Month: November 2025
Forget the ROG Xbox Ally X, here’s what else you can get for $1,000
It’s no secret that the ROG Xbox Ally X is an expensive handheld gaming PC. With a retail price of $999.99, it’s more than double the cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 and significantly more expensive than even the 1TB Steam Deck OLED. So, as a bit of a thought experiment, I researched how many…
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Persona 5 X gets a new fan favorite playable character in next update
Get ready to head back into the metaverse – Persona 5 The Phantom X’s next update promises a lot more content, OG Phantom Thieves, and plenty more to do in Shibuya. Launching on November 6, the 2.4 update is sure to be a hit with long-time Persona fans. That’s right – finally, Persona 5’s Futaba…
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ARC Raiders design director shares how proximity chat is the secret sauce for looting
Let me set the scene. My friend and I are trying to deliver a cache to a Field Depot, a decent spot for loot in ARC Raiders’ maps. Suddenly, another squad emerges, and we all immediately encourage them to lower their weapons over the microphone. Rather than riddle my shield with bullets, this ragtag band…
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Sonic Rumble review – chaotic fun, but a bit repetitive
I’m a big fan of the blue blur, eagerly anticipating every new adventure that features him, and I’m especially happy when I get to play a game for free. So, it’s no surprise that Sonic Rumble is one of my most anticipated mobile games, with me honestly kind of losing hope that I’d ever see…
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Football Manager 26 Touch review – a rare miss for Apple Arcade and Sports Interactive
After a break in 2025, Football Manager 26 Touch is back. For those who don’t know, this is a slightly pared-down version of Sports Interactive’s iconic football management sim for Apple Arcade and the Nintendo Switch. It doesn’t quite offer the depth of the full-fat version, but it’s a great way for fans of the…
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Pokémon Go teases the most versatile Dynamax catch in new video
Over a year since Pokémon Go introduced the Dynamax phenomenon to the location-based game, we’re finally getting the chance to catch a Dynamax Eevee. However, some trainers are questioning why we’re not getting the fluffy friend’s Gigantamax form instead. The reasoning behind Pokémon Go’s Dynamax battle scheduling escapes me at the best of times, but…
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Nintendo Store app goes live on iPhone and Android, and you need to see its best feature
Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, and Epic Games all have applications you download to your phone, but Nintendo has always been oddly lacking in this area. Yeah, there’s Nintendo Today and Nintendo Music, but what about buying games? Finally, the Nintendo Store app is here, giving you another storefront to access on your Android or iPhone. If…
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Valve finally makes Steam Deck display-off downloads a reality three years later
In the wake of handhelds like the ROG Xbox Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, it’s easy to forget that the Steam Deck is arguably responsible for kicking off the boom of handheld PCs. But while Valve’s console has plenty of features to write home about, there are still a couple of areas it needs to…
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Once Upon a Katamari review – rolling all over the world
When Bandai Namco announced Once Upon a Katamari during a Nintendo Direct in July, I jumped out of my seat with excitement. I didn’t grow up with the world of Katamari Damacy, but after reviewing We Love Katamari Reroll for the Switch and recently replaying it to completion on PC, I can safely say that…
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Honkai Star Rail gives you the choice of another epic character for free this patch
As we ease ourselves into the waters of Honkai Star Rail’s 3.7 update, there’s one freebie that we’re super happy about. As part of the update’s new events, you can get a ‘Golden Companion Spirit’, which you use in the shop to unlock a five-star character completely free of charge. Simply amazing, if you ask…
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