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Before You Buy Silent Hill: Townfall – 11 Things to Know

date Updated: September 24, 2026

Silent Hill has been having something of a mid-life crisis lately, and honestly, I’m here for it. We got the Silent Hill 2 remake going back to the classics, Silent Hill f throwing the whole formula into Japan, and now Screen Burn has packed the series into a foggy Scottish fishing town in the 1990s. […]

Before You Buy Control Resonant: 10 Things to Know

date Updated: September 24, 2026

Remedy, the makers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, are releasing their latest title, Control Resonant, on September 24. The September 22 early access window is exclusive to PS5 Deluxe Edition owners. PC and Xbox players must wait until worldwide launch on September 24. The game itself is a sequel to 2019’s Control but takes […]

10 Things to Know Before You Buy Valheim 1.0 – Is It Worth Your Time

date Published: September 15, 2026

I will explain everything you need to know about Valheim 1.0 before you buy the game. After more than five years in early access, Iron Gate’s survival crafting game has finally reached version 1.0. The game now includes its final biome, the Deep North, alongside new equipment, dungeons, content, and general polish. However, Valheim 1.0 […]

Before You Buy Marvel’s Wolverine – 9 Things to Know

date Updated: September 12, 2026

I will explain everything you need to know about Marvel’s Wolverine before you buy the game. Are you planning to jump into Insomniac’s upcoming superhero adventure? The game has brutal Wolverine-style combat, impressive visuals, a focused linear campaign, and plenty of fan service. However, Marvel’s Wolverine also comes with a few surprises that could affect […]

10 Best Local Co-Op Split-Screen Games (PC, PlayStation, Xbox)

date Published: August 31, 2026

There is something about sitting on a couch with a friend, glued to the split-screen playing co-op online multiplayer. Local co-op split-screen gaming is one of the oldest and most social gaming traditions, and the library of great games supporting it has never been stronger. Whether you are on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, or […]

Gamescom 2026: All Games Confirmed and Expected So Far

date Published: August 25, 2026

Gamescom 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked editions of the convention in its history. Running from August 26 to 30 in Cologne, Germany, with Opening Night Live kicking things off on August 25, the show has already generated enormous excitement. With over 1600 companies participating and a packed confirmed lineup, […]

10 Open-World RPGs With Amazing Combat Mechanics

date Published: August 20, 2026

A great open-world RPG needs two things working together. A world worth exploring and a combat system worth engaging with. Too many games get the world right and coast on it while the fighting feels like an afterthought. The open-world RPG games on this list got both right. Here are our top ten open-world RPGs […]

10 Things We Want to See in GTA 6 Netflix Extended Look

date Published: August 16, 2026

Rockstar Games and Netflix have partnered for what Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called a first-of-its-kind partnership. The result? An extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix on August 27. This is not a standard trailer drop. The listing on Netflix suggests something far more substantial is coming, and the entire gaming world is […]

Why Gears of War Shouldn’t Have Ended With Gears of War 3

date Updated: August 12, 2026

Scroll the Gears of War subreddit long enough, and you will hit the same thread again and again. Someone says the series should have ended at Gears of War 3, and everyone in the replies agrees. I kind of understand where that feeling comes from. However, I think players saying it are remembering one thing […]

10 Games Like GTA 5 with Amazing Graphics You Can Play Today

date Updated: August 12, 2026

It’s been over a decade, and I still don’t see many games like GTA 5 that match the scale and brilliance of the Rockstar Games title. The mix of open-world freedom, memorable missions, fast cars, and complete chaos was something else. While we wait for GTA 6, there are other games like GTA 5 with […]

Beast of Reincarnation: Why Players Are Frustrated and What the New Patch Changes

date Published: August 10, 2026

Beast of Reincarnation launched on August 4, 2026, and the reception has been bumpy to put it generously. Game Freak’s first non-Pokemon action RPG generated enormous anticipation, and that anticipation made the launch frustrations land harder than they might have for a less anticipated title. The good news is that the developers have been moving […]

8 Marvel Games You Must Play if You Loved Spider-Man Brand New Day

date Published: August 6, 2026

Spider-Man Brand New Day has been out for less than a week, and if you walked out of the cinema with that post-Marvel buzz and nowhere to put it, we have good news. The gaming world is currently packed with excellent Marvel experiences across a range of genres and playstyles. Whether you want to swing […]

