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Rambo, joins the roster as a new playable fighter on 18th Nov. as part of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2.  Rambo also comes with character skin variants inspired by the “First Blood,” “Rambo: First Blood Part II” and “Rambo…

Want to go back to Rome in a less than accurate representation? Well Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered is out now!  It is he remastered version of this Action/Adventure title originally released in 2003. Now you can play it again…

Beyond Blue has a photo mode to get you snapping those moments you catch in game. If you're not too sure if you want to buy the game, maybe you should check out our review here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JeWz-S_Qcg …

Square has announced that two of my most cherished RPGs, FINAL FANTASY VII and FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered will unite in a twin-pack physical release for the Switch in Australia & New Zealand this December. FF VII has the…

Razer has confirmed that their products built for Xbox One will work on the Xbox Series X when it launches this November. That means the awesome controller, headset and fight stick you bought will be worth keeping around when you…

The colourful Balan Wonderworld has released the opening movie to show what this could offer. Personally I was already amped for it, and this only adds to it. Balan Wonderworld is coming to PS5, PS4, XBOne, Xbox Series X, Switch and…

The cult loved cell-shaded FPS from 2003 XIII is gettign remade and released next month. This trailer unveils the weapons and gadgets players will be using to achieve their goal. …

Dirt 5 is going to be super enhanced for Xbox Series X. So much so they pumped out a trailer to show it of below. They are going all out with their usual selection of modes but including a career mode featuring Troy Baker and Nolan…