Xbox Series X stories
Forty-two years after the arcade original, the remake adds 3D visuals and extra modes, though its one-hit challenge may deter some players.
Permanent deaths raise the stakes in this anime-inspired tactical RPG, where one lost pilot can cripple your mech and force a costly replacement.
Japan's roads, cityscapes and mountain passes make the latest Forza Horizon a more varied, portable and polished racer on Xbox and PC.
Switch 2 owners get a cinematic Indiana Jones adventure that largely holds up on portable hardware despite a 30fps cap and awkward camera shifts.
Players get more realism and a stronger career mode, but Xbox Series X owners may find MotoGP 26 feels too similar to last year’s release.
Game Pass access has helped keep players online, but Kiln feels thin at launch with just five maps and one mode.
The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.
A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.
Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.
AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.
PC owners get ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and ray tracing in a sequel that remains a strange, divisive package.
Players face a race against time to stop a deadly university fire as Max and Chloe’s reunion drives the series to a new ending.
Nostalgia and new accessibility features make this six-game Marvel compilation easier to enjoy, though some beat-em-ups still feel repetitive.
The 2027 release will cast players as Kaatri, a lone warrior whose pact-fuelled magic drives exploration and combat in a dark open world.
Free crossover content may boost sales of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, as players get Silent Hill f items and a Steam bundle discount.
Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.
Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.
Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.
Budget buyers get clear sound and a sturdy, family-friendly fit, with the LucidSound LS10X punching well above its AUD $50 price tag.
