Wreckreation XBox Series X Review 5.5/10 *Burned Out?* 🛻💥 @ArcadeDriving #IndieGame #GameDev

It’s hard to write this review as Wreckreation is clearly a labour of love from some core developers behind the much-loved Burnout franchise, and you can feel where the game could be at. 

Admittedly my personal preferences lay back when Burnout was a more linear experience – I was never taken with the open-world Burnout Paradise - but there are moments in Wreckreation in which great ideas and choices shine through, yet they always seem to either be shot down by heavier duty issues, or design choices that appear to be opposing forces during development.

SnakeByte Gamepad RGB S2 For Nintendo Switch 2 Unboxing 🎮 @snakebytegear

Rich unboxes the clear, sleek and vibrant SnakeByte Gamepad RGB S2 — designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2! In this video, we take a close look at the controller’s build quality, RGB lighting effects, ergonomic design, and compatibility with the latest Switch 2 titles. Whether you're into handheld gaming or docked sessions, this gamepad promises responsive controls and a premium feel.

🔗 https://snakebyte.com/products/gamepad-rgb-s2

Mafia: The Old Country Xbox Series X Review 6.5/10 *va bene, va bene* 🍋 @mafiagame

I missed the boat when the original Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven was fist released back in 2002, instead getting hips deep into the sequel released in 2010, of which I have incredibly fond memories of following the trials and tribulations of Vito and Joe as they make their way through the murky underworld of Empire Bay. 

The game had an incredible soundtrack, looked fantastic and had a plot that pulled me in. The sequel – Mafia III (developed by the current team, Hangar 13 – initially impressed with its technological advances, atmosphere and characters – and again, a blinding soundtrack – but for reasons I can’t recall, I sort of…fell off it somewhere along the way.