This latest roundup brings together a strikingly varied cross-section of recent releases, spanning genres, platforms, and design philosophies, yet united by a shared tension between legacy and evolution. From the refined strategic sprawl of a long-running RTS finding new definition, to the archival resurrection of a pinball relic, alongside VR expansions and minimalist downhill journeys released for new hardware, each of these titles grapples with how much to preserve and how much to adapt. What emerges is a collection that highlights both the enduring appeal of well-established ideas and the friction that arises when they are reframed for new audiences, offering a snapshot of how modern releases continue to negotiate nostalgia, innovation, and expectation. Continue reading “Release roundup: Northgard, Dino Land, Maestro & Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders”
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Avatar – Frontiers of Pandora: From the Ashes review (PS5)
From the ashes of a mixed-reception base game, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment’s From the Ashes expansion reignites Pandora with a darker, more personal story that feels both familiar and surprisingly fresh. Shifting the focus from the sprawling, sometimes unfocused open world of Frontiers of Pandora to a more tightly woven narrative centered on the Na’vi warrior So’lek gives the DLC a purpose that the base game sometimes struggled to articulate. This grounding in vengeance and survival underlies much of the expansion’s emotional weight, and for the first time in this franchise’s videogame outings, the narrative arc truly propels forward rather than merely scaffolding open-world exploration. Continue reading “Avatar – Frontiers of Pandora: From the Ashes review (PS5)”
Best of 2025 – Board Games
2025 has been a spectacular year for tabletop and board gaming, bringing inventive design, thrilling cooperation, and strategic depth. From cinematic sci-fi roleplaying expansions to cooperative logic challenges, these standout titles have kept tables humming from casual gatherings to dedicated hobby nights. Below, we spotlight five games that deserve a place under the tree – each with its own unique appeal and reasons it would make an exceptional gift for the gamer in your life. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Board Games”
Best of 2025 – Peripherals
As 2025 draws to a close, it is clear that great peripherals are just as essential to the gaming experience as the hardware they connect to. From competitive headsets and precision mice to keyboards that balance performance with everyday practicality, this year delivered standout accessories that meaningfully elevate how games are played and enjoyed. Whether shopping for a dedicated enthusiast or someone looking to upgrade their setup in one thoughtful move, these peripherals represent some of the strongest, most gift-worthy releases of the year. Continue reading “Best of 2025 – Peripherals”
DLC roundup: Jurassic World Evolution 3, Planet Coaster 2, Firefighting Simulator Ignite & Wartales
This roundup gathers four recent DLC releases that each extend their respective base games in markedly different directions, from atmospheric world-building and creative sandbox expansion to focused narrative tension and mechanical experimentation. Across park builders, simulations, and tactical RPGs, these add-ons aim to refine established systems rather than reinvent them, offering targeted injections of theme, challenge, or storytelling for existing players. Whether it is wetlands bringing new behavioural nuance to dinosaur exhibits, toy-themed creativity reshaping a theme park sandbox, character-driven pressure testing a firefighting sim, or a cursed forest pushing an RPG into darker territory, these DLCs highlight how incremental content can meaningfully reshape familiar experiences. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Jurassic World Evolution 3, Planet Coaster 2, Firefighting Simulator Ignite & Wartales”
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