Microsoft kicks off the year with its Xbox Developer_Direct 2026, during which we got to see Beast of Reincarnation, Fable, Kiln, and Forza Horizon 6.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is quite a challenging game, and we must confess we had our share of frustration when playing it, to the point we couldn't complete in time for the end of the embargo. Still, despite this, we can only praise what Douze Dixièmes has achieved in a game that is sold less than $/€19.99. People will certainly tell you about the tough boss battles, which are a lot of fun, but maybe a bit less about the challenging platforming sequences (that were probably the most annoying part of the game for us), so we chose to prepare a video showcasing some of those moments. Note that only the YouTube version of the video is proposed for the reasons we evoked in the RE Requiem news article.

While we are all eagerly waiting for the release of Resident Evil Requiem, still scheduled for February 27, we were surprised to see that Capcom has succumbed to the lure of product placement, with the Porsche and Hamilton brands. These collaborations were unveiled at last week's showcase, which we are only able to share with you now. Only the YouTube version is available here because we encountered problems with our servers and we don't know if they have been resolved. We apologize for this, of course.

We're starting this new year of reviews with an outsider you may npt have heard of, but that should please all those of you who are into 3 platformers. We've enjoyed our time playing Big Hops so much that we decided to share our thoughts on the game in the following Gamersyde Offline Review video, hoping that you'll take the time to check it out to understand why we had such a great time. The game is coming out in two days on January 14 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC and it's only €/$20 (there will also be a 10% launch discount on Steam). If you're curious to see what it's all about, hop in!
Note: Please take the time to read the video description as we corrected a mistake we made when talking about the different systems on which the game will be available.

And so begins the twenty-third year of the -yde adventure (technically it won't be before next September but we'll, never mind). While it may no longer be as lively and dynamic a place as it was when it was born back in 2003, we can still pride ourselves for still being alive and kicking in a world where video game-focused websites are no longer particularly attractive for most gamers. We won't lie to you, it's not always easy to maintain the level of motivation required to meet our editorial quality standards, but the micro-team that is still holding this fragile structure together has no intention of giving up for the moment. We would obviously like to thank the members of the community who are still with us, whether they are regularly active in the comments or more discreet, but we also think very fondly of those who have left us, either because life unfortunately left them no choice, and of course, or because they preferred to turn the page and move on to other things. After a complicated 2025 in so many ways, both nationally and internationally, we can only wish everyone the best, hoping that you will still keep a little place for us, however small it may be, because without you, we are obviously nothing. So, happy new year and good health to all, and long live Gamersyde while we're at it!

In a world as stressful as ours, finding relaxing and escapist games is becoming essential to coping, and American Truck Simulator is the one we've set our sights on in recent days. Our road trips across the United States with country music playing in the background (or any other style you like) have relaxed us a lot lately, so that's why we're sharing a nice video with you on Christmas Eve. No downloadable version this time due to some issues we're having with our servers, but thirty-five minutes of driving through several states. Needless to say, it made us want to jump back into Euro Truck Simulator 2, which also offers some great destinations, including our beautiful country (France), of course! Merry Christmas to you all!

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was released in early access about a month ago, and we hadn't found the time to check it out. Therefore, we're taking advantage of the Christmas holidays to show you a long sequence, which will allow you to see that the game incorporates roguelike elements. The video you are about to see was recorded on a PC equipped with an RTX 2080 Ti and an i9 9900K, and it runs perfectly in 4K on this configuration.

In the mid-1990s, Street Racer had already shipped on Super Nintendo in 1994, followed closely by the Mega Drive (Genesis) version in 1995, before finally seeing PlayStation and Gameboy versions adapted in 1996. This competitor to Mario Kart was less convincing in terms of gameplay, but more visually accomplished and it had its moment of glory at the time, with its Rumble and Soccer modes adding a bit of variety to the overall package. QUBytes Interactive has brought these four episodes together in Street Racer Collection, a collection available on all platforms, but to get the most out of it, you'll need to be very nostalgic above all else. It's indeed difficult to get a hang of the gameplay of the series today, to the point that we recommend playing with the directional pad rather than the analog stick. Unsurprisingly, the most enjoyable version is the PS1 adaptation, while the Gameboy port takes the prize for the most unplayable episode, as it's impossible to understand what's happening on screen when playing it on a modern TV. The Mega Drive version doesn't have access to the Super Nintendo's Mode 7, so it's less impressive in motion but, although it's more readable at first glance, the tracks are less fun and less interesting to drive on in the end. However, playing the SNES version isn't necessarily a walk in the park, as the difficulty level seems to be significantly higher than in other iterations of the game.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora may not have won everyone over when it was released two years ago, but we still think it has a lot going for it, and not just in terms of technical prowess. Ubisoft's game recently received two major updates, the first allowing players to play in third-person view with no additional cost, and the second giving access to a new storyline independent of the main story, set in the area of the third film, for $24.99/€24.99. To be perfectly honest, we were delighted to return to the game. As you'll see, Massive's title is as immersive as ever, and if you're a fan of James Cameron's universe, you'll find plenty to enjoy here. Especially since the base game is fairly easy to find for around $20/€20 on PC (Steam and EGS) or $30/€30 (digital version on Amazon), or even $20/€20 in stores at the local stores, which still have the game in stock.

Released last March in early access, Wreckfest 2 is still far from finished, but it's still good fun to play alone or with others for less than €25/$25 on Steam right now. We took advantage of the small window of quietness in terms of new releases and we decide to take a look at the game and prepare a homemade video, which we once again recorded using NVIDIA's streaming service, GeForce NOW Ultimate. Enjoy!