Sand Land on PC Sand Land is a video game based on one of Akira Toriyama’s short mangas from way back in 2000. Not only did the manga receive this video game treatment, it recently got an anime adaptation that expanded the original story significantly. This second half was written by Akira Toriyama himself before his unfortunate passing. While I’m a major Toriyama fan and his works have shaped many of my core experiences, going into Sand Land, I had no idea how much he was involved. It’s only recently that I’m learning about the actual origin of the manga. So despite my love for Toriyama-sens ..read more

Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5 When it comes to console exclusives, the PlayStation 5 certainly hasn’t been short of them. In fact, it is this particular avenue that has allowed the platform to build upon its successes in recent years. Following the likes of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Rise of the Ronin in 2024 comes Shift Up’s Stellar Blade, an action role-playing extravaganza that prizes aesthetics above all. A stylish adventure awaits, even if there’s room for improvement in many other aspects. Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment With Earth now desolated in the aftermath of a gr ..read more

Dead By Daylight players will be treated to another game modifier soon after the success of previous instalments. The Chaos Shuffle game mode is one players have actually predicted after the feature appeared as recent Dead By Daylight Tome challenges. What to Expect from Dead By Daylight Chaos Shuffle Mode Chaos Shuffle will be the next Dead By Daylight game modifier, as predicted by the players last year. When a new Tome 17 challenge appeared that no player had seen before, rumors started to fly about what it could imply. The challenge offered a feature where the player’s perks were randomiz ..read more

FX’s historical drama Shogun has easily been the biggest new TV show of 2024 so far. Based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of the same name, it blends political intrigue and character drama with sweeping set pieces and graphic violence, and has been a hit with audiences. If you’ve wrapped up the show and find yourself yearning for more like it, check out our list of the ten best games like Shogun. Best Games Like Shogun James Clavell’s Shogun This first entry on our list is probably the easiest choice out of them all. Nearly ten years after the first television adaptation of the Shogun novel r ..read more

When it comes to the element of surprise, the sound of a UTV in Warzone might give you away. A Warzone player on Reddit has shown off their compilation of proving that point entirely wrong. They got quite the showreel from their UTV in the place you’d least expect. The UTVs in Warzone are great for getting you and your squad across the map as quickly as possible. They’re quick, nimble and can protect you from a few stray shots. However, there are some places on the map that you simply wouldn’t expect to find one, like in a stairwell ..read more

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes on PC Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has had a rocky road to release. Originally slated for release in 2022, the latest (and, sadly, final) game from legendary Suikoden creator Yoshitaka Murayama is a beautifully executed JRPG that feels both modern and nostalgic. Above all else, it’s a game in which the developer’s passion for the genre is evident in everything from the storyline to the battles. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is, in one word, beautiful. It’s an effective throwback to Suikoden, but perhaps most importantly, had it come out at the time i ..read more

The birds are chirping and the air is getting warmer, but unfortunately, it’s raining. Even though the weather outside is on the uptick, it’s not quite there yet. Here are 10 Xbox Game Pass games to get you excited for the warm weather. A Short Hike Image Source: Adamgryu via Twinfinite If there’s one activity that’s perfect for the turn of the seasons, it’s got to be hiking. Whether you’re watching the leaves bud or the animals stretch their legs, there’s hardly a bad time to hike. A Short Hike does a perfect job of capturing that feeling in a game that you can play regardless of the weather ..read more

The Fallout show was full of easter eggs and hidden references for keen-eyed viewers. There were so many, in fact, that you probably missed quite a few. Some are less obvious than others, whereas some might take some familiarity with the games to understand. Here are 7 easter eggs you probably missed in the Fallout show. Episode 1: Atomic Command Image Source: Amazon Early in the first episode, when Lucy introduces her family, we see her brother Norm playing on his Pip-boy. It’s an easy-to-miss moment, but if you look closely you’ll see he’s playing Atomic Command, one of the in-game minigame ..read more

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU on PlayStation 5 The Metroidvania genre is full of gems that have strong gameplay foundations, keeping players engaged in whichever world they find themselves in, and incentivizing them to keep coming back for more. That said, not many of them feature stories that touch upon more poignant themes that require more emotional investment from the player. This is where Surgent Studios’ Tales of Kenzera: ZAU shines brightly, even if there are several issues that dim its brilliance along the way. Image Source: Electronic Arts With the central core of the story being about the l ..read more

TopSpin 2K25 on PlayStation 5 It’s been 13 years since the last TopSpin game and the last mainline Virtua Tennis game released. Now, in 2024, one of the high-profile tennis series is making a comeback. Developed by Hangar 13, who made Mafia III and the upgraded version of the first game in that series, TopSpin 2K25 is a little bit of a departure for them. On the court, tennis games have come a long way in the last decade. Away from it, though, 2K25 isn’t much of an evolution ..read more