10 Games to Play if You Loved The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan

date Published: August 4, 2026

Games like Odyssey have been a hot search ever since Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey rekindled interest in Homer’s timeless epic. The film has brought the perilous journey of the epic to life with stunning visuals. Now, many fans are seeking adventures that stir the same sense of exploration, mythology, and survival. Here are some of […]

Marvel Superhero to Play Kratos in God of War and We Can’t Keep Calm

date Updated: August 4, 2026

Amazon Prime Video’s God of War series just had a significant behind-the-scenes development. According to reports from Variety and Deadline, Dave Bautista is in active negotiations to take on the role of Kratos in the upcoming fantasy drama series. If the deal goes through, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune star would be stepping […]

Palworld Online Is Coming to Mobile But Can It Actually Live Up to the Hype

date Published: August 4, 2026

Garena has officially announced Palworld Online, a mobile MMO based on the Palworld IP developed under an official license from Pocketpair. It is scheduled for 2026 with no specific launch date confirmed yet. The concept sounds solid on paper, but we have serious questions about whether Palworld can still generate that kind of excitement. What […]

10 Open World Games Better than GTA 5 to Play Until GTA 6 Releases

date Updated: September 19, 2026

It’s easier to find open-world games that are better than GTA 5, as developers have taken open-world designs in new and exciting directions. GTA 6 officially launches on November 19, 2026. So what do we do until Vice City returns? There are some GTA 6 alternatives that you can try. These open-world games are better […]

60 Hours Later, AC Black Flag Resynced Proves It’s Far More Than a Remake

date Updated: August 3, 2026

There is a moment in AC Black Flag Resynced where you are sailing through a storm, your crew screaming shanties over the crashing waves, and you realise that this is not just a remake of a good game. It is one of the most complete and confident game packages Ubisoft has put out in years. […]

How This Game Could be the Spiritual Successor to Burnout?

date Published: July 24, 2026

Burnout has been dormant for years, but its influence has never disappeared. Now, there is a new title in the market that can easily carry on the legacy of that forgotten game. And this new one is Wreckreation 2. Unlike previous attempts, it’s being built by several of the developers who helped create Burnout itself. […]

11 Games With Unexpected Plot Twists You Never Saw Coming

date Published: July 23, 2026

A great plot twist does not just surprise you. It recontextualises everything you experienced before it hits, leaving you sitting with your controller, wondering how you did not see it coming. The best ones are earned through careful storytelling, and when they land, they turn a good game into an unforgettable one. Here are ten […]

Best Games to Play as a Couple in 2026

date Published: July 22, 2026

Finding a game that both you and your partner actually want to play together is harder than it sounds. Too competitive and it turns into an argument. Too complex and one of you loses interest. The best couple games strike a balance between being genuinely engaging and accessible enough that both players feel involved regardless […]

11 Best Games to Play on Mac in 2026

date Published: July 22, 2026

Mac gaming has come a long way, and the library of genuinely great titles available natively is better than it has ever been. Whether you are into brutal action RPGs, cozy life sims, survival builders, or puzzle games, there is something here worth your time. These are our top picks for the best games you […]

Best Games Releasing in August 2026

date Published: July 21, 2026

From a brand new Marvel fighting game to a tactical Star Wars title, a Game Freak action RPG, and a cooperative puzzle adventure from the creators of Untitled Goose Game there is something for almost every type of player in August 2026. Here are the best games releasing in August 2026. Best Game Releases in […]

Ubisoft Has Big Plans for Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry and Ghost Recon After a Turbulent Year

date Published: July 15, 2026

Ubisoft has filed its 2025-26 Universal Registration Document, and buried inside the financial reporting is something players will actually want to read about. The company has outlined its upcoming content roadmap. After one of the most difficult years in Ubisoft’s history, things are starting to look more promising than they have in a while. What […]

10 Gaming Studios I Can No Longer Trust

date Updated: July 9, 2026

Trust in gaming is hard to earn and incredibly easy to lose. Over the years a handful of studios and publishers have made promises they did not keep, shipped games that were nowhere near finished, shut down beloved teams, and prioritised monetisation over the players who made them successful. Some of these are studios I […]

I Regret Playing These 10 Games and Here’s Exactly Why

date Updated: July 8, 2026

I usually try to finish the games I start, but there are a few that I wish I had put down much earlier. Sometimes I kept playing these games because I thought things would get better, and other times it was because I’d already spent money on it and wanted to get my money’s worth. […]

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