Looks can be deceiving in hardware. The notion that mediocre gear is sometimes propelled forward by pretty RGB or flashy marketing isn’t exactly revelatory so, when I first got a look at the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, I felt equal measures of curiosity and scepticism. Though it has some quirks, I can happily say that…
Category: Games February 27, 2025 Free Play Days – Catan, Worms W.M.D and Dragon Ball FighterZ Kyle Ocean, Marketing Manager, Xbox Prepare for battle this weekend with Free Play Days! Catan, Worms W.M.D and Dragon Ball FighterZ are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Standard and Core members to play from Thursday February…
You ever have those games that it feels like everyone else is kinda lukewarm on but that hits you, specifically, in just the right way to consume a huge part of your life? That’s Elite Dangerous for me. I’ve never felt like there was really much I was interested in doing in the game, but…
Modular laptop maker Framework recently unveiled its new mini PC, the Framework Desktop. This cutesy computer is powered by AMD’s Strix Halo line-up, including the beefy Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which is a chip I’ve longed to see inside a mini PC since at least last week. Now, Framework has ripped one apart (gently) to…
Mikado Game Center is an arcade located in Tokyo’s Takadanobaba neighborhood. It’s been no secret that Japanese arcades have been struggling over the last few years, with the impact of COVID-19 and other factors (such as tightening profit margins) forcing more and more businesses to close their doors. So it was encouraging recently to see…
It’s Flimbo’s Quest, obviously. Tetris. Zelda: Ocarina of Time. GTA III. Final Fantasy VII. Shenmue. Super Mario 64. These are all video games which have had a considerable impact on the industry, but which one do you think has had the most “influence” on the world of interactive entertainment as a whole? That’s what BAFTA…
Welcome back to the Midnight Murder Club. Here at Velan Studios, we’ve been toiling away in the shadowy halls of Wormwood Manor, coming up with fresh, new ways for you to hunt your friends in the darkness. We’ve got a new game mode to announce and a new way to get your friends in on…
Mega or mediocre? Well folks, another Pokémon Presents has come and gone, and it pretty much delivered exactly what we were expecting. The biggest draw was obviously Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where we got a good look at some gameplay along with confirmation that Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile will be the game’s starter Pokémon. Not only…
With Arceus taking centre stage. We expected some news on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket front in today’s Pokémon Presents showcase, and we were not left disappointed. The Pokémon Company has revealed Triumphant Light, the latest set that will be coming to the mobile card-collecting app. What’s more, you’ll be able to start ripping…
Illuminating. Pokémon Legends: Z-A made a not-unexpected appearance during today’s Pokémon Presents, and while it stopped short of getting a solid release date, it has been confirmed for a late 2025 release date — likely in time for the holidays. In the new footage, we got a look at many of the Pokémon you’ll be…