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"For many veterans, it may well be the best Pokémon title in years..." For this reviewer, this is the 10th Pokemom game that I've played and its certainly up there with the most enjoyable. Author |  Liam C This game is definitely worth a play. Very enjoyable! youtu.be/6cbD1nPMJ8U?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 18 October 2025 at 08:37 Every new Pokémon game is someone’s first. The series continues to thrive on a steady stream of new, younger players, drawn in by fresh creatures, inventive mechanics and vibrant worlds. Ask fans of any generation, and they’ll insist that the games they grew up with remain unmatched. For long-time players, however, it can feel as though the franchise has spent most of its 30-year history catering primarily to newcomers. That is why the arrival of the Legends spin-off series has been such a welcome development among the more dedicated fans. Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second entry in the s...

Introducing a new handheld gaming console. Asus and Microsoft have joined forces to produce the first Xbox-branded handheld device, but what exactly is the ROG Xbox Ally X and is it worth the investment? Author |  Liam C Xbox executives have long expressed admiration for PC handhelds, which has always seemed a little curious given that even the most successful of these devices (Valve’s Steam Deck) has sold only a few million units, a fraction of the numbers achieved by the Nintendo Switch and other established consoles. The second most successful range has been Asus’ ROG Ally devices. All of them follow the same basic concept: a Switch-inspired design that is essentially a portable PC rather than a dedicated console. This is sometimes very apparent when navigating the system interface or adjusting settings to make games run, yet in terms of high-end performance and running the latest games, the ROG Xbox Ally X is highly impressive. What is the ROG Xbox Ally? If you have used a ...

The football giant once known as FIFA is back, with a renewed effort to restore its reputation. This is a pivotal year for EA Sports FC. The franchise remains one of the most popular and lucrative in the gaming world, yet last year’s FC 25 was met with criticism. Author | Liam C For FC 26, EA insists it has listened to its audience and gone all out to deliver the game fans have been demanding. First impressions on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S The early signs are encouraging. From the first full 11-a-side match, it is clear that EA has made notable adjustments to player movement. The improvements are obvious, even if the introduction of two distinct gameplay modes feels questionable. The options, Authentic and Competitive, are pitched towards different audiences. Authentic is intended for Player and Manager Career modes, offering a slower, more tactical experience that mirrors the tempo and style of the Premier League . The emphasis is on patient build-up play and midfield control. Yet ...

All gaming fans love the launch of a new console We’re days away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, and excitement is starting to set in.  There will be midnight launches across the UK and people will be booking the day off work so they can play the latest titles in their favourite series.  Author |  Josh D Are you still on the fence about buying the new console? The Nintendo Switch 2 offers backwards compatibility, which means you can keep playing your collection of Switch 1 games. However, you’re likely more excited to explore the new features and titles for the console. Currently, the launch lineup for the Switch 2 is impressive. While there may be only a few first-party Nintendo games available, the excitement surrounding Mario Kart World alone makes it a worthy purchase on day one. A closer look at some of the launch titles Mario Kart World is the first major exclusive title for the Switch 2 and the first completely new Mario Kart game since 2014, ex...

For fans of football gaming, the FIFA series (now known as EA FC) has long set the standard.  From retro glory to next-gen realism, each release has left a lasting impression. But which entries stand out as true legends? Here is personal ranking of Super News author Josh D and his top 5 favourite FIFA games ever, starting with the very best and working down. 1. FIFA 07 (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) – EA delivers a comeback 2006/2007 was the year of established organisations in football coming back to the top of their game. Manchester United won the title back from a Jose Mourinho inspired Chelsea and FIFA became the best football again after years of PES being top dog.  FIFA 07 offered the perfect mix of accessible gameplay, immersive career mode and a soundtrack that defined an era. Released during a golden period for sports gaming, this edition thrived on the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox. It introduced smarter AI and more realistic ball physics, creating a smoother, more lifelik...

