GAMING HISTORY IN FEATURES & REVIEWS
900+ articles | 50 platforms | Spanning 40+ years
MODERN | RETRO | VIDEO GAMES | REVIEWS
MODERN | RETRO | VIDEO GAMES | REVIEWS
PIXEL REVIEW: MYSTIC ACADEMY: ESCAPE ROOM SWI 13/2/2026
mc2games returned in 2023 with another Escape Room-themed puzzle game, this time borrowing inspiration from Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Would it produce the magic on Nintendo Switch? Tom reveals all in his review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MYSTIC ACADEMY: ESCAPE ROOM SWI 13/2/2026
mc2games returned in 2023 with another Escape Room-themed puzzle game, this time borrowing inspiration from Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Would it produce the magic on Nintendo Switch? Tom reveals all in his review.
PIXEL REVIEW: ASTRO FLAME: STARFIGHTER SWI 9/2/2026
Facing insurmountable odds, one ship against hundreds of enemies? Certainly sounds like a recipe for a video game. Tom tackles this 2023 Nintendo Switch shmup, for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: ASTRO FLAME: STARFIGHTER SWI 9/2/2026
Facing insurmountable odds, one ship against hundreds of enemies? Certainly sounds like a recipe for a video game. Tom tackles this 2023 Nintendo Switch shmup, for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3DS 5/2/2026
A turn-based spin-off from one of the most successful portable series ever, how would Capcom's monster-collecting RPG fare when it arrived on the 3DS with a fresh story and gameplay mechanics? Shane reveals all in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3DS 5/2/2026
A turn-based spin-off from one of the most successful portable series ever, how would Capcom's monster-collecting RPG fare when it arrived on the 3DS with a fresh story and gameplay mechanics? Shane reveals all in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MINDSEYE PS5 1/2/2025
A new IP joined the ranks of sandbox contenders in 2025. With former Rockstar North alumni at the helm, would MindsEye provide a worthy option, as gamers awaited GTA VI? Shane's in-depth review has all the info you'll need.
PIXEL REVIEW: MINDSEYE PS5 1/2/2025
A new IP joined the ranks of sandbox contenders in 2025. With former Rockstar North alumni at the helm, would MindsEye provide a worthy option, as gamers awaited GTA VI? Shane's in-depth review has all the info you'll need.
PIXEL REVIEW: BOOST ZERO SWI 28/1/2026
Tom visits the bargain bin for this Switch-exclusive futuristic racer. Would ellusiontertainment's 2025 speedster add to the system's roster of excellent racers, or provide 'zero' incentives to buy it? Read the review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: BOOST ZERO SWI 28/1/2026
Tom visits the bargain bin for this Switch-exclusive futuristic racer. Would ellusiontertainment's 2025 speedster add to the system's roster of excellent racers, or provide 'zero' incentives to buy it? Read the review now!
PIXEL REVIEW: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: HEART OF CHORNOBYL XSX 21/1/2026
Shane returns to the exclusion zone for another stern test of FPS survival. Would Heart of Chornobyl prove a fitting continuation of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series? Read his latest coverage to learn more!
PIXEL REVIEW: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: HEART OF CHORNOBYL XSX 21/1/2026
Shane returns to the exclusion zone for another stern test of FPS survival. Would Heart of Chornobyl prove a fitting continuation of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series? Read his latest coverage to learn more!
PIXEL REVIEW: NICKELODEON KART RACERS SWI 19/1/2026
Bamtang repurposed the Vector engine for a spot of Switch kart racing in 2018. Featuring racers from TMNT, Hey! Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats, Tom looks at whether it had the pace to live with Mario Kart 8.
PIXEL REVIEW: NICKELODEON KART RACERS SWI 19/1/2026
Bamtang repurposed the Vector engine for a spot of Switch kart racing in 2018. Featuring racers from TMNT, Hey! Arnold, SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats, Tom looks at whether it had the pace to live with Mario Kart 8.
PIXEL REVIEW: KAO THE KANGAROO SWI 14/1/2026
Bouyed by unexpectedly strong digital sales, Tate Multimedia resurrected 2000s mascot platformer Kao in 2022. How would their boxing kangaroo fare in the HD era? Tom investigates this plucky underdog for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: KAO THE KANGAROO SWI 14/1/2026
Bouyed by unexpectedly strong digital sales, Tate Multimedia resurrected 2000s mascot platformer Kao in 2022. How would their boxing kangaroo fare in the HD era? Tom investigates this plucky underdog for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: DANGANRONPA 2: GOODBYE DESPAIR VITA 7/1/2025
Trouble in paradise? You betcha! Monokuma's back, and that can mean only one thing: a new killing game. Players must survive a tropical island full of danger, intrigue, and explosive twists. Shane delves into another superb story.
PIXEL REVIEW: DANGANRONPA 2: GOODBYE DESPAIR VITA 7/1/2025
Trouble in paradise? You betcha! Monokuma's back, and that can mean only one thing: a new killing game. Players must survive a tropical island full of danger, intrigue, and explosive twists. Shane delves into another superb story.
PIXEL REVIEW: GEAR.CLUB UNLIMITED SWI 30/12/2025
2017 saw veteran racing developers Eden Games releasing a console port (and Switch exclusive) version of their mobile game Gear.Club. Would fans be treated to a new type of racing experience, or end up feeling short-changed?
PIXEL REVIEW: GEAR.CLUB UNLIMITED SWI 30/12/2025
2017 saw veteran racing developers Eden Games releasing a console port (and Switch exclusive) version of their mobile game Gear.Club. Would fans be treated to a new type of racing experience, or end up feeling short-changed?
PIXEL REVIEW: ARKANOID: ETERNAL BATTLE PC 27/12/2025
Arkanoid returned in 2022 with online features, retro modes and snazzy new visuals. Would Pastagames' reboot help the celebrated brick-breaker return to contemporary relevance? Tom gets his angles aligned for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: ARKANOID: ETERNAL BATTLE PC 27/12/2025
Arkanoid returned in 2022 with online features, retro modes and snazzy new visuals. Would Pastagames' reboot help the celebrated brick-breaker return to contemporary relevance? Tom gets his angles aligned for his latest review.
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