Dom Peppiatt
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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LONG TIME COMIN’
One of 2023's best games is already being forgotten – even though it’s on Game Pass
There’s a good side and a bad side to having some of the best games come to Game Pass on Day One…
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J’ADORE HARDCORE
If you want a real taste of hell, you should play Diablo 4 on Hardcore mode
Let’s be honest here, the real Diablo experience lies in the threat of permadeath – not this softcore nonsense.
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SMELL OF THE GAME
With Guilty Gear Strive, Game Pass finally has a fighting game worthy of the Series X
Arc System Works’ gorgeous fighter is more than just a solid 2D fighting game oozing with style; it’s a graphical masterclass.
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JANE'S AFFLICTION
One of the greatest, grizzliest roguelikes is on Game Pass, and you need to play it now
Darkest Dungeon is punishing, grim, and upsetting – yet still somehow one of the most compulsively playable games on Game Pass.
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
E3 2023 industry and gamer days detailed, more showcase announcements ‘coming soon’
E3 2023 is closing in on us, and we're starting to get more information about what we can expect from one of the biggest games events of the year.
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Destiny 2 The Variable: How to find and start Exotic Quest NODE.OVRD.AVAL.ON in the EDZ
Bungie is at it again, and this time it's added a brand new Exotic Quest to Destiny 2 in the form of The Variable. Does it lead to Vexcalibur? Let's find out.
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ONE NIGHT STRAND
Destiny 2 Lightfall, one week later – the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly
Bungie has once again kicked it out of the park with some elements of Destiny… but completely dropped the ball with others. It’s becoming a pattern.
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Wo Long New Game Plus: How to begin Rising Dragon difficulty and how to get 5-Star gear
New Game Plus doesn’t work in Wo Long like it does in other games, so let us explain how to access it, and what it does.
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FINE CHINA
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – How to make friends and annihilate people
As great as Team Ninja’s tidal, back-and-forth take on the Souls-like formula is, some small regressions keep it from landing a killer blow.
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ALL SKULLS ON LEGEND
Destiny 2 Lightfall is already reminding me of the best era of Halo games
A breakneck retreat from a ship as it implodes, some of the classiest combat puzzles in the FPS genre, and a killer soundtrack. Halo is back, sorta.
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GANNIN YEM
Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it
Haddaway, man – as if the Japanese developers at Square Enix looked to the British north to find inspiration for one of its key fictional regions.
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DO YOUR OWN RING
Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum
If you think that action-RPG games like Devil May Cry and Elden Ring are too hard, Final Fantasy 16’s fascinating setup may intrigue you.
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HIDEO GAMES
Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone
If you were worried about FF16 being a short, sharp story, fear not – the developer has gone all out on the narrative.
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IN THE ROSFIELD
Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev
A focus on ‘highly detailed’ and ‘feature rich areas’ means Final Fantasy 16 wants to harness the best of both worlds.
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IFRIT'S LIKE A GLOVE
With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins
Gorgeous visuals, seamless transitions, and a masterclass in mocap and performance, Final Fantasy 16 proves the series can still be cutting edge in 2023.
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STRAND AND DELIVER
It’s 2023 and I’ve once again fallen under Destiny 2's spell – and you’re going to, too
Like clockwork, I’m back playing Destiny 2. It happens every year, an unavoidable gravity well of content and excitement. Embrace the pull.
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MACHINE LEARNING
Horizon Forbidden West's gorgeous world is easy to recommend as part of PlayStation Plus
Even if you’re not a fan of the rinse-repeat gameplay, Horizon Forbidden West is a must-play for its visuals.
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SLING YOUR HOOK
Horizon Forbidden West Best Weapons: How to get the best weapons for early, middle and late game?
What are the best weapons in Horizon Forbidden West so Aloy can take down the machine menace?
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SMOKE 'EM
Monster Hunter remains king, but there's one thing it could learn from Wild Hearts
Having trouble with late game monsters? A certain boss kicking your ass? Here’s how you can stop dying and embrace the joy of cooking.
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OMEGA FORCE MAJEURE
Wild Hearts review: We’ve got Monster Hunter at home…
What happens when you copy someone else’s homework? You get in trouble.
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Wild Hearts Weapons Guide | What is the best starting weapon for you?
The katana, the claw, the umbrella, the cannon, the bow – which weapon is right for you in Wild Hearts?
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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.