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CONTENT ARCHIVE | 2026 | APRIL - JUNE
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PIXEL REVIEW: FINAL FANTASY VI SNES 30/6/2026
For our RPG season, we saved the best till last. Tom revisits one of Final Fantasy's greatest moments, charting a memorable tale bolstered by outstanding music, presentation, and storytelling.
PIXEL REVIEW: FINAL FANTASY VI SNES 30/6/2026
For our RPG season, we saved the best till last. Tom revisits one of Final Fantasy's greatest moments, charting a memorable tale bolstered by outstanding music, presentation, and storytelling.
PIXEL REVIEW: MAFIA XBOX 26/6/2026
GTAIII would usher in an era of sandbox games eager to capitalise on gaming's new sense of immersion and freedom. Shane looks at the Xbox port of Mafia, for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: MAFIA XBOX 26/6/2026
GTAIII would usher in an era of sandbox games eager to capitalise on gaming's new sense of immersion and freedom. Shane looks at the Xbox port of Mafia, for his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: VALKYRIA CHRONICLES PS3 22/6/2026
War that's beautiful? Valkyria Chronicles proved iconic for its gorgeous pastel art, marking it out from other combat games of the time. As Shane discovers in his latest review, its challenging gameplay is equally worthy of celebration.
PIXEL REVIEW: VALKYRIA CHRONICLES PS3 22/6/2026
War that's beautiful? Valkyria Chronicles proved iconic for its gorgeous pastel art, marking it out from other combat games of the time. As Shane discovers in his latest review, its challenging gameplay is equally worthy of celebration.
PIXEL REVIEW: SILENT HOPE SWI 17/6/2026
Part crafting game, part dungeon crawler, Silent Hope sees players fighting to restore the lost voices of a kingdom's citizens. Seven distinctive warriors provide plenty of combat potential. Read Tom's findings to see if it's worth a play!
PIXEL REVIEW: SILENT HOPE SWI 17/6/2026
Part crafting game, part dungeon crawler, Silent Hope sees players fighting to restore the lost voices of a kingdom's citizens. Seven distinctive warriors provide plenty of combat potential. Read Tom's findings to see if it's worth a play!
PIXEL REVIEW: UNIT 13 VITA 6/6/2026
Zipper Interactive succeeded their mega-successful SOCOM series with a new tactical third-person shooter to help establish the PlayStation Vita, in 2012. Shane has the lowdown in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: UNIT 13 VITA 6/6/2026
Zipper Interactive succeeded their mega-successful SOCOM series with a new tactical third-person shooter to help establish the PlayStation Vita, in 2012. Shane has the lowdown in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: OCTOPATH TRAVELER SWI 31/5/2026
A beautiful pixel-art style backed by crisp, vibrant locations and modern lighting effects: the birth of Square Enix's "HD-2D" series. With an ambitious story split 8 ways, did the Switch have a classic on its hands? Read Shane's latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: OCTOPATH TRAVELER SWI 31/5/2026
A beautiful pixel-art style backed by crisp, vibrant locations and modern lighting effects: the birth of Square Enix's "HD-2D" series. With an ambitious story split 8 ways, did the Switch have a classic on its hands? Read Shane's latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: LUNAR: ETERNAL BLUE SCD 23/5/2026
Working Designs rejigged Game Arts' JRPG sequel for its North American release in early 1995. Would alterations to the story, gameplay and difficulty balancing improve things, or tarnish the original vision? Tom investigates.
PIXEL REVIEW: LUNAR: ETERNAL BLUE SCD 23/5/2026
Working Designs rejigged Game Arts' JRPG sequel for its North American release in early 1995. Would alterations to the story, gameplay and difficulty balancing improve things, or tarnish the original vision? Tom investigates.
PIXEL REVIEW: NACHO LIBRE DS 19/5/2026
A tie-in to Jack Black's movie of the same name, this Nintendo DS exclusive mixed old-school, pixel-led wrestling bouts with mini-games. A quirky success, or beaten by the competition? Shane has all you need to know.
PIXEL REVIEW: NACHO LIBRE DS 19/5/2026
A tie-in to Jack Black's movie of the same name, this Nintendo DS exclusive mixed old-school, pixel-led wrestling bouts with mini-games. A quirky success, or beaten by the competition? Shane has all you need to know.
PIXEL REVIEW: SOUTH PARK: THE FRACTURED BUT WHOLE XONE 16/5/2026
Ubisoft's Stick of Truth collaboration resulted in another South Park game three years later. How would the enduringly controversial series fare as an RPG parodying superheroes? Shane has all the info in his latest coverage.
PIXEL REVIEW: SOUTH PARK: THE FRACTURED BUT WHOLE XONE 16/5/2026
Ubisoft's Stick of Truth collaboration resulted in another South Park game three years later. How would the enduringly controversial series fare as an RPG parodying superheroes? Shane has all the info in his latest coverage.
PIXEL REVIEW: FULL VOID PC 13/5/2026
The cinematic platformer enjoyed a mini-revival in 2023, with Full Void channelling Another World's perilous settings and action-packed gameplay. Tom looks at whether gaming found a worthy successor to Delphine's legacy.
