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ELDER MAGIC
Oblivion's connection to Discworld is a legacy worth celebrating
From The Elder Scrolls to Tomb Raider, Terry Pratchett had a profound influence on the world of video games.
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ORDER IN THE CORTANA
Are we witnessing the death of the Halo franchise?
343 Industries is doing a lot of soul-searching after Halo Infinite's uneasy launch. What needs to happen to ensure the future of this Xbox icon?
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WAIT UNTIL IT CLICKS
Jesus Christ, Returnal is incredible with a mouse
Returnal was made to be played with a mouse, and I won’t hear different.
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INFINITY BORED
Warzone 2 Season 2 is a harsh reminder that Call of Duty's tech is wasted on Call of Duty
As Call of Duty’s tech gets increasingly more impressive, its aspirations never looked smaller.
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STILL TOO PRICEY?
How’s Forspoken doing? Well, you can already get it for under £30
Less than a month from release, Square Enix's latest AAA game is under half the launch price.
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CRYSTAL CLEAR
Warframe's Citrine's Last Wish update adds a new frame and shakes up defence mode
Plus, a returning baddie. Good stuff all around!
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PLUS MORE
February PlayStation Plus: Horizon, RE7, Borderlands 3 and Scarlet Nexus coming to game catalogue
A decent selection of PS Plus games in February.
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FOR THE VIKING
As live service games shut down, Ubisoft has quietly been running one of the best for years
Despite Ubisoft’s many missteps, some of its online games have been hitting home runs consistently, and For Honor may well be the most overlooked.
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GARDEN VARIETY
This Valentine’s Day, why not go and play the greatest love story ever told in gaming?
I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.
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POPPED COLLAR
PS5 sales jumped 200% year-over-year across Europe last month
It looks like the once scarce console is still flying off the shelves.
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GET DIGGING
Minecraft 1.20 update will add cherry blossom biome, archaeology, and Sniffer mobs
The summer update is shaping up to be a good one, again.
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IT’S A KINDA MAGIK
One of 2022's best games now has a demo – and you need to play it
One of the best games in 2022 really didn't sell as well as it should – here's hoping a new demo can turn that around.
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ELECTRONIC HEARTS
There's one key area where Wild Hearts beats Monster Hunter
Wild Hearts is squaring up to Capcom’s indomitable hunting series, and in many ways it comes up short. But it does have its strengths.
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SURVIVAL HORROR FTW
Sons of the Forest kicks Starfield to the curb to become the most wishlisted game on Steam
Folks are looking forward to the new experience from the makers of the The Forest.
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GET ONLINE
PlayStation hosting a free multiplayer weekend and God of War Ragnarok trial
The trial is available for PS Plus Premium and Deluxe members
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WELL DONE TO BOTH
PlayStation 5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 lead US in January - NPD
January wasn't a great month. Shopping fatigue from the holidays,maybe?
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EARLY BIRD
Dead Island 2's release moved forward by one week
We're so used to hearing about delays of late that this is a breath of fresh air.
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GOOD TO HEAR
Remedy says Alan Wake 2 is in full production, playable from start to finish
That's good news.
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IS IT FIXED THO?
The Witcher 3 hotfix released to address performance issues that occurred with last patch
Did it also remove the naughty bits?
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REMEMBER ME?
Original Metroid Prime developers criticise remaster for excluding full credits
“This is a travesty.”
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CATCH 'EM ALL
The Pokemon Company will be at PAX East 2023
It'll be showing off upcoming games, as well as Devolver Digital, Yacht Club, and more!
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RELIANT ROBIN
In Warzone 2, losing a tire makes your hatchback faster... and way more exciting
You'd think losing a tire would be a bad thing. Not in this case!
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Here's where you can pre-order Tears of the Kingdom aka Breath of the Wild 2
Here's the best and cheapest places to pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Here's where to buy Metroid Prime Remastered
Here are the places you can buy and pre-order the remaster of Metroid Prime for Nintendo Switch.
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REWRITTEN STRANDING
Death Stranding 2 would’ve needed rewriting if Elle Fanning turned down her role
Kojima created Elle Fanning's character with her in mind.
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BACK OF THE NET!
EA reportedly closing in on £500m deal to renew Premier League football license
EA Sports whips out the checkbook.
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BEST OOPS EVER?
The Witcher 3's next-gen update features detailed and 'unintended' female genitalia
No beating around the bush about it.
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PLUS PLUS BABY
Sonic Origins Plus rating in Korea suggests an extended edition is on the way
Is SEGA planning to follow in Sonic Mania's footsteps? Sure sounds like it.
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Deals
Here's where you can pre-order Tears of the Kingdom aka Breath of the Wild 2
Here's the best and cheapest places to pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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Zel-don’t to Zel-do
I'd have forever hated this Xbox Game Pass gem if it wasn't for this one menu option
When at first you don’t succeed, just cheat.
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MEDIC!
Team Fortress 2 to receive first "full on update-sized update" in years
This is, surprisingly, not a joke.
