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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What is your favourite Saints Row game? #gaming

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 30/09/2026

🟡 Rhythm Paradise Groove (2026, Switch) 🟢 REVIEW: Nintendo ensure the Switch's impressive software legacy extends with this recent exclusive - a return for the series after a decade on the sidelines. Read or watch @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social's review 😊👇 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/rhythm-parad...

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Rhythm Paradise Groove (SWI) review | Switch

Rhythm Paradise Groove Switch review: Nintendo's rhythm title returned in 2026, with an eclectic range of scenarios.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Two decades ago, a main competitor to Grand Theft Auto was born. Saints Row didn't hide it's inspirations, but was Volition's effort fun? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/eNIjiPkJyHs #gaming #xbox360 #saintsrow

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Saints Row (XBOX 360) - Review

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Saints Row (XBOX 360) - Review

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 25/09/2026

🟡 Metal Slug X (1999, Neo Geo) 🟢 REVIEW: SNK revitalised Metal Slug 2, fixing crippling slow-down issues whilst introducing new weapons, new enemies and a host of tweaks. I recap Metal Slug's finest hour, and arguably the Neo Geo's best game. 😊👇 #gaming #snk 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/metal-slug-x...

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Metal Slug X (NEO) review | Neo Geo

Metal Slug X Neo Geo review: A reworking of MS2, SNK made good on their excellent run 'n' gun's promise, resulting in one of the shooters of the nineties. Frantic, cartoon arcade gaming across 6 missions.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With just Saints Row left to cover this month, let's look to October's eclectic lineup! 🛡️ Doom: The Dark Ages - Xbox Series X 💻 Tron 2.0 Killer App - Xbox 🤖 Xenoblade Chronicles X - Wii U 😈 Hellboy: The Science of Evil - PS3 👽 Destroy All Humans - PS2 Be well and stay safe guys!

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 23/09/2026

🟡 Naughty Bear (2010, PlayStation 3) 🟢 REVIEW: An action game that sees a homicidal teddy bear taking his revenge on the populace of Perfection Island. A fun, provocative title, or was its edginess all bluster? Read @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social's review 😊👇 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/naughty-bear...

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Naughty Bear (PS3) review | PlayStation 3

Naughty Bear PlayStation 3 review: 2010 saw a controversial action game seeing a homicidal bear exacting his revenge on the populace of Perfection Island. It packs lots of action and stealth gameplay.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

After Grandia proved one of the standout JRPGs of it's time, Game Arts would return with a sequel for Dreamcast. Was it a worthy successor? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/n3dZZImEwsA #gaming #dreamcast #grandiaII

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 22/09/2026

Happy Birthday Shane!!! 🥳 The man who has likely forgotten more games than I knew existed in the first place. Please give his marvellous YouTube a whirl: if you like in-depth game reviews, you'll be in heaven. 👉 www.youtube.com/@Steadysphere

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SteadySphere - Pixel Empire Video Reviews

Hey there, welcome to The Pixel Empire Video Reviews! Run by Shane with help from site manager Tom, I aim to cover a new game weekly from a variety of platforms which eventually end up on our website ...

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Don't know about you, but I'm feeling 32! Balloon day pickups 😊

Dunjungle
Rogue Prince of Persia
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Mouse PI
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 19/09/2026

🟡 Huntdown (2020, PC) 🟢 REVIEW: Run 'n' guns don't get much better than this! Easy Trigger's ode to action movies & 80s cyberpunk combines precise, satisfying gameplay with gorgeous visuals, and a raft of incredible boss fights. #gaming #review #pc 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/huntdown-pc-...

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Huntdown (PC) review | Windows

Huntdown PC review: Easy Trigger's run 'n' gun throwback is a dizzying tribute to eighties action films and cyberpunk, packed with explosive action and brilliant boss fights.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Dave & Rocky @davenolan17.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Well, that's done @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What's the worst Marvel game? #gaming

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 16/09/2026

🟡 Dragon Quest Treasures (2022, Switch) 🟢 REVIEW: A spin-off charting the early lives of DQXI siblings Mia and Erik. @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social sees whether this Tose-developed RPG is up to the series' usual high standards 😊👇 #gaming #nintendo #review 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/dragon-quest...

