Now that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, we took some time to capture the first 45 minutes of gameplay on Switch 2 in 4K. Here is the video.

The Crew Motorfest is about to welcome quite a few nice surprises for its third year of content, among which two new Playlists (one dedicated to BMW and another focused on Street Racing, much like a certain Need for Speed series), new customization tools, RC cars, a Track Forge system allowing players to create crazy (or realistic) circuits and even a new "playground" island. The game is also now Steam Deck verified and Ubisoft also reveled that The Crew 2's hybrid mode (allowing the community to keep playing the game even when the servers are down) is available as of now. We were invited to a big event in Lyon at Ivory Twoer's HQ and it was great fun to be able to try some of the new features, as well as see some familiar faces again. We have a bunch of images and a video to share if you're interested.

Due to a capture issue on Series X that we hope to resolve quickly, we unfortunately had to postpone our coverage of Electronic Arts' latest soccer game: EA SPORTS FC 26, which is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Better late than never, so here is some gameplay footage captured by the illustrious Driftwood, our leading expert on the genre.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 and also PC. You can watch the Nintendo Switch 2 version in this video showing the beginning of the game.

As you all know very well, the main appeal for Battlefield 6 will lie in its multiplayer component, but since Battlefield 6 is making an effort to include a single-player mode this time around, we decided to share a gameplay video of one of the early missions, which begins in an amphibious tank. We chose to capture the game on PlayStation 5 Pro as it is supposed to take advantage of PSSR.

Already available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is trying to offer an alternative to Mario Kart. Here is our PC video of the game.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian arrived on PlayStation 4 (in Japan only), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC at the end of September, and here is a gameplay video of the Switch version.

Star Wars Outlaws arrived on Switch 2 a month ago now, but we hadn't had time to give it the attention it deserved on the site. We're rectifying that mistake right now with a video showcasing the four available planets. In both handheld and docked modes, the result is still very impressive for such a machine, especially since the few concessions made weren't that significant in the end when not directly compared to the current gen versions. Excellent work from Massive for Ubisoft, who clearly deserve our compliments!

As you know, nostalgia is in full swing in the video game medium, so the release of Rally Arcade Classics on PC last year came as no surprise. The game finally hit consoles last June at a fairly reasonable price (€/$19.99 on PS5 and Xbox—note that the Switch version is available for €/$9.99) considering its content. Although the game only offers four destinations (Finland, Monte Carlo, Catalunya, and Greece), it still includes 44 cars largely inspired by historic models from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, as well as 48 tracks (the stages are fairly short though). Several game modes are available (Tour, Rally, License, Arcade, Time Trial, and Events), the driving is arcadey but pretty fun, with vehicles that become increasingly difficult to control as you move up the classes, and the game has been recently updated with the recent addition of a manual gearbox and the ability to create a list of 25 players with whom you can compare your times. Check out a small selection of tracks and cars in the video below.

Hotel Barcelona hasn't really received a very warm welcome, either from the press or from gamers. It must be said that, while the world created by Suda51 and Swery61 is as original as fans could have hoped for, the decision to make the game a rogue-like wasn't necessarily the wisest given the fierce competition in the genre. As is often the case with the games developed by these two iconic Japanese artists, the end result is rather clumsy in terms of gameplay, giving the impression of a title that lacks polish. We weren't convinced by the visuals during gameplay either and combat doesn't feel as responsive as it should. We'll let you take a look at the beginning of this bizarre adventure in the following video, and we look forward to hearing your feedback if you've already decided to give the game a try.