse a series of linear levels, battling a variety of enemies with your trusty sword.…

Cartel Tycoon, now available on Xbox Series X/S, invites players on a morally dubious yet undeniably captivating journey to the top of the drug cartel hierarchy. Channeling the gritty essence of 80s and 90s narco culture, this management sim offers a complex and often challenging experience. While the subject matter may raise ethical concerns, Cartel Tycoon injects a unique twist into the genre, but with some caveats for Xbox players. Cartel Tycoon throws you headfirst into the heart of a…

Star Wars: Dark Forces is a remaster of a game from the PlayStation 1. Is it worth checking out on the Xbox Series? Here is our review of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster. In Star Wars: Dark Forces you play as a commander who is helping the rebel alliance on various missions. The first mission is stealing the Darth Star plans. Forget what you know of Rogue One. This Star Wars game takes place in a completely different storyline. Classic…

How much would you spend to be able to smell the things you can see on your screen? If your answer was a sensible “absolutely nothing”, you’re about $150 off. That’s exactly what GameScent is offering. And no, we don’t know why. In the history of gaming, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a single tweet, forum post or opinion piece saying “Ya know what? It would be pretty cool to be able to smell this game”. There are probably…