Jess Zammit

Back in March, I was supposed to write a review of Pokemon Pokopia. I started one – I actually got about halfway through! – and it was honestly glowing. It spoke about how this was the game the series had needed for years, and that in the midst of all going on in the world, it was to 2026 what Animal Crossing was to many in 2020. But instead of being able to finish that review, I instead spent the month of March – and several months since – dealing with the worst burnout I’ve ever experienced.

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Fans of family-friendly racing games will likely already be very familiar with the Hot Wheels series, and will have been thrilled to see the announcement of Hot Wheels Infinite Rush during the recent Summer Game Fest showcase.