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TIE A YELLOW RIBBON
BlizzCon 2023 returns to a live event in November
It's been four long years, do you still want it?
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CORE MEMORY UNLOCKED
With Armored Core 6, FromSoftware has a chance to be cool again
After decades of games about locking onto and rolling around the big man, it's time for a change – and FromSoft knows it.
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OH, THE HUMANITY
A quirky puzzle game is the best PlayStation Plus addition all year
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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TRIAL & ERROR
The Outlast Trials has what it takes to be one of the best multiplayer horror titles of the year
The Outlast Trials understands what makes the series special, whilst experimenting with enough of the formula to keep it horrifyingly fresh.
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TOYS WILL BE TOYS
In Tears of the Kingdom, cheating with Amiibo is more powerful than ever
Want to get over-powered and over-geared in a pinch? Dust off your amiibo and join me in the cheater's corner.
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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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YOU CAN'T CURRY LOVE
We reviewed Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom convenience store food you'll probably never get to try
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is as big in Japan as it is the rest of the world – and it's so big, it's even got bonus tie-in food. Here's what it's like.
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SAUSAGE LINKS
The best way to play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Roleplay as a chef
When I gave my all in learning how to cook in Tears of the Kingdom, the game truly went from good to great.
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WORLD IN MOTION
There’s no shame in turning off motion controls in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Look, flailing your controls around like some lunatic might work for you but I just want to play like a normal human with thumbs.
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045-WON
One Redfall easter egg is a joke that's been running for three decades
How a nondescript door code survived studio closures through sheer force of imitation.
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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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FOR THE KING!
For the King 2 enters closed beta next week - secure your access today
The sequel to the super-fun original is out sometime this year.
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TRAIN ON YOUR PARADE
Honkai: Star Rail rekindles memories of absolutely banging PS2 RPGs
Star Rail doesn’t do anything new or revolutionary, but what it does, it does well – and that's very nostalgic for a specific flavour of nerd.
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GOING UP
Redfall's counterintuitive traversal solution might just be the best thing about the game
Layla’s spectral elevator is the weirdest possible way to travel, and Redfall is better for it.
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ROYAL SHAME
What's the best game that's uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50
Hey fellas, is it royalist to build an entire artistic medium around individual power fantasies?
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SLUMP AHEAD
Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield
Despite having the best value proposition, setback after setback has kept the good ship Xbox stuck in drydock. And that’s not good for anyone.
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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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WITCHING FOR ACTION
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood: the Talking Simulator remains gaming’s most exciting genre
Ancient gods, secret societies, and designing your own Tarot deck? Devolver really do publish the most interesting stuff.
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FIGHT CLUB
Street Fighter 6 – the final preview: World Tour rounds out a genre-defining feature set
Everything in Street Fighter 6 is on track to be a proper return to form for the series – let's just hope Capcom can stick the landing.
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The 17 Best Co-op Games of all time [May 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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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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BRICK WALL
What's the best game with the WORST difficulty spike? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 49
Everyone has their own traumatic memory of a really Annoying Bit.
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LIGHT THE FUSE
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaves Breath of the Wild behind – hands-on preview
With new mechanics like the Fuse power, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a fresh take on the same massive open world.
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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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OH, HI WEEKEND
What are you playing this weekend?
April showers bring May flowers. Or something to that effect.
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KNEE KNOCKER
EA Sports PGA Tour has strong sim credentials, but is also undeniably a first-gen sports title
EA is back in the Golf game, playing catch up behind 2K’s effort. Eight years on from its last game, they’ve had to start from scratch – for better and worse.
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POO BRITTANIA
What's the best game set on a horrible island? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 48
The clever subtext here is that the definitive horrible island is Great Britain, hope that helps.
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GOOGLE CHROM
11 years later, the 3DS is still home to the best Fire Emblem game
Many FE games came before, and a few have come since, but nothing beats Fire Emblem Awakening on the Nintendo 3DS.
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BLOCK PROCESSING
Sonic’s four new Lego kits are traditional playsets for kids, not collectors – and that’s brilliant
Lego Sonic the Hedgehog sets are designed for under-10s - exactly as they should be. And it won’t stop us from buying ‘em anyway.
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CUBE IS THE FUTURE
Do voxels still have a place in the new age of modding and community creators?
While the duo were in San Fran for GDC, we sat down and talked to Dennis Dawson and Marcus Gustafsson about everyone's favourite voxels in Tuxedo Labs' Tearown.
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Fighting words
Everything we know about Project L, the Riot Games fighting game
Here's everything we currently know about the upcoming fighting game from Riot Games.
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HELLO SUNSHINE
What are you playing this weekend?
Why go outside when you can stay inside and play games?
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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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THE NUMBERS, MASON
VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.47: An Audit of Current Winners and Losers
Who on our panel has taken the most wins? Let's find out.
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OVERWATCHDOGS
XDefiant preview: A perfectly serviceable hero shooter that does nothing to alleviate FPS fatigue
It's another Ubisoft service shooter, and it looks perfectly fine – but is that enough in a genre that's getting fuller and fuller?
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ALAKABLAM
Immortals of Aveum riffs on CoD, Doom, Doctor Strange, and more – and it looks awesome
The list of franchises that Immortals of Aveum carries the vibe of is long indeed, but that may be exactly what this shooter needs to establish a firm foothold.
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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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POWER STRUGGLE
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: heir to the 3080, and a more reasonable new-gen entry point
Nvidia's latest 40 series GPU is also its cheapest yet. More affordability doesn't mean this isn't powerful, though - it is. But does it justify the cost?
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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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TOAD LESS TRAVELLED
There’d be no Mario Kart 8 Deluxe without Mario Kart Wii – here’s why
Often overlooked, but never without influence, Mario Kart Wii is a more important part of the series' history than you might think.