GAMES
Blightstone review: a grim, methodical journey that proves smaller worlds can deliver bigger impact
TL;DR: A dense, atmospheric action RPG that values skill, patience, and smart design over spectacle. Tough, thoughtful, and deeply rewarding if you’re willing to meet it on its terms. I…
Ayaneo’s Pocket S Mini leans into 4:3 for retro gaming purists
Ayaneo has introduced the Pocket S Mini, a compact gaming handheld designed around a 4:3 aspect ratio that closely matches the display format used by classic home consoles. In a market…
Cairn review: a relentless ascent that forces you to respect gravity and your own patience
TL;DR: Cairn turns climbing into a brutally honest conversation with yourself, and it’s absolutely worth the climb. There’s a very specific moment in Cairn when the game stops being a…
Highguard review: an enjoyable, ambitious shooter that feels one update away from greatness
TL;DR: Highguard has a cool siege fantasy, solid gunplay, and a great core idea, but too much downtime and too little scale keep it from greatness. Worth trying, easy to…
Pathologic 3 review: a brutal, slow-burning mystery where repetition, time loops, and consequence define survival
TL;DR: Pathologic 3 is a punishing, deeply intelligent survival detective sim that weaponizes repetition and consequence. It’s rough, demanding, and occasionally frustrating, but for players willing to engage on its…
Gran Turismo 7 update 1.67 adds new cars and world circuit events
Gran Turismo 7 has received update 1.67, which begins rolling out today and continues the series’ steady cadence of free post-launch content. Developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony…
Minecraft’s golden dandelion gives players control over baby mob aging
Minecraft is preparing another content update, and this one focuses less on new biomes or systems and more on a surprisingly specific player interest: baby mobs. Ahead of its next game…
PUBG MOBILE’s Friend Fest blends in-game events with a global world record attempt
PUBG MOBILE has rolled out its FRIEND FEST event, a hybrid initiative combining in-game activities with offline meetups that runs until February 16. The campaign opened with a coordinated Guinness…
Resident Evil Requiem preview: a 30-year legacy collides with something genuinely new
TL;DR: Leon is back, Grace is vulnerable, zombies talk, Chunk is terrifying, and Resident Evil Requiem might be one of Capcom’s smartest genre-balancing acts yet. I walked into my preview…
Highguard review in progress: an FPS that starts strong thanks to smart design and snappy combat
TL;DR: Highguard looked forgettable at first glance, but hands-on time reveals a sharp, exciting FPS built around a genuinely compelling siege-based mode. Early days, but surprisingly promising. I’ll be honest:…
Code Vein 2 Review: time travel, vampires, and a soulslike sequel that can’t quite escape its own shadow
TL;DR: Cool ideas, uneven execution. Code Vein 2 has flashes of brilliance, but jank, repetition, and missed emotional beats keep it from becoming the anime soulslike it desperately wants to…
Fable reboot preview finally shows how choice, chaos, and humor collide in open world Albion
TL;DR: The new Fable is fully open world, deeply reactive, and unapologetically chaotic. If the systems hold together over time, this could be the series’ strongest outing yet. I didn’t…
Here’s what was revealed at The Dragon Ball 40th anniversary event
The Dragon Ball franchise marked its 40th anniversary with a large-scale event in Japan that outlined the series’ direction for the coming years. Held at Makuhari Messe, the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri…
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 Review: Coming Back to Midgar, One More Time
TL;DR: Not as flashy as PS5, but shockingly solid, fully featured, and absolutely worth playing if Switch 2 is your platform of choice Booting up Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade…
Here’s everything announced at Xbox Developer Direct 2026
Microsoft opened 2026 with its latest Xbox Developer Direct, a tightly focused showcase designed to outline the company’s near-term release slate rather than tease distant projects. The presentation centered on…
Forza Horizon 6 launches in May with its largest car roster yet
Microsoft has now set a firm date for Forza Horizon 6, confirming during the latest Xbox Developer Direct that the open-world racer will arrive on May 19 for PC and Xbox Series X…
Arknights: Endfield review: a gorgeous sci-fi gacha trapped in menus, tutorials, and busywork
TL;DR: Gorgeous gacha RPG with big ideas, dull combat, and a grind that never pays off. Style everywhere. Substance nowhere. I wanted to love Arknights: Endfield. Not in a casual,…
MIO: Memories in Orbit review: gorgeous, cruel, and completely unwilling to go easy on you
TL;DR: Beautiful, brutal Metroidvania with watercolor vibes, uncompromising difficulty, and a quietly compassionate heart. Come prepared to suffer, stay for the soul. I knew I was in trouble with MIO:…