Posts By Varun Karunakar

10 PS5 Games That Nail Their Melee Combat

10 PS5 Games That Nail Their Melee Combat

We present our top picks for PS5 games that allow you to channel your inner fighter and let your weapons do the talking against enemies hell-bent on taking you out of the equation.

That One Metal Gear Solid Game Many Fans Overlooked

That One Metal Gear Solid Game Many Fans Overlooked

While the Snake Eater remake is the perfect choice for Konami's efforts to bring Metal Gear Solid back into the spotlight, following it up with one of the franchise's most ambitious titles could furth...

Star Wars Outlaws In 2025: A Decent Overhaul No One Saw Coming

Star Wars Outlaws In 2025: A Decent Overhaul No One Saw Coming

Star Wars Outlaws has done a lot of Jedi training to become what it was always destined to be courtesy of some excellent work from Massive Entertainment in the intervening time since its release.

Marvel’s Wolverine – What is Going On?

Marvel’s Wolverine – What is Going On?

We take a look at what's going on with one of Insomniac Games’ most anticipated titles in the four years since it was originally announced, and whether we might get to see more of one of Marvel's mo...

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 – Everything You Need to Know

Tanjiro and Co. are making a comeback with CyberConnect2 bringing its excellent take on the popular anime back for another round this August, with new characters and meaningful additions building on t...

Phantom Blade Zero Might Just Be 2026’s Game to Beat

Phantom Blade Zero Might Just Be 2026’s Game to Beat

From nostalgic callbacks to the best action games, to a new combat system that I've never seen before on this scale, S-GAME's recent gameplay showcase is one that has me really excited to dive into Ph...

15 New Long Single Player Games of 2025

15 New Long Single Player Games of 2025

For those of you who like to fly solo, this list of single-player games is sure to help you find the next big adventure you can take on by yourself, and come out victorious after many entertaining hou...

Who Cares If Yotei’s Map Is Similar to Tsushima’s? It’s What’s Inside That Counts

Who Cares If Yotei’s Map Is Similar to Tsushima’s? It’s What’s Inside That Counts

A map that's the same size as Tsushima is a good thing considering how Sucker Punch is filling it with better things to do in its latest open world adventure.

Will Mafia: The Old Country Outshine Mafia 3?

Will Mafia: The Old Country Outshine Mafia 3?

There is certainly potential for Hangar 13’s latest mainline entry to the long standing franchise to be the best of them all, learning from the past to build an exciting future for one of modern gam...

The Tactical Depth of Ready or Not Makes Call of Duty Feel Hollow

The Tactical Depth of Ready or Not Makes Call of Duty Feel Hollow

VOID Interactive's approach to designing an immersive and engaging FPS title exposes weaknesses in other mainstream franchises that could send their makers right back to the drawing board in the wake ...

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II PS5 – Everything You Need to Know

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II PS5 – Everything You Need to Know

Ninja Theory’s narratively nuanced and visually stunning masterpiece is all set to enthrall a new set of players as it makes its long awaited debut on the PS5 and PS5 Pro.

10 Video Game Moments That Made Us Say, “Now That’s Next-Gen!”

10 Video Game Moments That Made Us Say, “Now That’s Next-Gen!”

We take a look at some of our favourite visual presentations from some of the best and most ambitious next-gen titles that have graced this generation of gaming hardware.

MADDEN NFL 26 – Everything You Need to Know

MADDEN NFL 26 – Everything You Need to Know

EA Sports’ long list of changes to its latest iteration of the Madden franchise are an exciting blend of tweaks to what works, and entire revamps of what didn’t, working in tandem with new additio...

Can Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ Combat Make it the Next Incredible Soulslike?

Can Wuchang: Fallen Feathers’ Combat Make it the Next Incredible Soulslike?

Leenzee’s upcoming action RPG has all the trappings of an incredible Soulslike experience along with innovative additions that could see it become a favorite among the genre’s fans.

Ready or Not Delivers Tactical Tension Like No Other Shooter

Ready or Not Delivers Tactical Tension Like No Other Shooter

VOID Interactive’s take on police work brings a gritty realism to its tactical FPS titles that elevates the overall experience in ways that are quite impactful.

The 10 Worst Games of 2025 (So Far)

The 10 Worst Games of 2025 (So Far)

While it’s heartbreaking to think about how much hard work went into creating them, these games simply failed to achieve what they set out to do.

15 Most Disappointing Games of 2025 (So Far)

15 Most Disappointing Games of 2025 (So Far)

These games should have been on our list of great titles in 2025, but ultimately failed to make the cut thanks to a myriad of reasons.

Robocop: Unfinished Business Review – Power Extreme

Robocop: Unfinished Business Review – Power Extreme

Teyon’s standalone chapter builds on Rogue City’s excellent gameplay loop with a well-paced story, excellent writing, and a polished experience that could have been longer but still delivers on al...

Shadow Labyrinth Review – A Complete “Pac”kage

Shadow Labyrinth Review – A Complete “Pac”kage

Pac-Man just got a serious upgrade and a fairly reliable companion to boot in this grand adventure from Bandai Namco which showcases the best of what the studio can do.

Fallout’s Future Looks Bright Despite Xbox’s Struggles

Fallout’s Future Looks Bright Despite Xbox’s Struggles

While Xbox faces down problems on various fronts, Fallout continues to be a ray of hope for fans of its over-the-top action and dystopian narratives.