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Star Wars Zero Company: Accessibility and Innovation

We're only a matter of days away from the release of Star Wars Zero Company. Developer Bit Reactor are out doing press, and we've taken the chance to collate some of that for you.

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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Final Thoughts

The final part of our Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review is here. We've rolled credits, and honestly, had a blast. Here's what we think.

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Ghost Recon Wildlands gets free major ‘Last Rites’ update

Almost ten years since release, Ubisoft have put out a free new DLC for Ghost Recon Wildlands. "Last Rites" takes a dark narrative turn.

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10 Years of No Man’s Sky

No Man's Sky is officially 10 years old. A game that had a rough start, but has gone from strength to strength. Here's a look-back at the past decade.

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Overwatch: D.Mon is on her way!

D.Mon is finally revealed and on her way to engage with Overwatch. Here's a breakdown of a recent round-table with the team at Blizzard.

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Review – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

One of the best that there is. We've finally gotten around to watching Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood and we wish we hadn't taken so long.

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Milestones

We’ve been running Dying Art Media for 5 months now. It’s been pretty interesting and fun to start from scratch. Seeing very low traffic numbers come through after starting to…

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A Q&A with Castyr

A new, social streaming platform? UK-based? Yep! Castyr has just gone into an open beta and the team have been kind enough to let us ask some questions.

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Graphic Novel Review: Secret Invasion

A deep-dive review of Marvel's Secret Invasion (2008). Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu deliver a masterclass in superhero paranoia, shifting Earth's status quo into Dark Reign.

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Initial Thoughts: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

We're only at the beginning of our Black Flag Resynced journey. But it's worth getting into now as we start the full review process.

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Fractured Frontier – Marvel SNAP new season inbound

We're only a couple of days away from the next Marvel SNAP season. Fractured Frontier is nearly here, and it's gunslinging some new mechanics with it.

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Trying to get into Magic the Gathering

Have you ever looked at Magic the Gathering and thought that it looks too complicated to get into? We have! So now we're going to try, and share what we find.

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One Piece: Odyssey – Review Round-up

Is One Piece Odyssey worth playing? Our comprehensive review round-up covers gameplay, combat mechanics, story arcs, playtime, and Steam Deck performance.

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Tsuru Reef – Battlefield 6

Explore how the community and critics feel about Tsuru Reef in Battlefield 6. We break down the massive scale, naval combat, and Conquest vs. Breakthrough balance.

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Sea of Thieves July 26 Update

Sea of Thieves Update 3.8.1 breakdown covering Custom Seas Free Cam, dynamic Bone Caller balancing, Commendation overhauls, and August event schedules.

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How One Piece bucked the live-action adaptation trends

Discover how Netflix's One Piece broke the live-action anime curse by rejecting corporate ego, embracing unapologetic camp, and trusting Eiichiro Oda's original vision.

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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: Halfway Point

Read our mid-game impressions of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. From real-time brawler combat with Goro Majima to ship battles and crew recruitment, discover why this silly, heartfelt spin-off is a potential Game of the Year contender.

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Pirates on Deck! Getting the most out of your pirate adventures on the Steam Deck

Want to sail the high seas on the go? From Black Flag Resynced to Pirate Yakuza, here is how five massive pirate games perform on the Steam Deck, including ideal settings, frame rates, and battery life optimization tricks.

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Review: Sea of Thieves Graphic Novel

Read our review of the Sea of Thieves graphic novel. Discover how Titan Comics perfectly captures the chaotic pirate energy of Rare’s hit sandbox game.

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Sails, Scale, and Shanties: Scoring the Naval Mechanics of Gaming’s Greatest Pirate Hits

How do gaming's biggest high-seas adventures handle the helm? We compare the sailing mechanics, realism, and combat of Sea of Thieves, Black Flag Resynced, Skull and Bones, and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.

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Battlefield 6: Naval warfare incoming!

EA announces the triumphant return of Naval Warfare in Battlefield 6 Season 4! Get the breakdown on the new massive Tsuru Reef map, the return of Wake Island, and dynamic waves launching on July 21.

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A Guide to Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves

What are Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves? Read our comprehensive guide detailing every single story campaign, their unique premises, and hidden themes.

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Getting Started in Skull and Bones

Master the Indian Ocean with our essential Skull and Bones beginner's guide. Discover 5 top tips to upgrade your ship, manage your crew, and build your pirate empire efficiently.

