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Where the first Life is Strange showed players the intricacies of 2 close female friends, Life is Strange 2 has kicked off with the complexities of 2 brothers. In the first episode, titled ‘Roads’, we are introduced to the Diaz family, and witness the horrific racism, hardship, and turmoil one...
Forza Horizon 4
If Forza Motorsport is for super serious racing fans, then Forza Horizon is the lively younger sibling that is for those more interested in going on a big adventure. In fact, going on an adventure is exactly what loading up Forza Horizon 4 feels like; driving full pace to the...
FIFA 19
Another year and another round of annual sports games is upon us. When its comes to the world of football (and I’m not talking Aussie Rules here folks) one big name springs to mind and that’s FIFA. There’s definitely no denying that EA are the kings of sports gaming and...
When it comes to reboots, 2013’s Tomb Raider will always be fondly remembered as one that got it completely right. Blending an open world style map with enthralling puzzles and fun exploration, this was only heightened further by the follow-up, Rise of the Tomb Raider, which I must confess is...
Transference
A family. Digital monsters. Deleted memories. These are the key ingredients to the new psychological sci-fi horror title Transference, a joint venture between Ubisoft Montreal and Elijah Wood’s company SpectreVision. The game is designed and available across most VR platforms, but is also playable on regular old PS4/Xbox One/PC as well....
Valkyria Chronicles 4
With its heartwarming visual style, anime-inspired characters , and engaging combat, Valkyria Chronicles 4 on PS4 continues to push the series’ legacy into wider mainstream appeal. Following the misstep that was Valkyria Revolution, plus a few portable-only and Japan-only entries, Valkyria Chronicles 4 returns to the stylish, polished, and refreshing...
Marvel's Spider-Man
In an interview with TIME in 2015, Stan Lee revealed that his publisher thought his new creation Spider-Man was the “worst idea he’d ever had”. No one liked spiders, teenagers should only be sidekicks, and no one wanted a hero with real world problems. Fast forward 56 years and Spider-Man,...
Dragon Quest has, for a long time, been one of my absolute favourite video game series. An old-school JRPG that in my opinion really set the standard for JRPG’s moving forward, the game has always featured memorable characters, outstanding monster design, a catchy soundtrack and refined, turn-based combat. There’s a...
Slime Rancher
Sometimes, you just want to kick back and relax when playing a video game. Instead of trying to save the galaxy or stop a super-villain, perhaps you just want to hang out with some adorable slime creatures for a bit. Slime Rancher, developed by Monomi Park, is perfect for the...
F1 2018
Formula 1 is the most popular and highest class single-seater motorsport. A loyal fanbase revels in its glamour, gold, drama, and tragedy. The games aim to capture both invested fans and casual players with each edition. Ever since 1983’s Pole Position, these titles progressively advance with new technology and ideas...
Divinity: Original Sin 2 launched on PC last year to a whole lot of accolades and critical acclaim. Almost a year later, the Definitive Edition of the isometric RPG gives console players the chance – nay, the freaking gift – of experiencing this gob-smackingly impressive game for themselves.
