Hell Is Us Review
Hell is Us promises a narrative adventure without the handholding, and mostly delivers on that through rewarding exploration and experimentative combat.
NBA 2K26 Review in Progress
In many ways, Visual Concepts’ long-running NBA 2K series mirrors the careers of players it works so hard to emulate. Sometimes, it’s a flash of potential: a hotshot rookie catching…
Helldivers 2 Review Update – Now on Xbox Series X/S
Finally, a little more than a year and a half after release, Helldivers 2 has come to Xbox, and those who still subscribe to The House Halo Built can finally…
Shuten Order review: Death game anthology
The latest from the Danganronpa crew finds a new angle to tell a familiar story.
The Knightling review: Shield surfing
Swinging a big shield around and silly mumbling are this open-world platformer's key points of charm.
Super Robot Wars Y review: We dig giant robots
Fans of Gundam and other giant robot anime can finally play on their consoles without importing.
Valheim Review Update – Call to Arms
It's hard to believe it's been four years since I first set sail and fell in love with Valheim. As a fan of survival crafting and all things Norse, it's…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Review
This add-on offers some appetizing new levels, but left me hungry for something meteor.
This Week in Switch 2 – No Silksong review keys, Elden Ring & FF7R Gamescom demos – August 26, 2025
Check out the thirteenth episode of our series of Shacknews staff conversations about the new Nintendo Switch 2 system.
Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids Review: PS5’s Most Unique Strategy Game
X-COM creator Julian Gollop is back with a new strategy game, which is just as innovative and wild an idea as his past successes. Called Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The…