Return to Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition. After 15 years, this action RPG gets another chance to shine with improved features, co-op gameplay, and a story that explores a different side of Tolkien’s world.
Kynseed is a wonderfully quirky life simulation RPG filled with farming, exploration, relationships and adventure. Its charming world, memorable characters and sense of discovery make it a fantasy kingdom I genuinely didn’t want to leave.
Madden NFL 27 delivers an impressive presentation, deeper Franchise and Superstar modes, and more customisation in Ultimate Team. While the Xbox Series X experience looks fantastic and offers plenty to enjoy, some familiar frustrations remain, leaving me with mixed feelings about whether this year’s Madden does enough to move the series forward.
Yes, it isn’t groundbreaking. Yes, it isn’t Game of the Year material. But it is what it is, and it knows exactly what it wants to be: a fun, six-hour management, lifestyle, and music simulator that lets you relax and enjoy some K-Pop fun.
EA Sports College Football 27 builds confidently on last year’s return, delivering smoother gameplay, deeper Dynasty and Road to Glory modes, and an authentic college football atmosphere. While a few minor AI and animation issues remain, its refined mechanics, enhanced presentation, and long-term replay value make it one of the strongest sports games of the year and an easy recommendation for both returning fans and newcomers.
UFC 6 feels like a 1 step forward 2 steps back situation, Yes the things added are very good, but there isn’t enough of a difference from previous games that might warrant a whole new instalment. On the other hand, I think it is getting harder to make advancements in sports games, so stagnation will happen.
Forza Horizon 6 does exactly what fans expect it to do. It delivers a massive open world packed with beautiful scenery, an absurd number of cars, and some of the best arcade racing gameplay available today.
MotoGP 26 lands squarely in the middle of the pack, offering strong visuals and solid racing mechanics on Xbox Series X, but held back by familiar modes and a lack of real innovation. It’s an enjoyable and reliable entry for fans, yet it never quite pushes beyond what the series has already achieved, making it a good but not essential instalment.
I thoroughly enjoyed the time I have put into Raccoin so far and can imagine I will be playing it for some time to come. With it’s multiple Raccoon’s and Cards on top of having to beat the previous difficulty to advance, the life span of this game is quite big.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a super fun 2D Puzzle Platform Adventure game, While i really enjoyed my time with the game and didn’t really encounter much problems other then sometimes being spawned back a bit further then I thought I would upon death, But other then that it is a Stupendous game
While I have really enjoyed my time with MLB The Show 26, it does unfortunately fall into the category of “just another sports game update.” Some of the new features do improve the quality of life, like PCI Sensitivity and Depth of Field.
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is a fast-paced co-op shooter that fully embraces its B-movie horror roots, delivering chaotic gunfights, grotesque enemies, and a thumping synth soundtrack. While its mechanics are familiar and progression is fairly light, the game shines when played with friends, turning every mission into loud, messy fun. It’s a confident, no-nonsense experience that values atmosphere and teamwork over depth, and succeeds by knowing exactly what it wants to be.
Styx: Blades of Greed delivers smart stealth design and expanded levels that reward patience, but rough edges and limited accessibility hold it back from greatness.
Ride 6 is a refined motorcycling racing experience that celebrates bike culture with deep handling, a huge, licensed roster & a rewarding, Skill driven Career mode. Enough to make any Motor Head enthusiast lose many an hour.
For players who enjoy chaotic action, challenging roguelite gameplay, and replay-driven progression, CLAWPUNK is a standout indie title. While its steep difficulty curve may not appeal to everyone, those who embrace its style will find a ferocious, synth-driven experience that’s hard to put down.
Football Manager 2026 arrives with big expectations. After years of incremental updates, the promise of a new engine and a broader, more inclusive football world had fans excited for a real leap forward. The result is a game that feels ambitious and polished in some areas but still rough around the edges in others.
PopCap and EA have managed to remaster a absolute classic. Plants Vs Zombies: Replanted is nothing if a brilliant oove letter to a game that could see a resurgence of the franchise or maybe some other classics that EA have twiddling its thumbs while sitting the vault.
Keeper is Double Fine at its absolute best; a breathtaking, wordless journey that proves emotion and artistry can speak louder than dialogue.
NASCAR 25 aims to be the definitive next-gen NASCAR experience on Xbox Series X, delivering stunning visuals, authentic handling, and a deeper career mode. While the foundation is strong, persistent bugs, technical hiccups, and missing features keep it from reaching full speed. It's a solid start for the series' revival, just one major patch away from greatness
Borderlands 4 is an amazing entry in the series, Full of Gun's, Exploration and Explosions. You can sink hours upon hours into this game, never feeling like you don't have something to do.