Ed Thorn
Rock Paper Shotgun
United Kingdom
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review: a streamlined Nioh with an encouraging spirit
Team Ninja has streamlined Nioh with dashes of Sekiro, but it stands on its own as a Soulslike with, arguably, the crispest combat out there. → Read More
Gotham Knights review: an action-RPG dictated by dull numbers and tired combat
Gotham Knights is action-RPG that wraps what could've been a wonderfully realised Gotham universe in a tired, slapdash mix of meaningless numbers and loot. → Read More
Serial Cleaners review: stealth-action body disposal makes for bursts of bloody fun
Serial Cleaners is a stealth-action 'em up that makes murder-cleaning a fun task that rewards patience or chaos. → Read More
Escape Academy review: a charming escape room sim that's even better with a bud
Despite its weirdly empty halls, Escape Academy is a charming escape room sim filled with clever puzzles that reward and rarely frustrate. → Read More
PowerWash Simulator review: a first-person soother built to relieve pressure
A powerwash 'em up which makes the fight against grime a soothing experience and a rare simulator that's focused on lighthearted fun, not needless faff. → Read More
Colt's squishy vulnerability is stopping me from enjoying Deathloop's action
Deathloop forces you into messy firefights, but I reckon Colt's a character built for stealth, not ultra violence. → Read More
Halo Infinite's multiplayer reminds me of old Halo, and I mean that in the best way
So far, Halo Infinite's multiplayer recaptures that 'classic Halo' feel by keeping things simple, and that's a very good thing. → Read More
Battlefield 2042 shows off new specialists, who all seem very familiar
EA showed off five of Battlefield 2042's specialists with new gameplay snippets, and they sure are what you'd come to expect from a Battlefield game. → Read More
Project Downfall's stylish demo is like a Hotline Miami FPS
Project Downfall is an FPS set in a modern cyberpunk world with slick retro visuals, and a focus on splattering thugs in back alleys. → Read More
El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron review: style wrestles with substance
El Shaddai: The Ascension Of The Metatron's PC port is still as visually stunning as ever, but repetitive fights make sightseeing a real chore at times. → Read More
What was the best game at Gamescom and why was it DokeV?
Plenty of games were shown off at Gamescom 2021, but I reckon DokeV was the real highlight because it's the everything game, there's no need for anything else. → Read More
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for cramming a 4x4 with your belongings for a house move, but before you pray for safe passage, let's read this week's best writing about games. → Read More
Sorry, Elden Ring's summons won't make boss fights easier, but that's okay
According to an interview with FromSoftware, there will be a trade-off to summoning ghostly sidekicks in Elden Ring. → Read More
Spookware is a bone-jangling take on WarioWare
Spookware sees you embark on a roadtrip through the afterlife, and partake in some horror-filled mini-games inspired by Warioware. → Read More
Tiny MMO Book Of Travels has been delayed indefinitely
Might and Magic have delayed the early access release of their Tiny MMO Book Of Travels indefinitely as they need more time to polish things up. → Read More
Valheim's Hearth & Home update comes out next month
Announced last night at Gamescom with an animated trailer, we now know that Valheim's Hearth & Home update arrives next month. → Read More
Forza Horizon 5's new weather and dust storms look well good
Having seen some new Forza Horizon 5 footage I can confirm that it's very much Forza Horizon but with dust storms, and that's perfect. → Read More
The Sunday Papers
Sundays are for awkwardly kicking a football back to a pack of teenagers, but before you do that, let's read this week's best writing about games. → Read More
Final Fantasy XIV has restored my faith in humanity
Of all the MMOs I've played, Final Fantasy XIV has by far the most welcoming community and it's restored my faith in humanity. → Read More
Sonic's a surprisingly weighty hog in Sonic Colors: Ultimate
Having got hands-on with Sonic Colors Ultimate, I can't get over just how much of a weighty hog Sonic is, like, it's properly caught me by surprise. → Read More