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MLB The Show 23 review (PS5/XSX)

MLB The Show 23 is the latest entry in the long-running baseball simulation franchise, and the 2023 remake on the PlayStation 5 brings a host of improvements and updates to the series – which is no longer a PlayStation exclusive now that it’s available for Xbox and the Nintendo Switch as well. The game’s updated graphics, mechanics, and presentation all help to create an immersive and authentic baseball experience, but does it differ enough from previous versions? Here’s our look at the game, which we played on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Continue reading “MLB The Show 23 review (PS5/XSX)”

VR roundup: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Walkabout Mini Golf & Synth Riders

With the arrival of a new headset on the market, the VR scene is still going strong. We’re checking out three recent releases as we look at the new PSVR2 port of The Walking Dead – Saints & Sinners, a brand new DLC course for Walkabout Mini Golf and the new PSVR2 version and Gorillaz pack for Synth Riders. Continue reading “VR roundup: The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, Walkabout Mini Golf & Synth Riders”

Developer interview: Touch Type Tale

Hot on the heels of Company of Heroes 3, which looks amazing and feels great to play at times but doesn’t innovate the RTS genre all that much, comes one of the most original takes on real time strategy in a while. Touch Type Tale, a blend of real time strategy, typing based gameplay and the voiceover talents of acclaimed actor Jim Broadbent – we talked to the studio behind it to find out more. Continue reading “Developer interview: Touch Type Tale”

Tchia review (PS5)

Tchia, developed by Awaceb, is an open-world adventure game that takes players on a journey through a beautiful, vibrant world inspired by New Caledonia. The game follows the story of a young girl named Tchia who possesses the unique ability to control objects and animals by singing to them. It’s out for PCs and PlayStation – we tested the PlayStation 5 version. Continue reading “Tchia review (PS5)”

Company of Heroes 3 review (PC)

It’s always risky to return to an incredibly successful franchise, but about a decade after Company of Heroes 2 we’re getting another sequel in the iconic real-time strategy series. We played it through Steam to see if it lives up to its predecessors. Continue reading “Company of Heroes 3 review (PC)”