When Westwood’s take on the Blade Runner franchise was first released back in 1997 it was a big deal. It takes Ridley Scott’s movie and translates it to an adventure game format while using a number of technologies at the time that graphically made it quite cutting edge […]
During times where the “big C” visits your household, you really need to find something to pass the time that can keep you entertained and distracted for a long time and the collect-a-thons that are the Lego games have been renowned for just that, giving players plenty to […]
If there is one thing that can be universally agreed on when it comes to Trek to Yomi from devleoper Flying Wild Hog is that it really nails the look it is aiming for. I can’t say I’m an expert on old Japanese samurai films but if they […]
Since xCloud made the rounds in beta for Xbox users and moved to Game Pass Ultimate I’ve dabbled in it during breaks where a few games such as Minecraft Dungeons will work fine through touch screen controls but it’s not really the same as having a proper controller […]
Spending a few hours on my Atari STE playing games and I think I finally reached a point where my trusty Atari CX40 joystick just doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s not so much that it’s not working but more that after years of using ergonomic controllers the cramping […]
Vanishing point racing games were a big part of my early gaming years with titles such as Pole Position and Super Hang On taking up a lot of my time. While not necessarily a realistic representation of driving (or riding) they made up for it by providing a […]
Going from down on your luck crewman of a spaceship to world saving super janitor may sound a little like a Space Quest plotline but that’s the challenge you face in The Gunk, from developer Image & Form. You’re quickly introduced to Rani, a scavenger you control who […]
Compulsion Games first title only recently arrived on Xbox Game Pass and so I was curious to load it up and see what it was about and I’ve walked away really impressed with the experience. Contrast is a platform adventure with puzzle elements that casts you as Dawn, […]
A small town postman simulator might not be the kind of game that springs to mind for many players but Lake from Whitethorn Games gives that to you in a nice chill package that is easy to enjoy and succeeds by keeping the experience short and sweet. The […]
A game with a bit of a cult following, 2012’s Spec Ops: The Line takes influences from Joseph Conrad’s novella Heart of Darkness and the film Apocalypse Now and puts them into a third person military shooter set in Dubai. The game’s story has been widely praised for […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
The Late Night Session 