Gotta Xonix review: An arcade classic reborn for mobile

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When I say “Gotta Xonix”, I would expect you’re not 100% sure what I’m on about. Which is fair, because I had no clue what I was diving into when I spoke with the Gotta Xonix developer, Gotta Play. But it’s been a learning experience, and a joy, quite frankly. We love an Indie game, […]

Mexican Ninja review: Nuevo Tokyo delivers one hell of a fight

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Back when we were at the ENDIX Expo a few months ago. My stand-out game of the show was Mexican Ninja. From the get-go, it had my eye. I did a preview, and even listed it in my Top 3 games from the show. To quote myself: Every now and then, a game concept comes […]

Combolands review: City building has never been this addictive

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Every now and then, an indie title comes along that quietly consumes your entire evening before you even realise what has happened. Combolands is precisely that kind of game. An endlessly charming title that takes simple mechanics, pairs them with stellar presentation, and creates an absolute monster of an addictive gameplay loop. Popping it on […]

Palworld 1.0 on the Steam Deck

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When Palworld exploded into Early Access, it captured the collective imagination of millions with its wild blend of creature collecting, base automation, and third-person survival shooting. However, handheld performance on Valve’s Steam Deck was hit-or-miss: severe frame drops, visual pop-in, heavy battery drain, and memory leaks plagued longer play sessions. With the official release of […]