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Mark O'Callaghan

58 reviews

Latest: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

CBRMay 18, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“It's not just the references that make it work, but also the gameplay and the thrill of exploring Gotham. Whether someone is a LEGO fan, a Batman fan, or both, there's something here to enjoy.”

+5.4

Alex Orona

69 reviews

Latest: Coffee Talk Tokyo

NintendoWorldReportMay 18, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“There's no new mechanics and it's still a passive experience, but for my money, I am living and dying with every new endearing character. I am deciding on what ingredient goes into a Jahe Tubruk and I am waking up in the morning, before my child wakes up, making myself a nice warm cup of coffee and spending time seeing what my friends have been up to since we last talked. This brew may not be for everyone, but it's a special blend, specifically for me.”

-5.1

Matheus Megazao

14 reviews

Latest: STARBITES

Game Lodge May 17, 2026Score 40Pre-release Review

“There's a seed of a good game in STARBITES, with a very fun combat and interesting world, however it didn't bloom when planted in this desert.”

+5.8

Kat Oliveira

46 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

NintendoBoyMay 17, 2026Score 60

“Wax Heads offers a short experience, which can be completed in around 5 hours of gameplay, but it ends up feeling a bit longer than that. A slow narrative that never really gets going, combined with gameplay that revolves around a great idea but is executed in such a simplistic way, is what makes it difficult to recommend this game to anyone.”

-4.8

Gareth Brading

50 reviews

Latest: Whirlight - No Time To Trip

EntertainiumMay 16, 2026Score 80

“Whirlight is whirligig of nostalgia and colour coupled with a back-to-basics adventure game design.”

-1.4

Алексей Лихачев

318 reviews

Latest: Mixtape

3DNewsMay 16, 2026Score 90

“A wonderful story about youth and growing up that looks and sounds great.”

+1.9

Paulo Teles

2 reviews

Latest: Vultures - Scavengers of Death

GameFMMay 16, 2026Score 90

“Through a well-crafted identity deeply rooted in its inspirations, Vultures - Scavengers of Death proves that developers Mateo and Giovanni delivered an outstanding piece of work, respecting their influences while presenting a fun experience at a time when the revival of horror games is thriving, driven by numerous remakes and original titles. The game not only keeps the genre in the spotlight, but also embraces a highly niche style inspired by tabletop strategy games, strongly reminiscent of the Resident Evil 3: The Board Game by Steamforged Games. The result feels almost like an adaptation of board game mechanics into a digital medium, something exceptionally well executed by Team Vultures.”

+8.9

Maisie Scott

63 reviews

Latest: Subnautica 2

GamesCreedMay 16, 2026Score 84

“Subnautica 2 is already a very polished early access game, but it is still very much unfinished. Depending on how you like to explore, what we have now gives about 10 to 20 hours of structured progression. That alone makes the current price point sensible for many players, especially since it's likely to go up as development continues.”

-2.2

Nathan Bliss

8 reviews

Latest: Forza Horizon 6

Daily MirrorMay 15, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Forza Horizon 6 is a stunning game that delivers immersion and polish in every single way, other than one, and it's a big one.”

+22.8

Antonio Ganga

30 reviews

Latest: Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes

NoesPaisparaFrikisMay 15, 2026Score 90

“Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes consigue algo muy difícil: capturar la esencia emocional de la franquicia mientras construye una experiencia jugable sólida y tremendamente adictiva. Su combinación de gestión estratégica, narrativa procedural y combates tácticos funciona de manera excelente, ofreciendo partidas cargadas de tensión y decisiones memorables. Puede resultar exigente y despiadado, pero precisamente ahí reside gran parte de su atractivo. Un título imprescindible para los amantes de la estrategia espacial y uno de los roguelite más interesantes de los últimos años.”

+15.1

Kirk Hiner

347 reviews

Latest: STARBITES

Pure NintendoMay 15, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Narratively, Starbites is a breath of fresh air for RPG fans. It's well-paced and engaging from start to finish (albeit with some exploration redundancy), and the turn-based combat is well-implemented. On the Switch, however, the visuals are a polluted mess. If you're willing to wait for the delayed Switch 2 version, do.”

-5.3

Marc Rigg

27 reviews

Latest: Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts

ImpulsegamerMay 15, 2026Score 80

“Arty Facts, much like Zooseum, isn't especially game-changing or revelatory for the franchise, but it offers more, new, Two Point Museum, and that alone might just be enough. All the trademark charm and character of Two Point's games are here, so if you enjoy what the base game or Zooseum offers, then you'll enjoy this, because it's largely more of the same, and that's no bad thing.”

+3.4

Aran Suddi

350 reviews

Latest: Motorslice

TheSixthAxisMay 15, 2026Score 60

“Motorslice is a game that needs a few patches to sort out some of the clunkier elements of its traversal, like the parkour and jumps not landing as they should. There is some awkwardness with dialogue choices but they can be ignored as they have no bearing on the story. The world itself is well designed but it needs more substance when it comes to enemies too.”

-2.1

Throgmorton Belmont

38 reviews

Latest: NITRO GEN OMEGA

Niche GamerMay 15, 2026Score 90

“Nitro Gen Omega was a delightful surprise in 2026, especially since the year’s midpoint hadn’t offered much for fans of this genre to celebrate.”

+1.6

Derek Johnson

106 reviews

Latest: Wardrum

Jump Dash RollMay 15, 2026Score 70

“Wardrum's literal and figurative beats don't always land, but its unusual blend of genres makes for an experience that's consistently engaging and unlike almost anything else on the market.”

-3.2

Marcus Stewart

104 reviews

Latest: Call of the Elder Gods

Game InformerMay 15, 2026Score 80

“Although it may not reach the heights of other narrative-puzzle contemporaries released since Call of the Sea, Call of the Elder Gods is still an entertaining test for your noggin, wrapped in an adequately engaging Lovecraft-inspired story.”

+0.0

Jamie Collyer

63 reviews

Latest: INDUSTRIA 2

Xbox TavernMay 15, 2026Score 45

“There is still a spark of what made Industria intriguing in some of the settings and lore we can find, but the package as a whole just misses the mark for me. It is technically average at best, with slow, plodding, and uninteresting gunplay and a story that feels like a step backwards from the original in almost every regard.”

+0.8

Dominic Leighton

461 reviews

Latest: Forza Horizon 6

TheSixthAxisMay 14, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Forza Horizon 6 is another excellent entry in an excellent series, from an excellent developer. Part of me wants more than that, but I've no idea how that would work.”

+3.6

Scott Ellison II

516 reviews

Latest: Forza Horizon 6

Saving ContentMay 14, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“Visiting Japan through the lens of Forza Horizon and it's almost circus-like festival is long overdue for this series, but it's finally here and the perfect place to be. Playground Games really refines each entry with meticulous detail and reverence for the locale they are in, and Japan is soaked in intricacies. From the incredible race variety to the customization of cars and now garages, you can truly make them uniquely yours. There's something for everyone to enjoy and engage with. Forza Horizon 6 is another masterclass entry in this long-running series where the vibes are immaculate and the races are impeccable.”

+4.0

Anthony Culinas

144 reviews

Latest: Forza Horizon 6

The Beta NetworkMay 14, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Forza Horizon 6 doesn’t hit the same turbocharged highs as its Mexico-set predecessor, trading some of the series’ wacky arcade chaos for a more grounded spin through Japan. Though when it lets loose with drift events, Horizon Rush and a soundtrack packed with EDM, J-pop and anime bangers, it genuinely rips.”

+1.9