We've tried The Perfect Pencil, a psychological platformer
An introspective metroidvania that could be much more promising than it seems.
My Time at Sandrock is a familiar delight
This life sim trades the lush lands of Portia for the dusty city of Sandrock.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 13th of May 2022
F1 22 seems to be another step in the right direction for the series
We've been hands-on with the upcoming instalment in Codemasters' racing series.
We tried Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge: Cowabunga!
We've played the first couple of episodes with almost every character in this new version of the game.
Text: Sergio Figueroa Published on the 9th of May 2022
Hard West 2 really does live up to its name
We've been able to dive into the first couple of hours of Ice Code Games supernatural strategy sequel.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 6th of May 2022
Sniper Elite 5 is fun, but very familiar
We were given free reign of the second mission in the fifth instalment of Rebellion's sniping series.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 27th of April 2022
Dune: Spice Wars holds potential, but is a bit sparse right now
Shiro Games' 4X strategy title has a great base, but currently offers up a world as empty as you'd expect a desert planet to feel.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 25th of April 2022
We're very worried after trying Overwatch 2
We've gone hands-on with the PvP side of Blizzard's upcoming shooter sequel and we're a little concerned.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 21st of April 2022
Kao the Kangaroo - Hands-on Preview
We slipped on some magical boxing gloves and checked out a bunch of Tate Multimedia's upcoming platformer.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 21st of April 2022
Saints Row - Customisation Suite Preview
We've checked out the customisation options in the upcoming Saints Row, and can announce that it is looking to go above and beyond.
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Jonas Mäki Published on the 20th of April 2022
4 ways Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax is bigger, better and weirder
The free update seems far more significant than many expected, so getting it on Xbox and Switch as well is just icing on the cake.
Two Point Campus - Hands-on Impressions
We've built the university of our dreams in Two Point Studio's upcoming simulation game.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 6th of April 2022
Soundfall - Hands-On Impressions
Become one with the beat with Drastic Games' rhythm-based looter-shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 28th of March 2022
Flawless Abbey - First Impressions
We've taken an early look at Bed Head Games' upcoming adventure-puzzler.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 27th of March 2022
Lego Star Wars: XIII cool and hilarious things from The Skywalker Saga
We've learned all about the game and played the beginning of Episode IV, and the Force is strong with this one.
Trek to Yomi - Chapter 1 & 2 Impressions
We've played through the first 45 minutes of Flying Wild Hog's striking samurai adventure.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 18th of March 2022
Ghostwire Tokyo is cool, but seems repetitive
We've played the first two chapters of Tango Gameworks' upcoming game, and both our hopes and fears have been spot on.
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Final Preview
With launch looming, we've played through a chapter of Gearbox's upcoming fantasy looter-shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 28th of February 2022
Rainbow Six: Extraction - Spillover Impressions
We've checked out the first batch of post-launch content arriving in Ubisoft's cooperative shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 18th of February 2022
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök - Hands-off Preview
This next chapter in Eivor's saga is almost here and we've seen a bunch of new gameplay.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 10th of February 2022
Elden Ring - Final Preview
We spent a few more hours in From Software's open world before its launch, and have a whole list of extra features and feelings to tell you about.
Ghostwire Tokyo - Hands-off preview
We've taken a look at Tango Gameworks' upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive title, as part of a hands-off preview session.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 4th of February 2022
Grid Legends - Final Preview
Ahead of its launch in a few weeks, we take a last look at Codemasters upcoming racing title.
Ready or Not - Early Access Impressions
VOID Interactive's tactical shooter isn't for the faint-hearted, but boy is it a blast.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 23rd of January 2022
Total War: Warhammer III - Campaign Preview
We're now less than a month from the release of Creative Assembly's next Warhammer effort, and we've tried the campaign.
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Kim Olsen Published on the 19th of January 2022
The Settlers - Closed Beta Impressions
Following its announcement back in August 2018, we've finally gone hands-on with Ubisoft Düsseldorf's upcoming strategy game.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 13th of January 2022
Rainbow Six: Extraction - Last Look
With a few weeks to go until launch, we've spent some more time with Ubisoft's cooperative shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 7th of January 2022
Dolmen
We've played Massive Works action-RPG and have been left with differing thoughts.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Dawn of Ragnarök unveiled
The game is getting its biggest paid expansion yet, but both it and Assassin's Creed Odyssey are getting more free content tomorrow when Eivor and Kassandra team up.
Grid Legends - Hands-on Preview
Codemasters, now under EA's umbrella, is determined to fix at least two of the three main problems Grid 2019 posed.
Wartales - Early Access Impressions
Shiro Games open world RPG prides itself on its challenge and free nature.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 1st of December 2021
Men of War II - First Look
Despite the original releasing in 2009, Best Way has decided that 13 years was a long enough wait for a direct sequel.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 23rd of November 2021
Marvel's Avengers: Spider-Man Hands-off Preview
We've also been given a look at the first raid, Discordant Sound, as well as the other updates coming in Patch 2.2.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 22nd of November 2021
Halo Infinite - Campaign Final Preview
It looks to signal a glorious return for Master Chief.
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Jonas Mäki Published on the 19th of November 2021
Elden Ring - Closed Beta Test impressions
Ahead of the upcoming Closed Beta Test, FromSoftware has allowed us access to their next game. Let's take a look at what we found in The Lands Between.
Grow: Song of the Evertree
Restore the Evertree to its former glory in this vibrant life-sim game.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 14th of October 2021
Monster Hunter Rise - PC Preview
The PC port is set to arrive soon with an uncapped frame rate and 4K capabilities.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 12th of October 2021
Forza Horizon 5: five takeaways from the first two hours
We've tested FH5's preview build on the Xbox Series X a month before it says "bienvenidos a México" globally.
Battlefield 2042 - Beta Impressions
We give our thoughts on the futuristic shooter's upcoming beta.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 6th of October 2021
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals - Hands-Off presentation
After 30 minutes with Night School Studios' upcoming mystery adventure, we wonder if we're on the same wavelength.
Halo Infinite - Multiplayer Impressions
After back-to-back weekends of technical previews, we've put together some thoughts on 343 Industries upcoming shooter.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 5th of October 2021
Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue - First Impressions
Fight fires and save lives in Dejima's action-packed platformer.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 1st of October 2021
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
We were recently able to sample two levels from the upcoming Souls-like.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 1st of October 2021
A Little Golf Journey
Take to the fairway on this relaxing golfing adventure.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 26th of September 2021
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Final Impressions
We were able to spend time with the game's fifth chapter ahead of its October launch.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 22nd of September 2021
The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem - Hands-on Impressions
We share our thoughts on the family's first console outing in two decades.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 17th of September 2021
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One - Final Preview
The iconic detective is back in his most ambitious video game adaption yet.
Sifu - Hands-off Impressions
This action game from Sloclap looks like a well-rehearsed martial arts movie, and that has us very excited.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 9th of September 2021
Timemelters - First Look
Take down hordes of the dead as a powerful witch in 16th century Scotland.
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Ben Lyons Published on the 5th of September 2021
Astria Ascending
Take control of eight Demi-gods in new side-scrolling JRPG Astria Ascending.
Text: James Ward Published on the 1st of September 2021