It might have been the launch of one of the PS5’s biggest exclusives yet, in the form of Ghost of Yotei, this week, but it was EA and Microsoft that stole the headlines away with the former announcing plans to be bought out by Saudi Arabia, and Xbox Game Pass getting a massive price increase. Let’s dive in and see what else has happened this week.
In the News This Week
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets Ubisoft+ Classics, Fortnite Crew and a ridiculous price increase
- Avalanche Liverpool to close after Contraband is put on hold
- Electronic Arts goes private, will be owned by the Saudi’s and Trump’s Son In law
- SAG-AFTRA make a fresh statement opposing the use of synthetic AI performers
- Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked get a November release and a Steam Next Fest demo
- The Last Caretaker launches into early access this November
- Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault has been delayed until November
- Rejoice! It’s 2025 and you can buy brand new Atari 7800 cartridges
- PlayStation is coming to Magic the Gathering, again!
Games in Review & Featured Articles
A ton of games passed through our reviews this week, with not one but two LEGO games!
- Digimon Story Time Stranger – PS5, XSX|S, PC – 8/10
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – NSW2, NSW – 8/10 (video review)
- LEGO Party – PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, NSW, PC – 8/10
- EA Sports FC 26 – PS5, XSX|S, NSW2, PS4, XBO, NSW, PC – 8/10
- Blippo+ – NSW, PC, Playdate – 7/10
- LEGO Voyagers – PS5, XSX|S, NSW2, PS4, NSW, PC – 7/10
- UBOAT – PS5, XSX|S – 6/10
- Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny – PS5, XSX|S, NSW, PC – 6/10
- Discounty – PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XBO, NSW, PC – 5/10
Beyond the reviews, I went hands on with Jurassic World Evolution 3 as it brings natural dino breeding into the mix, while Dom delivered previews of Tiny Metal 2’s revamped turn-based strategy, Ball X Pit and its ball bouncing antics, and the slick and stylish upcoming roguelite Morbid Metal.
Rounding out the week, What We Played featured Super Mario Galaxy, Digimon Story Time Stranger & Hades 2.
Trailer Park
Watch over eight minutes of The Relic: First Guardian gameplay
The KPop Demon Hunters have dropped into Fortnite for some Demon Rush PvE
Skate Season 1 arrives next week to get you looking Hesh & Fresh
Your Achievements
Let’s see what you’ve been playing?
- TSBonyman checked in with an update of his gaming antics, having run through plenty more No Man’s Sky with the custom ship designing, a cheap copy of Atomic Heart which impressed with its style, but less so its gameplay, and the System Shock remake for some classic immersive sim action. He’s also enjoyed Steamworld Dig 2 and Steamworld Heist, which are still lovely indie games.
That’s the round up for this week’s round up, enjoy the weekend, and we’ll catch you for more gaming shenanigans next week!
This post highlights an exciting time for PS5 gamers! The launch of a major exclusive like Ghost of Yo surely adds a lot of buzz to the weekend. Looking forward to hearing more about it!
Absolutely! It’s definitely a thrilling moment for the gaming community. The anticipation around the gameplay mechanics and storyline has been building for months, and it’s great to see it finally come to life.
release is palpable, and many fans are excited to see how it compares to previous titles. Plus, the graphics and storytelling in these exclusives often set a new standard for the industry. It’ll be interesting to see how players react to the gameplay mechanics as well!
It’s great to see such enthusiasm! Comparing it to previous titles will definitely highlight how far the series has come, especially in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics. I’m looking forward to hearing more about the story and character development as well!