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JPgamer: 2014 is the Year of the Chibi Spinoff

Next year, two very different series are getting two very different games... with one very similar art style between them. Behold, chibi Persona and chibi Neptunia. Warning: extreme cuteness ahead.

Dec. 4, 2013 Pete Davison

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Nintendo needs to reach beyond its catalogue to save Wii U

Dec. 4, 2013 Brenna Hillier

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Never Been So Much Fun: The Making of Cannon Fodder

Eurogamer's Joel Snape explains how Sensible Software turned the horror of war into a '90s classic.

Dec. 4, 2013 Pete Davison

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Taking Games Seriously

Eurogamer's Daniel Starkey explores the new academia that's growing around games.

Dec. 3, 2013 Pete Davison

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How Could Crimson Dragon Go So Wrong?

How did a game with such a distinguished pedigree turn out to be so mundane?

Dec. 2, 2013 Jeremy Parish

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How Final Fantasy XIV Cost Me a Good Night's Sleep

Where do you go after you save A Realm Reborn from the Empire's evil machinations? Pete checks out the end of Final Fantasy XIV's road to the level cap, and where Eorzea's heroes go from there.

Dec. 2, 2013 Pete Davison

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What Happened to Gaikai?

Sony hasn't forgotten about Gaikai, the streaming service it's been planning to implement in PS4 and beyond.

Dec. 2, 2013 Pete Davison

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They Give Us 500GB and Expect Us to Smile?

Now the new consoles are here, Eurogamer's Tom Bramwell discovers a new issue we'll be bumping into before long.

Dec. 2, 2013 Pete Davison

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What Should I Buy in the Steam Autumn Sale?

We all know that Skyrim is worth buying, but what about all the other games in the Steam sale? Pete and Cassandra dive in and pick out some personal favorites you should watch out for.

Nov. 28, 2013 Pete Davison

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Killer Instinct Combos and Ultra Combos Guide

Want to know how to combo in Killer Instinct for Xbox One? USgamer gives you the skinny on the basics.

Nov. 28, 2013 Mike Williams

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The Witcher 3: What is a Next-Gen RPG?

Eurogamer's Robert Purchese hangs out with CD Projekt Red and takes an in-depth look at the upcoming RPG.

Nov. 28, 2013 Pete Davison

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Forza 5 Driving Guide, Assists Walkthrough, Achievements and Car Lists

Want to become an expert Forza 5 driver? We have all the information you need, from how driving assists work and which make the most sense to turn on (and off), to how to drive effectively so you can extract maximum performance from your vehicles.

Nov. 28, 2013 Jaz Rignall

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Does Anybody Really Like Microtransactions?

The next generation of games consoles seems to be forcing more and more microtransactions upon us. Is this what gamers really want?

Nov. 27, 2013 Pete Davison

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Rolling Rocks: The Digital Translation of Tabletop Gaming

Eurogamer's Stace Harman explores the growing trend of digital board games.

Nov. 27, 2013 Pete Davison

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Wii Fit U vs. Plain Ol' Fitness, Week 1

Is Wii Fit U a viable alternative to conventional fitness? Pete and Cassandra investigate.

Nov. 26, 2013 Pete Davison

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Dear Next-Gen, There's a World Outside America

American gamers are enjoying their new next-gen consoles and the benefits they offer, but how is the rest of the world getting on? Not quite so great, as it happens.

Nov. 26, 2013 Pete Davison

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Wings of Desire: My Favorite Hearthstone Card

Eurogamer's Christian Donlan explores Hearthstone's Onyxia card, and why he's never going to use it again.

Nov. 26, 2013 Pete Davison

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Rockstar Files New "Bully" Trademark; Here's Why That's Great

Now that Grand Theft Auto V is on the market, what's next for Rockstar? Potentially a return to Bullworth Academy, that's what. Get out your catapults, light the firecrackers and prepare for the worst wedgie of your life.

Nov. 25, 2013 Pete Davison

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Hylians! Cut Down on Recurring Evil with Four Weird Tips

It might not be from a single mom, but this advice will help with the whole "Ganon" issue.

Nov. 25, 2013 Bob Mackey

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The Top 15 Best iOS Games of 2013 That You Must Play

Curious what the best iPhone and iPad games of 2013 are? We've got the top selections of this year right here.

Nov. 25, 2013 Cassandra Khaw

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What Happens When Free-to-Play Games Aren't Free?

Eurogamer's Martin Robinson argues Microsoft's misappropriation of free-to-play mechanics is at the head of a broader problem.

Nov. 25, 2013 Pete Davison

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Next Gen Graphics, Part 3: Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

The final entry in our look into the graphical leaps between console generations.

Nov. 24, 2013 Mike Williams

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Xbox One Launch: Live From the City of the Dead

While some enjoyed glitzy Xbox One launch events, most secured their systems under far more mundane conditions. This is one such story.

Nov. 23, 2013 Jaz Rignall

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Next Gen Graphics, Part 1: NES, Master System, Genesis, and Super NES

USgamer takes a look at the graphical leaps between the beginning and end of a generation.

Nov. 23, 2013 Mike Williams

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Zoo Tycoon: An Unlikely Treat from Xbox One's Launch Lineup

Eurogamer's Martin Robinson investigates Frontier's claims that they've made the "prettiest animals in gaming."

