David Smith
In the vast digital cosmos where heroes clash, monsters rise, and worlds are born from lines of code, one constant remains: Smitty, the editor whose pen sharpens blades, whose insight forges legends, and whose critique can topple empires pixel by pixel. Though many speak his name, few truly know the origins of GameCritix’s enigmatic overseer. Some say he was once a rogue QA tester, forged in the chaos of broken builds and day-one patches. Others whisper he descended from the ancient Archivists — beings who chronicle every game world, every reboot, every forgotten Easter egg. But those closest to him know the truth: Smitty is a guardian of stories, a curator of worlds, and the quiet force ensuring every game earns its place in the digital pantheon.
MLB The Show 26 Review
With expanded career storytelling, deeper franchise management, and refined on-field mechanics, MLB The Show 26 delivers another polished and immersive baseball experience for fans of the sport.
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Review
A massive, content-rich return to the wasteland, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition proves that great open-world design endures — and on Switch 2, the Commonwealth has never felt more alive or more portable.
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS + Visions of Four Heroes DLC Review
A spectacular reinvention of the musou formula, Dynasty Warriors: Origins pairs colossal battlefield chaos with surprising tactical depth — and the Visions of Four Heroes DLC elevates it further with bold “what if” stories and meaningful new combat systems.
Sniper Elite: The French Collection Review
A robust and engaging tactical shooter that honours the core strengths of the Sniper Elite franchise. It doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it elevates precision and planning to consistently satisfying effect.
2XKO Review
A stylish, accessible and strategically rich fighter that lays the groundwork for a standout competitive future — even if it still has room to grow.
Mars Kitchen VR Review
A fun and flavourful VR experience that combines intuitive controls, quirky design, and genuinely engaging puzzle-like cooking mechanics. Mars Kitchen VR is an excellent pick for players seeking accessible, imaginative VR gameplay with a generous dash of personality.
Battle Force Review
A smart, stylish shooter that blends accessibility with tactical nuance. Battle Forced doesn’t redefine the genre, but it refines it in meaningful ways — offering an engaging experience that rewards both skill and strategic thinking.
EA SPORTS FC 26 TOTY Edition Review
A stylish, feature-rich football simulation that prioritises feel and personality. It isn’t perfect, and some design choices remain controversial, but it stands tall as one of the more compelling entries in recent football gaming history.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Review
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition refines a near-perfect social simulator with sharper visuals, deeper tools, and a more expressive world, delivering cozy escapism and gentle creativity that continues to set the genre’s standard.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Review
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is a meticulously crafted JRPG that blends deep worldbuilding, character-rich storytelling, and strategic combat into an enthralling adventure, though its deliberate pacing and dense exposition may feel challenging for some players.
