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LEGO 2K Drive Awesome Reveal Trailer

A new LEGO game has been revealed! LEGO 2K Drive is coming out this year. Check out the reveal trailer and our thoughts on the below. LEGO 2K Drive will be coming May 19th for the Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS4/PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This new LEGO game is an open world driving game. It looks really wild too! All kinds of vehicles and environments. You can go anywhere, build a car and race against everyone: including other players!…

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Xbox Developer_Direct Announced For January 25th

Xbox has announced that they’ll have a Developer Direct on January 25th. We have the details below. An Xbox Developer_Direct will air on January 25th at 2pm central. Elder Scrolls Online, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, and Redfall will get specific showcases. Sounds like other games will be shown too, but those are the ones that will get more attention. Where’s Starfield you ask? Its not going to be in this one. And while that might be disappointed…don’t worry. Xbox says…

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Need for Speed Unbound Review

In a video game world that is dominated by Forza and Gran Toursimo, is there still room in the market for a successful Need for Speed installment. While Forza and Gran Tourismo typically stay in their lanes (pun intended) Need for Speed typically adds a particular gimmick to each game to make it stand out from the competition. This time around does it pay off for them, or are they left in the dust? Welcome to Lakeshore City! The time…

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Tanuki Sunset

Tanuki Sunset is a game about a raccoon who skateboards down Mario Kart-like tracks and visits a cool skateboard shop. It’s a pretty neat game, but is it a good game? Here is our review of Tanuki Sunset for the Xbox Series S! Tanuki Sunset is a skateboarding game featuring a raccoon that plays a bit more like Mario Kart than a regular skateboarding game. You don’t race against other players nor do you get to choose who you play.…

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One Hell of A Ride

One Hell of A Ride is a fast, weapon armed racing game. Is it worth checking out or should players turn back at the starting line? Here is our review of One Hell of A Ride for the Xbox Series S! One Hell of A Ride is a racing game where you use cars that have weapons on top of them. The other cars have weapons on top of them too. What this means is that you can get ahead…

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Kirby’s Dream Buffet Brings Multiplayer Sweetness to the Switch This Month

Kirby’s Dream Buffet is coming to the Nintendo Switch this month! Check out the overview trailer below and then come back for additional information plus our thoughts on the game. Kirby’s Dream Buffet will release on August 17th for the Nintendo Switch.  The game will cost $14.99 and it can be pre-ordered right now on the eshop. It is a multiplayer focused game, with off-line and online support. Two-players can play on the same system or via local wireless with…

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Releases In August

The second of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC is coming in August. We have a trailer and details below. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass will get its second Wave of DLC on August 4th. The DLC can be purchased separately or its available at no extra cost to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. Wave 2 will include 8 new courses: Sky High Sundae, N64 Kalimari Desert, SNES Mario Circuit 3, Wii Mushroom Gorge, Tour Sydney Sprint,…

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Shredders Review

You and your friend Scotty are making goofball snowboarding videos at the Frozen Wood resort when brand ambassador Lisa makes an offer for some sponsored clips. She gives you a glimpse into a whole new world of snowboarding, with pro riders, snowmobiles, and epic spots to hit. Give it all you got and shred your way into the kick-ass invitational! Unlock a huge OPEN WORLD full of pow and parks, gorgeous scenery, and amazing lines. Every area is hand-sculpted for…

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Gran Turismo 7 Review

The Gran Turismo series celebrates its 25th anniversary with the long-awaited release of Gran Turismo 7. The self-described REAL driving simulator is back and more stacked than ever before. We have never seen such attention to detail in a racing game before, and this one delivers on all cylinders.

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GRID Legends review

The latest rendition of the long-running GRID racing game series is the first across the finish line during what promises to be a blockbuster year for fans of console racing games. GRID Legends is a solid entry that has more personality than its 2019 predecessor and boasts an interesting story mode to ease players into the game. Some floaty handling and an uncertain online environment are the only things holding GRID Legends back from arcade racing royalty.

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