Nov. 22, 2013 Pete Davison

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Super Mario 3D World Walkthrough: Find All the Green Stars, Collect Everything, Beat the Game

Playing through Super Mario 3D World and want to find all the green stars and beat the entire game? Our massive, comprehensive walkthrough has everything you need to know! And we mean everything!

Nov. 21, 2013 USgamer Team

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Powerstar Golf is an Xbox One Launch Title You May Have Missed

Eurogamer's Martin Robinson gives us a quick look at Zoe Mode's day-one download.

Nov. 21, 2013 Pete Davison

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What's Next for Assassin's Creed?

After the great Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, where does Ubisoft's flagship series go?

Nov. 20, 2013 Mike Williams

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JPgamer: Love for the Fans

In this week's exploration of Japanese gaming and game culture, we take a look at the phenomenon of games specifically designed to allow fans to engage and interact with their favorite characters and properties like never before.

Nov. 20, 2013 Pete Davison

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Xbox One Resolutiongate: The 720p Fallout

Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter explores how Call of Duty and Battlefield changed the console war.

Nov. 20, 2013 Pete Davison

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Super Mario 3D World: Beginner’s Guide, Power-Up List, Infinite Lives

Mario returns in another brilliant adventure. But do you need help? We've got some great hints and tips to get you up and running!

Nov. 19, 2013 USgamer Team

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Battlefield 4 Guide: Multiplayer Tricks, Insane Kills, Crazy Stunts

The campaign is too serious. Multiplayer is too competitive. But who says war can't be fun?

Nov. 19, 2013 Kevin Lee

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Hearthstone: Blizzard's Secret Weapon

Eurogamer's Richard Cobbett asks what's in the cards for Warcraft's new cousin, and the future it predicts?

Nov. 19, 2013 Pete Davison

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Editorial: The Next Generation Race is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Sony can take pride in the opening-day success of PlayStation 4, but the next gen has a long way to go before it proves itself.

Nov. 18, 2013 Jeremy Parish

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How Does Wii Fit U Compare to Good Old-Fashioned Exercise?

In 31 days, Cassandra and Pete will see if Wii Fit U can compare to working out "au naturel"

Nov. 18, 2013 Cassandra Khaw

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The Lost Art of "What the Hell is That?"

Eurogamer's Chris Donlan ponders whether or not the PS4 launch line-up is a victim of the shifting nature of video game spectacle.

Nov. 18, 2013 Pete Davison

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Knack PS4 Review: Sure, It's a Kids' Game... if You Hate Kids

Sony's PlayStation 4 adventure aims to be simple and accessible, but it overshoots the mark to land at simplistic and uninteresting.

Nov. 17, 2013 Jeremy Parish

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Craig Sullivan's Need for Speed

Eurogamer's Martin Robinson talks to the former Criterion creative director on the challenge of Rivals and the series' annualization.

Nov. 15, 2013 Pete Davison

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The Humble Rise of Humble Bundle

Eurogamer's David Owen tells the modest story of an indie icon.

Nov. 14, 2013 Pete Davison

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JPgamer: "Better Than Persona?"

In this week's Japanese gaming column, we discuss the recent crop of Japanese role-playing games -- and whether any have truly bettered Atlus' slice-of-life-with-monsters classic.

Nov. 13, 2013 Pete Davison

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Why Heroes of the Storm is the MOBA That You'll Love or Hate

Blizzard's move for accessibility is a boon for those new to the genre - but how will it go down with existing MOBA diehards? Eurogamer's Richard Cobbett investigates.

Nov. 13, 2013 Pete Davison

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Titans may fall: Can new shooters challenge Battlefield and CoD? - opinion

Nov. 12, 2013 Dave Cook

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The Re-Making of XCOM

From the Eurogamer archives, Wesley Yin-Poole looks back at how Jake Solomon completed his 10-year mission.

Nov. 12, 2013 Pete Davison

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Making Smarter Smartphone Games

GungHo Online's CEO on Puzzle & Dragons Z, mobile gaming for gamers, and how to monetize while still respecting the consumer.

Nov. 11, 2013 Kat Bailey

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The Fall and Rise of the Franchise Titans

With Assassin's Creed and CoD sales slowing, Eurogamer's Martin Robinson looks to the next-gen successors waiting in the wings.

Nov. 11, 2013 Pete Davison

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How to Make Skyrim Look and Feel Next Gen for Free

Who needs a PS4? Grab these great mods and make The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim look next-gen for free!

Nov. 9, 2013 Cassandra Khaw

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Letters from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies

Cassandra and Pete continue their tag-team discussion about the latest Ace Attorney game.

Nov. 9, 2013 Cassandra Khaw

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COD: Ghosts Walkthrough. Complete Single-Player Guide

Need help with Call of Duty: Ghosts' single-player game? Our comprehensive walkthrough covers everything from the Prologue all the way through to the adrenaline-pumping Finale.

Nov. 8, 2013 USgamer Team

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The Story of PlayStation Home

Eurogamer's James Nouch follows PlayStation Home through the years, and asks what's next for Sony's strange service.

Nov. 8, 2013 Pete Davison

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Assassin's Creed 4 Walkthrough: How to Complete Sequences 01, 02 and 03

Welcome to Part One of our complete Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag walkthrough. In this section, we're covering the prologue and sequences 01, 02 and 03.

Nov. 8, 2013 USgamer Team