What's your favourite movie tie-in? The world of movie-based video games doesn’t have the best reputation. We think that's unfair. Author- Josh D These games are often said to be rushed, poorly made and released to coincide with a film's marketing cycle. Throughout history though, many titles have broken this stereotype and delivered a genuinely enjoyable experience that does justice to both the game and the film it’s based on. GoldenEye 007  It’s rare that a film tie-in game ends up being more iconic than the film itself, but GoldenEye 007 is that rare gem. Released in 1997, two years after the Bond film, this first-person shooter by Rare turned the N64 into a must-have console. Its single-player campaign cleverly expanded on the film, but it was the four-player split-screen multiplayer that truly cemented its legacy. In a pre-online era, this game transformed living rooms into competitive battlegrounds and set the benchmark for future console shooters. Source | TURBO TE...

What’s your favourite track? Ahead of the upcoming release of Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 , we thought we'd explore some of our favourite tracks from the iconic series. Author - Josh D 5. Waluigi Pinball (Nintendo DS) Before the release of this title, we had no idea that Waluigi was a pinball aficionado either. This is a colourful track with narrow, curved paths that resemble lanes inside a pinball machine. Our favourite section is the wide open area filled with round bumpers that racers fight desperately to avoid. 4. Rainbow Road (Nintendo 64) Throughout the entire series, gamers have grown to both love and loathe Rainbow Road and its many adaptations. Our favourite version is from Mario Kart 64. Like all the others, it feels like something of an endurance race. However, the reward for finishing first (especially on 150cc) definitely gives you a sense of accomplishment. READ MORE: The past, present and future of Nintendo READ MORE: Gaming news and reviews from Su...

Will you be buying this console at launch? Nintendo has officially unveiled the Switch 2, the long-anticipated follow-up to one of the most successful gaming consoles of all time, confirming a release date of 5th June. Author - Jamie P Enthusiasts have been eager for updates since January, when the Japanese gaming firm finally broke its silence after months of speculation, offering the first hints about its next-generation device. During a widely viewed Nintendo Direct presentation, which was streamed by over a million viewers, the company shared fresh details about the console’s capabilities and confirmed it would launch alongside Mario Kart World, a new entry in the hugely popular franchise. See the launch trailer for the console below Source | Nintendo of America Several other major titles were also announced for the platform, including Elden Ring and Street Fighter 6, indicating strong third-party support from day one. Nintendo said the Switch 2 will offer improved graphics and...

Not quite a hole in one but this still delivers a great game of golf 2K Games’ latest sports sim might not be the best-looking or most realistic golf game out there, but it certainly delivers a fun and satisfying round. Author - Jamie P For a brief spell, officially licensed PGA Tour games were like buses – you wait for ages, then two show up at once. In 2023, we got both PGA Tour 2K23 and EA Sports’ vastly superior PGA Tour, but that surge of competition didn’t last long. The lukewarm reception (and presumably underwhelming sales) meant it’s taken nearly three years for Take-Two to return with a new entry. Before that, EA Sports had the PGA Tour licence locked down from 1990 to 2015, before Take-Two took a swing with PGA Tour 2K21. The plan was never to churn out yearly sequels, giving Canadian developer HB Studios the time to refine things between releases. Could 2025 be an exciting year for video games? Microsoft's impact on the gaming industry And while PGA Tour 2K25 isn’t ...

Why has Pokémon captured the attention of different generations? Pokémon was introduced to the world in 1996 and quickly captured everyone's attention. Author - Josh D Within a few years, many Pokémon video games had been released alongside the TV series and merchandise lines. Who can forget the trading cards? Its popularity exploded, and it very rarely strayed from the attention of many. Similar franchises (hello Digimon) fell away from the people's attention, Pokémon has remained popular. Why is that? Let's explore some of the reasons.  The iconic video games The first entries into the video games series were Pokémon Red and Blue. Gamers all over the world became obsessed and by 1998, they had sold over ten million units in Japan. Eventually this enormous popularity was replicated in the United States and the United Kingdom, perhaps showing that this wasn't a mere passing fad and possibly something taking over the world. The video games didn't start the series...

Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love.  Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all out favourite RPG cliches. Author - Amy W It's like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looting every single slain enemy before their corpse has even begun to cool.  The writing, world-building, and open-world maps are all quite good, and running around lobbing deadly spells at reanimated skeletons and violent lizardfolk to claim shiny new gear is as entertaining as you might expect, if not exactly breaking new ground. That’s a bit of a trend, actually: Avowed draws so much from the Skyrims and Dragon Ages of the past that it ends up an overall unsurprising adventure that has few distinctive ideas to call its own. Microsoft's impact on the gaming industry Games Review - Sniper Elite: Resistance As both a chosen Godlike infused with mag...

Fallout 5 isn’t set to land anytime soon  However, that hasn't stopped us exploring how the game could look The Fallout series has long captivated gamers with its distinctive blend of post-apocalyptic storytelling, immersive open-world exploration, and dark humour.  Author - Jamie P As anticipation builds for Fallout 5, fans are vocal about their desires for the next instalment. This article delves into the series' history, its enduring popularity, and the features gamers hope to see in the next installment, Building on the success of previous games and improving on some elements The Fallout community has high expectations for the next instalment in the franchise. Despite the love of the series that many people share, there was some of criticism of previous games including Fallout 76. Many fans are keen to see Bethesda return to the series' single-player RPG roots while improving on the mechanics and storytelling that made previous titles great.  One example of improv...

This medieval life sim has proven to be very enjoyable Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 hit, offers a beautifully refined medieval world brimming with authenticity. Author - Liam C Unlike typical fantasy RPGs, it stands as a meticulously researched historical life simulator, set in 15th-century Bohemia. Here, peasants, townsfolk, and nobility occupy sharply defined roles, and the absence of magic or mythical creatures draws players into a grounded narrative of survival and societal challenge. The protagonist, Henry, must rebuild his life after a catastrophic event leaves him destitute, thrusting him into a world where basic needs—food, shelter, and clothing—are constant preoccupations. His journey is deeply immersive, demanding active participation in simple tasks, such as brewing potions or forging weapons, each of which is intricately detailed. These activities aren’t simplified button presses but require methodical attention to detail, with ...

Could this be our first game of the year? Citizen Sleeper was a standout indie hit, and its sequel, Starward Vector, takes the series to new heights.  While the first game was recognised for its unique blend of role-playing and text-based sci-fi storytelling, the sequel builds on this foundation with greater complexity and higher stakes. Author - Liam C In Starward Vector, you play as a Sleeper, an emulation of a human mind trapped in a synthetic body, trying to escape both a powerful corporation and a dangerous criminal gang. Set in the war-torn Starward Belt, the game is played from an overhead view, using dice rolls to determine your success in various tasks, such as working to earn money or hacking into systems. Unlike traditional RPGs, there is no action gameplay, making the focus on strategy and resource management. One of the key mechanics in the sequel is the increased pressure on your resources. The addition of a stress gauge means that failing tasks can have lasting c...

A very fun game, even if it has some flaws Keep reading for more of our thoughts on Sniper Elite: Resistance Author - Liam C For many people, Sniper Elite: Resistance couldn't have been released at a better time. This is a game that occasionally has the feels of a Hollywood blockbuster. This is the first spin-off of the Sniper Elite series that doesn’t feature zombies, aiming to capture the magic of Sniper Elite 5 from 2022. You play as a new recruit working alongside French Resistance characters from Sniper Elite 5 as you explore the countryside. The game feels like an expansion pack, with familiar enemy behaviors and mechanics, but that’s not a downside—Sniper Elite 5 was a significant quality improvement, and Resistance builds on that with engaging environments for long-range sniping and guerrilla warfare. There are only seven main missions, but they are all large and took me about 90 minutes to complete. The initial exploration of a level usually involves testing various sy...

