Darren Edwards

I have been playing games since a very early age, thanks to my Dad's encouragement. I've been an Xbox gamer since the very beginning, the Master Chief is to thank for that. I'm also a big Nintendo geek, and my other half is a PlayStation nut. I'll play pretty much anything in any genre (although FIFA and COD maybe pushing it).

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Castle of Heart: Retold Review

Castle of Heart: Retold rounds off a few rough edges from the original. However, it remains a run of the mill platformer which, despite the intriguing affliction Svaran carries, does little else to innovate or differentiate. 

Keeper Review

Keeper is a short, but very sweet, exquisitely crafted experience which relaxes, intrigues, impresses and delights at every turn. This is about as relaxing as gaming gets, and I loved it.

Labyrinthine Review 

If Labyrinthine’s main aim is to scare, it’s mission accomplished.

Mamorukun ReCurse! Review

Mamorukun ReCurse! is a solid shooter with plenty of charm appeal thanks to its Japanese heritage. Although it’s not the best example of the genre, it is very appealing to have the opportunity to play this cult arcade hit. 

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Review

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is a comprehensive celebration of two iconic games where the skating feels just as good as you remember it, despite a few tweaks here and there.

Monaco 2 Review

Monaco 2 is a stylish, snazzy heist game with bags of character. Despite moments that will have you seething, there’s still plenty to like here.

I, Robot Review

Although I, Robot is long forgotten or unknown by many, Jeff Minter and Llamasoft have done a brilliant job of bringing this hugely important game back into the spotlight, whilst adding their signature touch.

Pinball FX – Tomb Raider Pinball Review

Pinball FX - Tomb Raider Pinball continues the consistent streak of excellence for the pinball game which, thanks to the franchise that has been added, will likely feel that little bit more special for many than other tables.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Review

Nightdive Studios have done a brilliant job of dusting off a true videogame classic in System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, and it very much deserves another glory lap.

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Review

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a sleek, smart and simply brilliant roguelite which hits upon the coveted formula to keep you coming back for more.

Date Everything! Review

Date Everything! is a very different take on the dating sim genre.

2025 Xbox Showcase and Summer Game Fest – TheXboxHub Official Podcast #213

Episode 213 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is all about the 2025 editions of the Xbox Games Showcase and Summer Game Fest

Shovel Knight Dig Review

Shovel Knight Dig may be a more streamlined and straightforward experience than its predecessor, but it hits upon a winning formula.

Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Review

Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping serves up another lovable, cozy mystery fronted by rising star, Eugene McQuacklin. It may be a short story, but it’s thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a well balanced compilation of games with broad appeal, skilfully and faithfully enhanced for the modern player. 

DOOM: The Dark Ages Review

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a gloriously gory game.

Out of Moves Review

Out of Moves is a bright little puzzle game inspired by some classics of the genre. If you’re after a brief distraction to get your brain blossoming, you could do a lot worse.

Fall Asleep Review

Fall Asleep may be a fleeting fantasy, but as platformers go it’s an enjoyable way to kill an hour or so, even if there’s nothing here you won’t have seen many times before.

Round Two! Hands-On with the Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is shaping up to be a real crowd pleaser, as well as an avenue of discovery for fighting game enthusiasts.

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I am a fan of games that take risks with their gameplay content. A Pizza Delivery does this with an offbeat narrative and visual storytelling.

Nice Day for Fishing Review

The components of a really fun game are present, the world is well-designed and aesthetically it is beautifully done. But many of the roadblocks in Nice Day for Fishing feel like a way to pad out the time.

Wreckreation Review

Wreckreation feels a bit like a budget Burnout.

Becastled Review

The art style and core gameplay loop of Becastled are great.

Castle of Heart: Retold Review

Castle of Heart: Retold rounds off a few rough edges from the original. However, it remains a run of the mill platformer which, despite the intriguing affliction Svaran carries, does little else to innovate or differentiate.