Dom Peppiatt
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OX FRESH
Every Netflix user gets day one access to Oxenfree 2 – one of the best narrative games of the summer
Netflix users have already had a great year of free games, but there’s something even more special to come before 2024.
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PANDORA’S SANDBOX
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora dares to ask what would happen if James Cameron made a Far Cry game
Liberate areas, infiltrate with stealth, go loud with guns, take to the skies, requisition vehicles – Far Cry is back, in Avatar form.
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RAIDEN AND WEEP
Mortal Kombat 1 draws a surprising amount from the series’ PS2 era – and it’s brilliant
The two main reference points that I can see working in Mortal Kombat 1 are Mortal Kombat X and Mortal Kombat Armageddon. Yes, really.
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HEY, BIG SPENCER
Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct reaction: Xbox is back, baby!
It’s been a struggle for a few years now, but Xbox is back – and it might just be better than ever.
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TELLING TAILS
32 years later, Sonic Superstars proves that new 2D Sonic games can still be good – hands-on
This is a different beast than Sonic Mania, and it’s a great, fun, love letter to everyone’s favourite little hedgehog.
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RATHALOS FOR WORDS
Monster Hunter Now has what it takes to unseat Pokemon Go as your favourite mobile game
It’s been seven years since the Pokemon Go phenomena first exploded – and now it looks like Capcom could be coming for its crown.
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A ZONE IN THE DARK
Sonic Superstars really is bringing something totally new to the 32-year-old series
Sega announced a new Sonic game at Summer Games Fest, but more information has come to light about why it's actually going to be exciting.
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DRAWING A BLANKA
Street Fighter 6’s Modern Controls are the best training tool the series has ever had
Modern Controls in Street Fighter 6 are an accessibility triumph, and they're so good they make me play better on Classic.
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GUILE BE BACK
I can’t believe how nice everyone is in Street Fighter 6
Online lobbies and communities aren’t exactly known for their positive approach to other gamers, but in Street Fighter 6, something special is happening.
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JACKET OFF
Forget about spending real money on Diablo 4 in-game cosmetics, get real clothes instead
Forget dumping your cash into Activision Blizzard’s questionable in-game cosmetics and nab yourself some nice IRL threads instead.
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LANA DEL PLAY
Xbox Game Pass new release has a gorgeous link to PlayStation exclusive The Last Guardian
If you’ve yet to play Planet of Lana, make sure you keep your speakers on and your ears open – the result may just surprise you.
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HELL & HIGH SUGAR
Want early access to Diablo 4? Your best bet might be a chocolate shop in London (yes, really)
You’d think chocolate would melt in hell, but as it happens a little chocolate shop might be your key to playing Diablo 4 early.
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INSIDE THE BOX
Xbox branded "cheeky" as it highlights 12 PlayStation Showcase titles coming to Xbox
The PlayStation Showcase was barely finished when a cheeky tweet from Xbox tried to wrestle the attention back to Microsoft's brand.
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ACID TRIP
Metal Gear Solid, MGS2: Sons of Liberty, and MGS3 Snake Eater coming to PS5 in 2023
Konami has announced that the classic Metal Gear Solid games will be compiled via the Master Collection: Volume 1. It launches for PlayStation later this year.
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PAWN ADDICT
Dragon's Dogma 2 gameplay trailer shows hardcore pawn action, but offers no release date
Capcom has finally show us what we can expect from Dragon's Dogma 2, but not when we can expect it.
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NOT A SPRINT
Marathon is Bungie's first PS5 and PC PlayStation Studios game, and its first new game since Destiny
Marathon, Halo, Destiny, Destiny 2... and now Marathon again. Bungie is going back to its roots.
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DESKTOP EIKON
Final Fantasy 16 launch trailer shown at PlayStation Showcase May 2023 is rather busy
It's almost time to head back into the Final Fantasy universe – and if the new trailer is anything to go by, FF16 is going to be one to remember.
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TRAGEDY & DHARMA
Cyberpunk sequel Ghostrunner 2 announced for Xbox, PlayStation and PC
Publisher 505 Games and developer One More Level have announced cyberpunk sequel, Ghostrunner 2, at the PlayStation Showcase.
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JUST TO FEEL A-CLIVE
It looks like Final Fantasy 16 will be missing something at launch – but you won't be sad about it
Final Fantasy 16 looks like it’ll be bucking a trend that most modern games have been following, showing confidence from the developer.
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THIS CELLULOID DREAM
Everyone with a Netflix account can play one of 2022's best-rated games for free
Netflix is known for its movie content, sure – but have you ever played a game that’s secretly three movies threaded together?
