Gamereview

Returnal Review in Progress: It's not for everyone, but this is the launch title the PS5 deserved

Housemarque's latest outing is a tough old slog and it’s why what you are reading is a ‘review in progress’ rather than an outright review

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 musings: 'If it ain't broke...' really doesn't cut it anymore

The Vicarious Visions-developed and Activision-published title released on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X on 26 March, having already hit last-gen consoles last year

Outriders review: Rough around the edges yet enjoyable shooter crippled by connectivity issues

Despite having serious connectivity issues, Outriders is quite fun when it works, but it's not particularly inspired. If you've played other games in the genre, feel free to give this one a pass.

Persona 5 Strikers review: A fun spin-off, but one that's neither as vital nor engrossing as the original

The latest offering in Atlus' Persona 5 series released on 23 February and is available on PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch

Sony PlayStation 5 review: Forget the damn graphics, immersion is the name of the game

If video game developers are able to harness the power of the DualSense controller's haptics and adaptive triggers, they will have on their hands an excellent tool for immersive storytelling

Assassin's Creed Valhalla review: A Viking adventure for the ages

Ubisoft Montreal's open world action-adventure RPG is available on PlayStation 4/5, Microsoft Windows, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (spoiler-free) review: I didn’t want to like this game

I’ll be honest, I didn’t jump into Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War (Really, Treyarch? You couldn’t think of a simpler title?) with much by way of hope.

Immortals Fenyx Rising review: Charming, challenging and funny, this could be the sleeper hit of the year

The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch

Yakuza: Like a Dragon musings | A most worthy addition to Ryu Ga Gotoku's fabled franchise

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Yakuza: Like a Dragon is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S

DIRT 5 review: High-octane racing thriller leaves you wanting more

DIRT 5 has exhilarating, fast-paced gameplay that is bound to have you hooked from the get-go, but its story lacks depth and variety, and you're likely to get a little bored halfway through it