inZOI captures the spark The Sims lost - freeform, funny, and full of promise. Stunning character creation, but once you’re in the world, it feels a little hollow. So far a solid foundation with huge potential, just needs more life behind the beauty.

I love everything about KCD2. It’s a rich, grounded RPG that pulls you right in with incredible worldbuilding, smart writing, and deeply satisfying systems. At every turn, you can sense it’s something made with genuine passion, not boardroom metrics. It won’t be for everyone - I’m not sure it’s even for me - but for what it’s trying to do, it’s perfect.

A wonderful addition to the deduction genre. Roottrees channels the spirit of Obra Dinn through a unique, research-heavy lens. Immersive, intricate, and deeply rewarding - few games so elegantly reward attention to detail. Must play for fans of the genre.

Bungie’s long-awaited Marathon reveal has taken place, giving us the first real look at gameplay. It’s a crucial moment for both Bungie and Sony’s live-service plans, with Destiny 2 scaling back, all eyes are on Marathon to deliver. There was the gameplay trailer, a gameplay overview, some gameplay and vox pops from creators invited to play and finally a (pretty incredible) cinematic. The art direction is 10/10, and I’m optimistic about the prospect of an extraction shooter that matches my sweet-spot of complexity, but we’ll see!

Team Cherry are alive, and have confirmed Silksong’s finally landing in 2025 - quietly teased in a Switch 2 montage. After years of radio silence, fan theories, and tiny updates (like a 2025 copyright change), the long-awaited sequel is real. Let’s. Go.

Was not expecting this… a new FromSoft, exclusive to Switch 2. The Duskbloods is a PvPvE game where players compete against each other and NPC enemies to secure the “First Blood.” Set in a gothic, vampiric world with a Victorian aesthetic (seems familiar!), gameplay supports up to eight players and dynamic (seemingly Night Reign esque) combat. Releases 2026 - guess I’m getting a Switch 2!

The latest Nintendo Direct has revealed or confirmed all the final details of their new console, including a release date: June 5. The screen is a 1080p LCD with HDR and ‘up to’ 120fps - will allow 4K when docked. 256GB of storage. The new Pro Controller has a headphone jack, two programmable buttons, and the new C button used for “GameChat”.

Utter chaos in the best way. An absolute fever dream of retro vibes, unhinged builds, and a ball named Nubby that makes numbers explode until the game crashes. It’s five bucks and way more fun than it really should be. If you need a quick dopamine hit, just get it.

A fresh twist on autobattlers, The Bazaar was described by its ex-Hearthstone-pro creator Reynad as “multiplayer Slay the Spire”. Roguelike runs are PvE and async PvP, letting you pause, pivot, and plan without the usual pressure. Deep, fresh, and very addictive - despite not being officially released yet, it’s already a standout.

The new one from Leslie Benzies (ex-Rockstar lead behind GTA V and Red Dead), developed by Build A Rocket Boy and published by IOI Partners, has a story trailer. The action-thriller MindsEye, revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play is confirmed to be launching June 10. Looks exciting!