Over several years and games, Hurk Drubman Jr. has built a legacy within Ubisoft's Far Cry games as a dangerously stupid drunkard with a taste for adventure. In Far Cry 5, that history is given a brief moment to shine.
Sea of Thieves makes a good first impression with a gorgeous open ocean for you to explore and captivating sailing mechanics. But it's a trick that's short-lived, with its barebones content ringing at the door sooner than you can say Davy Jones.
With The X-Files back on TV, it looks like Mulder and Scully will be back in interactive action soon enough. No dammit, that doesn’t include that mobile game which goes in deep on hidden objects. Don’t mention that one.
Choice is the driving theme in Far Cry 5, a game which opts to venture out of its comfort zone while fine-tuning every aspect of what makes the series so great. It’s incredibly relevant, Montana is a gorgeous slice of new terrain that is fraught with peril and the road ahead that Far Cry Arcade represents is exciting to say the least. Simply put, the fifth chapter in Ubisoft’s series of madness, freedom and exploration is Far Cry perfected.
Essentially a Norse myth that blended its legends with mental health, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was stunning in its execution when it launched on PlayStation 4 and PC last year. This year however, Ninja Theory brings their latest heroine to the Xbox One family, with a suite of new enhancements planned for the Xbox One X version of the game.
Maybe you’re stuck at work and can only log in later tonight to spend some of your legendary shards on new armour and weapons in Destiny 2. In that case: Where is Xur?
Want to see just how much fun Ubisoft’s upcoming Far Cry 5 sandbox is, ahead of next week’s launch? Then join Geoff and I on Youtube right meow as we explore Montana with as many bullets as possible. C’mon, you know you want to!
TT Isle of Man: Ride On The Edge is a definitive race around a legendary and lethal track, one that captures the thrill and joy of two-wheeled power unleashed with a satisfying and strapping sense of speed. A pity then, that the rest of the supporting architecture doesn’t measure up.
The line between playing a game and participating in a financial system has blurred …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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