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Vault Boy Gets A Thumbs Up
I'm sure you've noticed, but we've become Cable Guys fiends of late, and after covering the Target exclusive Nuka Cola Power Armor Cable Guy, it makes sense that we next go to The Vault Boy phone and controller holder from them. That's…
Radiolight – What’s the frequency?
Exploring the park itself is quite nice. Whilst you do have a map that includes your exact location on it, it feels as though you can get lost due to how wide each area is. Gamers have an instinct to follow the path that is least obvious…
Who’d have thought Medusa Games Oranges and Lemons would be even sweeter than the nursery…
Oranges and Lemons is a game that invites players to walk through London’s past — and it’s brisk, bustling, and full of character. Designed by Richard Denning and published by Medusa Games, Oranges and Lemons is a medium-weight strategy…
Hotel Barcelona – The Eagles aren’t here
Fairly by the numbers so far, but the issue is that the combat is so utterly lacklustre. It doesn’t matter which weapon you use, nothing feels like it has any impact at all thanks to the outrageously floaty feeling controls and impossible…
Panzer Corps 2: Frontlines — Westwall takes you to the Seigfried Line with a surprising start
The campaign spans from the summer of 1944, after the liberation of Paris, to December of the same year.
Neverwinter Nights 2 is a creaking but nonetheless classic CRPG experience for the ages
Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition marks the first time Obsidian’s 2006 CRPG has made its way to Xbox consoles, and for many fans of classic Dungeons & Dragons games, that’s a big deal. Its built on the dense and often unforgiving…
Faraway: People from Below adds depth to an already fantastic journey
Faraway's recent People from Below expansion adds a welcome layer of asymmetry and thematic depth. It introduces a new biome — the Underlands — along with a fresh set of region cards and denizens that interact with the core mechanics in…
Tozo NC3 Wireless Earbuds – Budget Noise Cancelling Buds
The Tozo NC3 Wireless Earbuds are the slightly cheaper alternative to the iNC9 model, sporting three different colours, a nice clean display on the case as well as simple pairing and active noise cancellation; It covers all of the bases…
Cyclades Legendary Edition is the definitive cut of an iconic classic
Cyclades: Legendary Edition is more than just a reprint — it’s the near flawless remaster of an already exceptional design. Designed by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc, this version consolidates the original Cyclades and the best of its…
BALL x PIT – Brick Breaking, Ball Blasting Fun
BALL x PIT is the newest offering from publisher Devolver and developer Kenny Sun. As you journey into the ruins of the town of Ballbylon (Which is basically a big ol’ hole in the ground) and dredge through the hordes of undead and monsters…
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition – Match 3 magic
One of the selling points of Puzzle Quest was that it was a match-3 puzzle game with an RPG style plot, and whilst it certainly has that, it’s pretty standard fantasy fare with you having to save the kingdom from an evil lord and their…
The Last Caretaker – A Lonely Journey To Revive Humanity
Have you ever wondered what happens when all the lights go out? What happens if there’s no-one left? What do you do when humanity draws its last breath? The Last Caretaker has the answer, as you start your journey to restart and revive the…
Articulate For Kids is a bitesize, kid-size twist on a familiar classic
Articulate is a classic for a reason, it very much takes the frenetic energy of parlour games and combines it with prompt cards and a ticking timer. Articulate for Kids takes on the incredibly daunting task of trying to adapt that format to…
Hecate G2000 Pro – Finally my games sound good!
I particularly liked the USB option though, as being connected to a PC allows you to make use of the downloadable app to tinker with all sorts of different sound settings. Whilst I won’t claim to have a clue what I’m doing, the inclusion is…
5 up is a speedy push-your-luck game that’s perfectly portable
Push your luck mechanics are some of the most pure form of gaming, and one of the few that can be distilled down to a single action: flipping a coin or rolling a dice. It's the latter in the case of 5 Up, an incredibly easy to learn game…
Football Manager 2026 returns bigger and better – but as familiar as ever
Following the misfires that led to the famous managerial series missing a beat for the first time ever in 2024, Football Manager 2026 represents a bold leap forward for the series, introducing a new game engine, the massive inclusion of…
Tiny Bookshop – Add it to your library
You need to pay attention to what sells in each venue, as this helps you determine what to put on your limited shelf space. Kids books tend to sell better at the beach, so making sure you have plenty on hand would be smart, whilst the pier…
Arctic Awakening: An Interesting Mystery At A Very Slow Pace
Arctic Awakening is the episodic work of Goldfire Studios and has reportedly been in the works for around five years. The adventure pits you as the main character, Kai, who is involved in a plane crash in the arctic circle and is left with…
Clover Pit – Bet your life?
Here, you’re trapped in a room with a toilet, a slot machine, and a key in a lockbox. You’re forced to try and win enough money to pay an ever increasing “debt” with the hopes of eventually earning said key. Fail to meet your target, and…
Defenders of the Wild proudly reminds us to take action before its too late
Defenders of the Wild, designed by Henry Audubon and T.L. Simons and published by Outlandish Games, is a cooperative, card-driven game that blends asymmetric player abilities with ecological resistance. Defenders of the Wild shows its…