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Yakuza 0 Xbox One (LRG release played via Series X BC) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Latest update and all DLC packs on disc. This is the treatment Limited Run Games promised for PS4 as well, but didn't deliver.

Dead Reset PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No No major notes in our report. Plays fine.

NBA2K26 Series X Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? Yes* Only barebones offline content. Tutorials, a few minigames and an exhibition match with only two teams available. All the rest has to be downloaded.

This is how every box art should be viewed in regards to reliable info about the actual contents of the disc/card. We would prefer times to be different, but that's why we exist.

Skautfold: Into The Fray PS4 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Soundmixing is slightly off, but you can adjust the levels in the menu. No major issues. Review copy provided by @redartgames.bsky.social, who still have stock (ref link): www.redartgames.com/...

Bendy and the Ink Machine PS5 (PEGI release this time) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Same build as the US version. Runs mostly fine with no major complaints. Big THX for the review copy provided go to @silverliningint.bsky.social.

Playing LRG's controversial version of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. People claimed that Japanese imports were hindered to sell this instead. We CAN'T confirm that, but we CAN confirm that the DLC is NOT on disc. Everything LRG advertised is just a code. Some of it hasn't even released digitally yet.

Duke Nukem Collection 1 Evercade Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Some minor slowdown in Duke Nukem 3D, but otherwise all games run flawlessly.

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Update on #StopKillingGames: The successful UK petition will result in a parliament debate on November 3rd:

Hell Is Us PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Runs at 60 FPS. A list of smaller performance/graphical hiccups, but overall the game offers a solid experience. Full details on our website.

Which physical release are you most looking forward to for the rest of 2025? Which releases do you hope to see tests for?

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Switch (Revision 01) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No 1.0.7 on card. No update available. No major issues encountered.

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Common anti-physical argument missing the point is the complaint that physical supposedly lost it's purpose as you have to wait for patches coming long after release. Wonder if the digital-only folks realize that they have to wait the same amount of time.

PaRappa the Rapper Remastered PS4 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Absolutely zero issues encountered during our playthrough.

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Super Mario RPG Switch (played via Switch 2 BC) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Encountered one glitch that caused a freeze and required restarting the game. Couldn't reproduce the issue and played through the game just fine.

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Runs at 60 FPS with only minor drops here and there. Occasional stuttering when loading in assets or picking up items. Runs ok overall.

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Copycat PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No You can clip the camera through surfaces and noticable pop-in happens throughout the game. No major issues, though.

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Ready Or Not PS5 (played on PS5 Pro) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No* Failing a mission so badly that you don't get a rank update causes the game to get stuck on the results screen everytime. Quickly fixed by a restart, annoying nonetheless.

PlayStation's FY2024 revenue revealed yesterday and people are misinterpreting the numbers once again. Revenue is not sold units. Comparing one distribution method to numerous revenue streams is not representative of customer preference. Also, margins differ across different revenue streams.

Arise: A Simple Story PS4 (played via PS5 BC) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Minor glitches and one cutscene had audio issues. Solid build overall. Review copy provided by @redartgames.bsky.social, who still have the game in stock (ref link): www.redartgames.com/...

Karma: The Dark World PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Minor notes in the visual department. Voice and subtitles don't match in some instances. No major complaints, though.

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Inscryption Switch (played via Switch 2 BC) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Minor (mostly visual) issues. Enjoyable from start to finish, though. Review copy provided by @pnpgames.bsky.social.

Publisher sale for @pqube.bsky.social titles over at @vgp-videogamesplus.bsky.social ENDS TONIGHT. Don't miss out on these games (ref link): videogamesplus.ca/kC...

"Physical will die." A claim persisting for decades. Physical media has transformed, evolved and has been replaced by more efficient types of itself. It never died. It never will. Its advantages will always be valued. Abandoning it is simply counter-intuative to any business.

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Video Games Plus has also opened pre-orders for the physical releases of Ninty's recent Direct. No gamey-key nonsense in this line-up (ref link): videogamesplus.ca/ua...

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Small list of visual oddities. Pretty solid build overall, though.

Proper physical releases announced during the last Nintendo Direct are available for pre-order at major retailers like PnP Games (ref link): pnpgamesonline.com/?...

"Physical Edition"? Really, Square Enix? We know the game is too large for a regular card, but at least don't call the glorified download code "physical". There is nothing physical about an online dependency.

Super Rare Games set a great example in putting the customer first. They extended their investigation of the critical bug in Laika. Our combined findings confirm a few issues but, thankfully, the Switch version has NO game-breaker. Full report on our website soon.

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Chronicles of the Wolf PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No No, you are not seeing double. We also tested the ESRB version. Only encountered two trophies not unlocking properly, but apart from that it's a flawless experience.

112th Seed PS4 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No All levels completed and platinum trophy obtained. Flawless release from @redartgames.bsky.social.

Play Asia now lists The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered as Code in a Box. Not that we had high hopes to begin with.

Our friends at @redartgames.bsky.social are looking for solutions for shipments to the US. Naturally, this also affects testing potential review copies atm. Which absolutely should NOT stop YOU from checking out their fantastic stock until shipping resumes (ref link): www.redartgames.com/...

Chronicles of the Wolf PS5 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No No major issues encountered. A big THANK YOU goes out to @pqube.bsky.social for providing a review copy.

Descenders PS4 (played on PS4 Pro) Does it play offline? Yes* Does it require a download? No Reputation points won't be saved offline, which locks you out of Career Plus mode. Everything else works fine, with a few performance hiccups here and there.

Child of Eden Xbox 360 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No Booting the game can take over a minute, but it's basically flawless after that.

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Switch 2 Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No* Framerate issues and freezes throughout the game. Also crashed once. Performance is a big downside of this release. More details on our website.

All the fantastic @lostincult.co.uk exclusive titles are available in beautiful Editions releases, but they grant even more games a regular retail release. All in the name of preservation and currently available at retailers like PnP Games (ref link): pnpgamesonline.com/m...

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition Switch (played via Switch 2 BC) Does it play offline? Yes Does it require a download? No* Both expansions on card, but there are still a few performance dips and longer play sessions are prone to crashing.

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