While Atlus' output on the Dreamcast was disappointingly small, Maken X still managed to carve out a distinctive presence on Sega's system. Does this first-person hack-and-slasher prove worth revisiting? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/j2Hop1ABNBY #atlus #dreamcast #makenx

What is the best Dragon Quest spinoff? #gaming

Dragon Quest Treasures would add another spinoff to the legendary series in 2022. Does this prequel story of treasure hunting prove worthwhile? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/j1nqNWkLD5k #gaming #switch #dragonquest

🟡 UnMetal (2021, Xbox One) 🟢 REVIEW: Metal Gear Satire? @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social covers this loving tribute to Kojima's classic stealth adventure series, delivering plenty of laughs and a quality gameplay experience ☺️👇 #gaming #retro #review #xbox 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/unmetal-xone...

What is the best Dragon Quest spinoff? #gaming

This week, here's 6 games I've enjoyed in 2026. Have you played any of these and what are your #6for2026?

I've been playing some fairly involved RPGs and investigative games so far in 2026. Happily enjoying a change of pace at the moment in the form of some arcadey shoot 'em ups ☺️

This week, I wanted to share 6 games I've enjoyed in 2026. Have you played these and what are your #6for2026?

Dragon Quest Treasures would add another spinoff to the legendary series in 2022. Does this prequel story of treasure hunting prove worthwhile? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/j1nqNWkLD5k #gaming #switch #dragonquest

🟡 Crimzon Clover: World EXplosion (2020, Switch) 🟢 REVIEW: Almost a decade after first releasing in Japan, Crimzon Clover finally made it to consoles via this excellent revision. A scintillating shmup that has barely aged a day. #gaming #shmup #nintendo 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/crimzon-clov...

What is your favourite Terminator game? #gaming

Having just celebrated T2: Judgment Day's 35th anniversary, it seems only fitting we take a look at Terminator 2D: No Fate. Does this belated adaptation from Bitmap Bureau match it's iconic inspiration? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/58C3x0r_dls #gaming #terminator2 #terminator2Dnofate

What is your favourite Terminator game? #gaming

Having just celebrated T2: Judgment Day's 35th anniversary, it seems only fitting we take a look at Terminator 2D: No Fate. Does this belated adaptation from Bitmap Bureau match it's iconic inspiration? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/58C3x0r_dls #gaming #terminator2 #terminator2Dnofate

Now for a change of pace. 💥 The July-September period sees us championing arcade shoot 'em ups. Run 'n' guns, twin-stick shooters, scrolling shmups: if it's packed with action, it makes the grade! 😁 #gaming #reviews #shmups #shooters #arcade thepixelempire.net

🟡 Final Fantasy VI [FFIII] (1994, SNES) 🟢 REVIEW: RPG season is at an end, but we saved the best till last! Squaresoft's outstanding RPG featured a nuanced story that placed the plight of the world above that of individuals & introduced an iconic villain. ☺️👇 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/final-fantas...

PlayStation. 2011 vs 2026.

Modern gaming is depressing. The merc practices are anyway. Sony dropping 2 nuclear posts on their blog on the same day is brave. One pushing towards all digital while the other shows the perils of when digital storefront shutter. When we're on PS9 and the PS6 store closes, I guess thats the end.

Sony's decision to cease physical copies in 2028 is bizarre, not least because of the timing. Why give a date, rather than say "from PS6 onwards"? The PS5's library has tons of disc games, which will abruptly stop well before the end of its run. I'd imagine this is very annoying for collectors.

What is your favourite Donkey Kong Country game? #gaming

After reviving Donkey Kong Country with Returns on the Wii, Retro Studios would reunite the Kong family for a second outing with Tropical Freeze on the Wii U. Does it live up to it's predecessors? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/V2yTEsjnqeY #gaming #wiiu #donkeykong

What is your favourite Donkey Kong Country game? #gaming

🟡 Mafia (2004, Xbox) 🟢 REVIEW: @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social revisits Lost Heaven and a 1930s-set open world title, ported to Xbox in 2004. A decent sandbox effort, or living in the long shadow cast by Grand Theft Auto? Read or watch the review 😊👇 #gaming 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/mafia-xbox-r...

After reviving Donkey Kong Country with Returns on the Wii, Retro Studios would reunite the Kong family for a second outing with Tropical Freeze on the Wii U. Does it live up to it's predecessors? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/V2yTEsjnqeY #gaming #wiiu #donkeykong

I swear, modern gaming discourse makes you tired of games before they even come out now. Take this weeks example: If I have to read about how "GTA6 is a code in box to avoid spoilers" or "no one will trade it in anyway" I might find a new hobby. People bending backwards to defend shitty practices.

