Dom Peppiatt
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NOT JUST DESERTS Sand Land: A perfect epitaph to Akira Toryiama, I wish I had a game like this when I was growing up – final preview
Non-patronising, uncompromising in its vision, and – above all – fun. Sand Land feels like a perfect summary of everything Toriyama set out to achieve with his art and writing.
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Dragon's Dogma 2 How to unlock Sorcerer and Warrior Vocations
In order to unlock the first two extra Vocations in DD2, you'll need to find the greatsword and archistaff locations in Vocation Frustration.
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OUTRAGE JUSTIFIED? How to get (nearly) all Dragon's Dogma 2's DLC microtransactions items for free, in-game
Dragon's Dogma 2 may be a single-player RPG, but it launched with a somewhat long list paid DLC items. Let's break that down.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 best starting vocation: Which vocation to choose at the start of Dragon’s Dogma 2
There are plenty of more complicated vocations you can unlock later on in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but the best starting class is the Thief.
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BEAST(REN) WISHES Read this before you play: Dragon’s Dogma 2 character creation actually matters for your stats
Unlike a lot of games, the way you make your character in DD2 will affect some important in-game stats. Here’s what you ended to know.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand Vocation: How to unlock one of the best classes in the game
The Mystic Spearhand is a great all-rounder class to use in DD2, but you need to complete a few tasks before you can use it.
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How to carry more in Dragon's Dogma 2 and solve Max Enc problem
Are you getting sick of seeing heavy, very heavy, or over-encumbered pop up in DD2? You need to manage your pack better, and we’re here to help.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2: How to fast travel, how to use Ferrystones, and where to find Portcrystals
You’re not supposed to fast travel around Dragon’s Dogma 2 very much, but when you’re in a pinch, you can make use of the certain locations.
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IN VERNAL ARMS Monster Hunter Now’s latest update proves that, in 2024, it’s still one of the best mobile games out there
New weapons, new monsters, more rewards – oh, and a Deviljho; it doesn’t get much better than this.
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HISTORY CHANNELED Rise of the Ronin early impressions: Team Ninja’s PS5-exclusive isn’t without its shonky charm
Diluting the tight action of Nioh and loaded with open world busywork weakens Rise of the Ronin’s appeal – but there’s a certain joy amongst all the flaws.
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16 HOURS REMAIN Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree first trailer is finally coming – and it's much sooner than you think
The first trailer for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will be revealed in 16 hours. No release date has been revealed yet.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SECOND THAT MOTION The hardest thing about Apex Legends’ launch, 5 years ago? “It was too successful”, says dev
Apex Legends has been a free-to-play, live service success story since 2019 – and there aren’t an awful lot of those around.
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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.
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SAND ANOTHER THING Prince of Persia The Lost Crown – How not to suck at combat
How do you beat a boss in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown? You might need a bit of extra help in combat.
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MANY SCRAPPY RETURNS Against all odds, The Last of Us, Part 2 Remastered’s No Return mode is nigh-on perfect
I would never, in a million years, have expected a bolt-on roguelike upgrade to be this good. Even if it doesn’t fit in TLOU’s universe.
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FEATHER REPORT Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review: Ubisoft’s Metroidvania royal treatment
A princely, self-assured Metroidvania gem whose glamour is only tarnished by a few unwieldy design decisions.
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BAGS OF TIME Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 25 hours is the perfect length for a Metroidvania, actually
Some games in the genre no one can agree on what to call might take longer, but I think 25 hours is a sweet spot for Metroidvanias.
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REPLAY IT AGAIN The most boring-sounding Tekken 8 mode is the series’ most important innovation in years
'My Replay & Tips' was introduced later on in the Tekken 7 life cycle, but it might be Tekken 8’s secret weapon.
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GET YOUR DISC OUT “It was absolutely necessary this time” Why Tekken 8 has so much on-disc content at launch
The days of skinny fighting game launch content are (once again) over, as Tekken 8 dazzles with a packed offering on Day One.
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RETURN OF THE KING Tekken 8 gets a massive offline PS5 demo this week, Xbox and PC coming soon
You want more Tekken 8? You got it; a huge new demo will be playable for the game from Thursday, December 14 on PS5.
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SHADOW LEGION Baldur's Gate 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S right now, after shock shadow drop
Larian Studios has finally announced the Xbox release date for Baldur's Gate 3 – today!
