Family Friendly

6May

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

Beauty Store Simulator – PC Review

In a world flooded with store simulator games, it can be difficult to make yourself stand out in the crowd. Beauty Store Simulator by NovaraGames sets out to set itself above the rest by including some more diverse mini-games and expansion opportunities. Currently available on Steam for £8.99, I tried out the newest release to see whether it was worth adding to your library. If you're looking for other recommendations you can also check out our entire catalogue of PC reviews here! There are certain things that are a foundation to any simulator game Gameplay As with most shop simulator games, the gameplay in Beauty Store Simulator comes from stocking and selling product. When you first load in you get two shelves and a small selection of the catalogue unlocked. This catalogue grows ...

13Apr

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Animalkind – PC Early Access Preview

Animalkind is a cozy crafting co-op now available in early access on PC. Play as a small, lovable quadruped summoned to a mysterious island with development and publishing by Uncommon Games. Explore the open world with the assistance of an ancient mech and develop a growing community, alone or with a trio of friends. It's only available now in early access through Steam. Animalkind of Adorable I should really have shown this game to my daughter first to see her reaction. She loves games with animals as well as crafting games like Minecraft. Just the sight of the critters I'm sure will excite her to play. But anyhow, Animalkind looks pretty cute to me too so I thought I'd check it out. Let me tell you about it below. Gameplay Animalkind is an open world co-op crafting adventure wher...

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together – PC Review

10Apr

By Olivia HoultonNo Comments

Gaming For All, PC Reviews

Cooking Simulator 2: Better Together – PC Review

Big Cheese Studio know a thing or two about creating a good cooking simulator game. Building on the 2019 release of Cooking Simulator, Cooking Simulator 2 looks to build on the foundations set by its predecessor. Cooking Simulator 2 is available now to buy on Steam for £21.99. However, if you buy before the 14th of April, you will get an introductory offer of 15% off! How different is Cooking Simulator 2 from the original Cooking Simulator? Let's take a look! Gameplay Beginning in a small yet promising restaurant, Cooking Simulator 2 goes beyond just cooking. It expands to include all the trials and tribulations of owning your own restaurant. It includes buying stock, preparation, cooking, presentation, and finally serving. There is certainly plenty to explore, so let's get into it! ...

9Apr

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

I am Jesus Christ – PC Review

I won't lie, but I honestly did not expect to be reviewing a game like this, and a sim too. That is right I am checking out I Am Jesus Christ, created by Space Boat Studios, and thanks to them. We will step into the sandals of the messiah himself, Jesus. You can grab this right now on Steam for £11.39. "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) Gameplay I Am Jesus Christ will let us experience the New Testament as the titular character, as he journeys the Middle East performing miracles. Some of the miracles you will perform consist of healing the lame, guiding fish, walking on water, and... this shocked me, exorcisms. All of these play out in little mini-games for you to play, like guiding a symbol while avoiding a serpent. While another had me use my mouse cursor to guide some fish ...

9Apr

By Parker FauxNo Comments

PC Reviews

The House of Hikmah – PC Review

Have you ever played a video game inspired by the golden age of Arabic scientific and cultural development? Would you like to? The House of Hikmah is a 3D puzzle-platformer developed and published by Lunacy Studios, in their grand debut. Lunacy is an interesting studio: an independent, fully-remote, junior-built team dedicated to making diverse, narrative-heavy stories. Will Lunacy's ethically-sourced games nudge out a healthy space in a crowded market that can't even support Fortnite? Well, based on the experience I, a pasty white boy who is most certainly not part of the target audience, had with it, I believe they can. The House of Hikmah is a short, comfortable, well-crafted experience, like drinking a bowl of homemade soup. But what makes it so satisfying? The Key To Success ...

26Mar

By Cameron J KeywoodNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Thomas & Friends Wonders of Sodor – PS5 Review

Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor rolled onto PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC on 17th March 2026. Developed by Dovetail Games and priced at £29.99. You may recognise Dovetail from titles like Train Sim. I was fortunate enough to get the £39.99 Deluxe Edition which included James as a playable character. As a child on the spectrum, I was completely enamoured with Thomas and his adventures. Stepping into Sodor felt like a pure childhood dream brought to life. There is something special about finally seeing the island realised in a fleshed out console game, not locked to a handheld, not tied to a plastic peripheral (eye-toy), and not forcing you to dust off a SNES just to revisit The Adventure Series from 1993. But does it take you on that nostalgia train, or does it leav...

23Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Switch Reviews

Pokopia – Switch 2 Review

You've seen all the hype on social media about this new game that's a mix of Animal Crossing and Pokémon. I'm here to tell you that whilst that may be true to some extent, Pokopia is a totally different animal. It is only available on the Switch 2 so I honestly feel bad for your wallet! YOU NEED THIS GAME Important Request - Get a Switch 2 Now I know what you're thinking. This is all just hyperbole to get you to purchase a new Switch 2 game. Now, don't get me wrong, I fell in love with Pokopia from the moment I saw its first announcement trailer. Did I count down the day until release? Yes. Did I spend every night praying to the review key Gods? No, actually, I didn't. So what exactly makes Pokopia worth your time? We'll I'm going to cover as much as possible without ruining any s...

Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year – PS5 Review

17Mar

By Alex CrooksNo Comments

PlayStation Reviews

Lil Gator Game: Gator of the Year – PS5 Review

After first diving into our games libraries in 2022, Lil Gator Game is back in the Gator of the Year edition which includes the main game and the In the Dark DLC. Megawobble's cozy family adventure bubbled to the surface of the Playstation store for a £17.49 for PS Plus members or for £24.99 for non-members. Adventure is this way Lil Gator! Gameplay Making friends and going on adventures is the name of the game in Lil Gator Game. After your sister has finally came home from school, all you want to do is play games like the good old days. Unfortunately for you, she's still got school work coming out of her ears (do alligators have those?) and no time to play. From that little story set up, Lil Gator Game rolls straight into the bulk of the story. Explore an open world island full...

12Mar

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

PC Reviews

Cosy Caravan – PC Review

Cosy Caravan is a cute little game about spreading happiness, by helping out, and making grub. Sounds like my kinda place! If you are looking for a whole new cosy game about travelling with a giant fluffy bumblebee. Then this game might be for you. Cosy Caravan is out now on Steam for £16.75. Nothing wrong with spreading joy. Gameplay Cosy Caravan, let us create our own cute little character who is then asked by their aunt for help. As she is busy preparing for a festival. After a short, but brief tutorial, we set off with our friend Bubba - the frog. And the large but chunky boi, Rigby, who is a large bumblebee who pulls your caravan. So far I don't think Cosy Caravan has an actual goal to work towards. We do start of as rookies to the guild, but this seems more like a placeholder mo...

28Feb

By CharlieNo Comments

Features, News & Updates

Pokémon Presents February 2026 Round Up

In today's Pokémon Presents, we got a few updates on current and upcoming titles, in-game events and an early look at the 10th Generation! Were your expectations met? Tell me in the comments! Let's buckle up and get into it. Game Music Collection To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox has been announced. It is, as the name suggests, a mini Game Boy-style jukebox that comes with 45 swappable song cartridges. It is available for purchase today, February 27th, at the Pokémon Center in the US, Canada and UK. Pokémon TCG A new Pokémon TCG set is coming in 2026. The trailer showed cards from various eras, hinting at this being another reprint set, similar to Evolutions, with Mew and Mewtwo as the main features. ...