Month: September 2025
The sequel to my favorite Soulslike needs to come to Nintendo Switch 2
Code Vein’s sixth anniversary is upon us. Six years. It feels like only yesterday that I first experienced one of the best Soulslike games I’ve ever played, so you can imagine how over the moon I am that we finally have a sequel on the way. However, while I’m going to play it no matter…
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Fortnite’s Benson Boone emotes are exactly what you think they are
After annoying absolutely everyone by singing “Moonbeam ice cream, taking off your blue jeans!” at the poor unfortunate souls who happened to know me in June of this year, Fortnite is perpetuating the Benson Boone earworm allegations. That’s right, Fortnite heads. You too will become a victim of the TikTok sensation with the latest emote,…
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The new Xiaomi Pad Mini is a great Android gaming tablet, but you can’t have it
Much in the same way that 2025 has been the year of ultra-thin smartphones, with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air, it’s also been a big one for compact tablets. The latest of the shrunk-down devices is the Xiaomi Pad Mini with an 8.8-inch display, which makes it feel more…
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Zenless Zone Zero’s recent character redesign has two big problems
Our latest round of Zenless Zone Zero drip marketing shows off Lucia, Yidhari, and Komano Manato as the characters coming up in version 2.3. They all have something in common – and it isn’t just that they’re all in the Spook Shack faction. Strangely, ZZZ’s Lucia seems to have undergone a bit of a redesign.…
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Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro Max is the triple-A gaming phone I’ve been waiting for
For years now, Apple has been trying to position the iPhone as a great way to play your favorite games. Back when Capcom announced that several Resident Evil games were coming to the handset, fans were excited to play them on the go. Unfortunately, until now, titles like Resident Evil: Village and Resident Evil 4…
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Mistico and Machamp go head to head in a Pokémon-themed lucha libre extravaganza
A crossover we didn’t fully expect to see in 2025 is a Pokémon x CMLL lucha libre wrestling event – but we’re here for it, and it got the crowd going. To celebrate the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A, the Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre promotion joined forces with GameFreak to bring our favorite ‘mons into…
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Get N64-inspired platformer, Cavern of Dreams, under $4 on Steam Deck
As a fan of both Metroidvania and platformers (especially the latter), I’m thrilled that the Build Your Own Platformania bundle has launched over at Fanatical. It’s a perfect opportunity to fill your Steam Deck library with titles packed with deep world-building and evocative narrative at a massive 82% off. From Cavern of Dreams to Pine…
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Bose Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen review – luxury audio meets gaming goodness
Look, I’ll be honest straight off the bat – the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen aren’t exactly a cheap solution. Sitting at a hefty price tag, these are an extremely premium option, almost ridiculously so, but that money gets you something that even those without the highly trained ears of an audiophile can appreciate.…
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Grab a SIM-only plan at the lowest price in the UK for a short time
Mobile contracts, even SIM-only plans with major providers, can be expensive subscriptions that lock you in for two years or, occasionally, even more. Suppose you own your mobile phone and want to avoid being chained to a corporation. Well, in that case, I recommend Smarty Mobile because right now its rates are the most affordable…
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Metapod | Pokémon guide
While the Pokémon Metapod may not do much, we’re sure it’s someone’s favorite. It comes after the cute Caterpie, and is known as the Cocoon Pokémon due to it being the mid-stage of an insect evolutionary line, where, much like real life, the caterpillar turns into goo inside a pod before emerging as a beautiful…
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