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Aran

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Co-owner and editor of videogames news, reviews, and previews website @thesixthaxis.com Work in the NHS by day. Gaming, mundane thoughts, and politics likely ahead.

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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 29/09/2026
Qliphah In Providence’s Shadow is a game that feels like a tech demo that doesn't build upon it's idea. Read @aransuddi.bsky.social's review now. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/09/29/q... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Qliphah In Providence's Shadow Review | TheSixthAxis
I always like to see games try to do new things to freshen up a genre, so when I saw that Qliphah In Providence’s Shadow had been described as a tactical
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
There are a few different ways a Star Wars Zero Company sequel could go, in my opinion. You should read that opinion now. #gaming #videogames #gamenews #starwarszerocompany
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 24/09/2026
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been exploring the Grounds and the rest of FC 27. See what he thinks in his review. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/09/24/e... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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EA Sports FC 27 Review – In on The Grounds floor | TheSixthAxis
As if the buying up of sports teams by foreign investment hasn't been controversial enough over the past 20 years, now they've come for our sports video
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 22/09/2026
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been looping through the same day in the puzzler Rivage. Read his review to see how he felt about it. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/09/22/r... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Rivage Review | TheSixthAxis
Rivage provides a compelling sci-fi time looping puzzler, but some of the structure to exploring the space station gets in the way.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 11/09/2026
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been engaging in battles far, far away through Star Wars Zero Company. Read his review at the link. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/09/11/s... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Star Wars Zero Company Review | TheSixthAxis
From Zero Company to hero company?
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 26/08/2026
"A new way to adapt the mythology of the Minotaur is the cherry that tops this experience." @aransuddi.bsky.social has been exploring Minotaur Island in Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Read his review now. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/08/26/r... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review | TheSixthAxis
Sophia is a fan favourite from A Plague Tale: Requiem, a key ally of Amicia and Hugo on their perilous journey. But before becoming the famous Sea
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 24/08/2026
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been flying around the archipelago making deliveries in Lou's Lagoon. Read his review now. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/08/24/l... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Lou's Lagoon Review | TheSixthAxis
Lou's Lagoon has plenty of cosy gaming vibes, from its art style to the resource gathering and flying between islands, but a few weaknesses let it down.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 28/07/2026
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been battling the elements in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. Read his full review now. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/07/28/a... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review | TheSixthAxis
I am someone who really enjoys the Avatar stories, the world that has been created, and of course the characters that inhabit it. Like many others, I have
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
WILL: Follow The Light could have been a much more interesting game if the puzzles were more interesting and if the main character sounded invested in his own story. The amazing sailing visuals and gameplay can't save this from being an average experience.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
I woke up grumpy about the state of the games industry today.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 11/06/2026
NBA The Run is fast paced but lacks depth says @aransuddi.bsky.social. Read his review now. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/06/11/n... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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NBA The Run Review | TheSixthAxis
NBA The Run gives the impression that it's a spiritual successor to the beloved NBA Street series, swapping indoor courts for locations around the world
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I've spent time with 1666 Amsterdam and the Assassin's Creed influence definitely shows.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Here's my Mina The Hollower review. It's a good game that does meet some of the high expectations placed upon it, but it lacks in others.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
I've been playing Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth which was thoroughly enjoyable. Read my review now. #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I also played the PS5 version of Hades II this past week. You don't need me to tell you how great it is, but read my words anyway. #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Here's my Dosa Divas review. A very good game with a pretty hard hitting story. Check out my full review. #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I recently played through The Pale Beyond and had some thoughts about how it centres around free will and fate. www.thesixthaxis.com/2026/04/06/f... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Free Will, Fate & Frost: The Philosophy of The Pale Beyond | TheSixthAxis
Chances are that today you have already made a number of choices. What you plan to eat, where you'll go, who to speak to, when you will do tasks, and how
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I do like a side scrolling brawler but Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers is an average experience.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Here's my preview of The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon. It's shaping up to be a funny experience.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Here's my review for Love Eternal. It's a tough precision platformer that stays with you after it ends.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
My latest review is for Ratcheteer DX. It has some very enjoyable moments but some of the platforming was just a little too annoying at times
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The likes of Spiked only want us from minority backgrounds to integrate to a specific point, where we are nothing more than a serving class with no representation. This faux outrage of division for being inclusive is ridiculous.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
I'm going to be a Sujimon master!