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The History of Monkey Island

Look behind you, a three-headed monkey! Trace the complete history of the Monkey Island series, from the 1990 SCUMM roots to 2022's brilliant Return.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Getting Started

An unexpected shift from turn-based RPG to classic action won't stop Pirate Month. Discover how Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won me back, plus how it performs on Steam Deck.

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – Review Round-up

Dive into our comprehensive review roundup for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Discover what critics love, what they hate, and whether Edward Kenway’s modernized voyage is worth your coin.

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Coffee of the Caribbean: Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee

Discover why Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee commands luxury prices. A deep dive into its unique misty terroir, balanced flavour profile, and how to brew it.

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Return to Monkey Island – Giveaway!

Set sail for Melée Island! We’re giving away a free Steam code for Return to Monkey Island. Check out why we love this modern classic and enter to win today.

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What is Skull and Bones?

What actually is Ubisoft's #SkullandBones ? Strip away the "AAAA" marketing hype and internet drama to find out what this naval combat RPG is really about.

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Quick Look – Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

A masterful, magical swan song. Read our Quick Look review of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, the brilliant final stealth-tactics game from Mimimi Games.

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Pirate Month at Dying Art Media

Ahoy! July 2026 is Pirate Month at Dying Art Media. Join us for deep dives into Sea of Thieves, Skull and Bones, Pirate Yakuza, anime, coffee, and more.

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One Piece Anime is being re-made at Netflix for 2027

Netflix and WIT Studio are completely remaking the One Piece anime. Here is how the lean, mature 2027 reboot plans to conquer a new generation of fans.

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The GTA VI Pre-Order Chaos

GTA VI pre-orders are live, but staggering prices, locked Ultimate Edition content, and disc-less physical boxes leave a bitter taste. Here is our breakdown.

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The Steam Link might just be 2026’s best gaming peripheral

With Valve's new Steam Machine announced, do you really need a pricey living room console? Discover why the classic Steam Link, paired with a Steam Deck or PC, is still the ultimate, budget-friendly way to bring PC gaming to your TV in 2026.

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Marvel SNAP: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Ready for a new meta? Marvel Snap's Brand New Day season brings the Sinister Six, massive buffs for Move decks, and the new Hyper Cube Rush event. Get all the card stats and details here!

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Review Round-up: Star Fox

Is a hyper-polished, 1:1 remake of a 30-year-old rail shooter enough to lead the Switch 2 launch? We round up the critics' reviews for Star Fox.

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Attack on Titan – A Second Chance

After a full series binge, we re-evaluate Attack on Titan. From the incredible highs of Season 3 to a convoluted, safe finale—was it actually worth the time?

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Some of our favourite James Bond Easter Eggs in 007 First Light

Discover the cleverest James Bond Easter eggs hidden in 007 First Light. From vintage Q-Branch props to classic Hitman nods, here are the secrets you missed.

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The Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is Announced!

Marvel gives fans a first look inside the monumental Amazing Spider-Man #1000! Check out the star-studded creative lineup and teaser pages for this giant-sized celebration.

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Review: Dave the Diver

Discover why Dave the Diver is a masterpiece. Read our full review of the addictive deep-sea fishing and sushi management sim that defines charm.

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Review: Generations (Marvel)

Marvel’s Generations offers stunning artwork and genuine, heartfelt character pairings, but a frustratingly hollow narrative structure leaves the ultimate passing of the superhero mantle on a road to nowhere. Read our full review.

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Review: 007 First Light

Our biggest review to date. Both in terms of the game and in terms of the word count! 007 First Light is a special one that deservers the effort.

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PUBG is changing the Blue Zone

PUBG is overhauling its iconic Blue Zone for the first time since 2023. Discover how the new time-based damage scaling and tailored mode pacing will completely shift the battle royale meta.

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Overwatch Season 3 and new hero Shion have arrived

Overwatch Season 3 is live. Discover new Damage hero Shion, her motorcycle-tossing mechanics, and how she reshapes the lore for Kiriko and Hanzo.

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Coming back to Warframe in 2026

Returning to the Origin System after years away? From Warframe 1999 to soaring player counts, here is why Digital Extremes' epic is thriving in 2026.

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Review: Steam Controller

The 2026 Steam Controller delivers drift-proof sticks and unmatched customization for PC gamers. Is the price tag worth the SteamOS lock?

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Review – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Discover why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a slow-burn RPG masterpiece. Read our definitive review of its stunning art, deep combat, and devastating story.

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PUBG Introduces Interactive Smoke

PUBG’s new Interactive Smoke feature completely destroys the battle royale comfort zone. Discover how real-time physics, bullet trails, and vehicle wakes are changing late-game strategy forever.

