Alex Donaldson
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FFVII: RESTART When it's done remaking Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix should remake it again
After Rebirth, Remake and Re-whatever's next, Square Enix should get ballsy and do a full Restart.
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DYNE TO MEET YOU Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth never misses, but sometimes its interpretation of the original game lacks bite
Has Square Enix defanged FFVII a little too much in its up-to-date reinterpretation of the story? Maybe.
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RIP Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dead at 68
The legendary manga artist also made huge contributions to the Dragon Quest series and many other titles.
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OUT OF CREDITS With Street Fighter 5’s arcade version ‘sunsetting’, even arcade games aren’t safe from ‘always online’ BS
SF5 Type Arcade’s online servers are being shut off, and the game will disappear from Japanese arcades. Nowhere is safe from the always-online nonsense.
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Could it be an all-timer? Could it be a masterwork for all? Here’s hoping Capcom doesn’t go wrong at the final hurdle.
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GETTING SAUCER-Y Don't use a guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s dating choices – it's better if you revel in the joy of the unknown
Play the game blind, and experience the thrill of authentic romance in FFVII Rebirth. Aerith, Tifa – and even Barret – will thank you for it.
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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.
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BRAND SYNERGY Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: Ambitious, joyous, and bursting with an energy FF hasn’t had since the 90s
For better and worse alike, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the most impressively ambitious game Square has made since FF’s golden age. It’s glorious, in spite of painful little flaws.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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POWER HOUR Persona 3 Reload review: A perfect history lesson for recent series converts
In the midnight hour, you'll cry more, more, more.
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LICENCE FREE Minecraft’s free Planet Earth 3 expansion is the wholesome sort of DLC we deserve
Microsoft is partnering with the BBC once again to release a free experience that turns Minecraft into an education on the wonders of the planet - and it's brilliant.
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A GOOD LOOK The new GeForce RTX 4070 Super is Nvidia’s best mass-appeal graphics card this generation
It's a good look for Nvidia; literally and metaphorically.
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GO GO GADGET The Best Stuff from CES 2024
As always, a new year kicks off with the technology industry descending on Las Vegas to showcase what's new for 2024. Here's some of the best stuff that was at the show.
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CLOUD NINE The best game streaming service is getting a bit better – GeForce Now updates revealed at CES
Better access to servers, lower barrier to entry, and a trial – GeForce Now continues to show other game streaming services how it's done.
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RAY OF LIGHT Diablo 4, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Horizon Forbidden West are all getting Nvidia's RTX enhancements
PC players on Nvidia hardware will be able to enjoy a suite of extra features in some big upcoming games.
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RETRO EVOLVED If you want to make old games look new again, RTX Remix enters Open Beta on January 22
When RTX Remix enters Open Beta on January 22, anyone can make their favourite old graphics look retro evolved.
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CARD KNOCK LIFE Nvidia’s RTX 40 SUPER series of graphics cards are real – and they’re out this month
With new products, price cuts, and even product discontinuation, Nvidia hopes its SUPER upgrade will revive excitement for the RTX 40 Series of graphics cards.
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choices, choices All Elden Ring endings and how to get them
Elden Ring features multiple endings, as is Soulsborne tradition - but getting each is a complex affair.
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It’s about time Apollo Justice got his dues
Move over, Phoenix Wright; it's the real hero's time to shine.
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SUPER ART VG247 GOTYs 2023: Street Fighter 6
In a packed year, Street Fighter 6 is a magical, unbeatable package that is easily one of the best games of 2023.
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STREET SCENE Unsurprisingly, Lego’s latest modular is the best set of 2023
In a banner year for really good Lego sets for nerdy adults, the best is still from a familiar range.
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TIME HEALS ALL When you think about it, Cyberpunk 2077 was the 2020 game of the year after all
CDPR did the impossible and reversed the course of one of the most controversial launches in gaming history. That's no mean feat.
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FOOTBALL IN MOUTH My 2023 GOTY? Fantasy Football remains a contender
I love video games. But every year, a very different sort of game ends up dominating my thinking. This year is no different.
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CLASS WARFARE Best Elden Ring starting classes and best classes for your skill level
Classes, or Origins, are a key early choice in Elden Ring. But which is the best Elden Ring starting class?
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How to get the Master Sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The sword that seals darkness.