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UPDATE YOUR GAME
Forspoken PC patch addresses technical issues, graphics, and features
Luminous is on the case.
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THE LAST OF USG
Dead Space remake review: A masterclass in survival horror, all over again
One of the most influential horror games of all time returns to show us all how it's done. 15 years later, Dead Space asserts its place at the top.
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I'M A FREY'D KNOT
Forspoken review: Already on borrowed time
It stumbles out the block with a slow, awkward opening and barely manages to recover its footing – even 10 hours later. But there's something in Forspoken, somewhere.
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WRITE A GOOD ROMANCE
Two Point Campus is free to play on Steam now through February 13, Valentine's update drops
Celebrate the day of love early by playing a really fun management game.
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LUCID DREAM
Pacific Drive: Acura for survival burnout that Dodges tradition
Jeep reading, and Scout out a game with Infiniti potential.
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HOUSE RULES
For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch
It may not be open world, but Fire Emblem: Three Houses ticks every box when it comes to that delicate magic/school balance.
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NOT LIVE OR KICKING
Why are all the games dying? The Thursday Nite Rant
From Apex Legends Mobile to Knockout City, dozens of live service games are being killed off.
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FORGE YOUR OWN PATH
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 2 kicks off February 15
Lots of "2's" in that headline.
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WHERE WE DROPPING?
Warzone 2 Steam player count has spooked some players, as faith in the game falters
While not the full picture, a lot is riding on season 2 to keep things going.
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GREEN WITH NOSTALGIA
Game Boy games are mostly awful, but GBA on Switch Online Expansion Pack is huge
Game Boy Advance was a golden age of handheld gaming, if you could see the screen.
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NEW LOOK
Metroid Prime Remastered comparison video shows just how gorgeous the new game is
The graphics are super good, especially when compared with prior versions.
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HAHA! I DIED AGAIN!
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective will be arriving on Switch in HD, and I can’t wait
The game will arrive in summer.
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MORE GAMES
Nintendo Direct February 2023 - all the news you may have missed
It was about more than just Pikmin 4, Zelda, Metroid Prime, and Mario Kart 8.
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ELDER MAGIC
Oblivion's connection to Discworld is a legacy worth celebrating
From The Elder Scrolls to Tomb Raider, Terry Pratchett had a profound influence on the world of video games.
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NOT LIVE OR KICKING
Why are all the games dying? The Thursday Nite Rant
From Apex Legends Mobile to Knockout City, dozens of live service games are being killed off.
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LICENCE TO ILL
Goldeneye on Xbox Game Pass is a bitter disappointment
Compared to the abandoned 360 remaster, this re-release is a painful reminder of what could have been.
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PUT YOUR BOOTS ON
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp will be released in April
You'll finally get your hands on it.
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PIKMIN HO!
Pikmin 4 release date set for the sweltering month of July
A great excuse to stay inside and beat the heat.
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RETRO MADNESS
Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
A selection is out today.
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LOOKS LOVELY
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer shows Hyrule in trouble
A Collector's Edition and Amiibo are on the way as well.
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SAMUS ARAN IS BACK
Metroid Prime Remastered appears out of nowhere and it's out now
That's a nice surpirse.
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PARTY DOWN
Samba de Amigo: Party Central announced for Switch
A new entry in the rhythm action series is coming.
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A NICE SAMPLING
Steam Next Fest February 2023 Edition - here's some cool demos you need to try
Demos upon demos upon demos.
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RINGING IN YOUR EARS
Elden Ring is still the best game for spell-slinging (especially with the latest DLC)
Forget your wands, dismount your mythical creatures, and step into the only magical crucible that matters: a Tarnished fight to the death.
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift Codes
Never miss out on a Pokemon freebie with our full list of codes.
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LICENCE TO ILL
Goldeneye on Xbox Game Pass is a bitter disappointment
Compared to the abandoned 360 remaster, this re-release is a painful reminder of what could have been.
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OI LADS
Microsoft x Activision Blizzard King deal on knife's edge as UK warns it "could harm UK gamers"
The merger appears to be on a knife's edge.
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FEBRUARY SORTED
Madden NFL 23, Atomic Heart, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, and more coming to Xbox Game Pass
More games coming to cloud, console, and PC.
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QUALITY OF LOVE
Core Keeper’s Quality of Love update adds Valentine’s content, instruments, and a visual overhaul
You can even learn to play the ocarina.
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TEARS OF THE PLAYERS
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $70
Disappointed, but not surprised.
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ROOTIN' TOOTIN'
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 50 million units lifetime
It is one of the best-selling games of all time.
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MILLION SELLERS
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has sold over 20 million units worldwide
Splatoon 3 is also selling rather well.
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HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS
Nintendo Switch is now the second best-selling home console of all time
It is the third best-selling system behind Nintendo DS.
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SWITCH IN 2023
Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct tomorrow focused on games coming in the first half of 2023
Tune in for a show about games coming to Switch.

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