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EXIT: Advent Calendar - The Magic of Christmas review

I love getting an advent calendar (or two or three!) to get me into the Christmas spirit. It’s one of those holiday traditions that sparks pure joy: who doesn’t want little chocolates shaped like candy canes or snowmen as the days get darker and the weather gets chillier? Or Lego minifigs, or mini scented candles, or whisky tasters?

 

This year, how about getting a festive-themed escape game advent calendar to count down to Christmas?

 

Let’s take a look at EXIT’s brand new advent calendar for 2026 and see how effectively it will get you into the Yuletide mood – and give your brain a fun workout at the same time.

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Pokémon Pokopia review

What if you didn’t have to battle with your Pokémon? What if you could just…vibe?

If you’ve ever wanted to create your own Pokémon region, now’s your chance. From finding new Pokémon and fulfilling their requests to restoring Pokémon Centres and forming new hot springs, it’s up to you to clean up your surroundings and creating a utopia for you and your buddies. It’s every cosy gamer’s fantasy – even if you have to hoover up more trash than a Trubbish with a Hasty nature and the Pickup ability.

So, what do we think? Is it as good as the critics suggest? Or does it ring as hollow as a Chimecho without a bell?

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