Richard Dobson

Avid gamer since the days of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Grew up with the PS1 and PS2 but changed allegiances in 2007 with the release of Halo 3.

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Fallout 4 Xbox Series X|S Review

Now was the right time to release the Fallout 4 Xbox Series X|S update. It just could have been more.

Dead Island 2: SoLA Review

It is likely that Dead Island 2: SoLA is the last major update for Dead Island 2.

TRAIL OUT Review

Much like many of the opponents you will face, TRAIL OUT is rough, but ready to put up a fight.

TopSpin 2K25 Review

TopSpin 2K25 is a welcome return for the franchise and a solid reboot.

Unpacking Review

Unpacking is a very original title, and one that is a lot more than virtually unpacking boxes. The ebbs and flows of the story will make you want to see it through to the end, even when the lines between unpacking items and Unpacking (the game) start to blur.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Review

Despite the slow nature of the first half of House of Ashes, when it gets into its stride it is a homage to classic science-fiction action horror titles that will leave you on the edge of your seat. The scares may not be as obtrusive as the previous titles in the anthology, but this may then appeal to those that aren’t necessarily horror fanatics.

Riders Republic Review

Riders Republic on Xbox takes the basic framework of Steep and adds a whole load more to it to create a very fun arcade sports title. The skiing and snowboarding events feel like the SSX games in their heyday, the rocketsuit and wingsuit events are exhilarating, and the bike events ensure you are constantly one wrong move from total disaster.

Love and Horticulture combine in The Gardener and the Wild Vines

Everyone knows that if you are going to kidnap someone’s love interest, the best place to hide them is at the top of a tower. Or it was until The Gardener showed up. He doesn’t need a ladder or long blonde hair to climb up these towers. Instead, he just uses his garden shears to cut the vines growing on the tower to climb up. Find out exactly how in The Gardener and the Wild Vines on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 today.

Conquer the Fantasy Worlds in Magic Nations – Strategy Card Game

There have been card games to explore dungeons, card games to “Catch ‘em all”, even card games to get you drunk before a night out (my personal favourite). Magic Nations – Strategy Card Game arrives today on Xbox to introduce a new way to play with cards. How about a card game where you can conquer an entire fantasy world?

Complete Your Fathers Quest in ENCODYA

In a dystopian future, smiles can be few and far in between. That is, unless you have a robotic guardian who’s a bit on...

Rise on Every Front in Call of Duty: Vanguard

Returning to its World War II roots, the Call of Duty franchise really does need no introduction. The latest instalment in the acclaimed FPS franchise, Call of Duty: Vanguard, is available now on Xbox, PlayStation and PC.

Take to the streets in Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R

We had a video game tie-in to the main Fast & Furious franchise last year in the form of Fast & Furious Crossroads. Now we are getting a tie-in to the spinoff CGI TV series. Can Fast & Furious: Spy Racers Rise of SH1FT3R releasing today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC fare better than its predecessor?

80s Inspired Sci-Fi Adventure The Prince of Landis Available Now

Growing up, I really wanted a friend like E.T. It was only in later life I learned that people were actually scared of the little cutey? The Prince of Landis on Xbox features a similar tale of friendship between species, but the alien here is a lot more sinister looking. How much can this extra-terrestrial be trusted? Find out in The Prince of Landis today on Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.

Expand Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 even more with the Legendary Pack 2

Whilst Dragon Ball Z fans wait for new on a Xenoverse 3, more DLC is being pumped out for Xenoverse 2. Five years on from the initial release of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 comes the Legendary Pack 2 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Google Stadia.

Deceitful retro platformer Pukan, Bye-Bye! will test your patience

Even the most patient of gamers will have had their moments where they want to rage quit. But how does a game full of those moments sounds? My palms are sweating at the mere concept of such a title. Find out how much it will make you rage as Pukan, Bye-Bye! is available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Wield the Smurfizer in The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf

Over 60 years and still going strong, The Smurfs have been fighting Gargamel longer than many of us can remember. And they have a new tool at their disposal to repel his latest attacks, the Smurfizer. Find out how effective it is as The Smurfs – Mission Vileaf releases today on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Interactive Music Video Circa Infinity Out Now

Not to be confused with the band Circa Survive, this new release is however also a psychedelic musical experience. Circa Infinity releases today on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Car Carnage in top-down racer Bloody Rally Show

Having already received numerous awards over on Steam, the console release of Bloody Rally Show promises hyperviolent arcade racing. Drive fast and drive dirty in Bloody Rally Show on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch today.

Looking for easy Xbox achievements? The games from October 2021 delivered up tons

October is traditionally the time of year where we sit down – usually behind the sofa – and play scary games for as long as we dare. If things do get too scary however, there is always the backup of easy Gamerscore to be found within. So, without further ado, let’s see what spooky delights can be found in our monthly easy Xbox Gamerscore list, all obtained from the Xbox games which released in October 2021...

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Rule and review with I Am Your President on Xbox

Having previously released on PC, it's now time for Xbox players to find the opportunity to rule and review, as I Am Your President releases on Xbox consoles. 

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