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Indie roundup: Karma City Police, GOST of Time & Pokettohiro

This week’s indie trio shows just how wide the spectrum can be when smaller studios get creative. From an offbeat police sim that juggles resource management with pinball combat, to a time-loop puzzler where your past mistakes literally come back to haunt you, and a retro adventure that wears its Game Boy roots proudly, each release brings its own flavour of experimentation. Whether you’re after narrative quirk, mechanical ingenuity, or pure nostalgic charm, there’s something here to explore. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Karma City Police, GOST of Time & Pokettohiro”

Chained Echoes – Ashes of Elrant review (PS5)

Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant, developed by Matthias Linda and published by Deck13, arrives as the first major DLC for the critically acclaimed indie RPG. Available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC, this expansion serves as an epilogue set a year after the events of the base game. It’s designed for players who have already completed the main campaign, offering a continuation of the story and a chance to spend more time with its richly developed world and characters. The DLC retains the SNES-era-inspired visual style and turn-based combat that made the original stand out, while introducing new locations, quests, and mechanics to keep returning players engaged. Continue reading “Chained Echoes – Ashes of Elrant review (PS5)”

Sengoku Dynasty review (PS5)

After building its audience on PC, Sengoku Dynasty has now made the jump to PlayStation 5, bringing its mix of survival, building, and role-playing elements to console players. Developed by Superkami and published by Toplitz Productions, it offers an ambitious blend of open-world exploration, village management, and period-authentic atmosphere, set in medieval Japan. It’s a concept that immediately stands out in a genre often dominated by medieval Europe or post-apocalyptic settings. Continue reading “Sengoku Dynasty review (PS5)”

PXN P5 8K review

The PXN P5 8K controller arrives as an ambitious new entry in the increasingly competitive world of third-party gamepads, targeting players on PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS. Despite its name, it’s not meant for the PlayStation 5 – a branding decision that may cause some initial confusion. But if you look past the label, what you’ll find is a thoughtfully designed, feature-rich controller that packs in modern tech like hall effect sensors, adjustable triggers, and a sleek LED aesthetic at an amazing price that undercuts many of its rivals. Continue reading “PXN P5 8K review”

A Minecraft Movie review (4K)

“A Minecraft Movie” pops onto 4K Ultra HD from Warner Bros. with an entertaining adaptation that mirrors the joy and chaos of its pixelated video game roots. Directed by Jared Hess, this live-action fantasy embraces its own goofiness, led by Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and a spirited ensemble cast, all brought to life in a technically impressive 4K release. Continue reading “A Minecraft Movie review (4K)”