The more things change
We’re on the cusp of a new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 both due to launch later this month across much of the planet. So why are we having the same old arguments?
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Author: Stace
SUPERHOT Review
SUPERHOT transforms every encounter into a stylish, strategic puzzle where time moves only when you do. This minimalist FPS blends precision, tension, and creativity, delivering unforgettable action sequences and addictive replay value. Brief but brilliant, it’s a unique shooter that rewards smart decisions over reflexes.
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Vivian Clark review
Vivian Clark is a surreal collection of dream‑like mini‑games hidden inside the otherwise dreadful Soda Drinker Pro. Beautiful, baffling, and bursting with personality, it’s a flawed but fascinating experience that deserves far more visibility than its bizarre packaging allows.
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Soda Drinker Pro Review
Soda Drinker Pro attempts satire but delivers one of the most baffling and joyless gaming experiences on Xbox One. With crude visuals, tedious gameplay, and no meaningful payoff, it fails as both parody and entertainment. A painfully empty simulator that misses every mark it aims for.
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A day in the life of Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer’s morning begins with a chaotic wake‑up call from Claptrap, setting the tone for a surreal, tongue‑in‑cheek look at the Xbox boss’s daily routine. From advising Major Nelson to overseeing production lines, this playful piece imagines the behind‑the‑scenes life of Xbox’s most recognisable leader.
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Top Five turn-based games on Xbox One
Turn‑based games offer a calmer, more thoughtful way to play on Xbox One. From the poetic charm of Child of Light to the brutal tactical choices in The Banner Saga, these titles highlight strategic depth, memorable storytelling, and unique styles that make the genre shine on console.
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Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 | Review
Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is a game that does a lot of things right, with decent presentation, a wealth of customisation options and an accurate depiction of the rules of the sport that’s increasingly popular across the North American continent.
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Tom Clancy’s The Division | Review
An open world RPG shooter, Tom Clancy’s The Division features a solid story with some truly stand out moments. Best experienced with friends, The Division offers a tight and compelling loop of action and reward that keeps you coming back for more.
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Dungeon of the Endless | Review
Dungeon of the Endless is a complex game – don’t be fooled by the 18bit art style. Taken individually each game element is straightforward, but together becomes complex, challenging and rewarding experience. To succeed you’ll need to master every element and bring them all in to play to escape all twelve alien-filled dungeon levels.
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The videogame comparison
Every now and then someone outside our hobby compares video games to some other art form – usually to indicate that the piece they are critiquing has fallen short in some way. For example, Aussie teen-fiction author Garth Nix took to Twitter to express his disappointment in The Hobbit movie using that very same comparison.
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