Xbox Series X and Series S Archives

DOOM: The Dark Ages Review – READY TO SLAY?!

Anthony Culinas Bethesda, DOOM, DOOM The Dark Ages, id Software, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S

DOOM: The Dark Ages is exactly what fans were craving: a beefy, brutal evolution of the franchise that mixes medieval mayhem with modern polish.

The VGHF & The Battle to Preserve Gaming History

Anthony Culinas Discord, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, VGHF, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

VGHF has been in operation since 2017, but it is only recently that it announced it would be opening its proverbial doors to everyone around the world for free.

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.

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.

WWE 2K25 Review – IS IT JUST MORE OF THE SAME?

Samuel Incze 2K Games, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, WWE 2K25, wwe 2k25 gameplay review, WWE 2K25 Review, Xbox Series X and Series S

2K continues their yearly release with WWE 2K25, and honestly, it seems harder and harder for them to create new and innovative features each year. The devs still seemed to have a few new ideas up their sleeve for this year’s release, but is it enough to make 2K25 worth while?

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review – SAME THING AGAIN?!

Anthony Culinas Action-adventure, Assassin's Creed, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Macintosh operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Platform game, PlayStation 5, Role-playing game, Ubisoft, Xbox Series X and Series S

Assassin’s Creed Shadows injects new energy into the franchise with its dual protagonists—Naoe, a nimble stealth assassin, and Yasuke, a powerhouse brawler—offering distinct playstyles that keep the combat and exploration engaging, despite playing things a little safe.

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.

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – IS THIS THE BEST SNIPER GAME EVER MADE?

Samuel Incze Game Review, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Rebellion Developments, Sniper Elite Resistance, Sniper Elite Resistance Review, Sniper Elite: Resistance, Sniper Elite: Resistance Review, Wushu Studios, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

Sniper Elite Resistance brings back the familiar tropes that fans of the series have come to know and love. The sniping mechanics are just as satisfying as you would expect, with the x-ray cameras making each kill more brutal than ever.

Carmen Sandiego Review – MILLENNIAL NIGHTMARE

Anthony Culinas Adventure, Carmen Sandiego, Game Review, Gameloft, Gameloft Brisbane, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Puzzle Game, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S

This reboot of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? has failed to modernize its lauded 80s formula, offering only a repetitive and shallow experience that leans too heavily on nostalgia without enough depth or innovation.