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Wolf, the main character from Sekiro, leans on his sword. He's imposed over the a veiled version of the Erdtree from Elden Ring, with a shadowed city beneath.

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FLATTENING THE CURVE | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree might have actually solved Souls DLC’s scaling problem, and it’s all thanks to Sekiro

Typicallly, jumping into the DLC for a FromSoftware game made me cautious due to difficulty and scaling – but Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is fixing that.

Feb. 29, 2024 Sherif Saed

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TAKE A LOOK | Warframe's Dante Unbound update is a hoot - with new reworks, tennogen cosmetics, and new "page master" frame

Book smarts can only get you so far. Unless you're Dante, in which case it'll be plenty.

Feb. 28, 2024 Connor Makar

Drakengard 3's Zero sat in front of a dragon, flower coming out of her right eye, sword propped up with her right hand. 2D art of Nier Automat'as 2B holding an unconscious 9S, A2 posed in the background.

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NIER ENOUGH | Sure, we’d all love a Nier sequel, but what I really want is the return of another Yoko Taro classic

I'd say there's a non-zero chance of it happening.

Feb. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

Princess Peach, in Kung-Fu garb, does a flying leap kick. In the background, blurred, a stage version of her castle.

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STAGE RIGHT | Princess Peach Showtime is obviously for Nintendo's younger players, but it’s still delightful – hands-on

Princess Peach is the star of the show in this lovely kid-friendly adventure - but there’s more to it than first meets the eye.

Feb. 27, 2024 Alex Donaldson

Helldivers 1 anniversary key art, where four trooper celebrate around a cake with a big holographic floating '1' above it.

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HELLISH PAST | Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original game

As exciting and packed with content as Helldivers 2 is, it's actually missing quite a bit from the original game.

Feb. 27, 2024 Sherif Saed

Custom header with 2XKO ahri art and Riot Games servers

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KEEP IT ROLLING | 2XKO will have "server-based rollback netcode", but how will that impact the game and its players?

What are the pros and cons for such an approach? Let's find out.

Feb. 25, 2024 Connor Makar

Two characters from Project L flank a big KO, taken from the game's UI.

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PERFECT BLEND | 2XKO (Project L) preview: An intoxicating cocktail of Marvel vs Capcom and Street Fighter 6

It's hard to argue against Project L, a game that's so much more than the sum of its (very impressive) parts.

Feb. 24, 2024 Connor Makar

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SUPER FUN TIME | What are you playing this weekend?

Ridin' high, never sleepin', livin' for the weekend.

Feb. 24, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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NIGEL MAN-I'M SOLD | New Star GP preview - A V12 roar-infused F1 racer riding the racing line between arcade and sim

New Star Games is seeking to deliver something with retro vibes, but the depth of a modern game.

Feb. 24, 2024 Mark Warren

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DOWN BAD FOR XP BARS | Helldivers 2 showed me how badly live service gamification has broken my brain

I didn't realize how bad it had gotten until Helldivers 2 showed me the light.

Feb. 23, 2024 Connor Makar

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Fighting words | Everything we know about 2XKO (Project L), the Riot Games fighting game

Here's everything we currently know about the upcoming fighting game from Riot Games.

Feb. 22, 2024 Connor Makar

The erdtree and a boss in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

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TOP TARNISHED TIPS | Bad at Elden Ring? Ahead of the DLC, here's some expert advice from streamers who've beaten it in wacky ways

Don’t fear the Shadow of the Erdtree. Even if you’re not armed with a sax, a polaroid, or powerful brain energy.

Feb. 21, 2024 Mark Warren

Level Zero header image; a man stares, scared, out of a spacer's helmet. Alien creatures, fangs bared, flank him.

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Inspired by Alien: Isolation, Level Zero vows to be a high-stakes, multiplayer horror game - preview

Pairing asymmetrical horror with extraction shooter mechanics, Level Zero looks to be a refreshing take on the genre, and it’s arriving in March.

Feb. 21, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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TIME AND AGAIN | Diablo 4 rival Last Epoch is finally out - but was it worth the wait?

Last Epoch is a clever ARPG with a lot of inventive solutions to long-standing genre problems, but it’s not quite all there.

Feb. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Kuma, the bear from Tekken 8, salutes a shop called 'Iron Fist Outfitters'.

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MONEY MATCH | Tekken 8 community up in arms over plans to add premium currency to game, post-launch

Folks seem mad about the sudden addition of microtransactions to Tekken 8, but should they be?

Feb. 20, 2024 Connor Makar

A Helldivers marine takes center stage as a horde of fanged and horned alien creatures amass behind him.

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DOWN 2 SUPER EARTH | Why is Helldivers 2 so popular?