PIXEL REVIEW: FULL VOID PC 13/5/2026
The cinematic platformer enjoyed a mini-revival in 2023, with Full Void channelling Another World's perilous settings and action-packed gameplay. Tom looks at whether gaming found a worthy successor to Delphine's legacy.
PIXEL REVIEW: NASCAR ARCADE RUSH PS5 7/5/2026
A rare instance of a licensed racer prioritising fun over realism. Team6's racer plots its own route, but would its quirky presentation and accessible mechanics win over fans of Mario Kart? Tom explores further in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: NASCAR ARCADE RUSH PS5 7/5/2026
A rare instance of a licensed racer prioritising fun over realism. Team6's racer plots its own route, but would its quirky presentation and accessible mechanics win over fans of Mario Kart? Tom explores further in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: AMPED: FREESTYLE SNOWBOARDING XBOX 4/5/2026
Microsoft were ready to take on SSX with the launch of the Xbox, with Amped offering gamers an exclusive dose of snowboarding action. A serious contender, or a winter sports also-ran? Shane has the verdict in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: AMPED: FREESTYLE SNOWBOARDING XBOX 4/5/2026
Microsoft were ready to take on SSX with the launch of the Xbox, with Amped offering gamers an exclusive dose of snowboarding action. A serious contender, or a winter sports also-ran? Shane has the verdict in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: NICKELODEON KART RACERS 2: GRAND PRIX SWI 1/5/2026
Bamtang Games returned with a completely overhauled kart racer in 2020. A massively expanded driver roster, new tracks, new modes, and a new game engine: could they turn the series' fortunes around? Tom reviews.
PIXEL REVIEW: NICKELODEON KART RACERS 2: GRAND PRIX SWI 1/5/2026
Bamtang Games returned with a completely overhauled kart racer in 2020. A massively expanded driver roster, new tracks, new modes, and a new game engine: could they turn the series' fortunes around? Tom reviews.
PIXEL REVIEW: HARD EDGE PS 26/4/2026
Resident Evil, Die Hard, anime. Sunsoft smashed the three together for a lively PlayStation action/adventure game. Shane looks at how it fared next to the giants of the static-camera scene, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: HARD EDGE PS 26/4/2026
Resident Evil, Die Hard, anime. Sunsoft smashed the three together for a lively PlayStation action/adventure game. Shane looks at how it fared next to the giants of the static-camera scene, in his latest review.
PIXEL REVIEW: TOP HUNTER: RODDY & CATHY NGCD 23/4/2026
Some of SNK's mid-nineties outings are better remembered than others. Tom examines this quirky Neo Geo CD outing, which draws inspiration for a range of competitors to make for an unusual co-op brawler.
PIXEL REVIEW: TOP HUNTER: RODDY & CATHY NGCD 23/4/2026
Some of SNK's mid-nineties outings are better remembered than others. Tom examines this quirky Neo Geo CD outing, which draws inspiration for a range of competitors to make for an unusual co-op brawler.
PIXEL REVIEW: 1942: JOINT STRIKE X360 16/4/2026
Out of the hangar for the first time in almost a decade, Capcom's classic shooter 1942 would once again take to the skies courtesy of XBLA. A dated relic, or an experience to teach the newcomers a thing or two? Read Tom's findings now.
PIXEL REVIEW: 1942: JOINT STRIKE X360 16/4/2026
Out of the hangar for the first time in almost a decade, Capcom's classic shooter 1942 would once again take to the skies courtesy of XBLA. A dated relic, or an experience to teach the newcomers a thing or two? Read Tom's findings now.
PIXEL REVIEW: JETT TAILFIN WIIU 12/4/2026
Jett Tailfin was announced in 2012 before hitting troubled waters and resurfacing a couple of years later with a new publisher. How would this mobile port of a fish racer fare on the Wii U? Shane has all the info you need.
PIXEL REVIEW: JETT TAILFIN WIIU 12/4/2026
Jett Tailfin was announced in 2012 before hitting troubled waters and resurfacing a couple of years later with a new publisher. How would this mobile port of a fish racer fare on the Wii U? Shane has all the info you need.
PIXEL REVIEW: GEAR.CLUB UNLIMITED 2 SWI 8/4/2026
Eden Studios followed up their popular mobile racing adaptation in 2018 with a second helping of Gear.Club. Would a more console-centric approach improve their simcade's prospects? Read Tom's review to learn more.
PIXEL REVIEW: GEAR.CLUB UNLIMITED 2 SWI 8/4/2026
Eden Studios followed up their popular mobile racing adaptation in 2018 with a second helping of Gear.Club. Would a more console-centric approach improve their simcade's prospects? Read Tom's review to learn more.
PIXEL REVIEW: CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 XSX 6/4/2026
The next evolution in role-playing game genre? Clair Obscur sits among the greatest of its kind, and Shane's latest review will fill you in on all you need to know.
PIXEL REVIEW: CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 XSX 6/4/2026
The next evolution in role-playing game genre? Clair Obscur sits among the greatest of its kind, and Shane's latest review will fill you in on all you need to know.
