“I used to be an adventurer like you…” – the legacy of Skyrim, 12 years later

2023 marks 12 years (TWELVE!?!) since one of the most influential, most buggy and most compulsively playable open world games was released for… checks notes……the PS3 and Xbox 360? cries at speed of time and loss of youth Yes, the absolute epic and still addictive Skyrim, or to give it its full name, The Elder […]

Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5) review

Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a three quarter length(ish) sequel to the truly great PS4 exclusive Spider-Man from 2018. That game was an absolute stunner, giving any gamer and superhero fan the peak Spider-Man experience (that’s right, Spider-Man 2 on the PS2 – piss off!). From a stirring and emotive story through to an incredible game […]

Astro’s Playroom (PS5) review

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but I have a PS5 and- takes punch in face One of the many quirks of the PS5 is that it actually comes with a free game. I can’t remember this being the case before, but feel free to correct me if there’s been a modern(ish) console […]

Review: Smile

Just in time for Halloween (and a while after I saw it), Smile is a weird, grim and atmospheric horror that feels quite interestingly bizarre and gruesome, though it squanders its potential with a less-than-satisfying end. Psychiatrist Rose (Sosie Bacon) works on a ward helping particularly unwell patients with mental health issues, but one day […]