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. 

Embark on a scientific journey on Xbox with Creatura

Are you ready to unleash your inner Darwin and experiment in evolutionary design? You’ll get to do so by playing Creatura on Xbox. 

Bullet hell heaven – Shinorubi is flying to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch

Are you ready for some intense arcade action? Shinorubi on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch is a heart-pounding shoot 'em up with roots in the Bullet Hell, Danmaku, and Manic Shooter genres. 

Electrifying Excellence: Master the Smart Devices in Electrician Simulator on Xbox

Electrician Simulator has previously released onto Switch, PC and PlayStation where it’s been receiving positive reviews. Now Xbox players get to experience the game, as well as some Smart Devices DLC. 

Step back in time with War Hospital on Xbox, PlayStation and PC

Releasing onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, War Hospital is a unique single-player management game in which players need to make difficult decisions in order to progress.

Embark on a Fantasy Adventure in Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin

Ikkarus and the Prince of Sin is a yaoi-themed fantasy adventure visual novel and today it is found heading onto Xbox, Switch and PlayStation.

Pilot the Popcorn Rocket for some food-based fun

Take a trip down memory lane with Popcorn Rocket on Xbox, PlayStation and PC, an exhilarating top-down space shooter that channels the glory days of arcade gaming.

The horror – Dead by Daylight gets Gold Edition and 2 new DLC packs

Available now is Dead By Daylight’s Gold Edition, as well as a couple of new DLC packs.

Apex Legends: The Official Cookbook Review

Published by Titan books, Apex Legends: The Official Cookbook contains 65 recipes inspired by the varied planets and Legends in the game.

Master the Winter in Shivering Stone

Embark on a serene journey through snowfields and frozen forests in the captivating puzzle game Shivering Stone - out now on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC. 

Tools Up! Ultimate Edition – Get ready to renovate

Untold Tales and The Knights of Unity have joined forces to bring the chaos-filled, co-op home renovation party game, Tools Up! Ultimate Edition, to Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Guts ‘n Grunts: Fight for pig liberation on Xbox

Guts 'n Grunts is a mid-paced action-packed gaming experience that draws inspiration from retro classics like Contra. And it’s out now on Xbox, PlayStation, PC and iOS.

MAONO DM30 RGB USB Gaming Microphone Review

We were more than a little bit impressed with the MAONO DM30 RGB USB Gaming Microphone.

Best Xbox Indie Games of the Year 2023

It’s time to celebrate gaming's unsung heroes – the indie gems that have illuminated the Xbox landscape in 2023 and proved that big adventures can come in small packages.

Everdream Valley Review

Everdream Valley is a pleasant enough addition to the ever-increasing roster of farming sims on Xbox.

Exclusive Interview – kicking back with My Time at Sandrock’s Game Director

When we had the opportunity to grab one of the team behind both Portia and Sandrock, we jumped at the chance. Xu Zhi, director of My Time in Portia and My Time at Sandrock was only too happy to answer our questions…

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