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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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RUM DUMPSTER Ubisoft's troubled Skull & Bones tests the waters once again, slated for February release
After being in development for apparently 10 years, it looks like Skull and Bones may finally be ready to cast off – but does anyone still care?
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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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RONIN WILD Nioh, Wo Long developer Team Ninja bequeaths March 2024 release date for PS5's Rise of the Ronin
Almost a year after Wo Long, Team Ninja is back in Japan – and looking better than ever.
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TO THE MOON Moon Studios reveals action-RPG No Rest For the Wicked, and it's coming out on more than just Xbox
Ori and the Blind Forest developer, Moon Studios, reveals its newest project at The Game Awards – and this one isn't just coming to the Xbox family.
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ATLUS SHRUGGED Shin Megami Tensei meets Studio Ghibli in Metaphor: ReFantazio's launch window trailer
Look forward to Fall 2024 if you're a fan of SMT and Persona. Because there's something very special coming.
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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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SWING ON BY Spider-Man 2 guide: Tips & tricks for beginners
The top ten things we wish we'd known before we started playing Spider-Man 2
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SCORE ATTACK Destiny 2 just lost a piece of its soul – and one of the things that kept me coming back every year
Like Marty O’Donnell before him, Michael Salvatori was a vital organ in the complicated beast that is Destiny. Without him, it’ll be less magical.
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YOU DONT KNOW, JACK Win a Jackbox Party Pack 10 code for Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox or PlayStation with VG247
Want to party so hearty? Want to see why The Jackbox Party Pack is popular enough to make it to 10 whole entires? Enter our competition.
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Spider-Man 2 Home Run trophy guide: Where to find the Big Apple Ballers Stadium
Need to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium? Here's how you get Home Run! in Spider-Man 2.
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Spider-Man 2 You Know What To Do trophy guide: Where to find Aunt May's grave
As Peter, it's only right that you visit Aunt May's grave – here's where to go to reflect on the fact that great power comes with great responsibility.
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Spider-Man 2 Just Let Go trophy guide: How to find the science trophy
Looking for the find the science trophy Miles and Phin won together? Here's where you can find it in Spider-Man 2.
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LAMP IT UP Hold off on those refunds: Lords of the Fallen dev promises further Xbox updates ASAP
In a statement issued to VG247, CI Games’ senior brand director Ryan Hill sets out the future of LotF’s Xbox version.
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THAT’S SO KRAVEN Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review: The best superhero game I’ve ever played
They say two heads are better than one, and it turns out that’s true when it comes to Spider-Men, specifically.
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KHAN OF IRON FIST Chaka Khan is in a song about Tekken 2, for some reason
What character do you reckon she plays as in Tekken 2? I think it's... every woman.
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LET IT RIPLEY Nine years later, Alien: Isolation is an unmatched horror gem – and the high-tide of licensed games
The scariest Xenomorph out there is probably the one stalking Amanda Ripley, and the star of Creative Assembly’s extraordinary horror game.
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VICE, VICE, BABY Crypto, Poker, and Phil Collins: What we want in GTA 6
Read VG247’s GTA 6 Wishlist – I bet you a Great White Shark Cash Card it’s different from all the other ones you’ve read so far.
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JUST DESERTS Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace
Mirage represents the past, present, and future of everything Assassin’s Creed stands for – and you can feel it in the game’s bones.
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WEB OF LIES If you want to avoid Spider-Man 2 spoilers, stay off the web
Unscrupulous fools have got access to Spider-Man 2 early, and they're posting spoilers – if you care about the story, be smart about how you browse.
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SPEND A ZENNY Monster Hunter Now is, refreshingly, not Pay-to-Win – but damn it's still a grind
MonHunNow has a balancing problem, and even introducing an insect glaive to the game won’t fix that.
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HE'S 'ARMLESS Now it’s sold 10 million, can we finally get a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice sequel?
4 years later, Sekiro hits a key sales milestone. But are we ever going to get a Shadows Die... Thrice?
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CRY HAVOC If you’re disappointed with Starfield's exploration and RPG simplicity, you should try EVE Online
20 years strong, and still pumped full on new content, EVE Online: Havoc might be the game that can scratch that Starfield-shaped itch.