The team at Arrowhead may be familiar with magic, but they aren't wizards. So why on Super Earth is Helldivers 2 so popular?

Feb. 20, 2024 Connor Makar

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The protagonist from Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne – the Demi-Fiend – stands in the centre of a group of demons – and you can only really make out their eyes.

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FEATURING DANTE | One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old – and it’s as good today as it was in 2003

When a demi-fiend becomes a demi-friend – then you’ll have the power to kill god. Happy birthday, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Feb. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Three soldiers from Helldivers posed in front of yellow smoke on the left, Johnny Grico, a soldier covered in alien blood, fire burning in the background.

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DO YOUR PART | Loving Helldivers 2? You need to check out this 90s classic, then

Dive right in.

Feb. 19, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Doctor Manhattan from Watchmen wearing a Michael Jordan Bulls jersey.

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THE LOST DANCE | NBA 2K24's fine, unless you want to break time itself so hard the ultimate NBA All-Star straight-up disappears

Here’s the tale of the people who’re condemned to be in short shorts forever.

Feb. 18, 2024 Mark Warren

A female warrior from Naraka Bladepoint with a big red 2024 sticker behind her.

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BLADE TO REST | Is Naraka Bladepoint worth playing in 2024? I went to China to find out

One of the most-played games on Steam might not be that popular in the mainstream, but there's plenty of appeal for anyone wanting a watertight duel.

Feb. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe

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STAY INSIDE | What are you playing this weekend?

Groundhog whispers of sunshine bright, but my teeth still chatter through the night.

Feb. 18, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Eivor (female) from Assassin's Creed Valhalla stands in the middle of the Elden Ring map.

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Elden Ring DLC needs to steal this underrated mode from Assassin's Creed

Yes, really. Bear with me.

Feb. 17, 2024 James Billcliffe

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A fireteam of four Helldivers stands victorious in an image that looks quite a lot like World War II propganda.

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ALL EDGE, ALL GLORY | Helldivers 2 is not afraid to kill you often, and that's one of the best things about it

Helldivers 2 does an exceptional job at melding high stakes with the act of offering a power trip.

Feb. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

Work, eat, sleep, repeat – the life of a Bavarian peasant in the 16th centuary, and many of us today.

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FONT OF POWER | If the best Xbox exclusive of this generation comes to Nintendo Switch, everyone should be excited

Pentiment isn’t just an important Xbox game, it’s an important game full stop.

Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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NO PRO | You don't need a PS5 Pro | Have live service games reached their nadir with Suicide Squad?

Would you prefer a PS5 Pro or an Xbox on the go?

Feb. 15, 2024 Jim Trinca

The collected cast of main characters in Unicorn Overlord

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VANILLA SPICE | After making one of the all-time best PS4/Switch games, Vanillaware has struck gold again with Unicorn Overlord

Who knew a game where you do so little could be so good?

Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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UNEARTHED | Tomb Raider Remastered is the kind of update we need more of because it preserves the past, flaws and all

The jank belongs in a museum!

Feb. 15, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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TAKE THE SHOT | Now that Look Back is getting a movie, you should really check out the rest of the Chainsaw Man creator's excellent one shots

There's a lot of great work to be found under Tatsuki Fujimoto's belt.

Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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A REALM BEYOND | Nightingale's got one killer feature that sets it apart from Valheim and Palworld

Survival games are all about putting control in the player's hands. Nightingale goes one step beyond.

Feb. 13, 2024 Connor Makar

The protagonist of Ultros, curled up and cosy in one of her lovely bio-organic pods.

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METROID-VINE-IA | Ultros is the best Metroidvania I’ve played since Hollow Knight – it’s a PlayStation and Steam must-play

Sharing ingredients from Hotline Miami, Hollow Knight and some sort of horticultural community centre (all in a giant space womb), Ultros is a winner.

Feb. 13, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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PULL OUT THE SHOTTY | Nightingale has what it takes to be your favourite new Steam survival game fix – preview

A great survival game and a British tooth decay slider? Count me in.

Feb. 12, 2024 Connor Makar

Rinoa and Squall in Final Fantasy 8; two headshots of each character flanking the famous Waltz scene on Disc 1.

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GARDEN VARIETY | 25 years later, Final Fantasy 8 remains the best love story told in gaming

I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.

Feb. 11, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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SUNDAY SERMON | This Superbowl Sunday, let us pray once again for a true successor to the sports game GOAT - NFL Blitz

Sports simulation is stronger than ever, including for American Football games. But is it so wrong to want something that's a little more... fun?

Feb. 11, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions' logos in the Super Bowl.

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THE REAL BIG GAME | We used Madden 24 to sim the Super Bowl everyone actually wanted, and sorry folks, it was pretty fun

Ravens vs Lions, the Lombardi on the line, let’s GO!

