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FuturLab Announce PowerWash Simulator 2
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FuturLab Announce PowerWash Simulator 2

Get ready to grab your gear and return to Muckingham when PowerWash Simulator 2 releases later this year. FuturLab are brining us a sequel to their much loved grime busting simulation game, which now boasts over 17 million players worldwide. Soap, Lather, Rinse, Repeat PowerWash Simulator 2 is set to return with fresh locations, better soap, more features, deeper mysteries and even split-screen co-op. There's something therapeutic about spraying water on virtual muck-covered buildings or vehicles and watching as everything comes up looking shiny and new that real-life cleaning just can't match. The first game had surprisingly deep lore involving aliens, time travel, an impending volcanic explosion, and missing cats. From the sneak-peek trailer below, I'm already intrigued to find out ...
LEGO Pokémon Partnership Announced
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LEGO Pokémon Partnership Announced

Well, I didn't have this on my LEGO bingo card for this year, and yet it's something I have dared to dream about. Today, the LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International announced a new multi-year partnership. That's right LEGO Pokémon is no longer just a dream, it's a reality. Or least it will be in 2026! I Wanna Build The Very Best Since the debut of the Pokémon franchise, many of us have dreamed of becoming Pokémon Trainers. LEGO fans have been asking for years to extend this dream brick by brick. And now here we are! We don't know much about what the collection will bring. Aside from it launches in 2026 and that the sets will allow fans to build beloved Pokémon in LEGO brick form. But the fact it is a multi-year partnership can only mean good things! Don't take my word about i...
PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – March Update
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PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue – March Update

March's update to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue is upon us, and it's a bit chunkier than last month. This time, 8 titles are joining the service for Extra subscribers and above, with an additional 4 being added for those subbed at the Premium tier. I dare say there's something for everyone in this update, with arcade soccer all the way to arcade management! Let's have a look at what's being added. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown | PS4, PS5 Genre: Metroidvania, Platform, Action Adventure Longevity: 15hrs+ | Trophies: 42 (incl Platinum) Metacritic: 86 | OpenCritic: 87 The Prince of Persia franchise takes a critically acclaimed foray into the Metroidvania genre with 2024's The Lost Crown. Play as Sargon, the youngest members of the Immortals — Persia's elite warrior force ...
Shadow Reveals Their Long-Awaited Hardware Upgrade
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Shadow Reveals Their Long-Awaited Hardware Upgrade

Shadow has revealed its new hardware upgrade! The French-based cloud gaming service has announced “Neo Boost”, a significant improvement for their Boost tier, launching this summer and available now in Early Access. First Of All: What is Shadow? Shadow provides a service that lets you access a full Windows PC in the cloud, available across various devices, including computers, Macs, and phones. Apart from catering to professionals, Shadow is also offering three gaming tiers, each with its own hardware setup to meet different requirements: - Discovery: A basic, budget-friendly option for new or casual gamers. - Boost: A reliable experience for most gaming needs.. - Power: A high-performance setup for gamers seeking maximum performance. Shadow’s goal is to let its users access thei...
Game Pass Games March 2025
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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
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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
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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...
ID@Xbox Showcase 2025
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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: ...
Pokémon Presents Feb 2025 Round Up
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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
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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 ...