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The latest game I have on the go from my backlog is Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth. I'm going to spend so much time just diving into the side activities.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Videogamer used to be one of my go to sites a long time ago. To see it become an AI slop factory is a shame to see. This is why it is important to support game news and review outlets. Whatever site you're a fan of share their work and support them financially if you can.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I may have to add that to my to play list then.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
You don't need to tend to a farm, run a cafe, or lounge on an island for a game to be cosy. Riding on a speeder, searching for treasure, and eating at street stalls is cosy too, which is why Star Wars Outlaws is a cosy game.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
My profile banner has changed to reflect the current game I'm playing. Back in Osaka with Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Fun fact, this time last year I was actually in Osaka.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
At TheSixthAxis we've been pouring our love of games into our work for 18 years, and we've been lucky to remain independent all that time. If you like or have ever liked any of the work we have done please consider tipping us on Ko-fi. Ideally we want to be totally reader supported. #gaming
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
My MIO: Memories In Orbit review is up. It is engaging, beautiful, and frustrating at times. It's also going to be one of the most memorable games of the year.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
I've decided after my current review obligations are done I'm going on a review hiatus. I need to rediscover playing games for fun and not for work.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
My first review of 2026 is up and it is for 3D platformer Big Hops. A charming game though the experience was not without technical issues.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
2026 is going to be the start of my sartorial era.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 11/12/2025
@aransuddi.bsky.social has checked out Aethermancer, the roguelike creature collector RPG that is currently in early access. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/11/a... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Aethermancer Early Access Review – When creature collecting goes rogue | TheSixthAxis
Creature collecting games are becoming more and more common, but while many of them follow a similar format, Aethermancer aims to be a bit different by
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 09/12/2025
@aransuddi.bsky.social reviews UNBEATABLE, saying the rhythm gameplay is good but the story could have been better. Read his full thoughts at the link. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/09/u... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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UNBEATABLE Review | TheSixthAxis
Singing songs in a world of silence, Unbeatable looks to blend a narrative and rhythm action together.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 08/12/2025
@aransuddi.bsky.social has played and reviewed Death Howl. While he appreciates the narrative the gameplay didn't quite meet expectations. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/08/d... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Death Howl Review | TheSixthAxis
One thing that we all have in common is death. Through our lives we inevitably lose people we love, and then one day it will be our turn. A morbid
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 02/12/2025
@aransuddi.bsky.social spent some time with @ninedotsstudio.bsky.social playing Outward 2 and talking about how this sequel expands on the original. Simply, it's the Outward experience a lot of you enjoyed. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/12/02/o... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Outward 2 Preview – Doubling down on the Outward concept | TheSixthAxis
The original Outward was well received by players with its offering of an RPG with survival elements, where the world was dangerous and you had to use
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Here's my Duskpunk review, an RPG with dice roll mechanics. It's in a similar vein to Citizen Sleeper so if you enjoyed that you'll probably enjoy this.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Xenopurge is a game that caused me no end of tension while playing it, and it was great.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I've been playing Football Manager games for a lot of years. While FM26 is the start of a new era, it won't be remembered as one of the best entries.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Legacy of Cain. A remake of Legacy of Kain but starring the French special forces robot from Binary Domain.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 30/10/2025
@aransuddi.bsky.social has been getting stuck into Football Manager 26. While the full review isn't ready yet, here are his thoughts so far. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/30/r... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Road to Review: Football Manager 26 | TheSixthAxis
Is this the Ruben Amorim of video games?
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 24/10/2025
"Once Upon a Jester is a surprising game for me and I do recommend it, especially if you are looking for something comedic and that is only a few hours long." That's @aransuddi.bsky.social's view of the improvised play game Once Upon A Jester. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/24/o... #gaming
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Once Upon a Jester Review | TheSixthAxis
Jester and Sok have a cunning plan in Once Upon a Jester, and to do that, they'll need to become a brilliant troupe of travelling actors.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 24/10/2025
"Slots & Daggers is a very entertaining and fun game that thrives on the one more turn aspect." @aransuddi.bsky.social has had a great time with Slots & Daggers. Have a read of his review. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/24/s... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Slots & Daggers Review | TheSixthAxis
Slots & Daggers wraps a dungeon crawler around a slot machine for an excellent, and every-so-slightly addictive new experience.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 23/10/2025
"Fading Serenades is a nice, chill courier game on a nice little island where life is pretty laid back." @aransuddi.bsky.social has been out delivering packages on a small island. Read his review of Fading Serenades. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/23/f... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Fading Serenades Review | TheSixthAxis
On the surface, Fading Serenades is a game about delivering packages on a tiny island, managing your inventory, getting to know the inhabitants, and
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
This is grim. There just aren't enough of us writing about games, and even fewer who will take the time to bring attention to smaller games. It isn't good for the industry. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/more-th...
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More than 1,200 games journalists have left the media in the last two years | VGC
According to Press Engine data, the global pool of games journalists has shrunk by 25%
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
My Lumo 2 review is now up, coming 9 years after my Lumo review. Have a read if you're interested in the game. #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
I'm now replaying Binary Domain and it has some great ideas around AI, though some of the script hasn't aged well. I still hold onto a little hope that RGG Studio will make a sequel.
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TheSixthAxis @thesixthaxis.com · 17/10/2025
"Keeper captures the essence of Double Fine, packaged in a heartfelt and surreal world where you never quite know what will happen next." @aransuddi.bsky.social has reviewed Double Fine's Keeper. Find out his thoughts at the link. www.thesixthaxis.com/2025/10/17/k... #gaming #videogames #gamenews
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Keeper Review | TheSixthAxis
Double Fine's latest is Keeper, a tale of a lighthouse come to life and its bird friend adventuring through a world ruined by The Wither.
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Aran @aransuddi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Get a press release about a game that looks interesting, check out the Steam page, and see that a main character is voiced by Gen AI.
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