Gemma Young

I'm a part-time gamer and a full-time writer of science-y things. On the few odd occasions that I'm able to wrestle the Xbox controller away from the avid gamers in my family, I enjoy spending time playing puzzle and adventure games.

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to a T Review

to a T is a wonderfully weird adventure whose unique visual style, inventive mechanics and wacky characters set it apart from anything else out there.

Narrative-driven cat-venture Copycat lands on Xbox and PlayStation

Prepare for an emotional journey as the much-loved indie title, Copycat, is set to capture the hearts of console players.

Prepare to Drown in Fear with Submersed 2: The Hive

In the darkest depths of the ocean where no light reaches and silence hides horrors that should have remained forgotten waits Submersed 2: The Hive. 

Rediscover the Past Through the Lens in FOMOGRAPHY

Available now, FOMOGRAPHY is a poignant first-person adventure that turns memory into gameplay. 

Build a civilization whilst enjoying a game of solitaire with Age of Solitaire

Age of Solitaire: Build Civilization on Xbox combines the classic card game with a civilisation-building aspect for a challenging yet rewarding game.

Find and Pet all the felines in A Building Full of Cats

Welcome to A Building Full of Cats on Xbox, a hidden object game where you have to pet all the cats in a building.

Chronicles of 2 Heroes Amaterasu’s Wrath: retro platforming in feudal Japan

Prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure with Chronicles of 2 Heroes Amaterasu's Wrath on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC, a mesmerising 16-bit action platformer that seamlessly combines the best of Metroidvania gameplay with breath-taking pixel art.

Dice Legacy: Definitive Edition – build a settlement on console with a throw of the dice

Out today and joining the (some might say too small) list of strategy games on Xbox and PlayStation is Dice Legacy: Definitive Edition. 

Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition is remastered for consoles

Home Sheep Home: Farmageddon Party Edition is the latest creation to head onto consoles from Aardman.

Set off on an epic adventure with Onigo Hunter

Onigo Hunter is a single-player, turn-based RPG where you embark on an ultimate quest to become the best hunter in the Kingdom and help restore the missing king to his throne.

All aboard! Become a rail entrepreneur with Railway Empire 2

With the original Railway Empire releasing back in 2018, we’ve been waiting a long time for its sequel. But, good news as the wait is over and Railway Empire 2 has chugged into a number of platforms (see what we did there?).

Save your squad as Bat Boy!

X PLUS and Sonzai Games's co-developed and Kickstarter-backed title Bat Boy is available to buy, download, play and enjoy.

Go on a global adventure with Lost Artifacts 5: Frozen Queen

Lost Artifacts 5: Frozen Queen is the next title in the long list of Lost Artifacts games released onto Xbox after Lost Artifacts: Golden Island, Soulstone and Time Machine. Once more you’ll be helping the gang as they head out on a new adventure.

Build the perfect dog with Wobbledogs Console Edition

Do you like science? Do you like dogs? Then you’ll love Wobbledogs Console Edition.

Create your dream garden with Garden Simulator

Looking after a garden can be fun and rewarding, but it takes time, and who wants to spend their spare time mowing or weeding? With Garden Simulator you get to experience all the joys of gardening without any of the boring bits.

Race for the antidote with Size Matters

In Size Matters you play as a scientist who accidentally swallowed a chemical that is causing them to shrink smaller and smaller every second.

Get ready for Eurovision with Let’s Sing 2023 DLC

Everyone’s favourite European singing contest is returning to our screens on Saturday 13th May, and to get you in the mood is some new DLC for everyone's favourite sing-a-long game, Let's Sing 2023.

Choosing our destiny with Harmony: The Fall of Reverie – DON’T NOD’s new narrative adventure

Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is the new narrative adventure game from DON’T NOD, developers well-known for their powerful and immersive narrative games. We got to play the first two chapters of the game, due to release in June 2023.

Food for gamers: Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook Review

If you are a fan of Minecraft and food (and who isn’t?) then we highly recommend the Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook.

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