Author: Press Play Media

From the moment you see Teen frozen in their trademark T-pose, to a T immediately stakes its claim as what will probably be one of the most unconventional games this year. It’s the latest effort from Uvula, the studio co-founded by the creative mind behind Katamari Damacy, and the same whimsical design philosophy is evident in every corner of this seaside town. But this isn’t just an elaborate novelty act – the T-shape becomes a vehicle to explore themes of identity, acceptance, and what it means to fit in when you quite literally don’t conform. We played to a T on the PS5. Continue reading “to a T review (PS5)”

Quantum Threshold takes familiar VR shooter mechanics to new territory – strapping players into a virtual weaponized wheelchair in a ruined future besieged by rogue AI. Set across procedurally generated zones, each run immerses you in tense combat and strategic choices. The roguelike structure is familiar, but the wheelchair locomotion gives it a novel twist, offering a new take on seated VR as a tool for speed and precision. Continue reading “Quantum Threshold review (Quest)”

Stepping foot on Arrakis in Dune: Awakening, out now for PC, is a visceral plunge into a desert world that feels both expansive and alive. The early hours wrap you in a survivalist atmosphere – managing hydration, heat exposure, and sandworm threats – before the wider MMORPG systems come into play. It’s here, in those tense moments hiding from the scorching sun or racing across the dunes by ornithopter, that the game begins to feel like a proper expression of the Dune universe. However, its depiction of the planet can be surprisingly vibrant and lively at times, sometimes making Arrakis feel more like a stylized open-world playground than the harsh, unrelenting wasteland long-time fans might expect – though perhaps this is a necessary sacrifice to craft an engaging game experience. Continue reading “Dune: Awakening review (PC)”