The Games I’m Most Excited About in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for gaming, and I couldn’t be more excited. The slate of upcoming titles offers a blend of nostalgia and innovation, with some of the most beloved franchises returning alongside bold new projects that are pushing boundaries. As a...
A Hero’s Rest: An RPG Town Simulator Review – A Charming Blend of Town Building and RPG Mechanics
A Hero’s Rest, developed and published by Vanargard Games, a small indie team consisting of a married couple, made its debut on Steam on October 18th, 2024. This town builder and management game offers players the opportunity to create and customise their own medieval...
Alexx’s Favourite Games of 2024!
2024 has been a really rough year for game releases that interested me. 2023 is my favourite year for gaming so far with 2025 looking to be somehow even bigger after the rocky patch that I consider this year to have been. As far as I’m concerned there’s not been...
Luke’s Top 11 Games of 2024
2024 has been an alright year for gaming, with an decent number of releases, not really enough to make this list very difficult but enough that I wanted to include 11 games and not the usual 10. However, as with any ranking, there are games that just don’t make the...
The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Game Night – Tips and Tricks for Success
Game nights have become more and more popular over the last few years, and it’s easy to see why. Who doesn’t love a night filled with fun games, snacks, drinks, and their friends and family? It’s the perfect event to host in a home setting – not quite a party, but...
Alexx’s Favourite Albums of 2024!
2024 proved to be as big of a year for album releases as I predicted, with 20 to consider for placement as the top five of the year. Without further ado let's jump straight in to my favourite albums that released! 5) Oblivion – The Underground Avengers The only album...
Funko Fusion Review: An Adventure Through Iconic IPs, But With Some Bumpy Performance
Funko Fusion by 1010 Games takes players on an exciting adventure through beloved pop culture worlds. With vibrant visuals, diverse characters, and engaging puzzles, this game delivers a nostalgic experience for fans of Scott Pilgrim, Hot Fuzz, Umbrella Academy, and more. Available now on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and from December 6th on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, discover if Funko Fusion is the adventure worth your time in this in-depth review.
I See Gamers Are Being Totally Normal About Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The gaming community has once again proven its ability to turn any exciting new release into a cesspool of outrage and entitlement. This time, the target of the collective tantrum is Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest installment in Bioware’s beloved RPG franchise....
Top 20 Christmas-Themed Video Games (Part 2)
The glow of Christmas lights, the scent of hot choccies, and of course, video games. Continuing from Part 1 of our countdown, here are the top 10 Christmas-themed video games of all time. Whether it’s through snowy levels, festive side quests, or fully holiday-themed...
Top 20 Christmas-Themed Video Games (Part 1)
With the holiday season in full swing and my Christmas tree twinkling since November 1st (yes, I'm that person), it's the perfect time to immerse ourselves in video games that capture the festive spirit. Whether through entire narratives or memorable Christmas-themed...
Metaphor Refantazio Re-Review: How a 10/10 Game Became a 5/10 Nightmare
When I first reviewed Metaphor Refantazio, I truly believed I’d stumbled upon a modern RPG masterpiece. My initial review even praised it as a 10/10 experience (you can check it out here). From the outset, it seemed like everything a fan of the genre could ask for—an...
How “Metaphor: ReFantazio” Led Me Deep into the Grim Darkness of Warhammer 40K
It all started innocently enough. I picked up Metaphor: ReFantazio, a JRPG promising a deep dive into high fantasy, filled with quests, mystical lands, and races both familiar and new. The game’s immersive storytelling and enchanting world became a daily escape,...
Monarchy Game Review: A Beautiful Blend of Strategy and Adventure
Monarchy is a 2D side-scrolling platform game available on Nintendo Switch, published by Brain Seal Entertainment. In this game, you play as a monarch with the goal of building and defending your base, exploring the surrounding forest, and managing your resources. You...
Why I’m Beyond Excited for Dragon Age: The Veilguard
My excitement for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is at an all-time high because of my love for the series. Dragon Age: Origins hooked me immediately, with its intricate story, memorable characters, and choices that really felt impactful. Then Inquisition came along and...
Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO: A Vibrant Tribute to Akira Toriyama’s Legacy with Engaging Gameplay
Enter the explosive world of Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO—the latest release from Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco Entertainment, launched on October 10, 2024. Available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this game boasts an expansive roster of 182 characters,...
Why Diplomacy is Not an Option is the Must-Play RTS of 2024
Strategy game enthusiasts and base defence aficionados, Diplomacy is Not an Option is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for. Developed by Door 407 and released on 4th October, this title combines charming visuals with deep, engaging gameplay that will test...
Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Review – The Ultimate Co-op Action Experience for Fans
Dive into the fantastical world of Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream, the latest co-op action game developed by Dimps Corporation and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on October 3rd, 2024, this game invites players to pick from 20 beloved...
Silent Hill 2’s Remake is simply a loveletter to the original. A review!
Silent Hill 2 isn’t just another horror game to me; it’s the horror game. The original PS2 special edition, safely tucked in my collection, reminds me of why it remains my all-time favourite, with its unsettling exploration of guilt and grief that only deepened on...
I Decided The Best Pokémon Game Generations – Full Ranking 1 – 9!
As a huge fan of the Pokémon games who has played every mainline entry, in most cases more than once, it's safe to say I have a good level of familiarity with every generation that has released over the past 25 years. I skipped a couple of games when they were new but...
Luke Reviews Metaphor: ReFantazio
If you’re a Persona or Shin Megami Tensei fan, then Metaphor: ReFantazio is practically a love letter from Atlus straight to your RPG-hungry heart. From the very first moments, it had me. Imagine walking into a world with all the mind-bending philosophy and...


















