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12Mar

By Rowen CameronNo Comments

Game Pass Games March 2025

Spring has sprung and so has the full first wave of Game Pass titles for March 2025. An anticipated open-world title and a large-scale co-op roguelike get their day one releases. A short but superb shooter comes to Xbox for the first time. The days are getting brighter in more ways than one! Here are 6 new additions to the Game Pass roster this March. Got these on your radar? Any other titles you’re hoping to be added in the next wave? Drop a comment below. Monster Train Genre: Card-Battler Longevity: 3.5 - 103 hours | Achievements: 53 Metacritic: 86 | OpenCritic: Strong Available: Now (Cloud, console & PC) Tiers: Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, Game Pass Standard Released: 21st May 2020 https://youtu.be/ZJ6ayvNJDjs?si=EVTMaID12cSs04to Hell freezing over has finally a...

MAR10 Day Reveal: LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart

10Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

LEGO, News & Updates

MAR10 Day Reveal: LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart

Teased all the way back on MAR10 Day 2024, we finally have full confirmation of a brand new LEGO Mario Kart set. This truly is the best of MAR10 Days! That's right the full 18+ LEGO Mario & Standard Kart has been unveiled. And yes. It's amazing. No Shell Zone If you've got your hands on the recent Mario Kart sets and wanted more, then this will scratch that itch. There isn't much to say about set 72037, it honestly speaks for itself. This LEGO Mario & Standard Kart is one for Mario lovers and LEGO collectors alike. The set features a buildable Standard Kart as well as a buildable Mario figure to sit within it. This Mario also has a moveable head and arms meaning you can pose him however you choose behind the wheel of the his iconic vehicle. The posing fun doesn't stop there thoug...

PowerA PAC-MAN Gaming Accessories Announced

4Mar

By CharlotteNo Comments

News & Updates

PowerA PAC-MAN Gaming Accessories Announced

PAC-MAN is without a doubt, one of the most iconic and enduring gaming franchises of all time. Which is why it's so exciting to reveal that PowerA has announced a partnership with Bandai Namco to celebrate the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN! What does this mean? PowerA PAC-MAN special-edition gaming accessories of course! Ghosts of Gaming Past Details are extremely limited at the moment with only three pictures being released so far. So let's take a look at them first And that's all we've been teased with. Well, we do also know that the whole collab will feature fun iconic designs such as above and include accessories for both the Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms. That and you can sign up for inbox updates on the PowerA website. Waka Waka “PAC-MAN has been a cornerstone of gaming...

3Mar

By PaulNo Comments

News & Updates

ID@Xbox Showcase 2025

IGN FanFest kicked off last week with the ID@Xbox Showcase 2025, and wow — what a showcase it was. Buckle up for the round-up because even though I was trying to be conservative with my highlights, there's still 8 games below. They range from cosy camping simulators all the way to horror-movie-inspired, action-roguelike romps. I have no idea how the heck I'm going to find time to get to them, but into the backlog they go upon release. How Am I Supposed To Play All These Awesome Games?! I've put the games in alphabetical order for simplicity. Before we get into it, what were your favourite trailers from the ID@Xbox 2025 Showcase? Shout them out in the comments below. Blue Prince Platforms: Xbox Series X|S (Game Pass), PlayStation 5 (PS+ Extra|Premium), PC (Steam) Release Date: ...

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...

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 ...

Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

19Feb

By StuartNo Comments

News & Updates

Thrustmaster Unveils The SimTask FarmStick X

Thrustmaster has announced the SimTask Farmstick X, a new Xbox-compatible peripheral for budding farmers in Farming Simulator 25. This is a console version of the previously released SimTask FarmStick peripheral. And now it's even better! Considering how popular the previous iteration was, we have no doubt many people will be happy at this annoucement. Let us know if this is on your must buy list in the comments below! Take Full Control, Master Every Task Thrustmaster has used it's impressive flight stick knowledge to design the SimTask FarmStick X. With a multifunctional stick, new hand throttle and a total of 22 configurable buttons, the stick provides a versatile and immersive experience. Retailing at £99.99 the SimTask FarmStick X pairs perfectly with the T128 or T248 for a full-f...

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...

Blue Prince Launching On PS+ & Xbox Game Pass

16Feb

By PaulNo Comments

News & Updates

Blue Prince Launching On PS+ & Xbox Game Pass

During February's PlayStation State of Play, indie game publisher Raw Fury and developer Dogubomb announced that their mysterious puzzle adventure game Blue Prince will be coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in Spring 2025. In addition, Blue Prince will be available at launch through the PS+ Game Catalogue for Extra and Premium members, and as a day one release on Xbox Game Pass. This announcement is in addition to the already-announced Windows and Steam versions of Blue Prince for PC. Players can begin their mind-bending journey today by visiting Blue Prince’s page on Steam to play the demo and wishlist the game before release. Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. In Blue Prince, you embark on a genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of...

16Feb

By PaulNo Comments

News & Updates

Spirit of the North 2 Gets Physical

Indie publisher Silver Lining Interactive announces a new partnership Infuse Studio to digitally publish Spirit of the North 2. This new publishing deal will also include the release of a stunning physical retail edition for PlayStation 5 and PC alongside the digital launch. As a lover of both indie games and physical media, and someone who enjoyed the first Spirit of the North game, this is great news. You can read my review of Spirit of the North's Enhanced Edition on PlayStation 5 here. Spirit of the North 2 Gets New Publishing Deal Spirit of the North 2 sees players take on the role of an isolated fox and its raven companion on a quest to restore the lost guardians and return home. As they bravely explore the Northern Isles, players will unveil the mysteries of a beautiful ancient wo...