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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 4d

Get a press release about a game that looks interesting, check out the Steam page, and see that a main character is voiced by Gen AI.

ALT: a man taking a picture of himself in a refrigerator with senorgif.com written on the bottom

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 9d

There's a few of us still knocking about. I've been doing this since 2011 and the amount of games I want to cover is more than the time I have for them. I've got a release date calendar of lots of small indie games, and I'm making a conscious decision to focus my news and review energy on them.

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 9d

That's Dark Void done. It had some fun ideas that could have been executed better. Story was all over the place though. Next up, I'm revisiting Spec Ops: The Line.

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 10d

So far it's the kind of game that is good to switch your mind off to, and that's what I need.

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 10d

I've never played it and I've had it on my shelf for ages so decided to give it a go.

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 10d

I have platinumed Ghost of Yotei with every activity done. Now, I'm going to binge a few short games from a couple of generations ago, starting with Dark Void.

Blood of Mehran Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 12d

My Blood of Mehran review is here. It's a throwback to action games from a couple of generations back, but an average experience.

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 12d

"Blood of Mehran is a distinctively average eight hour experience with combat not reaching the levels it could." @aransuddi.bsky.social has played Blood of Mehran, and found it to be a game with wasted potential.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/06/b...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

telling a classic tale of vengeance Blood of Mehran calls back to games of yesteryear, but can it live up to their legacy?

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 16d

Here's my Nicktoons and The Dice of Destiny review. It has some entertaining parts to it, but there are technical issues.

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 16d

"Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny does have entertainment value to it, especially for a younger audience, but those looking for a nostalgic trip revisiting Nickelodeon characters might be a bit disappointed." Read @aransuddi.bsky.social's review now.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/02/n...

#gaming

Nicktoon & The Dice of Destiny brings Timmy together with a pantheon of Nickelodeon worlds and characters for a simple action RPG.

EA Sports FC 26 Review | TheSixthAxis

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 19d

Following today's news, I guess this will be the last EA game I'll be reviewing.

Anyway, here's my FC 26 review.

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 19d

EA Sports FC 26 is a better game than FC 25, but some issues remain. Have a read of @aransuddi.bsky.social's review.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/09/29/e...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

EA Sports 26 brings two modes of gameplay to the table, with Authentic and Competitive styles. Which do you prefer?

Ghost of Yōtei Review – Atsu-loutely fabulous | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 23d

I spent approximately 60 hours doing everything I could in Ghost of Yotei. Here's my review.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/09/25/g...

#ghostofyotei #gaming #videogames

I have spent 60 hours exploring Ezo in Ghost of Yōtei, experiencing Atsu’s story, hunting bounties, tackling side missions, searching out the side

Asylum seekers could be housed in ‘modular buildings on industrial sites’ when hotels close, No 10 says – UK politics live

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Sep 2

My view is that this government knows exactly what it is doing and believes in some of Reform's messaging. I bet there is no single advisor to the PM or Home Secretary from a minority background to give context to what the flag represents to some of us.
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#UK

Government spokesperson confirms migrants could be housed on industrial sites

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Sep 1

When will companies and governments learn that when you pander to and court bigots, life just becomes worse for everyone?

Fresh Tracks Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Aug 31

Nothing sums up the UK like landing at the airport to find the DLR is closed so no connection to the train station I would need to get to, from where I would need to get a rail replacement bus. £40 spent on an Uber instead.

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Aug 27

Here's my review for Fresh Tracks, a fun entry to the rhythm genre with a very good original soundtrack. The story and delivery is great, and tracks like The Inspiration and Ekkos really stand out.

#gaming #videogames

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Fresh Tracks gives a fresh take on the rhythm genre and I really the story set up and some of the songs, which are legit great pieces of music that could be released as singles." @aransuddi.bsky.social takes to the skis to review Fresh Tracks.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/27/f...

#gaming

Fresh Tracks gives a fresh take on the rhythm genre with a fun story and great music to ski to.