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Why we love Haikyuu!!

Have you ever cared about volleyball? We didn't until we got stuck-in to Haikyuu!! One of our favourite anime series. Here's why we love it.

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Sea of Thieves – Massive June 2026 Update

Rare launches Sea of Thieves Season 20 this June. Discover the new Custom Seas sandbox tools, massive Pirate Emporium sales, and exclusive summer rewards.

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Review: Battlefield 6

Battlefield 6 is a banger. We still play it most weeks, all the way from launch. Here's our review of the latest in the long-standing series.

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Nintendo Direct – June 2026

The latest Nintendo Direct completely blew the doors off the Switch 2, confirming a full Ocarina of Time remake alongside Kingdom Hearts IV and Xenoblade Genesis. Read our full recap.

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Review: Overwatch Anthology Volume 1

Overwatch Anthology Volume 1 collects the first 12 issues of the digital comics published to support the game lore. How does it stack-up as a collection?

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Hitman: The Wizard

Wiz Khalifa brings a new vibe to HITMAN World of Assassination! Play 'The Wizard' campaign for free on console, PC, and mobile until July 5 2026

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Star Wars Zero Company Release Date Announced

Star Wars Zero Company gets an August 2026 release date, pricing, and XCOM-style gameplay details. Here are the details!

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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is announced

Capcom drops a bombshell at Summer Game Fest 2026! Get the first details on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and the newly confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 port.

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Hitman – World of Assassination

Hitman is a modern gaming masterpiece. The World of Assassination trilogy by IO Interactive is a fun-filled and endlessly-playable experience. This is our take on the wonderful world of Hitman.

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PlayStation State of Play June 2026

Sony has kicked-off the Summer of games announcements with their June 2026 State of Play. Full of big releases and updates. Find out what they've got cooking for the PlayStation!

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Black Panther: A Nation Under our Feet – Book 1

Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet - Book One is a deep, political tale. Not what we were expecting, but excellent none the less.

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The Witcher 3: Getting the best ending

You can play The Witcher 3 almost endlessly. Each time finding new and different things, even 10 years on. This guide is to help you get the best ending, in one of the best games ever made.

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No Man’s Sky – The Swarm

Another monster update from Hello Games, for No Man's Sky! The Swarm is out now and it's here to mix things up yet again. Here are the details.

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Marvel Snap: Marvel Beach Bash Incoming!

Marvel Beach Bash is coming to Marvel SNAP! on 2nd June. Are you ready for some summer vibes? Here's all the info.

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Tales of the Black Freighter

Tales of the Black Freighter is the first time we ever encountered a comic within a comic. Have you read it before?

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Graphic Novels and Comic Books

We're adding Graphic Novels and Comic Books to our categories here at dyingartmedia.com. Here's the scoop.

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Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past DLC announced

CD Projekt Red have officially announced the new Witcher 3 DLC, Songs of the Past. Due out next year. Here are the details.

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Rocket League Re-build in Unreal 6

Rocket League is going to get a major shake-up and be one of the first games in unreal Engine 6! Here's the detail.

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Re-visiting Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise in 2026? How does it hold up, and how well does it run on the Switch 2? Come and see!

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The End of an Era: Bungie Announces Final Live-Service Update for Destiny 2

In a monumental shift for the gaming industry, Bungie has officially announced the end of active development for Destiny 2.

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Review: Monster Hunter Wilds

Our official 2026 Dying Art Media review of Monster Hunter Wilds is here. She bangs, and we want more.

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007 First Light: PC Specs

We're so close to 007 First Light now! We thought it best to double-check those specs to get ready as the new James Bond.

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ARC Raiders moves to Bi-Annual Updates

The Rust Belt is getting a makeover, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the big stuff. Embark Studios announces a shift in development strategy to focus on transformative updates over monthly patches in ARC Raiders.

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Quick Look: Pokemon Scarlet

We're well-into our journey with Pokemon Scarlet, after all this time. Here's our "Quick Look" to give you an idea of where we're at with it.

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The Consensus: Steam Controller

The Steam Controller is here! We're starting to pur ours through it's paces now, with a review to come. But here's the general sentiment from the internet.

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What is a Nuzlocke Run?

Have you ever heard of a Nuzlocke Run in Pokemon? Wonder what it actually is? Here's our guide on all things Nuzlocke.

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Is Attack on Titan Overrated?

