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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – PS5 Review

23Nov

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – PS5 Review

Modern Warfare 3 marks the 20th anniversary of the Call of Duty series, following on from its predecessor Modern Warfare 2. It is the third entry into the rebooted Modern Warfare series, bringing together characters old and new. Whilst Modern Warfare is developed by Sledgehammer Games and published by Activision. Treyarch has had its say on the all-new zombies mode. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is available now on PS4 & PS5, Xbox S/X and Windows. The return of Vladimir Makarov Like many of us, when MW3 was first announced, I was excited at the prospect of playing MW2 maps again. But, has it met expectations? I'd love to hear your thoughts on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in the comments below. Campaign Call of Duty has used Modern Warfare 3 to reignite the Price and Makarov t...

31Oct

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Hardware & Tech

Thunder X3 CORE – Gaming Chair Review

These days there is a vast market for gaming chairs that come in all different shapes, sizes, colours and prices. With this in mind, Thunder X3 has introduced its newest gaming chair with Thunder X3 CORE. There is plenty of variety in the CORE series, as there are three different styles to choose from. Firstly there is the Modern design, which comes in black, blue and red. Then there is the Racer, which comes in black and blue colourways. And finally, there is the Loft model, which comes in a grey and black colourway. The latter is the only style that is fully covered in fabric material. Is this the best new chair in the market? I have been extremely fortunate enough to be sent the Thunder X3 CORE Loft model in the grey colourway to review. Let's see how the chair compares to others in ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) – What do we know so far?

30Oct

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News & Updates

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) – What do we know so far?

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 just around the corner, let's dive into the updates from Sledgehammer Games and Activision. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is available to pre-order now, with its release on the 10th of November 2023. Something new and something old Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the 20th game in the Call of Duty series, and the third entry into the rebooted Modern Warfare series. Sledgehammer Games have excited old fans of the Call of Duty series by announcing a number of "old" favourites to return. But, there are also some new additions to the game, that we should equally be excited about. Campaign There is plenty to talk about regarding the campaign, including the return of Captain Price, Ghost, Gaz and Soap. Characters from the previous Modern Warfare Game in ...

NBA 2K24: BLACK MAMBA EDITION – PS5 REVIEW

20Sep

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PlayStation Reviews

NBA 2K24: BLACK MAMBA EDITION – PS5 REVIEW

Celebrating 25 years of NBA 2K games, the team at Visual Concepts have brought us NBA 2K24. Players can put themselves into the shoes of the Black Mamba himself. By reliving some of the critical moments in Kobe Bryant's career, players can truly understand the ever-lasting influence Bryant has had in basketball. NBA 2K24 standard edition and Black Mamba edition are available to buy now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Is NBA 2K24 A Slam Dunk? I have been a fan of the NBA 2K series since 2014, getting the game as a present every Christmas. I can say that since that first game of NBA 2K14, there have been drastic improvements, with NBA 2K24 pushing those improvements even further. Tell me in the comments what game in the series was your first, and if y...

17Aug

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PC Reviews

F1 Manager 2023 – PC Review

The development team at Frontier Developments have brought us a new addition to the sporting simulation genre with F1 Manager 2023. Players can put themselves into the shoes of Toto Wolff or Guenther Steiner and battle their way to the top of the championship. F1 Manager 2023 is available to buy now on PC, PlayStation and Xbox for between £45 - 55 dependent on the system. Is F1 Manager 2023 in pole position for the best simulation sport game? I've only been an F1 fan for the past 3 years, so I am yet to experience the highs and lows that many of you have experienced. However, when I heard that F1 Manager was getting a new instalment this year, I was eager to get stuck in. Let me know in the comments if you are enjoying this year's instalment of F1 Manager and if it is an upgrade on the p...

The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack – PC Review

28Jul

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PC Reviews

The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack – PC Review

The development team at Electronic Arts have brought us a new expansion pack that focuses completely on the horse girl community. Players can saddle up and begin their journey to becoming the next riding Champion in The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack. This is available to buy now on Xbox, PlayStation and PC for £34.99. Are you ready to start 'Rootin-Tootin'? I've been eager to play The Sims 4 Horse Ranch Expansion Pack since the trailer first dropped. Now, I wouldn't consider myself a part of the "horse girl" community, however now I've had a taste of it, I can't wait to have more. Watching the likes of lilsimise only solidified this more, and I could not wait to get stuck in. Let me know in the comments if you are enjoying the expansion pack so far, and why. Gameplay ...

7Jun

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PC Reviews

Blooming Business: Casino – PC Review

Are you looking for your next simulation manager fix? Then Blooming Business: Casino may be for you. Blooming Business: Casino is the newest tycoon simulation game with a Vegas twist where the sky is the limit. If this sounds like your next game, then you can add it straight to your wish list! Blooming Business: Casino is currently available to buy now on Steam for £19.99. Bear with me! As many of you may possibly know by now, simulation genre games are my favourite games to play. I am a big fan of the likes of Two Point Hospital and its predecessor Theme Hospital and I jumped at the opportunity to play Blooming Business: Casino. Blooming Business: Casino is brought to you by the developer Homo Lundes, which is a relatively new developer in the gaming world. Gameplay In Blooming Bu...

Gym Empire: Gym Tycoon Sim Manager – PC Preview

25May

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Previews & Early Access

Gym Empire: Gym Tycoon Sim Manager – PC Preview

Gym Empire - Gym Tycoon Sim Management is the latest simulation game brought to our screens. Gym Empire comes from the minds of developer and publisher Chronik Spartan with a planned release date of the 21st of July 2023. What is your passion? Gym Empire is the newest addition to the simulation management genre. It aims to bring the fun that was seen when games such as Theme Hospital and Two Point Hospital were released. Embark on an adventure working your way from the bottom to a gym empire. Gameplay You begin your journey as a personal trainer, who has a dream of becoming a gym tycoon. Starting from the bottom of the chain, your role is to build your popularity and reputation rankings to obtain your dream. There are multiple tools to help you achieve this, as well as different ...

5May

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PC Reviews

ArcRunner – PC Review

The Roguelike genre has become increasingly more popular, and ArcRunner is no exception. ArcRunner is the newest Roguelike action game that offers a challenging but rewarding experience. Fight, Die, Upgrade, Repeat Trickjump Games Limited has partnered with PQube publishing company to bring us ArcRunner. ArcRunner is out on PC now, with expansion to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One coming soon. Gameplay Your mission is simple. The meta virus has infected the KORE, the AI at the spine of the space station in ArcRunners' neon-drenched future. You are tasked with navigating through various levels to locate and reseat the KORE, before it horribly goes wrong. Humankind's last hope is you, a rebellious machine. Although this seems relatively simple, of course, there is a catch. You a...

6Apr

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Switch Reviews

Have A Nice Death – Switch Review

Located in Montpellier, France, Magic Design Studios brings a darkly-charming, hand-drawn, 2-D action rogue like game Have A Nice Death. Have A Nice Death is available to buy now on PC and Switch for £21.99. Will you join Death Inc? You assume the role of Death, the founder and CEO of Death Incorporated. Death is in the midst of burnout due to his workers going rogue. They have taken it upon themselves to break company policy and it is your job to get the employees back in line. You must do this by showing them who is the boss. Gameplay In order to gain control, Death must plough its way through 7 departments. These departments are full of workers ready to make a stand, happily attacking Death to prove this. Each department has a department head, who you must beat to continue to t...