Richard Dobson

Megaquarium: Freshwater Frenzy is able to deliver more of the same. This is a great and underrated sim management game, now with a new injection of fresh content for players to enjoy.

Pinball FX3 usually does a stellar job of recreating physical tables in their world and the Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventures table is no exception; faithfully done with the majority of additions subtly improving it. But the price point is a major sticking point, as is the number of tables included.

Bullet hells are called bullet hells for a reason; as you attempt to dodge all the projectiles flying in every direction you shout expletives that should only be reserved for the devil. It is a strange concept but loved by many. Hundred Bullets puts a calming spin on this genre, however. Find out how today as Hundred Bullets launches on Xbox.

At first glance this looks like a re-release for some sort of cult videogame from the 1980s. But it isn’t, it is a brand-new release that really captures the essence of that era. Find out how well it plays today as Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil From the Sewers releases today on Xbox and PlayStation.

It is a bold opening move to tell us not to expect a story but that is just how Jetboard Joust has introduced itself. In today’s gaming world, not having a story isn’t usually seen as a positive. But Jetboard Joust isn’t concerned with today, firmly planting itself in the era of coin-operated shoot ‘em ups. Relive the spirit of spending your pocket money as Jetboard Joust releases today on Xbox and PlayStation.

Since 2019, Trailmakers has been offering its sandbox building simulator to Xbox gamers. First in Xbox Game Preview and more recently in Xbox Game Pass, this LEGO-esque modular builders only limit has been players imaginations. And today the boundaries are set to be broken down again. It is time to take your builds to the waters edge as the High Seas expansion for Trailmakers is out now on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Hard to believe it but the Hotel Transylvania series is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The film series may have concluded with the recent fourth film but the franchise lives on elsewhere. And that is exactly what we have here as Hotel Transylvania: Scary-Tale Adventures releases today on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.

How long does an object need to be out in the wide world before it can be considered ‘retro’? I was recently privy to a conversation that dared to suggest the PlayStation 2 was now a retro console. I was having none of it. This latest release from Ratalaika Games, Cosmos Bit, available today on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, is a modern game with a retro twist. Harking back to the 8-bit platforming titles of the 1980s and ‘90s, can a new release be instantly retro?

Oh, you’ve clicked on this article? You chose wisely. Here’s me thinking of how many more Indiana Jones quotes I can shoehorn into this article. “Don’t get cocky” I tell myself as I now blur other Harrison Ford performances into one another. “I’m making this up as I go along” and I best get things back on track. Pinball FX3 have been releasing licensed pinball tables since acquiring the Williams license and are back today with another classic. Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure table is now available in Pinball FX3 on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Choice of Life: Middle Ages takes the popular medium of those Choose Your Own Adventure books and applies this to a videogame. And a bare bones videogame at that, stripping away most of the good stuff and just leaving a procession of decisions to make in quick succession.

Team colours all purchased for the Call of Duty League? Are you sporting the London Royal Ravens, Toronto Ultras or Florida Mutineers packs? Indeed, you could be cheering for someone else. For those that just want to see some glorious Call of Duty esports but are not tied down by loyalties, we have something for you. The Call of Duty League – 2022 Major Pack is available now on Xbox, PC and PlayStation.

‘80s synthwave and neon pinks and blue go hand-in-hand. A timeless combination that will continue to be used together a long way into the future. Add to this some weapon-based mechanics and you’ve almost got yourself a videogame. Add to all this a shield to reflect bullets and bounce off otherwise deadly obstacles and you’ve got yourself a game that comes out today. Gunborg: Dark Matters is out now on the Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Ever since What Lies in the Multiverse was announced, it is a question we have wanted answering. And now the wait is over, we finally have our answers. Find out today What Lies in the Multiverse; available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch.

For many young kids, a megastar like Ryan needs no introduction. One of the highest paid YouTube stars of all-time, he is a pretty big deal. This isn’t even his first foray into the world of Xbox; 2019’s Race with Ryan saw him and his imaginary friends take on the world of kart racing. This time around, he is focussed on platforming. Team up in Ryan’s Rescue Squad available now on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox Series X|S takes a very good but very familiar shooter RPG system and gameplay, and layers this incredibly designed world over it.