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My perception of mobile gaming continues to evolve. I think it’s easy to forget that we have these devices with us at all times that are capable of generating incredible virtual worlds – that we have the ability to play at the touch of a button no matter where we are or what we’re doing.

It wasn’t until last year that I really fell back in love with mobile gaming. I finally upgraded an exceptionally old smartphone that could barely handle WhatsApp to a something a little more modern, and started reconnecting with gaming on the go. Netflix Games introduced me to a world of quietly vibrant indie games which could burn away the doldrums of a lengthy commute, I was starting to take my favorite Game Pass games away from the couch and into bed, and I’ve been literally spoilt for choice on the App stores. There’s a wealth of quality games out there, no matter your favorite genre.

Perhaps you’re mobile gaming curious too, and just looking for a little direction. If that’s the case, GamesRadar+ is here to help. This week we are running a Mobile Gaming Week, exploring what’s hot, what’s best, and what’s next in the space. And if that wasn’t enough, you can also join us on Thursday, September 26 for the Mobile Gaming Show – a new digital showcase from GR+ and our friends at Future Games Show which will deliver 30 minutes of developer interviews, new trailers, and reveals.

We’ll be keeping this content hub updating over the next week, so keep checking back in as we attempt to show you why it’s worth reconnecting with mobile gaming here in 2024.

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What’s Hot

Review |Ever play Fallout Shelter and wish there was a version of the management sim set in Tamriel? Well then you’re in luck, because one just launched on iOS and Android. Read ourElder Scrolls: Castles reviewhere.

The Elder Scrolls: Castles key art showcasing a castle and subjects

Review |Ever play Fallout Shelter and wish there was a version of the management sim set in Tamriel? Well then you’re in luck, because one just launched on iOS and Android. Read ourElder Scrolls: Castles reviewhere.

Review |Ever play Fallout Shelter and wish there was a version of the management sim set in Tamriel? Well then you’re in luck, because one just launched on iOS and Android. Read ourElder Scrolls: Castles reviewhere.

Review |Ever play Fallout Shelter and wish there was a version of the management sim set in Tamriel? Well then you’re in luck, because one just launched on iOS and Android. Read ourElder Scrolls: Castles reviewhere.

Hello Kitty Island AdventurePreviewHello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at GamesRadar+ since. In fact, we believe that itfills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.Pokemon Sleep app rulesFeatureWhen I asked our News Editorwhat his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintainsis the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.Epic Games Store arrivesNewsThe Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories,bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.Get better battery lifeExplainerThere’s nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you’re mid-battle,so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.Classic game revivalFeatureLooking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.How to play PS5 games on your phoneGuideLooking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that withPS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.

Hello Kitty Island AdventurePreviewHello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at GamesRadar+ since. In fact, we believe that itfills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure screenshot showing Hello Kitty, a chibi-style cat character with white fur and a pink bow, smiling while waving

Hello Kitty Island AdventurePreviewHello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at GamesRadar+ since. In fact, we believe that itfills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure

Hello Kitty Island Adventure

PreviewHello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at GamesRadar+ since. In fact, we believe that itfills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.

Preview

Hello Kitty Island Adventure hit Apple Arcade in 2023 and has been a favorite getaway destination for many here at GamesRadar+ since. In fact, we believe that itfills the Animal Crossing: New Horizons shaped hole in our hearts.

Pokemon Sleep app rulesFeatureWhen I asked our News Editorwhat his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintainsis the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.

Pokemon

Pokemon Sleep app rulesFeatureWhen I asked our News Editorwhat his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintainsis the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.

Pokemon Sleep app rules

Pokemon Sleep app rules

FeatureWhen I asked our News Editorwhat his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintainsis the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.

Feature

When I asked our News Editorwhat his most-played game of 2023 was, the answer surprised me. No, it wasn’t Baldur’s Gate 3… it was Pokemon Sleep, which he maintainsis the Tamagotchi he never had as a kid.

Epic Games Store arrivesNewsThe Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories,bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.

Epic Games storefront image showing Fall Guys on an andorid device

Epic Games Store arrivesNewsThe Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories,bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.

Epic Games Store arrives

Epic Games Store arrives

NewsThe Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories,bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.

News

The Epic Games Store has launched on Apple and Android devices across select territories,bringing Fortnite back to mobile platforms along with new versions of Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe.

Get better battery lifeExplainerThere’s nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you’re mid-battle,so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.

Get better battery lifeExplainerThere’s nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you’re mid-battle,so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.

Get better battery life

Get better battery life

ExplainerThere’s nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you’re mid-battle,so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.

