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Premier League Player VR aims to deliver the authentic thrill of English Premier League football to virtual reality, but ultimately falls short of its ambitious goal. While the game successfully recreates the awe-inspiring atmospheres of iconic stadiums like Old Trafford and Anfield, with meticulous attention to detail and immersive crowd noise, the core gameplay mechanics significantly hinder the overall experience. The most glaring issue lies in the awkward and unresponsive nature of kicking the ball. Utilizing arm movements to simulate…

Stilt, a VR platformer that casts players as a bouncing furball navigating whimsical worlds, offers a unique and captivating experience. Its innovative locomotion system, centered around stilt-based movement, immediately sets it apart from the crowd. A Unique Twist on Platformers: The core gameplay loop revolves around mastering the art of bouncing on stilts. This novel approach transforms familiar platforming challenges into exhilarating feats of balance and precision. Players must learn to anticipate jumps, navigate treacherous gaps, and overcome obstacles ...

So, you’re into cooking shows, maybe you secretly dream of rocking a chef’s hat and whipping up culinary masterpieces under pressure, just like on MasterChef. Well, “MasterChef: Learn to Cook” on Xbox tries to bring that TV kitchen drama right into your living room, and for the most part, it’s a pretty entertaining experience. The core idea is simple: you’re a contestant on a virtual MasterChef competition. You get recipes, you gotta cook them, and then the judges (who are…

The New Year is upon us. Filled with possibility, 2025 could see new highs and lows hit our industry. Here are just a few we can see happening. For the first time in a while, 2025 feels like it can stand alone without reference to Covid. While the last couple of years have been chocked full of delayed titles, this year seems quieter somehow. Then again, we’ve said that before. While there may not be the bulk of anticipated titles…

For the second year in a row, I’m writing a gaming round-up that will feel less about the games and more about the industry. Unfortunately there’s no escaping that in 2024. After a packed 2023, this year felt like it had the potential to be a bit quieter. Not the case. Release after release came and went. Nearly 19,000 games released on Steam. A few of them were successful. But most people weren’t playing new games. For all the releases…

In just a couple of weeks, Nvidia is going to announce it’s next wave of graphics cards for desktop PCs. That makes writing this article quite difficult. On the one hand, there’s never been a better time to get into PC gaming. There are options to suit almost every single budget, and there are very few games you’ll miss out on by leaning heavily into the platform. On the other hand, it all comes down to price. Clever consumers might…

The Hole is a short but profoundly disturbing journey into the heart of psychological horror. It's creepy, but is it good?

There are some games that hit the zeitgeist so hard that it’s hard not to see them mentioned everywhere. 1000xResist is one of those games. I knew the name long before I knew anything else about it, and the message was clear: you have to play this game. Mostly a visual novel, it tells the story of scandal and betrayal within what is basically a religious cult, and the aftermath of exposing it. It asks difficult questions and often handles…

Outrage! Calls of unfairness and exploitation! Broken features without a day one patch! This is Indiana Jones weekend for the privileged few and conversation has once more tipped towards early access. On the face of it, it’s a pretty obvious ploy. If you want to enjoy the latest game over the weekend, you have to pay a premium for it. If you want to be part of the initial conversation instead of nursing your FOMO from a distance, you have…

You saw it when the Game Awards announced its top nominees for 2024. There, hidden amongst AAA games from big name publishers. You saw the comments. “Balatro? Haven’t heard of it. Why the hell are they including a card game?” And frankly, it’s lucky for all involved that the Elden Ring DLC became a lighting rod for the really negative conversation this year. People got to take out their frustration on something not directly related to the games for the…