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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 2d

"Once Upon a Jester is a surprising game for me and I do recommend it, especially if you are looking for something comedic and that is only a few hours long." That's @aransuddi.bsky.social's view of the improvised play game Once Upon A Jester.

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Once Upon a Jester Review | TheSixthAxis

Jester and Sok have a cunning plan in Once Upon a Jester, and to do that, they'll need to become a brilliant troupe of travelling actors.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 2d

"Slots & Daggers is a very entertaining and fun game that thrives on the one more turn aspect." @aransuddi.bsky.social has had a great time with Slots & Daggers. Have a read of his review.

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#gaming #videogames #gamenews

Slots & Daggers Review | TheSixthAxis

Slots & Daggers wraps a dungeon crawler around a slot machine for an excellent, and every-so-slightly addictive new experience.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 3d

"Fading Serenades is a nice, chill courier game on a nice little island where life is pretty laid back." @aransuddi.bsky.social has been out delivering packages on a small island. Read his review of Fading Serenades.

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#gaming #videogames #gamenews

Fading Serenades Review | TheSixthAxis

On the surface, Fading Serenades is a game about delivering packages on a tiny island, managing your inventory, getting to know the inhabitants, and

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 4d

This is grim. There just aren't enough of us writing about games, and even fewer who will take the time to bring attention to smaller games. It isn't good for the industry.

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More than 1,200 games journalists have left the media in the last two years | VGC

According to Press Engine data, the global pool of games journalists has shrunk by 25%

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 7d

My Lumo 2 review is now up, coming 9 years after my Lumo review. Have a read if you're interested in the game.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 7d

@aransuddi.bsky.social has reviewed Lumo 2, coming nine years after the first Lumo. Check out his thoughts at the link.

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Lumo 2 Review | TheSixthAxis

Lumo 2 brings greater fidelity, new tricks and genres, and with hundreds more rooms and puzzles, platforming and adventuring. But is it better?

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 8d

I'm now replaying Binary Domain and it has some great ideas around AI, though some of the script hasn't aged well.

I still hold onto a little hope that RGG Studio will make a sequel.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 9d

"Keeper captures the essence of Double Fine, packaged in a heartfelt and surreal world where you never quite know what will happen next." @aransuddi.bsky.social has reviewed Double Fine's Keeper. Find out his thoughts at the link.

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Keeper Review | TheSixthAxis

Double Fine's latest is Keeper, a tale of a lighthouse come to life and its bird friend adventuring through a world ruined by The Wither.

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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

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 · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 18d

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

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 20d

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

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.bsky.social · 20d

"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.

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Blood of Mehran Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 25d

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 · 25d

"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.

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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27d

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 · 28d

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 FC 26 Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · Sep 25

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

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#ghostofyotei #gaming #videogames

Ghost of Yōtei Review – Atsu-loutely fabulous | TheSixthAxis

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

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

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?

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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.

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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.

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Fresh Tracks Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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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.

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Tiny Bookshop Review | TheSixthAxis

A shop for tiny books?

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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.

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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.

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The Dark Queen of Mortholme Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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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."

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A Dream About Parking Lots Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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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.

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#gaming #switch2 #videogames

Dear Me, I Was Review | TheSixthAxis

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

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