Edgar Wulf

Let's face it, the term "roguelike" is now just as overused as the term "metroidvania". And yet, it's a term which singlehandedly describes what you can expect. Roguelike games punish failure, often stripping you of progress, collected items and patience. Among these games are the likes of Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon, to the latter of which Neon Abyss bears a close resemblance to. Known for publishing Worms and Overcooked, Team17 brings the vibrant roguelike action-platformer Neon Abyss to your favourite console, Xbox Game Pass, and PC.

Finland-based Remedy is known for developing genre-defining games with complex narrative paths. Max Payne, Alan Wake, Quantum Break; these are games that combine highly polished gameplay with Hollywood-worthy scripts. Likewise, Remedy's most recent creative enterprise, Control, released in 2019 to critical acclaim. It was nominated for the Game of the Year by several noteworthy outlets and picked up multiple awards. Our review praised the game's story, audio design and exploration, among other things. After a two-month delay, Control receives the first of its two expansions - The Foundation - on Xbox One, which you can download for £12.49.

It seems like first-person shooters inspired by games of the '90s are enjoying a resurgence right now. Thanks to the 2016 reboot, DOOM is more popular than ever. So much, in fact, that the original trilogy was re-released on Xbox One last year. Following in the footsteps of the excellent shooter Ion Fury, Project Warlock has now landed on the Xbox One after launching on PlayStation 4 and Switch days earlier.

It's a game that doesn't cease to amaze even now and deserves an honorary place in the video game hall of fame. Let's go back to 2005 and take a look at the revolutionary sandbox wonder that is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Back in 2019, I undertook the daunting task to rank every single mainline Resident Evil entry. It wasn't easy. Since then, however, I've wondered - what about spin-offs? Fast-forward to 2020 when the whole world is literally on lockdown. Is there a better time to cover a virus outbreak series? And so I determined to do just that - I shortlisted 5 of the best best Resident Evil spin-offs and ranked them from the worst to the best.

"September 28th. Daylight... the monsters have overtaken the city. Somehow... I'm still alive...". How many times have you heard these words? Today, with the release of the Resident Evil 3 Remake on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, it's possible you'll hear them again.

If you were fortunate enough to grow up in the 80s and 90s, then blockbuster action movies were almost like a religious process. I, for one, spent an exorbitant amount of time watching legendary flicks like Die Hard and Predator again and again. And more often than not, at least one such movie would air on the TV during weekends. Released back in 2000, Soldier of Fortune effectively emulated action movies in video game form.

In 2015, Ori and the Blind Forest released to critical and commercial acclaim across the board. Its colourful hand-drawn visuals resonated with players of all ages, while the tight and challenging action-platformer gameplay required precision and quick reflexes from those craving to test their skill. After a brief delay, its sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is finally available on Xbox One, PC and... drumroll... Xbox Game Pass!

With games like the Yakuza Remastered Collection and Darksiders Genesis releasing during the same month, one might be excused for forgetting about a bundle of classic titles by PlatinumGames. Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is now available for purchase on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Is there a better way to spend this Valentine's Day than in the company of the four horsemen? Well, only two of them, actually, but that should still suffice. Following the game's release on PC and Stadia back in December, Darksiders Genesis is now also available for purchase on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Switch.

It's Valentine's Day, a perfect day to escape from Raccoon City. Replaying Resident Evil 3 now for who knows what time - it all falls into place for me. It's the perfect equilibrium of action and horror which Capcom should've never deviated from. And if trailers of the upcoming remake are an indicator, the new game will remain true to this formula.

Let's take a look at the Resident Evil HD Remaster, how it significantly improved upon the original and became one of the best horror games ever made.

Ladies and gentlemen, we're taking a look at evil North Korean masterminds, shit-talking Swedes and giant explosions in Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction. Booooom!

All I want for Christmas is blood, gore and a bundle of fresh diapers. Today, courtesy of Digerati, Tamashii brings some truly creepy Japanese horror to the Xbox storefront.

Tropico 6 on Xbox One is a tasteful satire on the inner workings of politics. But it's also a satisfying simulator of building and organising your very own nation. It's a fun and challenging process of gradually erecting a complex infrastructure and then seeing everything function like clockwork. And of course, it's also all about the contents of that Swiss bank account.