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Arc Raiders review A deliciously tense extraction shooter that’s surprisingly social and feels different every round. Developer: Embark Studios Publisher: Embark Studios Release: October 30th, 2025 On: Windows From: Steam, Epic Games Store Price: £31/$40/€40 Reviewed on: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (laptop), Windows 11 Ten hours into Arc Raiders, I felt betrayal’s sharp sting for the first time. The round began with generosity. I met a fellow raider who had dropped me a rare shotgun as well as a damaged heat sink to upgrade my workbench. They asked nothing in return. It…

There’s a growing trend where gamers are swapping their virtual quests for real-world adventures. This newfound thrill often comes paired with grabbing some fantastic gear using Regatta discount codes, a go-to Latest Deals for outdoor enthusiasts. But what’s driving this shift from screens to the lush green? The Allure of the Wild Reconnecting with Nature After enough hours in open worlds, you start to notice a weird thing: the “outside” in most games is basically wallpaper. Pretty, sure, but it doesn’t smell like damp pine, it doesn’t bite back with cold wind, and it doesn’t change your mood the second…

We’ve seen Annapurna’s Stray a few times now, with the cat game debuting back on PlayStation platforms and the PC in 2022. It’s ambled its way to other systems since. Even a Switch release happened in 2024, though that was notable for not running and looking as good as the other versions. But now Stray is on the Switch 2, and it’s a chance at redemption for the Nintendo game. While it still isn’t as gorgeous as it would be on PCs, it looks and works much better this time around. Stray begins with the game showing us a colony…

If you have an Apple Vision Pro, or know someone who does, you can now get immersed in one of Apple Immersive’s largest productions to date.Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness was filmed during the 2025 Champions League and paired with virtually impossible-to-access behind-the-scenes and out-of-stadium moments with over 30 Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive cameras. The nearly 21-minute Apple Immersive documentary is now available free on the Apple TV app, with or without a subscription.The launch of Real Madrid content for Apple Vision Pro builds on Apple’s growing investment in MLS and sports storytelling on Apple TV, with its first…

Few games are more deserving of a remake than the original Gothic. Over 25 years ago, this RPG from a small German team redefined the genre’s possibilities with its scope, scale, and unparalleled freedom. Although most people here in the West weren’t even aware of it, Gothic influenced a generation of European developers; its DNA can be seen in everything from The Witcher to Stalker and beyond. Now Alkimia Interactive has taken on the task of rebuilding Gothic for a new generation, and perhaps more importantly, revitalizing it for old fans. The result is a remake that does both, walking…

Image: Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections | Published: Nov 17, 2023 02:05 pm Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is the latest installment in Bandai Namco’s Naruto Ultimate Ninja video game franchise. The game is released as part of a 20-year celebration of the anime series from Naruto to Naruto: Shippuden and Boruto. As such all the characters introduced from the previous installments will return and be featured along with many of the features from the past. Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is more of a tribute to the long-running series than its own unique installment. While there…

The PlayStation 1 era was brimming with JRPG gems in the 1990s. While Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger stole the show, other franchises presented novel ideas. Star Ocean: The Second Story R may intimidate players, but it’s an adequate contribution to the ’90s JRPG legacy as noted in my review. Ensign’s Log: Space Date 366 Image: Attack of the Fanboy It’s nearly 20 years after the story of the original Star Ocean, where we’re brought to a quasi 32-bit, HD-2D rendition (developed by Gemdrops) of the sequel. It’s the second mainline entry in the spacefaring science fantasy action role-playing game…

Image via Fat Alien Cat and Nomo Studio Ever since Unpacking, we’ve seen a whole genre of indie and cozy games that offer a new take on the organizing and incidental storytelling experience, and Wholesome Direct SGF 2026 shadowdrop Momento is the latest one. Now, it isn’t as perfect an experience as Unpacking was. That was a very unique and trendsetting title. But this does build on the genre in some fun ways with its atmospheric puzzles and different life paths. Momento starts with a single room. There’s a rocking chair, some toys scattered around, and hints that a sibling…

Image via Gentle Troll Entertainment After Toge Productions created Coffee Talk andintroduced the visual novel genre that blended working as a barista/bartender while connecting with customers, Gentle Troll Entertainment showed up as one of the developers that rolled with the idea to create its own Tavern Talk series. Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker builds on the concept in the same way as Coffee Talk Tokyo does, only this time with a standalone prequel that still involves serving up drinks and light quest management that influence adventurers’ lives. Tavern Talk Stories: Dreamwalker begins with our owner freshly launching a new bar called…

Anno 117: Pax Romana review A solid, streamlined entry to the city-building series that makes solving logistics puzzles even more satisfying. Developer: Ubisoft Mainz Publisher: Ubisoft Release: November 13th, 2025 On: Windows From: Steam, Epic Games Store Price: £50/$60/€60 Reviewed on: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (laptop), Windows 11 A teardrop of bog bordered by slithers of fertile ground. The locals call it Natrixia – I call it Sausage Island, and it’s at the heart of my domain in Anno 117: Pax Romana.