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LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Review

10Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi Review

We first shared the news of the LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi (set number 71438) back in July last year however it only released last October. And yes, it has taken me a while to get through my backlog to be able to bring you this review. That's not even due to the fact that the LEGO Art LOVE (set number 31214) skipped right to the front. Mario time! Before I get into the nitty gritty of this build, let's quickly go over the product specs/details. The LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi is an 18+ set, not necessarily because of the build techniques but due io it not being a playset. This is definitely a collection piece. Although the £115 price tag may also be giveaway for this! Released in October the set is available on the LEGO website now and is even eligible for a ...

28Feb

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

Features, News & Updates

Pokémon Presents Feb 2025 Round Up

Yesterday, February 27th, was Pokémon Day and to celebrate we had the Pokémon Presents livestream which has the latest trailers, new and upcoming game reveals. There was some expectation that Pokémon Presents would give players updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A which is set to release this year. We were also hoping there would be announcements regarding movies and series being worked on. Pokémon Presents Questionable Starters & TCG Developments So were we disappointed? Let's take a look with our full rundown of everything revealed at the Pokémon Presents 2025 Event. Pokémon Legends: Z-A Starting off strong we got more information about the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A game, including a trailer! With this jampacked trailer, we thought it was easier to breakdown this info into bullet point...

27Feb

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Features

Game Pass Games February 2025 – Wave 2

Fittingly keeping it short for the shortest month of the year, only three titles join Game Pass in February. As one Warhammer leaves, another steps in, a second EA Sports title joins the fray and dystopian London is yours to explore. Will you be checking these out as February comes to a close? Let us know in the comments! Here is the trio of games in the Game Pass February second wave: EA Sports F1 24 Genre: Sports Longevity: 6 - 60 hours | Achievements: 50 Metacritic: 72 | OpenCritic: Strong Available: Now (Cloud, console & PC) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass Released: 28th May 2024 https://youtu.be/NnyCWsA6KSI?si=2pKTwDNicefTtMWF Feel the high-octane thrill of the track like never before in F1 24. Experience the trials of a real race weekend, from practice rou...

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games – March 2025

27Feb

By PaulNo Comments

Features

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games – March 2025

The PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for March have been announced. These are available from March 4th for all PlayStation subscribers. Remember that even if you don’t plan to play these games right away, you should still add them to your library so you can check them out later (as long as you have an active sub). Dragon Age: The Veilguard | PS5 Genre: RPG Longevity: 30hrs+ | Trophies: 53 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 82 | OpenCritic: 80 Dragon Age returns with it's 4 main instalment, The Veilguard, sequel to 2014's Inquisition. While this entry in the series made changes to the exploration and combat aspects of the previous titles, it has received mostly favourable reviews, as demonstrated by it aggregated scores. “When a pair of corrupt ancient gods break free from centuries ...

21Feb

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Features

Currently Playing: Old Shooter Games

As of late, I’ve been playing some old shooter games. Some I never had the chance to play before, while others I’m giving another play through on. For shooter games, I don’t enjoy as many of the new ones anymore, and I couldn’t really say why. But when I go back to older games, I still find them just as enjoyable as I did when I first played them. I’d love to see some games be made that play like Dark Watch, The Suffering, or even Ghost Hunter. I don’t overly play multiplayer as usually the ones I enjoy end up losing support from the devs. for example, Garden Warfare and Exoprimal. Or maybe my taste in multiplayer is just terrible! Anyway this list is for anyone who is looking for an old cheap single-player game. Here are some of the games I've currently played! Condemned: Criminal Ori...

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – February Update

18Feb

By PaulNo Comments

Features

PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – February Update

February PlayStation Plus game catalogue update brings us several great titles, including a day one release. From galaxy-spanning adventures and 90s summer mysteries all the way to medieval warfare and Victorian puzzles, there's plenty of variety on offer this month. The games below are available on the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers from February 18th 2025. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage — Tape 1 | PS5 Genre: Adventure Longevity: Unknown | Trophies: 50 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 84 | OpenCritic: 74 DON'T NOD return with a new teenage angst simulator in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Journey between 1995 and 2022 Michigan as you piece together the mystery of one summer that changed the lives of 4 girls forever. As a fan of the Life is Strange series, I'm really excit...

14Feb

By CharlotteNo Comments

Features, LEGO

LEGO Art LOVE Set Review

The LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana is recognised around the world as an iconic symbol of the pop-art era. Today is the international day of love aka St Valentine's Day. And what better LEGO set to be sharing with you all today, then the LEGO Art LOVE (set number 31214). The set is available now from the LEGO website and will set you back £69.99. L is for the way you look at me Did you know this iconic art piece is actually celebrating it's 55th anniversary this year? That's a lot of love. And Mani Zamani, LEGO art Designer agrees saying “As a design professional and enthusiast, I have long admired Robert Indiana’s work. His artistic language has become synonymous with pop-art and LOVE in its many mediums represents this like no other.” It has been a personal honour to help bring this ...

12Feb

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Features

Game Pass Games – February 2025

While only a few additions have been confirmed for February on Game Pass, there are still some things to love. Not only does a popular pixel art strategy game make a comeback, but a long-awaited Obsidian RPG finally gets its release. Check out February’s first wave below: Far Cry New Dawn Genre: First-Person Shooter Longevity: 11 - 29 hours | Achievements: 50 Metacritic: 71 | OpenCritic: Fair Available: Now (Cloud, console and PC) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Standard, PC Game Pass Released: 14th February 2019 https://youtu.be/6eLHk2Eug78?si=6MIS8SnWogXpP5Iy Step into the standalone sequel to Far Cry 5 and return to the fictional post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana. Now populated with colourful flora and mutated animals, it's a volatile new world. As the unnamed “Se...

30Jan

By Iain culverhouseNo Comments

Features

PlayStation Plus February

It's that time of the month again. The PS Plus February Monthly Games have been announced for all PlayStation subscribers! Remember that even if you don’t plan to play these games now you should still add them to your library so you can check them out at any time (as long as you have an active sub). These titles will go live on 4th February so mark your calenders ready for the below games! High On Life | PS4, PS5 Genre: Shooter, Adventure Longevity: 9hrs+ | Trophies: 33 (incl. Platinum) Metacritic: 67 | OpenCritic: 70 Release: 22nd July 2023 From the mind of Justin Roiland (Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites) comes High On Life. Fresh out of high school with no job and no ambition, you’ve got nothing going for you until an alien cartel that wants to get high off humanity i...

28Jan

By PaulNo Comments

Features

Backlog Busting With Bug – #1

At the start of 2025 I have renewed my commitment to attacking my gaming backlog. I have a wide-ranging taste in video games, which results in me wanting to play lots of releases and simply not having the time or funds to do so. Even so, I have amassed a sizeable collection of games, both physically and digitally, and in this feature series I intend to tackle as many as I can. Every so often, I'll report back with thoughts on the games that I've completed. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have reduced my pile significantly. If there's a game in here you think I should be prioritising, let me know in the comments and I'll try bump it up the list. Alternatively, I've listed most of my backlog, including digital titles, here. A Noble Quest Begins January started off fairly produ...