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The Division (2016) Review: Still the Best Winter World in 2026
Nearly a decade on, The Division is still one of gaming’s most immersive worlds: a snow-choked Manhattan at Christmas, collapsing in real time. Worth playing in 2026?Â
Retroid Pocket 6 vs Pocket 5: Why I’m Not Upgrading Just Yet
The Retroid Pocket 6 is faster, more powerful, and technically impressive. So why am I not upgrading from my Pocket 5? This isn’t about specs — it’s about ownership, saturation, and learning to enjoy what we already have.
Best Way to Play PS2 Games in 2026: PS3 vs PS2 FAT Mod
I genuinely thought a hacked PS3 would be the tidy answer for PS2 nostalgia. It wasn’t. Here’s the honest reason I went back to original hardware, and why it ended up being the better call.
Retro Football Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 – The Last Great PES?
Still fun in 2025? We revisit Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 on Xbox 360, exploring Master League, match feel, and why it remains one of the last great PES games.
Terminator 2D: No Fate Review – A Sharp Arcade Throwback Done Right
He’s back… Every now and then a game lands that instantly takes me back to a very specific time and place. Terminator 2D: No Fate did exactly that. From the moment it booted up on my Nintendo Switch OLED, it felt like a straight shot back to the 16-bit era…
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered – A Nostalgic Ride Through a Classic – Review
A reflective review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, looking at the campaign today, how it plays now, and whether it’s still worth revisiting.
How AI is reshaping education (and what we do about it)
AI has been part of education for longer than most people realise — just usually in the background. Search, spellcheck, recommendation systems, even the way learning platforms flag “at risk” students… it’s all been nudging decisions for years. What’s changed recently is that generative AI has pushed itself right to…
Transformative AI in the Construction Industry: How Roles Are Shifting, Where the Value Really Sits, and What Comes Next
AI is changing construction through smarter scheduling, automated progress tracking, and faster design iteration — but the biggest shift is how professionals validate, govern, and apply outputs. This article explores current use cases, limitations, emerging skills, and a realistic 5–10 year outlook.
Jusant Review – Is This a Forgotten Masterpiece
Jusant is one of those games I keep returning to, not to finish, but to feel. A calm, thoughtful climb through a quiet world that values atmosphere, emotion, and pace over challenge or spectacle.


