Aaron Potter

One of those bed and breakfasts almost always involves sleeping in a cabin/fancy glamping setup.

It's just not Christmas until you watch Arnold Schwarzenegger repeatedly try to track down a Turbo Man doll.

PS5 Pro one year later – is Sony’s mid-generation upgrade now worth buying? 12 months on from when the more powerful PS5 Pro released, we take a deep-dive look into how successful it has been.

Is the PS5 Pro worth it 12 months on? Nah, not really. But there's at least been some subtle wins along the way.

Haha, this seems *very* you. I'll check it out!

9 best indie games released in November – the best small gems worth playing If you have room in your gaming schedule for some awesome indie games to play in the run up to Christmas, November had plenty of treats to offer.

Honestly feels like November had waaayyy more worthwhile horror treats than October. Even still, managed to play lots of great indies.

Oh, I know you do. There's more than a few Metroidvanias in here too mate. ;)

Thanks so much to @bitmapbooks.com for including us in '50 Indie Games That Changed the World'! Check it out for an exclusive interview with @tomfulp.newgrounds.com, concept art, and loads of history about Castle Crashers and tons of other iconic indie games that you know and love! 🐔

Did you actually? 🥹 You 100% legend. Hope he enjoys.

Google's obsession with killing off links betrays what made the internet great The best version of the internet put links first, but Google no longer wants you to leave its own search pages.

The worse Google gets, the more I find myself longing for a more primal internet experience: and the joy of clicking a link when you didn't know what awaited on the other side.

I probably don't shout about it enough but I released a book this year - and most people seem to like it? IKR? Even more baffling.

Anyways this'll be my only bump to say, if you or someone you know might enjoy reading about how 50 awesome indie games were made, it's the *perfect* Xmas gift! 🎄

Babe, wake up.

First indie banger of 2026 just got its release date.

Can he do my taxes while he's at it?

Daaaaaayummmm. Who is that mouse mat intended for, Ridley??

Only in video games will you stumble across a product named, 'arm cannon pillow'.

God bless Nintendo and god bless Metroid.

'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media Can worker-owned outlets create a brighter future for video game journalists and their readers?

'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media

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Anyone who plays games knows that 2025's true Word of the Year should be "Gommage".

It's that time of year when you can leave your front door and receive a jump scare from your neighbour's giant inflatable gingerbread man just FYI.

One of the loveliest people in games. Period. Absolutely awful news.

RIP Nick.

I'm so sorry, Darren. Nick was an amazing person and writer.

Anyway, I'm gonna go play Metroid Dread now (the superior game).

YouTube video by All Out Gaming Mystifying - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Review

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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond review – sci-fi sequel distracts more than delights There's plenty of mystery and atmosphere to dig into in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond providing you don't mind some intrusive new additions.

Metroid Prime 4 is a game of two halves.

At times it *nails* that sense of isolation and immersion, yet too often does it distract with other unnecessary gubbins that aren't additive and only take away.

My review:

I've decided today is the day I become obsessed with Dave the Diver (for some reason).

Any journo writing about indie games is doing it out of pure passion. Something that's becoming harder to do when the industry is consistently getting squeezed and time is limited.

If I could do more than a monthly roundup column, believe me I would. But it's fun to write about *cool* shit.

It is never a critic’s job to give the slightest fuck about a Metacritic score.

YouTube video by All Out Gaming The Marvel Game We Deserve - Marvel Cosmic Invasion review

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion review – superhero beat-em-up is a comic book fan’s dream Tribute Games has followed up its beloved TMNT: Shredder's Revenge with another beautiful throwback beat-em-up that pays excellent respect to its source material

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is yet another WIN from the TMNT: Shredder's Revenge folks. Every character feels unique, and it really captures the vibe of a Saturday Morning Kids' TV show.

My review:

YouTube video by All Out Gaming Assassin's Creed Shadows EXCLUSIVE Switch 2 4K Gameplay - 19 minutes of open-world action

How does Assassin's Creed Shadows run on Nintendo Switch 2? Pretty good, I'd say.

Here's almost 20 minutes of footage:

The whole first volume it was like the Duffers forgot how to "show not tell". Far too many characters stood around doing nothing at all, too. Anyways, grumble over.

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