Though the first game’s starting to show its age as far as visuals go, the relentless action remains timeless. Fast, frantic and frivolously fun, it’s still worth playing. The sequel, however, improves upon everything; deliver a more focused, more nuanced and more refined. It’s a glorious masterclass in design and flow.

The Xbox One backwards compatibility library grew this week, with two new additions added to the mix. First up, was one of the last great games from 3D Realms in the form of the gloriously gory gravity-tripper Prey. Originally released in 2006, it was the kind of shooter that would have you hurling chunks for all the right reasons. The real gem though, is 2010’s Mafia 2.

With a mix of dark future trans-humanism themes, Cyberpunk is custom-made for a video game adaptation that was three decades in the making.

THQ went bankrupt, its properties were sold off and the legacy of that company was buried. Until a new successor rose from its ashes that is. Having acquired numerous video game licenses, Nordic Entertainment rebranded itself as THQ Nordic back in 2016, building a new company that featured plenty of hits from the past and new titles with which to create a legacy of success. That legacy may have just come full circle, as THQ Nordic has closed a deal to acquire Koch Media.

2018 kicks off the local eSports scene with the return of Mettlestate and their Valkyrie Challenge, as the cream of the ladies CS:GO crop gather for a showdown. This year, in conjunction with Asus’ Republic of Gamers, the Valkyrie Challenge is back with a vengeance. A vengeance with a cool price tag of R50 000 that is for two seasons of CS: GO action as female teams compete for the top spot.

Following the success of the Crash Brandicoot revival last year, Activision is set to bring back one purple dragon from your childhood and his trilogy of great games.

Alto's Odyssey might trade snow for sand in this new launch trailer, but it's atmosphere and attention to endless boarding details continues to set the benchmark.

With a roster that stretches from Super Saiyan stalwarts such as Goku and Vegeta to time-honoured characters such as Cell and Gohan, Dragon Ball FighterZ has plenty of variety within its digital locker room. The only thing the game doesn’t have? Nicolas Cage. Well, until now that is.