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8Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Grid Legends Photo Mode Update

Grid Legends Photo Mode is here!! In a new update available to Grid Legends it's time to lineup those perfect shots. Attention Shutterbugs Photo Mode has quickly become a Favourite Feature in gaming. Allowing gamers to capture moments and create some stunning shots and share them with others. Regardless if you don't know what ISO is or fancy yourself as a budding Virtual Photographer, there is something for everyone. Adjust the camera angle, change the lens flare and even rotate the sun to give you perfect lighting. Photo Mode Challenge In celebration of this milestone, they have introduced the first GRID Legends Photo Mode Challenge in collaboration with several partners, including Porsche, Fordzilla, The London Eye, Xite, and many more! Use Photo Mode from July 8th to Augu...

8Jul

By Tony CNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Astro Aqua Kitty – PS5 Review

The Shoot 'em Up (SHMUP) genre has gone through many changes, innovations and mashups over the years. Astro Aqua Kitty, from UK based indie studio Tikipod, attempts to bring some new RPG elements into the fold. Astro Aqua Kitty - Meow Pow Pow Originally launched in 2021 for PS4, PSVita, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC, this new release for PS5 brings enhancements to visuals and sound. Gameplay The Story Mode sees the Aqua Kitty crew take to space to explore mysterious water-filled asteroids. Players have the option of choosing between 4 different pilots, all with their own strengths and weaknesses. Each pilot sports their own unique ship design (a new update to this PS5 version). Paired with your pilot is your pick of one of four engineers who bring their own skills t...

8Jul

By DanNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Ravenous Devils PS5 Review

Developed on the Unreal 5 Engine, Bad Vice Games bring us Ravenous Devils. The horror cooking simulation title is available across most platforms and is available now. For Steam users, you can also check out their free demo via Steam to try before you buy! Waiter! I Have Found A Bit Of Human In My Food?! Lately, I have grown fond of a good simulator title. As long as it had some good progression and challenging gameplay you can be on to a winner. Not going to lie either, I am an absolute sucker for a good upgrade system within a sim title as well! Will Ravenous Devils fulfill all of the above? Keep reading to find out. Gameplay You play as Hildred and Percival, the game starts with a new property purchase and for a property of its kind it is an absolute steal. You then find out that it...

7Jul

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

News & Updates

Rocket League Sideswipe – Season 4

Rocket League Sideswipe is now live! Season 4 will feature a new Mutator Madness game mode, Rocket League crossover event, Arena and Rocket Pass. Play Anytime Anywhere With Rocket League Sideswipe, you can experience the competitive car soccer gameplay of the sports-action hit Rocket League on your mobile device! Season 4 Features Mutator Madness - Is a new casual game mode that alters the rules of a match by using random mutators. The players will vote on whether they enjoyed the mutator settings at the end of each match. Players will vote daily to reduce the set of mutators until there is a winning combination on Friday. There will be a double XP boost for the winning combination through the weekend. Rocket League Crossover Event - From July 19 to July 23, the Rocket Leagu...

7Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Distant Worlds 2 – PC Review

Distant Worlds 2 released on PC on March 10th. This is the second game in the 4x space strategy series by Code Force (Distant Worlds: Universe) with publishing by Slitherine Ltd. (Battlestar Galactica Deadlock, Command). It is only available via Steam for Windows PC. Options as Vast as Space in Distant Worlds 2 The 4x strategy genre has not had a huge role in my time as a gamer. Though my Steam library is full of them with the likes of Stellaris, Endless Legend and Endless Space 2, and Civilization VI and Civilization: Beyond Earth; my cumulative time is probably less than five hours. Distant Worlds 2 stood out to me as an alternative to Stellaris so I thought I would take a look. Have you ever had a similar experience where something you usually don't play catches your eye? Let me know ...

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

7Jul

By JasonNo Comments

News & Updates

JBL Unveil New True Wireless Earbud Range

JBL have recently unveiled their exciting new range of True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) during a recent live stream! JBL, Taking Audio to the Next Level! So what has been revealed, how much and when! Over to JBL for the rundown! JBL Live Pro 2 - £129 True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient features, improved battery life and 6 microphones for perfect call quality, meet the JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds. Whether it’s music, a podcast or Zoom call, enjoy the best performance anywhere life takes you with JBL Signature Sound. The JBL Live Pro 2 in-ear true wireless earbuds feature 11mm drivers in a ‘stick’ closed design with oval tubes to ensure better noise cancellation and enhanced audio quality. Its True Adaptive Noise Cancelling with smart ambient enables users to adjust the a...

5Jul

By Katie TNo Comments

News & Updates

Celebrate 30 years of Kirby

Celebrate 30 Years of Kirby with a new case and controller combo design from PowerA. Fans can now save the kidnapped Waddle Dees in style with Kirby's signature pink colour being a prominent focus of the design. As Mouth Watering As Candy Looking as mouthwatering as candy, the officially licensed Enhanced Wired Controller takes influence from the adorable protagonist's character design and lovability. Just like other Enhanced Wired Controllers within PowerA’s catalogue, the Kirby variant is equipped with Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons. Helping players swallow up the competition. The controller also comes with a long detachable 10ft USB Cable allowing players to game from a comfortable distance. The officially licensed case for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite will keep your...

The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris

5Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

News & Updates

The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris

The Underworld Comes To The Switch With SAO Alicization Lycoris. Announced this weekend at the Anime Expo. Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris will make its debut on the Nintendo Switch. Sword Art Online On The Go After the events of the Sword Art Online Alicization anime series, SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATION LYCORIS finds Kirito in a mysterious but familiar virtual world, “Underworld,” where advanced A.I.s could be mistaken for humans. As you take control of Kirito. You will relive heart-pounding scenes through its addictive gameplay. Fan favourite characters will cross the player’s path including Eugeo, Alice, Administrator, and many more. A wide world awaits Kirito and his friends in this faithful adaptation to the SWORD ART ONLINE Alicization series. SWORD ART ONLINE ALICIZATI...

4Jul

By Tony C1 Comment

PlayStation Reviews

Redout 2 – PS5 Review

Having cut my teeth in the early PS1 days on the utterly cool Wipeout, I've always had an affection for the futuristic "Anti Gravity" racing games. Redout 2 is the follow-up to the 2016 critical hit Redout. Developed by the small Turin-based team 34BigThings, this sequel aims to deliver more insanely exhilarating racing than its predecessor. Having not played the original game, I was excited to jump in and rediscover the Anti Gravity genre that I've not played since the fantastic Wipeout Omega Collection. Insane speeds taking you from Redout 2 Blackout Played here on PS5 the game clocks in at just 14.85GB install size. It's also available on PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam/Epic Game Store. A Nintendo Switch release is also planned down the line. Let us know in th...

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

4Jul

By Gareth TruemanNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II – Switch Review

Developed by Aspyr, Obsidian Entertainment and published by Lucasarts. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II is an action RPG that was originally released in December 2004 for the Xbox and PC and later got a port to the Nintendo Switch on the 8th of June 2022. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic II - The Best Just Got Better You ask any Star Wars fan what their favourite video game is that's part of the franchise and 9 times out of 10 people will say Knights Of The Old Republic. It is regarded as not only one of the best Star Wars games of all time but one of the best RPGs of all time. So it was inevitable that a sequel was going to be released and that's what we got. But today we take a look at the Nintendo Switch port. If you enjoy this review then why not check out my latest o...