Empire of Sin review - Bugsy
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Jan 20, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Romero Games' gangster-'em-up seems to be clashing with itself on a fundamental level
Reviews
The Survivalists review - to the woods!
by Daniel Lipscombe | Jan 18, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
It’s like Swiss Family Robinson, but with an entire army of monkeys
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin review - rice rice baby
by Alan Wen | Jan 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Action combat proves almost as exciting as in-depth rice farming (no, really)
Carto review: mapping all over the world
by Jon Bailes | Jan 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A marvellously mellow map-manipulating puzzle-adventure
Amnesia Rebirth review - facing your fears, again
by Daniel Lipscombe | Jan 08, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Anybody got a light?
Foregone review - pleasing rhythm, plain design
by Jon Bailes | Jan 06, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Refusing to go Rogue
Children's book of the week: Aster's Good Right Things by Kate Gordon
by Alexandra Goldstein | Jan 05, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a strong read for those who sometimes feel a little bit alone....
Soul review: Pixar's new movie comes with very big ideas
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News, Reviews
The new film from Pixar sees it once again juggling some massive ideas and themes, and distilling them into an excellent family movie - here's our...
Little Orpheus review: going underground
by Harry Slater | Dec 22, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A nuclear-powered platformer from the developers of Dear Esther
Audrey review: a terrific telling of Audrey Hepburn's story
by Eddie Charles | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
A film charting the story of Audrey Hepburn, the documentary Audrey is well worth seeking out - here's our review....
Silent Night review: a seasonal film, rather than a Christmas one
by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
From director Will Thorne comes a seasonal movie that's not the cheeriest of festive fare, but has plenty going for it....
Children's book of the week: All I Want For Christmas by Beth Garrod
by Charlotte Harrison | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a festive treat from Beth Garrod: All I Want For Christmas....
Cyberpunk 2077 review - dystopian
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 21, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Grand theft automaton
Muscle review: Craig Fairbrass and Cavan Clerkin getting under the skin
by Freda Cooper | Dec 18, 2020 | Reviews
Craig Fairbrass, Polly Maberly and Cavan Slerkin headline Muscle - a difficult film to watch, but a strong piece of work....
Wonder Woman 1984 review: an uncynical superhero sequel
by Simon Brew | Dec 15, 2020 | News, Reviews
Here's our very spoiler-light review of Wonder Woman 1984 - the long-awaited superhero sequel, starring Gal Gadot....
BPM: Bullets Per Minute review - ride of the Valkyries
by Aaron Potter | Dec 15, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Rock out to a rollicking roguelike rhythm shooter
Children's book of the week: Boy, Everywhere by A M Dassu
by Charlotte Harrison | Dec 15, 2020 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a haunting, human piece of work from author A M Dassu....
Let Him Go review: Diane Lane and Kevin Costner return to cinemas
by Simon Brew | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Reviews
Diane Lane and Kevin Costner headline the incoming thriller Let Him Go - and here's our review of the movie....
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure review - picture perfect
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 11, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A snappy, eco-conscious island romp packed with charm
The Prom review: a big, glossy musical heads to Netflix
by Simon Brew | Dec 11, 2020 | News, Reviews
From Glee creator Ryan Murphy comes The Prom - and it's got a few problems, but sheer entertainment isn't one of them....
Star Wars: Squadrons - A+ Wing
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 10, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A worthy successor to the classic Star Wars flight sims of old
Slay the Spire review - compulsive cards
by Harry Slater | Dec 09, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
The mobile version of the rogue-lite deckbuilder still slays
Art of Rally review: Fjord focus
by Kyle Hoekstra | Dec 08, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A masterful indie racer that radiates cool charisma
Eve review: an interesting British thriller
by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 08, 2020 | Reviews
Rory Kindersley channels Hitchcock with Eve, a new film starring Christine Marzano, Rachel Warren and Andrew Lee Potts - here's our review....
Children's book of the week: My Ex-Imaginary Friend
by Alexandra Goldstein | Dec 08, 2020 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers comes from author Jimmy Matejeck-Morris - and it's a terrific piece of work....
County Lines review: a superb debut feature
by Freda Cooper | Dec 07, 2020 | Reviews
Finally getting a release after its original April bow was postponed, here's our review of the superb County Lines....
Yakuza: Like a Dragon review - fresh starts and fresh haircuts
by Alan Wen | Dec 04, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A love letter to RPGs, friendships, and hard knocks
Crock Of Gold: A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan review
by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 04, 2020 | Reviews
Julien Temple's new film is a terrific look at the life and work of Shane MacGowan - and here's our review of the movie....
Windbound review: thin and repetitive
by Daniel Lipscombe | Nov 30, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
Survival isn’t ever smooth sailing in this gusty adventure
Skully review: things are getting strange I'm starting to worry
by Ed Nightingale | Nov 27, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A basic platformer with a certain grubby, whimsical charm
Uncle Frank review: Paul Bettany excels in new drama
by Film Stories | Nov 27, 2020 | Reviews
From Six Feet Under and American Beauty writer Alan Ball comes the new drama Uncle Frank - here's our review....
Finding Jack Charlton review: a fitting tribute
by Simon Brew | Nov 25, 2020 | News, Reviews
The life and work of Jack Charlton is remembered in the documentary Finding Jack Charlton - here's our review....