Are you excited for this console? Eight years after the launch of the Nintendo Switch, we finally have an official glimpse of its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2.  Author - Amy W In a short but exciting trailer, Nintendo unveiled its next-generation console, teasing a 2025 release window. However, details such as pricing and specifications remain under wraps. The new console appears to be a fresh evolution of Nintendo’s original hybrid design. It retains the familiar features, including detachable Joy-Con controllers and the flexibility to play in handheld mode, as a standalone screen with detached Joy-Cons or external controllers, or in docked mode using a redesigned dock for connection to a TV or external display. It is believed the console won't be as powerful as the PS5 or Xbox Series X, but will have more RAM than the Xbox Series S, which makes it more comparable to the Steam Deck. We probably won't receive any official information about the specifications until the...

It's time to explore a mobile phone game that has just been released... With a simple but polished art style, Nightfall is a tower defence game where instead of just building turrets, you’ll also be maneuvering a hero around the map, attacking mobs, and rallying freshly spawned troops. Author - Amy W   As is traditional for the genre, enemies come in waves, giving you time to build and shore up your arsenal in anticipation of the next onslaught. You can also spend gold on upgrading your HQ, defensive turrets, buildings that generate more income, and barracks to train soldiers. We have found it quite an enjoyable but it does have its flaws.  Gaming news and stories Gamer reviews Shaun Rowlands posted: "Awesome game I would really love to get into it but one major thing which is ridiculously frustrating is you never feel like you are able to upgrade enough because you don't get enough coin to start and the waves finish before you get to a satisfactory level.... Please pl...

"I remember him from Football Manager" Football fans have adored the Football Manager and Championship series ever since the first iteration back in 1992.  Author - Sophie T  One remarkable thing about these games has been their ability to predict the successful careers of some of football's greatest players. Many successful virtual careers have matched their real-life equivalents, whereas others are still more well known for their virtual exploits.  Let's explore the evolution of the games and some of the players that have been must have signings by gamers and real-life football managers. Zlatan Ibrahimovic The Swedish icon is a great example of a player who was well thought of by managers in the games and in real life. In the 2001/2002 edition of Championship Manager, he was scouted by many virtual managers with many then predicting him to have a successful career in real football. You can read about his actual career by reading European Super Football's pro...

The video games indutry in 2025 could be very interesting The new year is here, and with it comes a tidal wave of anticipation for some epic releases.  Author - Sophie T  Last year’s Christmas gaming lineup was, let’s be honest, a bit underwhelming. Thankfully, 2025 is shaping up to be a lot livelier. Still, the two biggest mysteries of the year remain: when will Nintendo finally unveil the Switch 2, and is GTA 6 actually coming before autumn? Rockstar seems confident, but let’s not get our hopes up too high until we see something more concrete.  This article will explore what else could be happening over the next twelve months.  Will the Switch console be getting an upgrade in 2025? Almost confirmed new releases September – EA Sports FC 26 After dominating the charts in 2024, you can bet your last quid that EA Sports FC 26 will land this year. The exact date’s still under wraps, but rest assured, it’s coming. It will be interesting to see what improvements EA make...

England and Scotland have featured so heavily in new gaming releases in recent years You could argue that the unique culture of Wales is something that developers in these sectors should explore more in their games. Author - Sophie T  There is plenty of evidence that Welsh culture hasn’t been utilised in gaming. Could a stronger Welsh representation in the media play its part in improving the Welsh gaming scene? As we have seen, elements of UK culture have been featured heavily in video games. One of the most recent examples of this is Forza Horizon 4. The popular driving game explores fictional parts of Scotland and the Lake District. Could Wales feature in a future edition of the series? You can see how good it would look judging by the graphics in this fictionalised version of Scotland.    Tales from the Mabinogion With this upcoming release on Steam, you can wenture into the enchanted realms of Ancient Wales. As King Pryderi, navigate mystical forests, rugged ...