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UNBREAK MY HEART Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to heal Cracked Hearts and get full health back
There’s a nasty new damage format in ToTK - but fear not, for it can be healed, even on the go.
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TURBO MODE The Analogue Duo is a hardcore dream at a hardcore price
Not that sort of hardcore dream. For goodness sake. We’re talking about niche video games, here!
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MEEP & GREET With his turn as the 14th, David Tennant secures the bag as the greatest Doctor Who(s) of all time
The fourteenth Doctor is a different beast to the tenth. And in many ways, he's better.
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CLIVE & KICKING Final Fantasy 16 DLC, Echoes of the Fallen is out now
Head back into Valisthea with Clive and Jill to enjoy the fruits of Square Enix's most recent labour with FFXVI DLC.
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CLOUD-BUSTING Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals its theme song, and new footage, at The Game Awards
Cloud and his merry band of adventurers have got some good music to accompany them on the next leg of their journey.
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Celebrate c'mon! VG247’s Alternate Game Awards 2023
We doubt anyone will be putting these on their mantlepiece.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Unlocks - Every compatible Amiibo and what they do
Here's everything you need to know about Amiibo and Tears of the Kingdom.
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ALL HANDS-ON DECK The Steam Deck OLED isn’t just a minor upgrade – it’s one of my favorite pieces of gaming hardware ever
Valve has absolutely proved its hardware prowess, vision, and expertise with this refresh.
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BISON BUCKS Street Fighter 6 is one of the best games of 2023 – but as the year ends, DLC greed threatens its glory
Capcom, in a rare miss, has misjudged the price of Street Fighter 6's Outfit 3 offerings – and that's a damn shame.
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STICKER SHOCK The Super Pocket is a glorious retro handheld that doesn’t require a lottery win to own
Cheap, cheerful, and a good, solid bit of tech for the price – anyone craving some retro handheld goodness can do worse than the Super Pocket.
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PANCAKE DAY Meta Quest 3 is the first VR headset that doesn’t feel like a pain in the neck
The Meta Quest 3 is a VR headset that runs the Goldilocks Gambit; not too expensive, not too crap.
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SCHOOL OF HARD COX 007: Road to a Million is the rare big franchise spin-off with soul
It's not quite a new Bond film, but Amazon's peculiar 007 spin-off understands what makes the spy thriller tick – and is a refreshing take on cash-in media.
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TOAD TO PERDITION Super Mario RPG review: a classic reborn
Though it can be a little easy, the Super Mario RPG remake scratches all the right itches – even a few decades on.
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ON TILT Sonic’s greatest spin-off is 30 years old today – and it’s time for another one
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball – also known as Sonic Spinball – is now three decades old. And it's still the blue blur's best non-canon outing.
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ZERO GRAVITY I love Mass Effect, but I’m impossibly bored of the yearly N7 Day teases
As we pass another N7 day of teases for the future of Mass Effect, it's dawned on me I don't want to see any more until there's an actual game to show.
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DOUBLE TIME At 20 years old, Mario Kart: Double Dash remains one of Mario’s racing best - and it needs to come to Switch
I don’t care if it’s a port, or if the next Mario Kart brings back the doubled-up gimmick - Double Dash is a gem, and deserves a victory lap.
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GOD OF WAHHH! WarioWare: Move It review – an enjoyable, if flawed, waggle frenzy to make the Wii proud
Here, in WarioWare’s second Switch title, we have a love letter to the Wii – for better and for worse.
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MALLOW OUT Super Mario RPG remake is gloriously faithful to an all-time great – hands-on preview
Remakes can go one of two ways, but you'll be pleased to know this SNES throwback is hyper-faithful – perhaps to a fault.
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Star Ocean: The Second Story R buries the lede, but once you dig into it, there's something very appealing to long-time series fans.
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WAITING GAME Retro console maker Polymega reckons it'll ship all remaining pre-orders this year, if you’re feeling lucky
After years of stock troubles, one of gaming’s most impressive retro indulgences might soon be readily available.
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TANOOKI SALON 35 years later, Mario 3 still does some things better than every Mario since
If all the world is a stage, then Mario is adept at playing all the roles – something Miyamoto was very keen to tell us.
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CITY PERFORMANCE Cities Skylines 2 review: a solid foundation for a spec-hungry future classic
This is an excellent sequel, and an exciting foundation for what I’m sure will be a bright, addition-packed future.