Xbox on Modest Walrus

Gaming: L.A. Noire

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

L.A. Noire, Rockstar Games, Team Bondi

The Trailer

My Reaction

L.A. Noire was a blast from the past to revisit. The interrogation and detective work still hold up remarkably well, thanks to the facial animation tech that was so far ahead of its time. The one real negative is the driving; the car handling feels stiff and syphoned, dragging down what’s otherwise an excellent experience.

Gaming: Halo 2

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

Halo 2, Microsoft Game Studios, Bungie

The Trailer

My Reaction

Everything’s designed with a master’s eye for first-person intensity, extensively crafted and technically superb. The genuine care that has been taken in making this game is awe inspiring.

Overview

Halo 2 is a first-person shooter developed by Bungie and published by Microsoft Game Studios, released in 2004 for the Xbox. The direct sequel to Halo: Combat Evolved, it continues the Master Chief’s fight against the Covenant while introducing a dual storyline that also follows the Arbiter, a disgraced Covenant warrior. The game introduced dual-wielding weapons, new vehicles like the Brute Chopper, and became a defining title for Xbox Live, helping push console online multiplayer into the mainstream.

Gaming: Red Dead Redemption 2

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games, Rockstar Studios

The Trailer

My Reaction

Red Dead Redemption 2 is widely regarded as one of the greatest games of all time, and it’s easy to see why. The graphics, the storytelling and the detailed open world all come together into something that feels like a genuine artistic achievement, even if the pacing and some of the gameplay mechanics can be frustrating at times.

Gaming: Watch Dogs 2

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

Watch Dogs 2, Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal

The Trailer

My Reaction

Watch Dogs 2 is a gorgeous game. The San Francisco setting is beautifully realised and the hacking mechanics make the open world feel genuinely different from anything else out there. The tone is lighter and more fun than the first game and it works. An easy buy.

Gaming: 7 Days To Die

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

7 Days To Die, The Fun Pimps/Telltale Publishing, The Fun Pimps

First Look

My first impression wasn’t great. The graphics didn’t do much to grab my attention right away.

Trailer

My Reaction

What won me over was the map size, it’s massive. The game ran very smoothly, movement felt fluid and responsive. The performance held up well throughout. My only real complaint was the graphics; it’s not the prettiest game out there. Even so, I went ahead and bought 7 Days to Die.

Gaming: Grand Theft Auto 5

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Game/Publisher/Developer

Grand Theft Auto 5, Rockstar Games, Rockstar North

First Look

The graphics were stunning for 2013. Los Santos felt alive in a way no open-world game had managed before; the scale, the detail and the sheer ambition of it all was immediately apparent.

The Trailer

My Reaction

The trailer sold it immediately. Seeing the three-protagonist structure was a surprise; switching between Michael, Trevor and Franklin mid-mission was something fresh for the series. The world looked massive, the story looked cinematic and the chaos looked as fun as ever. This was an easy buy.