REVIEW: MXGP 26 - The Official Game (2026 Video Game) - on PlayStation 5

MXGP 26 - The Official Game has some strong ideas, particularly its dynamic track deformation, which sees ruts develop throughout races and forces players to adapt their lines. The move to Unreal Engine 5 also delivers a significant visual upgrade, while the revised physics give the bikes a satisfying sense of weight once the demanding handling begins to click. The official 2026 championship is well represented, with licensed riders, bikes, teams and all 19 tracks across MXGP and MX2.

Unfortunately, the game lacks the depth needed to make those improvements part of a truly complete experience. There is no proper career mode, no progression from MX2 into MXGP, and no team or bike development. Limited tutorials make the demanding handling harder to learn, while inconsistent physics and unpredictable AI can cause frustration. MXGP 26 has the foundations of an enjoyable motocross game, but it feels like it needed more development and refinement before release.

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https://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2026/10/review-mxgp-26-official-game-2026-video.html

REVIEW: Super Arcade Soccer 2026 (2026 Video Game) - on PC (Steam)

Super Arcade Soccer 2026 sounds like exactly the sort of football game that should be great fun. Inspired by the fast, accessible arcade football of the 1990s, it combines cartoon graphics, exaggerated physics, plenty of teams and players, multiple game modes and local multiplayer for up to four players. The presentation is decent, with good sound effects and music, while the unofficial team and player names are an enjoyable throwback to older football games. Seeing The Kop FC and amusingly altered player names such as Mohemed Seleh genuinely made me smile. Sadly, once you start playing, the problems become difficult to ignore. The controls feel poor, players are painfully slow without constantly holding sprint, passing is unpredictable and shooting is particularly frustrating. A quick press of the shoot button can send the ball barely a metre forward, meaning you have to hold the button simply to produce a proper shot.

That is hugely disappointing because the basic concept is so appealing. Arcade football should be fast, responsive and immediately enjoyable, with ridiculous shots, chaotic tackles and simple controls that anyone can pick up. Instead, Super Arcade Soccer 2026 feels like a game that has the features and appearance of an arcade football title without delivering the fun. There is plenty of content here, including cups, leagues, international matches, customisation and multiplayer, but none of that can compensate for gameplay that feels fundamentally wrong. I came away feeling that even an old football arcade game from the 1980s would probably provide more entertainment. Super Arcade Soccer 2026 is a great idea let down by its execution, and in its current state it feels like a game that needed much more development and testing before release.

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https://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2026/08/review-super-arcade-soccer-2026-2026.html

REVIEW: Irusu Cricket VR (2026 Video Game) on MetaQuest VR

Irusu Cricket VR delivers a promising virtual reality cricket experience that successfully captures the feeling of standing at the crease. Swinging the bat, timing shots and reacting to deliveries creates a level of involvement that traditional cricket games cannot match. The stadium environments add to the immersion, while the motion controls and satisfying bat-to-ball interaction make it an enjoyable experience for cricket fans.

However, as an early access release, there is still plenty of work to be done. The batting physics, AI bowlers, fielding and overall presentation all need further refinement, while more modes and deeper progression options are needed to improve long-term replay value. Irusu Cricket VR has a solid foundation, and with continued development it could become a much stronger cricket experience on Meta Quest. For now, it is an enjoyable start with plenty of potential.

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https://www.gamingcouchpotato.co.uk/2026/07/review-irusu-cricket-vr-2026-video-game.html