Gemma Young

I'm a part-time gamer and a full-time writer of science-y things. On the few odd occasions that I'm able to wrestle the Xbox controller away from the avid gamers in my family, I enjoy spending time playing puzzle and adventure games.

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Valfaris Returns: Mecha Therion Blasts Onto Consoles

Valfaris: Mecha Therion - explosive side-scrolling shoot 'em up and sequel to the critically-acclaimed Valfaris blasts onto Xbox, Switch and PlayStation. 

A Classic Fantasy Reborn in Visions of Mana

Coming from Square Enix, Visions of Mana is a highly anticipated action-RPG that includes new playable characters and gameplay features.

Gori: Cuddly Carnage – The Most Purr-fectly Violent Platformer

Gori: Cuddly Carnage, hitting Xbox, PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation today, brings the spirit of 90s platformers into the modern era with a dark, uncensored twist. 

Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn – A Classic Reforged

Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn is a reimagining of the classic retro title, originally released in 1990 for the NES. 

Unravel the dark mysteries of The Inquisitor

Prepare to delve into The Inquisitor, a dark fantasy adventure game released onto Xbox, PlayStation and PC today.

Blast your way through Mustache In Hell

Join John Mustache and his iconic mustache in a hilarious twin stick bullet hell action game packed with non-stop excitement. 

Survive dinner time in Cannibal Abduction

Prepare for a bone-chilling horror experience as Cannibal Abduction comes to consoles. This southern-style nightmare promises to satisfy the cravings of horror fans everywhere.

Dungeon crawling with a twist in Dungeonoid 2 Awakening

Prepare for a nostalgic journey through classic dungeon crawling with a block-busting twist in Dungeonoid 2 Awakening. 

Dive into the twisted world of Alisa Developer’s Cut

Arriving on consoles, Alisa is an homage to cult-classic 90's survival horror.

Start an epic quest in Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan

From CollectorVision is Sydney Hunter and the Curse of the Mayan, an 8-bit action-adventure platformer game out on Xbox and PlayStation now.

Scientific shenanigans with Dr. Frank’s Build a Boyfriend on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch

Dr. Frank's Build a Boyfriend from developers Ratalaika Games is released onto Xbox, PlayStation and Switch. 

All Aboard for a Pirate’s Life with High Sea Saga DX

Ahoy, me hearties! If you’re looking for a swashbuckling pirate-based game then High Sea Saga DX might be worth a look.

An epic adventure awaits with Adrian’s Tale on Xbox

In Adrian's Tale players take on the role of a pint-sized hero with a big quest ahead. This action-adventure promises a captivating journey through a mysterious plot. It releases onto Xbox today.

The pint-sized hero returns in Mighty Aphid 2 on Xbox and PlayStation

Prepare for the ultimate showdown as ‘World War Worm’ unfolds in Victoria in Mighty Aphid 2, releasing onto Xbox and PlayStation today. 

Unleash cursed energy with Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash

Coming from developers Bandai Namco, Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash invites players to step into the intense world of Jujutsu Kaisen

GINSHA: A Pixelated Extraterrestrial Adventure on Xbox

GINSHA invites Xbox players to experience a pixelated action adventure platformer like no other.

Vigilante justice at the fore in Project Downfall on Xbox and Switch 

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience in the cyberpunk world of Project Downfall on Xbox and Nintendo Switch. 

Enter the Dark Hour with the revamped Persona 3 Reload on Game Pass

Persona 3 Reload is a reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, released onto Xbox, PC and PlayStation. The game is also available on Game Pass.

Huge new update comes to My Time at Sandrock

The cozy life sim, My Time at Sandrock is getting a massive update on Xbox and PlayStation. And it’s getting it today.

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KontrolFreek have been making Performance Thumbsticks for Xbox for longer than I care to remember, pushing out a multitude of products with varying features, specifications and ideas. You can get high-rise concaved designs, you can caress your thumbs with mid-rise convex options, and you can put the lowest of height increments on your standard controller, giving an increase in grip, surface area, feel and overall user experience. It is with the latter in which the OMNI come into their own.

Crypt Custodian Review

Crypt Custodian is a great metroidvania. It has fun exploration, enjoyable combat, cracking collectibles, and an incredibly chill soundtrack that makes for a mellow adventure that will keep you coming back.

PowerA Dual (Duo) Charging Station for Xbox Review

It’s the Charging Station which is most exciting and what PowerA are delivering to market with their Dual (Duo) Charging Station is good. It works near perfectly, it keeps your controllers fully charged for when they are needed and, honestly, it looks pretty decent as well.

5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One

As I've played almost every fishing experience that you can find on the big black box, I thought I'd attempt to rank them, nailing a list consisting of 5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One, if you will.

Is Return to Moria the LOTR Game We’ve Been Waiting For?

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is now available to purchase and play on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

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AirportSim gives a unique perspective on how a ground crew works an airport life - and with that in mind, it does the job.

Pepper Grinder Review

Pepper Grinder successfully combines traditional platforming with a refreshingly original gameplay mechanic that breathes new life into a very tired genre. 

My Lovely Empress Review

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It is possible to have fun with Mad Devils: Damned-finitive Edition, especially playing with friends or relatives.

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Diablo - Legends of the Necromancer - Rathma is a fantastic new entry in the Diablo - Legends series of graphic novels from Titan Books.