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Lost Soul Aside Review

  • Developer: Ultizero Games
  • Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Reviewed On: PlayStation 5
  • Available On: PlayStation 5, PC

My mindset is always the same whenever I start playing a character action game. I expect a healthy amount of spectacle and excitement when it comes to the combat, interesting level and game design to prevent things from getting stale, and a decent story that’s compelling enough to keep me invested in the events that contextualize all the action. Lost Soul Aside, unfortunately, does not check all these boxes. It strikes gold with its extremely fun combat, but sadly, it misses the mark in all other aspects.

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007 First Light Gameplay Looks Pretty Good So Far!

Yesterday, Sony held a State of Play dedicated to the new James Bond game, 007: First Light, and it’s looking pretty good! The in-depth gameplay showed off combat, stealth, gadgets, and a rough frame rate at times. Let’s talk l about it!

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Contraband Has Been Canceled

Microsoft has announced that Contraband has been canceled. The open-world co-op smuggling game developed by Avalanche Studios (the team behind the Just Cause franchise) was first announced in 2021, but received no updates in the years since, so this news isn’t too surprising. As the latest Xbox Game Studios cancellation in recent months though, following the layoffs and cancellations that affected Perfect Dark, Everwild, and more, my feelings on Xbox’s first-party game lineup aren’t too optimistic. Let’s talk about it.

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Let’s Talk About PlayStation’s Multiplatform Plans

A new PlayStation job listing indicates that Sony will be going all in on putting PlayStation Studios titles on other platforms, including Xbox and Nintendo. Is this something that people need to be worried and upset about? As I said last year, I don’t think so. Let’s talk about it.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

  • Developer: Sandfall Interactive
  • Publisher: Kepler Interactive
  • Reviewed On: PlayStation 5
  • Available On: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC

When I first laid eyes on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, it seemed like a game that would be right up my alley. From its interesting premise to its impressive combat, this new entry in the JRPG space from French developer Sandfall Interactive appeared to hit all the right notes for me as a fan of the genre. Yet somehow, Clair Obscur managed to surpass my expectations by delivering an experience that’s deeper and more exciting than I could’ve possibly imagined, making it one of my favorite games of the year so far.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Review

When the Nintendo Switch was released in 2017, it was a truly revolutionary piece of technology. Not only did it pioneer the hybrid console format, but it also led to the current revitalization of handheld gaming. As the third-best-selling game console of all time, with a total of 152.12 million units sold as of March 2025, the question of how Nintendo would follow up on a nearly perfect device was at the top of everyone’s mind. Nintendo’s answer? Stick with what worked before, but refine it with slight alterations. This focus on refinements makes the Nintendo Switch 2 a vastly superior console when compared to its predecessor, but it also makes for a largely boring new console experience.

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Bungie Has Delayed Marathon

Marathon

Bungie has announced that its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, has been delayed indefinitely from its original September 23 release date.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Highlights!

This year’s Xbox Games Showcase was another good one for Microsoft with a packed two hours of announcements, reveals, and deep dives. Today, we’re going to talk about my major highlights from the show, including the reveal of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld devices!

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Microsoft Announces ROG Xbox Ally Handhelds

ROG Xbox Ally X

During Microsoft’s annual Xbox Games Showcase today, the company officially announced its Xbox handheld devices: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X.

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Unboxing the Nintendo Switch 2!

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available worldwide, and I got my hands on one! Let’s unbox the system and see what my initial thoughts are of Nintendo’s next-generation console!