Review by Brad L. The PlayStation VR headset has been home to an amazing array of original experiences. Like most devices, it also has a bunch of stuff that has been ported over from elsewhere in order to make a bit more money for the developer and publisher. Some of…
Read MoreReview by Nick H. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) deserves a great deal of credit for having been the game that really helped realise a new niche in the competitive shooting genre. Maybe it was not the first ever of the “battle royale” shooters, but it certainly became the one to help…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Earth Defence Force 5 (EDF 5) is spectacular. As a lifelong fan of the humour, entertainment value, and aesthetic of B-grade science fiction and horror from the glory days of the cinema, I have always loved how the EDF series has tapped into that, providing ridiculous…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. It seems appropriate that at about the same time that the (current) pinnacle of realism in video games – Red Dead Redemption 2 – is released, Killer7 would also have its long-awaited re-release. Originally a console exclusive on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, Killer7, to this day,…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Starlink: Battle for Atlas comes across as very, very confused. In theory it’s Ubisoft’s take on toys-to-life , much like Skylanders or Disney Infinity, and certainly Ubisoft would love for people to buy its plastic spaceships and little heroes. But then it undercuts itself because everything…
Read MoreReview by Lachlan W. Have you ever gone to the movies and just wanted to stick your whole entire face under the popcorn machine? Sweet simple carb rush, breezy airiness of a mostly empty product, and the guilt of having to go for a jog to burn off all that…
Read MoreReview by Brad L. I’ve hold the most recent Tomb Raider reboot series in high regard. While the games are often compared to the Uncharted series, the Tomb Raider series has done a much better job of creating a sense of exploration and wonder, which I’ve found the Uncharted series…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Newly released in English via Asian PlayStation Network stores (grab it on the Hong Kong store if you’re keen), Bullet Girls Phantasia is a new release that is legitimately mind-boggling in how spectacularly pervy it is. And yes, it’s also quite enjoyable, in that same B-grade…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Here’s a big dirty secret: I like Paladins. I know I rant on about shooters plenty, but there’s plenty about them that I can find enjoyable. When the action doesn’t take itself too seriously, and there’s a good mix of interesting characters and fun levels, I…
Read MoreReview by Tyler T. It’s been over 15 years since Treasure released its spiritual successor to Radiant Silvergun. As a SHMUP, Ikaruga proved divisive upon release due to its puzzle elements, but it’s these same dynamics that make it age so much better than many of its contemporaries. While many…
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