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ORDER IN THE CORTANAAre 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 CLICKSJesus 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 BOREDWarzone 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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GARDEN VARIETYThis 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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FOR THE VIKINGAs 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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ELECTRONIC HEARTSThere'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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IT’S A KINDA MAGIKOne 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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Zel-don’t to Zel-doI'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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LUCID DREAMPacific Drive: Acura for survival burnout that Dodges tradition
Jeep reading, and Scout out a game with Infiniti potential.
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HOUSE RULESFor 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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GREEN WITH NOSTALGIAGame 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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RINGING IN YOUR EARSElden 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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BREW IT TO YOURSELFGame Pass is home to an indie gem that does magic brilliantly
If you want a game that celebrates all the good things about the world of magic in a pleasing, understated way, check out Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator.
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HEART BREAKERIreland’s biggest video game tournament is gone: here’s why that matters
You've got to support and enjoy these things while they're around.
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GO ODD OR SAFE?What are you playing this weekend?
Odd things, regular things, and musical things. The whole lot this week.
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ANOTHER LEATHER LUNGThe secret to Dead Space’s intense horror? The way it controls your breath
If you’re wondering how the Dead Space remake manages to get in your head and under your skin… check your breath.
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RISE AND GRINDFor one month, one of 2022's best games is free for PlayStation Plus members
Outside of Elden Ring and Pentiment and Tunic, there was another absolute ripper of a game released in 2022: OlliOlli World.
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SINS OF LEONCan Resident Evil 4 Remake fix the franchise’s biggest problem?
It’s time the ride of Leon Kennedy’s life didn’t end with a sloppy finish – but can Resident Evil 4 Remake deliver?
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SEASON PASSThe best modern PlayStation exclusive isn't what you think
Season: A Letter To The Future is 2023’s first true GOTY Contender, and you should make time to play it.
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TO BE FRANKWould you watch a two-hour version of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Because it exists
Didn't get your fill of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Well, you'll be pleased to know that there's a 2-hour version of it out there... somewhere.
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FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLEWWE 2K23 Preview: the first real step towards a bright future
Is it WWE 2K's time right now? Is the path to a truly quality series in view?
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ROGUE'S GALLERYHitman Freelancer is a fantastic bonus atop a modern masterpiece
The latest update for the generation's best stealth game is here – and it makes a perfect game even more interesting.
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CHANGE OF CLOTHESStreet Fighter 6 modders are hard at work – months before the game is out
Thanks to a familiar engine, it apparently isn't even that hard to do.
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RUNNIN' ON STEAMSteam Deck proves, once again, that Skyrim will never die
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has seen yet another victory in 2023, as it tops the Steam Deck 'most played' charts – will anyone ever get bored of this game?
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The 17 Best Co-op Games of all time [February 2023]
Whether you simply want some quick co-op fun or a lengthy campaign to embark on, we've got you and your friends covered with these co-op games.
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STAY OUT OF THE COLDWhat are you playing this weekend?
It may be cold, but you can always stay inside and play some games.
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Perfect SolutionWant to play GoldenEye 007 multiplayer online on Xbox? There is a way – sort of
If this week's Xbox Game Pass release has left you a little disappointed, you ought to read this.
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SPRUCED UPVG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.36: The best game that really needs a remake
Games tend to age badly, and sometimes that's a tragedy.
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BOND MEMORIESAs GoldenEye 007 hits Xbox and Switch, please stop dumping on other people's nostalgia
It's OK to not like something, but sometimes you really did have to be there at the time.
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ISHIN FOR A FIGHTIn remaking Like a Dragon: Ishin, the devs wanted to make everything faster – here’s why
RGG Studio director Hiroyuki Sakamoto explains why the remake of a game that never made it West improves on the original version.
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A RUSH, A PUSHXbox's Hi-Fi Rush has that Dreamcast era vibe, and it could be one of the best games of the year
The latest Xbox Game Pass surprise drop has a really retro feel to it – and that is a very good thing.
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EAT YOUR ART OUTAfter the success of Pentiment, you need to try this unassuming new Game Pass addition
If you’re thinking “I know about the quirky manuscript game on Game Pass,” you’re probably thinking about something else – this is Inkulinati.
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EDGE LORDThe DualSense Edge is Sony’s best controller ever – and gives the Xbox Elite a run for its money
Move over, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller – there's a new king of premium handsets in town.
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MAELSTROM PRIVILEGEThe best Life is Strange game is on PlayStation Plus right now – and it’s not what you think
There is a lot of prestige attributed to Dontnod its Life Is Strange, but perhaps one of the best games in the series comes from somewhere else entirely.
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EYES ON THE RISEXbox Game Pass is the best thing to ever happen to Monster Hunter
Letting your mates in on the secret that is Monster Hunter is no longer a costly endeavour – and I can’t wait for more people to discover the joys of hunting.
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TONE POLICINGFire Emblem Engage has some refreshing representation, especially by Nintendo standards
Without making a big deal of it, Fire Emblem Engage just casually presents a diverse fantasy world - and it's better for it.
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LOAD OF OLD CUFFHere’s how to make Forspoken less irritating
Just like High on Life last year, Forspoken relies a bit too much on inane chatter – but at least you can turn the frequency of it down.
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JOEL’S HOUSE PARTYThe Last of Us TV show is doing one thing very differently from the games – and I love it
In moving from game to television, HBO had to make some things more realistic – and it benefits the show a lot.
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DON'T KINK SHAME MEIt’s time for Marvel Snap to cater to its real audience and get horny on main
Marvel Snap should really offer its core fans something a little more raunchy, because it can get away with it.
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NOTHING NEW, REALLYWhat are you playing this weekend?
We're pretty much sticking with the familiar this week.
