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If you've ever booted up an Outright Games title you'll know it will be a mixed bag. It could be great, could be trash, could be just OK. Ryan's Rescue Squad - from popular toy YouTuber Ryan - is one that Outright does pretty well, and while it's nothing special for older kids and adults, there is a fun, Mario-esque platformer here for young kids. Let's take a look.

I have said it on here multiple times, but my wife and I are always looking for new two-player games to play at home, and while we've been playing a bunch of them over the past few weeks, Tea for 2 is one that gets onto the table again and again. Join up with some of your favourite characters from Alice in Wonderland, and let's see how it plays!

Kirby and the Forgotten Land has quickly become one of my favourite Nintendo Switch games, and that's actually pretty crazy because I've NEVER been a Kirby fan. Don't play the games, don't use him Smash...just...don't! But Lochlan REALLY wanted Kirby on the Nintendo Switch so we picked it up, and so far I'm incredibly impressed, especially with Mouthful Mode.

My excitement was through the roof. The anticipation for this launch was killing me. Then I got it. Rune Factory 5. In my hands, on my Switch. With roughly 10 years since the last Rune Factory game I was excited to see what the development team had in for us. With a more powerful console, we would get a superior product, right? Well, let's dive in.

Ubisoft has announced that shooter Far Cry 6 will get its free Stranger Things crossover as well as a free weekend from tomorrow. The free DLC will be the final entry in the game’s series of crossover missions. Entitled ‘The Vanishing’, Dani will head to the Upside Down in a search for missing canine companion Chorizo. Players can expect a “stealth-horror survival gameplay experience” that’ll also feature the infamous Demogorgon & locales inspired by the Netflix series. As an added…

Xbox is releasing a limited-edition bristly controller – you read that right – to celebrate the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on April 8. Sonic the Hedgehog has been a popular character in games and on our big screens since the 90s. Fans can tap into nostalgia with a chance to win their own custom Xbox Series S and one-of-its-kind, limited-edition Wireless Xbox Controllers celebrating the premiere.     About the custom console and controllers: The custom Xbox Series S features…

Expanding flourishing businesses of vineyards and grasslands: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software releases the first pack for Farming Simulator 22, introducing a new brand to the series. Ten new vehicles by historic Italian manufacturer Antonio Carraro enrich the gameplay experience of idyllic vineyard farming and vast grassland operations. In the Launch Trailer for the pack, a seasoned Italian farmer declares his passion for this unique way of farming.

From the Playstation Blog:   Today, I’m delighted to announce that Haven Studios is officially joining PlayStation Studios! Jade Raymond brings a wealth of experience from her industry achievements and an infectious passion for creating games, and the leadership team at Haven is an equally impressive group of industry veterans who have collaborated on some of the biggest and most beloved games and franchises that many of us still enjoy today. We began working with Jade and her team in…

If you haven't read my review of the fantastic board game Tapestry, than hop over to that article and check it out. Tapestry is easily one of my top 5 games of all time, and with so much content via a few expansion packs, every game feels new and unique, even after a dozen or more plays. A few months back, the good people at Stonemaier Games sent over the latest expansion - Arts and Architecture. Let's check it out.

This is a big week for Nintendo Switch owners, and further proof that the Nintendo Switch is one of the best consoles to own right now in 2022. Two big bangers are coming this week in Rune Factory 5 & Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Let's take a quick look at each!