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South of Midnight Review – THIS AIN’T IT, CHIEF

Anthony Culinas Action-adventure, Compulsion Games, Game Review, South of Midnight, We Happy Few, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X and Series S

South of Midnight is a visually striking action-platformer that, unfortunately, feels too rigid and hand-holdy in its guidance.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Review – A ROUGH TAKE-OFF

Anthony Culinas Flight Simulation, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X and Series S

The launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been catastrophic, but it’s still done one thing incredibly well…

Age of Mythology: Retold Review – UNLEASH THE TITANS!

Anthony Culinas Age of Mythology Retold, CaptureAge, Forgotten Empires, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Real-Time Strategy, RTS, Tantalus, Virtuos, Worl, World's Edge, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X and Series S

With a great foundation throughout, Age of Mythology: Retold has successfully revamped an early 2000s gem for today’s audience.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review – MORE LIKE DULL-BLADE

Anthony Culinas Action Game, Hellblade, Hellblade 2, Microsoft Windows, Ninja Theory, Puzzle Game, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X and Series S

Hellblade II is an unequivocally bland game, with repetitive combat and puzzles that lack any overarching sense of excitement.

Minecraft Legends Review – NOT A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!

Samuel Incze Blackbird Interactive, Game Review, Minecraft Legends, Minecraft Legends PC, Minecraft Legends PC Review, Minecraft Legends Review, Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Series X and Series S

Minecraft Legends may at first look like a throwback to RTS games of old, with a hint of modern third person action. However, it is anything but! Locking you to control a single hero, Minecraft Legends attempts to combine the satisfaction of striking down enemies in real time with a sense of strategic planning.

Somerville Review – A LOCAL ALIEN INVASION

Anthony Culinas Dino Patti, Inside, Jumpship, Limbo, Microsoft Windows, Somerville, Somerville Review, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

If you’ve been hanging out for a follow-up to the indie hits, Limbo and Inside, then Somerville is exactly what the doctor ordered.

Pentiment Review – SHOULD YOU AVOID THIS TEDIOUS ADVENTURE?

Samuel Incze Adventure Game, Microsoft Windows, Obsidian Entertainment, Pentiment, Pentiment Review, Role-playing Video Game, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

Pentiment is the story about a traveling artist, who finds himself in the midst of murders, conspiracies and scandals in the Bavarian Alps. With Europe in turmoil as religion and politics clash at every turn, it is up to you to investigate these mysteries and seek out justice for the people.