Krut: The Mythic Wings review – Who’s the cat with the beak?
Based on eat-Asian mythology, Krut: The Mythic Wings is a punishing action platformer that is as rewarding as it is tedious. Players take on the role of Vera. After the Ogre army invades the peaceful nation of Garuda and seizes the capital….
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I Gave Up On Obi-Wan Kenobi after ten minutes
…So you shouldn’t care about any of my opinions on it. Ten minutes into the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show, during a scene featuring ten-year-old Leia set to a soundtrack taken directly from a Hallmark TV movie, I stopped watching. So,…
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Kao The Kangaroo review – Back on the street
The original Kao the Kangeroo (pronounced K-O) on the Dreamcast was a great game that no bugger played (like most of its library, come to think of it). Although a sequel was released for sixth-generation consoles in 2003, and a…
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Coheed & Cambria announce UK/European tour with Thrice
The phenomenal Coheed and Cambria have announced a co-headlining UK and European tour with Thrice in October this year. Coheed’s upcoming album, Vaxis II: A Window Of The Waking Mind, will be released through Roadrunner Records on 27th June. The band released their…
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Young Souls review – Twin Powers Activate
From 1P2P & The Arcade Crew, Young Souls is a very stylish one or two-player 2D sidescrolling brawler, combined with a deep and thoughtful story and a surprising smattering of action RPG tendencies. You play a pair of dysfunctional teenage twins, Jenn…
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The Serpent Rogue review – For science!
The Serpent Rogue throws players into a procedurally generated world on the brink of annihilation. The fields and valleys are strewn with deadly thorns, a corrupting influence mutating wildlife into vicious monsters, violent storms tear the landscape asunder, and the dead…
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Bugsnax review – Cronenberg’s muppets
Bugsnax was probably one of the best launch titles on the PS5. It was a colourful and charming game that made great use of the Dual Sense controller. Now that the exclusivity period on Sony consoles has expired, the Bugnax have…
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Slow Down Molasses UK tour kicks off this week
Canadian post-punk masters, Slow Down Molasses UK tour kicks off this Friday. Mixing bristling anxious energy with highly-pronounced pop edges, the band from Saskatoon has never been shy about traversing shifting sonic territories. In their latest iteration, the four-piece plunge…
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Chuck Ragan & The Camaraderie, Thekla, Bristol, 30/04/22
We met in the middle of the Severn at Bristol’s Thekla for a night of exceptional folk, country and roots, courtesy of journeyman singer-songwriter Chuck Ragan and his backing band, The Camaraderie. First up was Jesse Ahern. The Boston based…
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The Batman review – Darkest before the dawn
In 1989, at the height of Bat-Mania, following in the wake of Tim Burton’s original Batman film, DC comics released Secret Origins Special featuring spotlight stories touching on the origins of popular Gotham villains; The Penguin, Two-Face, and The Riddler. The Riddler’s…
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Cat Café Manager review – [Insert cat pun here]
I am a big fan of the type of game you can play to relax. There is a story, some building, but nothing feels too stressful or frenetic. Roost Games’ Cat Café Manager fits neatly into this kitten filled box. It has…
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Slipstream review – slip ‘n’ slide
If you’re looking for another retro-styled racer to add to what is admittedly a healthy selection on the Switch, Slipstream might be the 1980s styled off-brand super-car racer for you. It’s clear from the off that Slipstream’s main influences are SEGAs…
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Bowling For Soup, O2 Academy, Bristol, 18/04/22
You’re always guaranteed a great time when Bowling For Soup rolls into town and last night at The O2 Academy in Bristol was no exception. First up was regular Bowling For Soup touring partner, The Dollyrots. The LA duo are…
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Reef, Tramshed, Cardiff, 15/04/22
It was a Good Friday for everyone at the Tramshed, as Reef, with solid support from fellow Britrockers, A, took to the stage of the packed Cardiff venue. Kicking off the evening’s entertainment were bluesy rockers Valhalla Awaits. The five…
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga review – The Laugh Jedi
It’s weird to think 17 years have passed since the original LEGO Star Wars game hit the PS2 and TT Games seemingly achieved the impossible – make the prequel trilogy not completely suck. A combination of brilliant brick-based buffoonery, simple…
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‘I didn’t meet James Bond’ We talk to Bowling For Soup’s Jaret Reddick about his new Country Album
Last week G sat down with Bowling For Soup front-man, and all-round nice guy, Jaret Reddick to talk about his new country album Just Woke Up, BFS UK tour of dreary seaside towns which kicks off next week, and the…
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