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Dragon Quest Treasures (SWI) review | Switch

Dragon Quest Treasures Switch review: A spin-off from DQXI, this game charts the early life of Erik and Mia in a Tose-developed action role-playing game. Beautiful Akira Toriyama artwork and enjoyable...

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Acclaim and Probe Entertainment would deliver a scrolling beat em' up based on Marvel's First Family in 1997. But was Fantastic Four good? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/i1V_BWayjp4 #gaming #ps1 #marvel #fantasticfour

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Fantastic Four (PS1) - Review

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 13/09/2026

🟡 Quake 4 (2005, Xbox 360) 🟢 REVIEW: Would Raven Software's 360 port of the legendary shooter continue Quake's strong run of console ports, or would it struggle to make good on the hardware? @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social reveals all 😊👇 #gaming #xbox #review 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/quake-4-x360...

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Quake 4 (X360) review | Xbox 360

Quake 4 Xbox 360 review: Raven Software ported the goliath PC FPS to Microsoft's system in 2005, complete with multiplayer and a return of the single-player campaign.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

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Fantastic Four (PS1) - Review

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 10/09/2026

🟡 Metal Black (1996, Saturn) 🇯🇵 🟢 REVIEW: Taito's Darius-alike hit the arcades back in 1991, but fans had to wait an age for a home version. How would Ving's import-only Saturn iteration fare amid a crowd of competition? 😊👇 #gaming #sega #review 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/metal-black-...

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Metal Black (SAT) review | Saturn

Metal Black Saturn review: Taito's Darius off-shoot would receive a port more than 4 years on from it's arcade release, where it debuted the beam weapon system.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Artificial Mind and Movement would deliver something rather different in 2010. Naughty Bear was indeed unique - but was it good? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/cG3fA9Hs8V0 #gaming #naughtybear #ps3

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Naughty Bear (PS3) - Review

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Artificial Mind and Movement would deliver something rather different in 2010. Naughty Bear was indeed unique - but was it good? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/cG3fA9Hs8V0 #gaming #naughtybear #ps3

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Naughty Bear (PS3) - Review

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 03/09/2026

🟡 Undercover: Dual Motives (2008, DS) 🟢 REVIEW: A spin-off from Operation Wintersun, Sproing's point and click adventure traded the desktop for Nintendo's handheld and stylus. Read or watch @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social's verdict at the link 👇 #gaming #review 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/undercover-d...

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Undercover: Dual Motives (DS) review | Nintendo DS

Undercover: Dual Motives Nintendo DS review: a point and click adventure game set in the 1930s, as a scientist fights to clear his name. Expect mini-games, logic puzzles and spy intrigue.

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 01/09/2026

🟡 Psyvariar 3 (2026, PC) 🟢 REVIEW: A first new outing in 23 years for the cult classic shoot 'em up, Psyvariar 3 adds new pilots and modes to its risk-and-reward gameplay. How does Red Art's game square up against the current crop? #gaming #windows #pc 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/psyvariar-3-...

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Psyvariar 3 (PC) review | Windows

Psyvariar 3 Windows PC review: 23 years on from the second game, the vertical-scrolling shmup with the quirky Buzz system made a return, with new game modes, pilots, and challenging levels.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

After over a decade of absence, Rhythm Paradise returned with a new entry in 2026. Groove would arrive on Nintendo Switch, but was it worth the wait? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/DrxNFn6kpHA #gaming #switch #rhythmparadise

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Rhythm Paradise Groove (SWITCH) - Review

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What is your favourite Rhythm Paradise/Heaven game? #Gaming #switch

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 27/08/2026

🟡 Maken X (2000, Dreamcast) 🟢 REVIEW: @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social covers a rare, non-RPG from Atlus. How did this unusual hack 'n' slash adventure fare when it released on the Dreamcast? Read or watch his review to learn more! 😊👇 #gaming #sega #atlus 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/maken-x-dc-r...