We've been pretty cold on Attack on Titan for a long time. Here's why. But we think it's time to try again, too.

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Career Comparison: NBA 2K26 vs Madden 26

We love a good career mode in a sports game. How do NBA 2K26 and Madden 26 compare when it comes to delivering the rookie-to-pro fantasy?

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Brew Guide: Chemex

The Chemex is an excellent choice when making coffee at home. Clean and easy. Here's our official brew guide.

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Nintendo suprise! Starfox Direct

Nintendo dropped a "Direct" seemingly out of nowhere, and gave us some big Starfox news. Here are the details.

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Review: Two Point Museum

On the eve of Arty Facts launching. We wanted to get the official Dying Art Media, Two Point Museum review up!

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Steam Controller Released and Sold Out Immediately

The Steam Controller became available for sale yesterday, and it went fast. Now scalpers are spoiling it like they always do.

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Review in Progress: Death Stranding 2

Our Death Stranding 2 "Review in Progress" is still underway. Plodding and steady, much like the game itself. Here's what we think so far.

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Marvel Snap: Crimson Twilight

Crimson Twilight arrives next week as the new season of Marvel SNAP. New cards, met changes and loads of potential. Here's a run-down of what's coming.

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JuJutsu Kaisen Modulo gets an Animated Trailer

JuJutsu Kaisen Modulo is celebrating the release of it's 3rd and final volume in Japan. And what better way to do it than with a short promo video by MAPPA?

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Arc Raiders: Riven Tides Update

Another big update for Arc Raiders is here. Riven Tides brings a new map, new enemy and loads more. Here's the scoop!

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Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts Incoming

Two Point Studios are going for it yet again with another expansion to Two Point Museum. Arty-Facts is due 7th May 2026. Here's everything we know.

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Review round-up: Pragmata

Pragmata is doing great numbers, and doing a round-up of reviews, it's clear to see why. Here's a breakdown of what people are saying.

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Everything we know about Marvel’s Wolverine

We're not a million miles away from an in-depth look at Marvel's Wolverine, now. But this is all we know, for the time being. Are you looking forward to it?

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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Revealed

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is official, and it's coming soon. Here's a quick run-down of what to expect in July 2026. Are you excited?

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Review Round-Up: Pokemon Champions

Pokemon Champions is here, and it's come with a strong mix of feelings from fans. Here's our run-down of the reviews and online sentiment.

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007 First Light – A Proper Bond Theme

The wait is almost over for the most anticipated return of the world’s favorite secret agent to the gaming world in 007 First Light. IO Interactive has officially pulled back…

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Review: Aeropress Go

If you’ve spent any time in the coffee-sphere, you know the original Aeropress is a legend. It’s the indestructible, weird-looking plastic tube that somehow makes a cup of joe better…

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Review: Parasol Stars

I need to start this review with two statements about Parasol Stars. Because, regardless of how fair I keep this, there’s a subconscious bias straight out of the gates, for…

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Review

We’ve finally managed to get around to finishing Stone Ocean. We let it fall by the wayside, truth be told. But that’s more about us than it is about JoJo’s…

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Battlefield 6 – 2026 Roadmap

Battlefield 6 launched to critical and commercial success. Praised for getting the series back on track, and being the best selling first person shooter of 2025. A game I love…

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Mewgenics is already a Game of the Year Contender

I just spent the past hour losing two runs in the early stages of Mewgenics. My cats at home are at a minimum, I haven't got enough food to last…

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How to get the various endings in Cyberpunk 2077

Ok, we’re on our new playthrough of Cyberpunk 2077, and whilst we have a way to go, this one will be more deliberate. Working towards different endings. Because in Cyberpunk…

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Switch 2

Let’s be honest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the problematic favourites of the Nintendo Switch library. On one hand, you have the most ambitious, open-ended Pokémon adventure ever conceived. On…

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Black Clover: Anime Catch-Up

Here's another favourite! Another Shonen favourite, too. Sure Black Clover isn't your edgy, underground series that nobody knows. But it's solid, anyway. Still desperately waiting for the anime to pick…

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Marvel Snap: X-Men End of Days

The mutant saga in Marvel Snap is reaching its dramatic conclusion. Following on from the Origins of Apocalypse. Second Dinner has officially launched the April 2026 season: X-Men: End of…

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Overwatch: New Hero – Sierra

We’ve come a long way since the original 21 heroes of 2016 in Overwatch. Fast forward to today, and Blizzard is gearing up to introduce Hero 51: Sierra. If you’ve…