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Night Blood W: Cutthroat Wolf Preview – THIS ALPHA’S GOT SOME BARK

Anthony Culinas Action, HARRISONWORLD, Indie, Indie Game, Metroidvania, Microsoft Windows, Midnight Fantasy Games, Role-playing game

Night Blood W: Cutthroat Wolf isn’t just another slash-and-dash wannabe.

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Skate Story Review – BETTER THAN TONY HAWK?

Anthony Culinas Action, Devolver Digital, Indie, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Sam Eng, Simulation Game, Skate Story, Skateboarding

When you’re hurtling through Skate Story’s fast-paced courses, it feels incredible; smooth, stylish and almost transcendent. But the moment the game asks you to slow down, explore or solely rely on its trick system, the cracks start to show.

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Finding Frankie Review – DISCOUNT FNAF?

Anthony Culinas Action, Five Nights at Freddy's, Game Review, Horror, Microsoft Windows, Perp Games, Perpetual Europe, Platformer, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S

Putting a fresh spin on the mascot horror genre with fairly solid parkour mechanics and intense chase sequences, Finding Frankie makes its short, 2-hour runtime feel pretty punchy and replayable—especially for speedrunners.

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Split Fiction Review – CO-OP MASTERY

Anthony Culinas Action, Adventure, Co-op, Electronic Arts, Hazelight Studios, Josef Fares, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Puzzle Game, Shooter Video Game, Xbox Series X and Series S

A triumphant blend of co-op gameplay, diverse genres and solid storytelling; Split Fiction makes every moment fresh and exciting.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review – EPIC MUSOU BATTLES?!

Anthony Culinas Action, Dynasty Warriors, Fighting Game, Game Review, Hack and Slash, Koei Tecmo, Microsoft Windows, Omega Force, PlayStation 5, Strategy Game, Xbox Series X and Series S

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a mighty satisfying reboot that improves upon almost every aspect of its predecessors.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review – DOES IT SLAP?

Anthony Culinas Action, Action-adventure, Bethesda, Gordy Haab, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, MachineGames, Microsoft Windows, Puzzle Game, Xbox Series X and Series S

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle blends stealth, satisfying combat and classic adventure puzzles in a globe-trotting, action-packed journey.

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South Park: Snow Day! Review – DOES IT SUCK?

Anthony Culinas Action, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Question, South Park, THQ Nordic, Xbox Series X and Series S

While it may not be as riveting as its turn-based contemporaries, South Park: Snow Day! showcases an enjoyable 3D action battle system built for 4 players online, combined with the iconic comedic writing of Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

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Bayonetta Origins Review – A DRASTIC CHANGE

Anthony Culinas Action, Bayonetta, Bayonetta Origins, Bayonetta Origins Cereza and the Lost Demon, Nintendo Switch, Platinum Games, Puzzle Game, SEGA

Bayonetta Origins is wildly different from the main series, however it still somehow hits the mark with it’s twin-stick control scheme.

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New Tales from the Borderlands Review – LONG-AWAITED GAGS

Anthony Culinas 2K Games, Action, Adventure, Borderlands, Comedy, Gearbox Software, Gearbox Studio Québec, Microsoft Windows, New Tales from the Borderlands, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

Creating a sequel to one of Telltale’s best games isn’t easy, but New Tales from the Borderlands gave it a red hot go.

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PAX Aus 2026: Indie Gems, Randomised Dungeons and Faster Queues!

PAX Aus 2026: Indie Gems, Randomised Dungeons and Faster Queues!

Anthony Culinas

How was PAX Aus 2026? Read on to hear about the coolest parts of the weekend at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

What Should You Spend V-Bucks On in Fortnite?

What Should You Spend V-Bucks On in Fortnite?

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The Best Value FC 27 Players: Cards That Play Above Their Price

The Best Value FC 27 Players: Cards That Play Above Their Price

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FC 27 Review – DID IT TOP LAST YEAR?

FC 27 Review – DID IT TOP LAST YEAR?

Anthony Culinas
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – WHAT WE DON’T DO IN THE SHADOWS

The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – WHAT WE DON’T DO IN THE SHADOWS

Anthony Culinas
The Sinking City 2 Review – A SHERLOCK-TO-HORROR SPECIALIST

The Sinking City 2 Review – A SHERLOCK-TO-HORROR SPECIALIST

Anthony Culinas

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