Lost Soul Aside review (PS5)

Some games arrive with so much baggage that they’re practically judged before they even land. Lost Soul Aside has had years of buildup, shifting expectations, and plenty of debate around whether Ultizero Games could pull off a big, flashy action RPG under the PlayStation Publishing banner. Now that it’s here on PlayStation 5, the result is… complicated. There’s a lot to admire, but also moments that feel uneven. And yet, when the combat clicks, it really does deliver the kind of fast, stylish spectacle fans have been hoping for. Continue reading “Lost Soul Aside review (PS5)”

Cosmo Tales preview (Gamescom)

Bohemia Interactive is a studio name most people immediately connect with large-scale military simulations like Arma or survival sandboxes like DayZ. That’s why Cosmo Tales comes as such a surprise – a colorful, fast-paced space adventure with a dimension-hopping twist, wrapped in retro sci-fi flair and comic-book storytelling. At Gamescom we had the chance to learn more about this unexpected new project, and it’s safe to say it’s unlike anything else in the studio’s catalog. Continue reading “Cosmo Tales preview (Gamescom)”

Train Sim World 6 review (PS5)

With Train Sim World 6, Dovetail Games once again expands its ever-growing library of routes and trains, this time adding a mix of American, British, and German settings to the PlayStation 5 version. The new installment is ambitious on paper, offering everything from commuter lines through New Jersey suburbs to the scenic English Riviera and a stretch of Germany’s oldest long-distance railway. New features such as random events, conductor mode, and expanded free roam are pitched as steps forward for the series, but as with previous entries, the execution doesn’t always live up to the promise at launch. Continue reading “Train Sim World 6 review (PS5)”

The Gang review

The Gang is one of those card games that immediately draws attention thanks to its unusual premise: taking the familiar mechanics of poker and twisting them into a cooperative heist scenario. Published internationally by the likes of 999 Games and KOSMOS in 2024, it positions itself as a clever blend of gambling tension and teamwork. Where most poker-inspired games pit players against each other, here the group wins or loses together by correctly reading their hands and collectively pulling off successful “bank jobs.” The concept is undeniably intriguing, especially for those who enjoyed the cooperative tension of The Crew and are looking for a similar mix of hidden information, calculated risks, and group triumphs. Continue reading “The Gang review”

Arknights: Endfield preview (Gamescom)

Hypergryph’s Arknights franchise has steadily built a passionate fanbase with its tower defense roots, but the upcoming spinoff Arknights: Endfield is taking a bold new step. Developed by Hypergryph and set to be published internationally by Gryphline, it trades its tactical origins for a real-time action RPG experience fused with base-building and industrial simulation. After seeing it up close at Gamescom, it’s clear the team has big ambitions here – and with a major booth presence, Gryphline is signaling plenty of confidence in this one. Continue reading “Arknights: Endfield preview (Gamescom)”