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SAUSAGE LINKS
Cooking might be your secret recipe for success in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Finding The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom too hard? Learn how to cook, and all your problems will melt away like well-rendered fat.
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HEAD IN THE SAND
Xbox Game Pass gets surprise day one bonus – a cracking 3D Metroidvania sequel
An unexpected – but certainly not unwelcome – to Xbox Game Pass adds even more value to the service today.
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OH, THE HUMANITY
May's unlikely PlayStation 5-exclusive hit proves there's still life in PlayStation Plus Extra
The dog days may only just beginning in Humanity’s darkest days, but at least that makes for some very inventive puzzling.
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WORLD IN MOTION
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wasn't clicking for me. Then I turned off motion controls
Everything just made a bit more sense to me after I stopped wobbling my JoyCon around like an idiot.
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FUR REAL
It looks like one of 2022's best PlayStation Plus games is finally coming to Xbox
It looks like one of the most high-profile PlayStation exclusives is finally going to Stray from its parent platform and onto Xbox.
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
EA's triple-A Immortals of Aveum isn’t just an RPG-shooter: “We spent a lot of time on puzzles, too”
The intriguing Immortals of Aveum isn’t just a corridor shooter; Ascendant Studios is weaving many genre strands together to make something unique.
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FIRST PARTY’S OVER
RIP PS5 PlayStation Plus Collection, which introduced me to one of my favourite games
The Last Guardian, Bloodborne, God of War, Ratchet & Clank, Uncharted 4, Infamous: Second Son, Days Gone – the PS+ Collection really was the best of Sony’s exclusive library.
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VG247 4EVA
We've just made it easier for you to keep up with your favourite games
Spend less time searching for the things you love, and more time reading about them.
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BE KIND, REWIND
As Xbox Game Pass’ latest triple-A addition disappoints, all eyes are on this hidden indie gem
Well, we’re never going to get Pokemon on Game Pass, but Cassette Beasts might be the next best thing.
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THE PRICE OF GAME
Xbox's troubles started way before the latest Activision Blizzard setback
This generation has been incredible for Xbox Game Pass, but the wider Xbox ecosystem is struggling. Can Microsoft get back on track?
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SHORE FIRE SUCCESS
Horizon Forbidden West: Was PlayStation right to focus only on PS5 for the Burning Shores DLC?
There are very few better-looking experiences on console right now than Horizon Forbidden West Burning Coast – but was that worth the loss of the PS4 audience?
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HARD SELL
No, Ubisoft Plus isn't included with Game Pass – so is it worth the outlay?
Ubisoft Plus offers complete editions of Ubisoft’s Xbox games, but the price in comparison to Game Pass is eye-watering.
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PERVERTS GANONYMOUS
Nintendo fans are already thirsty for Zelda Tears of the Kingdom's Ganondorf
A month away from release, many Nintendo have already got the hots for Zelda's big bad, and his big bad ripped bod.
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OUTPOST APOCALYPTIC
PS Plus April: Is Dead By Daylight dev’s new game, Meet Your Maker, worth downloading?
Meet Your Maker is what would happen if you ran a gameshow in a sadistic, dystopian world – for better and for worse.
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MOBA FOR DUMMIES
Minecraft Legends could be you and your kids’ next Game Pass favourite
The Easter holidays may have only just come to a close, but ahead of the summer – and those long, school-less weeks – you should remember Minecraft Legends.
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CYCLE PATH
2021's best indie is now an Xbox Game Pass must-play
Over and over and over and over – like a hero with a miniature sickle. The joy of repetition really is in you.
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TERRA VISION
Anyone with a Netflix account can play one of the most visionary games of the year – for free
Do you want to save the world with ecologically-viable tech? Want to reintroduce wildlife to once-toxic locales? Then do we have the game for you.
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SHORT FUSE
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has revamped weapon durability, and that's a good thing – here’s why
The most controversial mechanic from Breath of the Wild rears its head again in the new Legend of Zelda game – and I’m glad.
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ALLONS-Y
Want to see Street Fighter 6 at its best? Check out this dev gameplay
Newcomer Manon getting schooled by Street Fighter veteran Cammy? It's just what I've always wanted (since SF6 was announced).
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HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE
What has the Diablo 4 Beta taught us? Blizzard is back, but we need to be cautious
It’s not just you; everyone seems to have gotten involved with the excellent Diablo 4 beta – but let’s not forget Blizzard’s recent history.
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THRASHER
Destiny 2 hotfix for March 23 finally addresses one of Lightfall's biggest problems
Destiny 2 Thresher cannons getting you down in the Master Nightfall? Not for much longer, they're not.
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LORE AND ORDER
What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust
Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.