Echoes of Aincrad arrives with an ambitious goal: to finally deliver the Sword Art Online game that captures the appeal of being trapped inside Aincrad while also standing on its own as an action RPG. Rather than placing us in Kirito’s shoes, the game lets us create our own character and experience the early days of the deadly VRMMORPG alongside a new cast of companions. It’s a promising setup that gives the adventure a fresh perspective, even for longtime fans of the series, while remaining accessible enough for newcomers curious about the setting. Continue reading “Echoes of Aincrad review (PS5)”
SpaceCraft preview (PC)
Shiro Games has built a reputation for strategy and management games that reward careful planning, and with SpaceCraft the studio is taking those ideas into a persistent online sci-fi sandbox. Rather than focusing on survival or combat, SpaceCraft revolves around exploration, resource gathering, industrial automation and a player-driven economy where cooperation and commerce shape the experience. Having now spent time with its Early Access version, it’s clear the foundations are ambitious, even if the journey to a fully realized galaxy is still very much underway. Continue reading “SpaceCraft preview (PC)”
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok review (PS5)
Granblue Fantasy: Relink was already one of the stronger action RPGs in recent years, combining flashy combat with an expansive endgame that rewarded players willing to master its systems. Endless Ragnarok doesn’t attempt to reinvent that formula. Instead, it builds upon it with new progression mechanics, additional story content and fresh challenges that clearly target players who were eager to spend dozens more hours in Zegagrande’s skies. It’s an expansion that knows exactly who it’s for – and that’s both its greatest strength and its biggest limitation. Continue reading “Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok review (PS5)”
Release roundup: Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia, Synth Riders – Linkin Park DLC & GigaBash – Ultraman Zero DLC
The past few weeks have delivered another varied mix of releases, with developers continuing to find interesting ways to build on established genres and franchises. This roundup covers three very different experiences: an indie action-platformer that blends exploration with classic inspirations, a music pack that injects Linkin Park’s signature sound into one of VR’s best rhythm games, and another licensed crossover for GigaBash that proves the kaiju brawler’s impressive post-launch support is far from over. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new adventure, fresh reasons to return to a favourite game or simply wondering which recent releases deserve your attention, these latest additions all bring something worthwhile to the table – even if they each come with a few caveats of their own. Continue reading “Release roundup: Clarity: The Seven Demons of Vanguardia, Synth Riders – Linkin Park DLC & GigaBash – Ultraman Zero DLC”
EPOMAKER TH108 V2 Pro review
The EPOMAKER TH108 V2 Pro continues the company’s push into affordable enthusiast mechanical keyboards, pairing a traditional full-size layout with features that until recently were largely reserved for more expensive custom boards. A gasket-mounted design, hot-swappable switches, tri-mode wireless connectivity and a customizable display give it plenty of appeal on paper, while its sub-$100/€100 price positions it as an attractive option for gamers and productivity users alike. The question is whether those premium ambitions translate into everyday use. Continue reading “EPOMAKER TH108 V2 Pro review”