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Maken X (DC) review | Dreamcast

Maken X Dreamcast review:

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What's the worst point and click game you've played? #gaming

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 25/08/2026

🟡 The Hong Kong Massacre (2019, PC) 🟢 REVIEW: Vreski smashed together Hotline Miami, Max Payne and a Hong Kong setting for this gritty, adrenalin-soaked shooter. It demands quick reactions: expect lots of deaths and lots of fun 😊 #gaming #windows #review 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/the-hong-kon...

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The Hong Kong Massacre (PC) review | Windows

The Hong Kong Massacre Windows PC review: This is what happens when you mix Hotline Miami, Max Payne and a hard-boiled action movie setting. A furious, adrenalin-soaked top-down shoot 'em up game from...

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

In 2008, Sproing would bring point-and-click adventure to the Nintendo DS with Undercover: Dual Motives. Unfortunately, there's a reason it's not as well remembered as the likes of Ace Attorney or Hotel Dusk... VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/OPw6OF_ou-w #gaming #nintendods #pointandclick

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Undercover: Dual Motives (DS) - Review

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

With the vote concluded and one review left for August, let's look to September's line-up... 🐻 Naughty Bear #PS3 4️⃣ The Fantastic Four #PS1 🛐 Grandia II #Dreamcast 🟣 Saints Row #Xbox360 Be well and stay safe guys!

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What's the worst point and click game you've played? #gaming

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

With nearly half of the votes, your winner is Naughty Bear! Full September line-up coming tomorrow

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

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Undercover: Dual Motives (DS) - Review

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 22/08/2026

🟡 Watch_Dogs (2014, PS4) 🟢 REVIEW: Ubisoft's dystopian open world adventure features a near-future Chicago where exploiting networks and infrastructure helps players stay ahead of the law. Read or watch @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social's coverage 👇 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/watch_dogs-p...

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Watch_Dogs (PS4) review | PlayStation 4

Watch Dogs PS4 review: Ubisoft Montreal crafted an open world dystopia set in a surveillance-led near-future, where connected devices can be used to the player's advantage.

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 20/08/2026

We've reached 100 Xbox 360 reviews. It's the first system where we've broken 3 figures. @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social deserves the credit, having written more than 80 of them! You can find them all here: www.thepixelempire.net/xbox-360-rev... ...plus a few highlights from along the way 😊👇🧵

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 20/08/2026

🟡 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (2008, Xbox 360) 🟢 REVIEW: Starting life as a mini-game, GW2 would blossom into one of Xbox Live Arcade's finest exclusives. I cover Bizarre Creations' mesmerising twin-stick shooter, for my latest review 😊👇 #gaming #xbox360 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/geometry-war...

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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (X360) review | Xbox 360

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Xbox 360 review: Xbox Live Arcade's best game? One of the greatest twin-stick shooters ever, Bizarre Creations' sequel is a timeless, mesmerically addictive game.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

It's time for another vote! This time, the focus is on Playstation 3 titles, and it's a weird quartet. Your options are... 🐉 Dragon's Dogma 🐻 Naughty Bear 🍈 Papo & Yo 💥 Quantum Theory Vote here: youtube.com/post/Ugkxl1i... #gaming #ps3

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Two very close picks but still time to vote!

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In 2002, Acquire would move from Ninja to Samurai and from stealth to adventure with Way of the Samurai. But does the branching storyline and sword combat deliver? VIDEO REVIEW👉 youtu.be/W80tG1EzgUM #gaming #ps2 #wayofthesamurai

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Way of the Samurai (PS2) - Review

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What is your favourite Way of the Samurai game? #gaming

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Tom @thepixelempire.net · 13/08/2026

🟡 Asphalt Legends (2024, PlayStation 5) 🟢 REVIEW: Is this the best free-to-play racer (spectacularly low bar, I know)? I examine the storefront assaults and carefully curated tedium these games are still getting up to, in my latest review 😀👇 #gaming #ps5 🔴 www.thepixelempire.net/asphalt-lege...

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Asphalt Legends (PS5) review | PlayStation 5

Asphalt Legends PS5 review: Gameloft's long-lived mobile racer's console port sees fun gameplay and a mountain of events neutered by F2P practices.

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Shane @ The Pixel Empire @steadyspheretpe.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What's your favourite indie puzzle game? #gaming

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