Feb. 10, 2024 Mark Warren

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PLAY WISHLIST REPEAT | Demo dive! Jump into Steam Next Fest and try out some these neat demos

We wade through the shallows and swim the deep end so you don't have to.

Feb. 9, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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IS THIS JUST FANTASY | Project O.R.C.S preview - A nice option for those dipping into tabletop RPGs after beating Baldur's Gate 3

The devs at Lightforge Games are trying to make a new genre. A lofty goal - but one with merit.

Feb. 8, 2024 Connor Makar

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CROW-NING GLORY | What do you get when you mix Final Fantasy 7 and Resident Evil? My favourite Steam Next fest demo

Crow Country has quickly hit the top of my most anticipated releases.

Feb. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

The construct from Diablo 4, Season 3, over the top of the cast of characters from Last Epoch.

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RNG-DOING | The dismal state of Diablo 4, Season 3 plays right into the hand of its next big competitor – Last Epoch

Blizzard may have made it much easier for Last Epoch to attract player attention ahead of its launch with its latest misguided update.

Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

A 5-way split image consisting of various Soulslike games.

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SOUL SURVIVOR | Best Soulslikes to play in 2024 (that aren't made by FromSoftware)

You don't need to go to Reddit to get the list of best non-From Software Soulslikes; we've got them right here.

Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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MEAL TIME | Please can someone, anyone, make a Delicious in Dungeon video game

I'm begging you, I'll do anything!

Feb. 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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CLICK, PLAY, LOVE | Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition: Uncover your next gaming gem by giving these demos a try

Warning: May cause uncontrollable Wishlist growth.

Feb. 7, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Sephiroth, holding his long sword, his back to the camera, walking away through the flames in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE… | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth may have the best version of gaming’s most beloved flashback – final hands-on preview

One Final Fantasy's most iconic moments gets a rethink in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – and it's absolutely worth seeing for yourself.

Feb. 7, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink key art of Gran fighting Id.

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GENERATIONAL GAP | Steam and PS5's latest darling, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, is a modern day PS2 game – for better and worse

The PS2 has one of the best libraries out there, though its catalogue still had some warts too.

Feb. 6, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Black and white portrait of Kojima over the top of the Physint studios from Sony and Colombia Pictures.

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POP THE PHYS | Physint isn't Kojima coming home to PlayStation – how can it be, when he never left?

The Martin Scorsese of gaming is coming home... well, he would be if his legacy never left Sony and the PlayStation brand in the first place.

Feb. 6, 2024 Steve Burns

A trio of headshots: Marcus from Gears 5, Senua from Hellblade, and the main character from HiFi Rush.

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XROCKS | Are PS5 fans about to learn that Xbox does actually have good games?

Xbox fans might not be happy about losing exclusives, but maybe a large portion of the gaming world will finally see what Xbox has delivered.

Feb. 6, 2024 Tom Orry

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YOU DIED, over the top of the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree key art.

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FLAME OF FRENZY | The Elden Ring DLC needs to do one thing: mess me up harder than any FromSoftware game ever has before

Elden Ring is quite easy. Let's change that.

Feb. 6, 2024 Connor Makar

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A new character, Misha, in Honkai: Star Rail 2.0.

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What's new in Honkai: Star Rail 2.0?

From Penacony to the new characters Black Swan, Sparkle and Misha, Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 has lots to offer!

Feb. 6, 2024 Josh Broadwell

Harada - both IRL and in-game in Tekken 8's Arcade Quest mode – flank an image of the virtual Arcade Tekken 8 calls home.

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TEKKEN STOCK | Tekken 8 is sadly missing in action in arcades for now – but its creators still strive to honor arcade culture

Tekken 8 is the first title in the series to debut on console over arcades. But the game’s creators remain determined to honor Tekken’s arcade roots.

Feb. 5, 2024 Alex Donaldson

A 3-way split image of assets from Apex Legends Season 20 Breakout, featuring the new upgrade path in the middle, and Octane and Gibraltar on either side.

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YOU MAKE ME BREAKOUT | Apex Legends Season 20: Breakout introduces one of “the biggest changes to date” – and you know what? It works

5 years in, Respawn is making some pretty fundamental changes to Apex Legends. They may be controversial, but at least they’re interesting.

Feb. 5, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A PS5 bundle box, but the game on the cover is Starfiled – an Xbox console exclusive.

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EX-BOX | Xbox games coming to PlayStation is fine, but it’s the future of Xbox consoles I’m worried about

Let everyone play Halo and Sea of Thieves, but please don’t kill my games library that’s been two-decades in the making.

Feb. 5, 2024 Tom Orry

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