What is your favourite Top Gear game? #gaming

RPM Tuning - a game part of the Top Gear series of racers (sort of) - entered the crowded street racer market in 2005. Was it able to stand out? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/VtXlovDPFDA #gaming #xbox #topgear

🟡 Valkyria Chronicles (2008, PlayStation 3) 🟢 REVIEW: @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social covers a truly unusual war game. Behind VC's gorgeous watercolour visuals lies a challenging and absorbing turn-based combat affair. Read or watch at the link! 😊👇 #gaming #ps3 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/valkyria-chr...

There is but one review left in June, so on this scorching day let's look at July's sizzling lineup... 💀 Terminator 2D: No Fate #XboxSeriesX 💰 Dragon Quest Treasures #Switch ⚔️ Maken X #Dreamcast 🐉 Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age #PS4 Be well and stay safe guys! #gaming

What is your favourite Top Gear game? #gaming

In honor of Father's Day here, these are my six most memorable Dads in gaming (read: NOT Best 😆). Who are your most memorable? #gaming

RPM Tuning - a game part of the Top Gear series of racers (sort of) - entered the crowded street racer market in 2005. Was it able to stand out? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/VtXlovDPFDA #gaming #xbox #topgear

🟡 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair (2014, PlayStation Vita) 🟢 Take your pick between the Danganronpa trilogy: these incredibly stylish, absorbing investigative games are likely the Vita's three best games, with each possessing an ace soundtrack #gaming #vita 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/danganronpa-...

🟡 Tekken: Dark Resurrection (2006, PlayStation Portable) 🟢 Far and away the best portable fighter ever at release, this superb adaptation of Tekken 5 confirmed the genre as a brilliant option for handhelds, and the PSP as technically capable #gaming #psp 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/tekken-dark-...

🟡 Astro's Playroom (2020, PlayStation 5) 🟢 The best things in life are free! Before Astro Bot, there was an early PS5 outing that not only celebrated the brand's legacy, but also utilised the myriad cool features of the DualSense controller #gaming #ps5 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/astros-playr...

🟡 Ghost of Tsushima (2020, PlayStation 4) 🟢 Visuals continued to improve steadily, and few PS4 open-world games looked as beautiful as Sucker Punch's effort. Tsushima marked the developer's finest outing to date; its story was especially good #gaming #ps4 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/ghost-of-tsu...

🟡 Persona 5 (2017, PlayStation 3) 🟢 P5's development spanned almost the entirety of the PS3's lifecycle, and when it eventually arrived, it didn't disappoint. One of the most stylish, involving, affecting and blemish-free RPGs ever created #gaming #ps3 #rpg 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/persona-5-ps...

🟡 God of War (2005, PlayStation 2) 🟢 The PS2 saw gaming embracing cinematic elements and spectacle set-pieces. Few heroes of the time were as memorable as Kratos, and few action/adventures were as grand as God of War #gaming #ps2 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/god-of-war-p...

🟡 WipEout 2097 (1996, PlayStation) 🟢 The original PlayStation produced a number of cool games hailing from Great Britain, and with its super-fast racing and on-the-pulse dance soundtrack, few encapsulated their time as well as WipEout 2097 #gaming #ps1 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/wipeout-2097...

🟡🟢🔴 We're on the cusp of reaching a host of review milestones over the next few months 😊 Our tiny team has now written full review coverages for 400 PlayStation games! www.thepixelempire.net/sony.html To celebrate, here's a thread: one review for each system 🧵

🟡 Silent Hope (2023, Switch) 🟢 REVIEW: Our role-playing game coverage continues with a look at Marvelous's dungeon crawler, which blends action-oriented gameplay with crafting and farming elements. Read my review at the link 👀👇☺️ #gaming #nintendo #rpg 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/silent-hope-...

What is your favourite downhill racing game? #gaming

In 1999, Unique Development Studios would throw their hat into the extreme sports ring with No Fear Downhill Mountain Biking. Could it outrace stiff competition? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/fSzCdghXRU4 #ps1 #racing #nofear

What is your favourite downhill racing game? #gaming

In 1999, Unique Development Studios would throw their hat into the extreme sports ring with No Fear Downhill Mountain Biking. Could it outrace stiff competition? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/fSzCdghXRU4 #ps1 #racing #nofear

What's your favourite Level-5 game? #gaming

After offering a showcase for the PS2 prior to it's launch, Dark Cloud would finally emerge in 2001. Mixing dungeon crawling and city building, does Level-5's debut match their later work? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/h4gKH3O2sPk #gaming #ps2 #darkcloud #level5

What's your favourite Level-5 game? #gaming

In honour of Stuntman's return after nearly 2 decades, here are 6 games from dormant series/one hit wonders, that I'd like to see return. What do you think of these and which series would you like to see return?

In honor of Stuntman's return after nearly 2 decades, here are 6 dormant game series I'd like to see return. What do you think of these and which series would you like to see return?