Philip Watson
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is a bloody good time and a must play for Warhammer 40K fans or third person shooting games in general.
Madden 25 is a triumphant return to form for the Madden franchise and is easily the best entry in years.
Cat Quest 3 is a paw-some laid back adventure that could be enjoyed by anyone, especially if a friend is available to join in.
Bleak Faith Forsaken is not someone’s first souls-like, but a must try for fans of the genre.
The Elder Scrolls Online: The Gold Road is a testament to good MMO development, and proves ESO is here to stay. A must play for Elder Scrolls lore fans, online and offline.
System Shock returns in 2024 as a premiere FPS narrative experience that shocks the player with each step. An easy recommendation for First-Person fans.
Dread Delusion is a fun romp in a fleshed-out world, definitely worth undertaking for the meagre price of admission.
Moto GP 24 caters to an audience of motorcycle enthusiasts and not much else, a game that can be skipped for people not into motorbikes.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is an emotional rollercoaster that doubles as a Metroidvania with edge, at $20 it is a must play title for everyone.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 improves upon the original in exceptional ways and is a must-play RPG for fans of the genre.
Last Epoch is a must play ARPG for fans of the genre, and can be considered an excellent starting point for newcomers.
Skull and Bones is finally here, but tedious game systems and a grindy time investment to get anywhere may be too rich for some to go on this voyage.
Slave Zero X is a solid hack-and-slash and is an easy recommendation to fans of the genre.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not just a good Metroidvania game, but it is a great addition to the catalogue of titles in the Prince of Persia franchise.
UFC 5 is a must buy for fight fans and an easy entry point for newcomers to get into the action.
Alan Wake 2 is possibly one of the greatest pieces of storytelling crafted, and is a must play title.
Lords of the Fallen is a solid entry in the Soulslike genre, and deviates from the recipe enough to craft its own identity.
Silent Hope is a solid action adventure title that is easy to recommend to fans of the Marvelous aesthetic, but may be a hard sell to newcomers.
Gunbrella is an easy recommendation to any gamer looking for a brief but memorable experience.
Immortals of Aveum is a must-play title for all fans of FPS and story-driven content but may isolate those unfamiliar with the genre.