Explainer

There’s nothing worse than having the low battery warning flash up while you’re mid-battle,so use these helpful tips to improve your mobile battery life to extend your ability to play games on the go.

Classic game revivalFeatureLooking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.

Classic game revivalFeatureLooking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.

Classic game revival

Classic game revival

FeatureLooking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.

Feature

Looking to indulge in a little nostalgia from the halcyon days of gaming? Well here are 10video game classics that you can revive on your phone right now, from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Final Fantasy 7.

How to play PS5 games on your phoneGuideLooking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that withPS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.

Astro Bot

How to play PS5 games on your phoneGuideLooking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that withPS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.

How to play PS5 games on your phone

How to play PS5 games on your phone

GuideLooking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that withPS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.

Guide

Looking for a way to take your favorite PS5 games away from the couch and onto your mobile device? You can do exactly that withPS5 remote play, which is a fun way to extend your playtime all over the house.

What’s Best

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best gaming phone

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best gaming phoneHere’s our pick of the best gaming phones in 2024, whether you’re looking at Android or Apple, budget or premium

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best mobile controller for gaming

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best mobile controller for gamingIf you’re not a fan of touch controls you really should consider investing in one of these accessories.

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Android games

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Android gamesLooking for something new to play on your Android device? We’ve got something for everyone in here.

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Apple Arcade games

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Apple Arcade gamesApple Arcade is one of the best subscription services out there, offering a wealth of hidden gems to uncover.

Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

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Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

Best Netflix gamesDo you have a Netflix subscription? You can use it to access loads of amazing games, from Hades to Immortality.

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

Best Xbox games for mobile

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

Best Xbox games for mobileLove Xbox but hate turning off your favorite games? Then use Game Pass and the Cloud to extend your playtime.

What’s Next

Pokemon Trading Card Game PocketPreview|Regardless of whether you’ve been collecting for years or never quite clicked with the TCG, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is proving to be an excellent conversion of the experience for mobile. We played it last month and now we’re counting down the days until release.Pokemon TCG Pocket preview

Pokemon TCG Pocket card art of an Eevee reaching towards three evolutionary stones.

Pokemon Trading Card Game PocketPreview|Regardless of whether you’ve been collecting for years or never quite clicked with the TCG, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is proving to be an excellent conversion of the experience for mobile. We played it last month and now we’re counting down the days until release.Pokemon TCG Pocket preview

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket

Preview|Regardless of whether you’ve been collecting for years or never quite clicked with the TCG, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is proving to be an excellent conversion of the experience for mobile. We played it last month and now we’re counting down the days until release.Pokemon TCG Pocket preview

Preview|Regardless of whether you’ve been collecting for years or never quite clicked with the TCG, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is proving to be an excellent conversion of the experience for mobile. We played it last month and now we’re counting down the days until release.

Pokemon TCG Pocket preview

Balatro mobile release dateNewsOne of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.Balatro mobile release dateAssassin’s Creed Jade previewPreviewThe idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.Assassin’s Creed Jade previewStardew Valley 1.6 release dateNewsWhen Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.Stardew Valley 1.6 mobile release date

Balatro mobile release dateNewsOne of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.Balatro mobile release date

Balatro Joker card

Balatro mobile release dateNewsOne of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.Balatro mobile release date

Balatro mobile release date

Balatro mobile release date

NewsOne of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.Balatro mobile release date

News

One of thebest roguelikesof the year is set to decimate productivity levels the world over as creator LocalThunk prepares to deploy the indie hit on mobile devices. The developer even went as far as to apologise in advance for the havoc this release will create… we aren’t prepared.

Balatro mobile release date

Assassin’s Creed Jade previewPreviewThe idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

Assassin’s Creed Jade

Assassin’s Creed Jade previewPreviewThe idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

PreviewThe idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

Preview

The idea of having access to a fully-scoped Assassin’s Creed adventure at all times would have been inconceivable just a few years ago, but everything we have played of Assassin’s Creed Jade so far demonstrated just how far mobile games have come.

Assassin’s Creed Jade preview

Stardew Valley 1.6 release dateNewsWhen Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.Stardew Valley 1.6 mobile release date

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley 1.6 release dateNewsWhen Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.Stardew Valley 1.6 mobile release date

Stardew Valley 1.6 release date

Stardew Valley 1.6 release date

NewsWhen Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.Stardew Valley 1.6 mobile release date

News

When Stardew Valley 1.6 launched earlier this year it brought over 500 changes, but only if you were playing on PC. With the update finally set to land on mobile, start clearing space to redownload one of thebest farming games–there’s never been a better time to start a new save.

Stardew Valley 1.6 mobile release date

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GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

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Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

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Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

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Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams’ disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

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Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

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