Tiny Bookshop Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Aug 21

Books are my other passion aside from games, so Tiny Bookshop is near enough a perfect game for me. Check out my review.

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 21

"Tiny Bookshop is one of the best management games of the year, because there is no stress when it comes to running the store." That's what resident book lover @aransuddi.bsky.social says about Tiny Bookshop.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/21/t...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

A shop for tiny books?

The Dark Queen of Mortholme Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Aug 15

Here's my review of The Dark Queen of Mortholme. It's only 20 minutes long but it is one of the best interactive experiences I've played in a while.

#gaming #indiegames #gamereview

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 15

"It may only be 20 minutes long, but this is worth experiencing for yourself." @aransuddi.bsky.social highly rates The Dark Queen of Mortholme.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/15/t...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

A short but deep experience, The Dark Queen of Mortholme is an anti-game about persistence and purpose that's well worth experiencing.

A Dream About Parking Lots Review | TheSixthAxis

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Aug 5

A Dream About Parking Lots lasts around 30 minutes, but packs in a pretty good therapy session. Check out my review.

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Aug 5

"A Dream About Parking Lots is an interesting little experience." @aransuddi.bsky.social gives his take on searching for a car while having a therapy session."

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/08/05/a...

#gaming #indiegames #videogames #gamenews

Taking an everyday experience and transforming it into a therapy session, A Dream About Parking Lots is an intriguing video game experiment.

Dear Me, I Was Review | TheSixthAxis

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Jul 31

I experienced Dear Me, I Was, the Arc System Works Switch 2 exclusive title. It has some great art and piano music, but this is much more a story with minimal interactivity rather than a game.

#Switch2 #gaming #videogames

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Jul 31

"There's very limited interactivity though, and while the story is relatable at some points, it's not particularly unique." @aransuddi.bsky.social has experienced Dear Me I Was, and you can read his thoughts on it at the link.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/31/d...

#gaming #switch2 #videogames

I would be hard pressed to call Dear Me, I Was a game in any true sense of the word, because it really does not feel like a game. Describing it as a

Birdigo Review | TheSixthAxis

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Jul 31

My review for Birdigo is up, and it is a fun word puzzle game. But progression is really hampered and it can be frustrating.

#gaming #videogames

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Jul 30

@aransuddi.bsky.social has reviewed Birdigo, billed a mix of Balatro and Word Reveal. "Birdigo has the right foundations in place and there is a great hook to it, but it needs a couple of improvements to make people stick around."

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/30/b...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

A quirky blend of Balatro, Scrabble and Wordle, Birdigo just needs a little balancing to be an essential word puzzler.

Atomic Owl Review | TheSixthAxis

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Jul 29

My latest review is of @monstertheater.bsky.social's Atomic Owl and I enjoyed it. It's a fun roguelike that you can get through in a few hours.

#gaming #videogames

TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Jul 29

"Atomic Owl is a satisfying roguelike with a simple progression that allows you to make headway quickly through the levels." @aransuddi.bsky.social has been slicing and dicing in Atomic Owl and recommends it.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/29/a...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

Twit-Fu.

Amazon are developing a Wolfenstein TV show | TheSixthAxis

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · Jul 26

Punching Nazis never gets old.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/26/a...

#gaming #videogames #gamenews

“The story of killing Nazis is evergreen," is the somewhat eyebrow-raising tag line for Amazon MGM's next video game adaptation, Wolfenstein.

Welcome to the new Internet! | TheSixthAxis

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Jul 26

The people of the UK have a brand new internet experience in place, that the rest of you will definitely be jealous of.

www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/07/25/w...

#internet #onlinesafetybill #gaming #uk

ID, please.

Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Jul 26

No, I don't think I will.

#UK #onlinesafetybill

BlueSky screen showing direct messages are not available in the UK unless the user provides proof of age. The wording of the picture says:

Age Assurance. You must complete age assurance in order to access this screen. The laws in your location require you to verify you're an adult before accessing certain features on BlueSky, like adult content and direct messaging. Don't worry! All existing messages and settings are saved and will be available after you verify you're an adult.