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The Smurfs – Flower Defense marks a refreshing and surprisingly clever turn for the beloved blue franchise, reimagining its whimsical universe through the lens of virtual and mixed reality on Meta Quest. Published by Microids, this tower defense title might sound like an odd pairing at first, but it ends up delivering a competent and family-friendly VR experience that mixes tactile action with light strategy – even if its simplicity won’t satisfy all tower defense veterans. Continue reading “The Smurfs – Flower Defense review (Quest)”

Fomography, developed by Brendan Keesing and published by DANGEN Entertainment, is a poignant photography adventure that invites players to explore the fading memories of an aging man through the lens of his younger self. Set against the backdrop of Australian-inspired environments, the game offers a reflective journey that intertwines personal storytelling with engaging gameplay mechanics. We tested it on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Fomography review (PS5)”

Universe for Sale, Ninja 1987 and Xuan Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament were all released on Steam before, but have now received PlayStation 5 ports – here’s a closer look at all three. Continue reading “Port roundup: Universe for Sale, Ninja 1987 & Xuan Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament”

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible brings the world of Dav Pilkey’s beloved book series to gaming in an adventure that aims to channel the humor and charm of its source material. Developed by Floor 84 Studio and published by Mindscape, the game sets players on a journey with Dog Man and his Supa Buddies as they take on an array of escaped villains in a colorful, comic-inspired world. It’s not the deepest game out there, but its charm and lighthearted gameplay make it a good fit for younger players and fans of the books. Continue reading “Dog Man: Mission Impawsible review”

The JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds were recently unveiled during a Gamescom press conference we attended. They aim to offer a high-end audio experience, but their distinctiveness comes from their feature-rich design, attempting to blend premium sound quality with modern conveniences like noise cancelling and a touchscreen case with tons of features. Here’s a closer look. Continue reading “JBL Tour Pro 3 review”