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Lynx to the Past | The creator of the School of the Lynx fan-fic hopes CD Projekt comes up with 'something better' for Witcher 4

Following CD Projekt RED’s announcement that a new Witcher game is in the works, we speak to a fan-fiction writer whose work has been put into the open.

April 19, 2022 Mark Warren

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unreliable narrator | Elden Ring is gaming’s biggest liar

You may be Elden Lord, but who’s really pulling the strings?

April 18, 2022 Josh Broadwell

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Highway To Hell | The Witcher 3 next-gen upgrade definitely isn't in "development hell" insists CD Projekt senior vice president

Around 15 people are supposedly working on the upgrade.

April 17, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Patch Me Up | Sucker Punch isn't "actively working" on any more patches for Ghost of Tsushima

The studio confirmed this its final planned patch for the game.

April 17, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

1 comment

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life's a witch | Elden Ring's Ranni is the true hero of the game

It's easy to argue that you, player, are not the true protagonist of Elden Ring – that honour instead goes to Ranni.

April 15, 2022 Hirun Cryer

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a whole new world | Will there be a Horizon Forbidden West sequel? The game’s creative director certainly seems to think so

It sure sounds like we’re going to be getting more Aloy (and friends) in the future

April 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

9 comments

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cuff love | Should you care about Square Enix's next big RPG experiment, Forspoken?

Forspoken, in the works for PS5 and PC, could be Square Enix's biggest risk of 2022 – are you excited about it?

April 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

12 comments

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a comedy marvel | The secret to writing a truly funny game like Guardians of the Galaxy? Vulnerability, tragedy, and free beer

Would Guardians of the Galaxy have been so funny without free beer? Mary DeMarle, executive narrative director at Eidos Montreal, reveals all.

April 13, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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LORE BORE | To reach a series high, Kingdom Hearts 4 only needs to do one thing – but I fear it won't

Over the years, Kingdom Hearts has become more enamored with its own lore than its Disney roots. For me to truly love KH4, I need it to focus on its Disney worlds once more.

April 12, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Papa Problems | Tomb Raider reboot writer Rhianna Pratchett woud like it if Lara had "less father issues" in next game

The video game writer touched on her feelings on the series at this week's BAFTA Games Awards.

April 10, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

4 comments

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There And Back Again | Elden Ring speedrun under 13 minutes puts us all to shame

It relies upon a glitch that lets players zip across the map.

April 10, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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Use By Date | Certain digital PS3 and Vita titles are "expiring" and no one knows why

Games like Chrono Cross are no longer playable due to a backdated expiration date.

April 10, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

6 comments

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boxing clever | It’s official: Unpacking was 2021's game of the year (and it’s coming to PlayStation soon)

According to the public vote at the BAFTA Game Awards 2022, Unpacking was the best game of 2021 – and soon, more people will get to play it.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

2 comments

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score quality | Is Elden Ring a bad game? We investigate the lowest scoring user reviews

It turns out not everyone loves Elden Ring... but can the reviews that give the game a low score really be trusted? We investigate.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

3 comments

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You can't Fury love | Hellblade 2 combat designer: "We're raising the bar"

If you thought the first Hellblade game was impressive, the game's developers think you're going to be bowled over by Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

10 comments

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PITFALL PARABLE | The real hardest boss in Elden Ring? Platforming and control layout

No matter how good I get at every other aspect of Elden Ring, the platforming is still an absolute nightmare.

April 6, 2022 Alex Donaldson

4 comments

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reach for the stars | Elden Ring update buffs Radahn to make him swole again

One of the hardest bosses in Elden Ring just got even harder... again.

April 4, 2022 Oisin Kuhnke

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shell yourself short | Elden Ring’s turtles are so much more than grade-A meme fodder

In the grim world of The Lands Between, turtles are peaceful and powerful creatures – but that power dooms them to a grim fate.

March 28, 2022 Adam Arter

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capital idea | Ghostwire: Tokyo's authentic representation makes a mockery of Ghost of Tsushima and Sifu's cultural tourism

Tango Gameworks’ open world may be formulaic, but its setting has a depth that could have only come from a Japanese studio.

March 24, 2022 Alan Wen

8 comments

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is this tamriel life | Will The Elder Scrolls 6 look better than modded Skyrim?

Skyrim with mods is beautiful – more beautiful than you'd think possible from modern games. Can Bethesda ever hope to equal it?

March 21, 2022 Phil Iwaniuk

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out of this world | Starfield: 14 things we know so far about the Xbox exclusive Bethesda RPG

Bethesda and Microsoft are releasing Starfield later this year, and whilst information is still thin on the ground, we do know a little about this interstellar adventure.

March 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Moody Garland | 11 things I wish I knew before playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

It may not be a Souls game, but Stranger of Paradise sure is inspired by them – so here's what you need to know if you plan to take on Chaos yourself.

March 15, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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distant worlds apart | Stranger of Paradise is cool, but I yearn for a simpler Final Fantasy anniversary game

The Team Ninja Soulslike is a nice addition to the Final Fantasy extended family, but I want so see something else from Square Enix.

March 15, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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agony tower | Returnal Ascension adds co-op and survival mode to the game later in March

Sony and Housemarque announced today that Returnal will be getting a big new update later this month, adding a slew of features to the game.

March 9, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

10 comments

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patch made in heaven | Cyberpunk 2077’s patches are far more than just small fixes – they’re an increasingly impressive overhaul

CD Projekt RED's is doing something remarkable with Cyberpunk 2077, and it's a real surprise more people aren't talking about it.

March 9, 2022 Alex Donaldson

5 comments

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criminal at large | GTA 5 PS5 file size isn’t too much larger than the PS4 version

If you're looking forward to downloading Grand Theft Auto 5 for PlayStation 5, you may need to make some room on your system storage.

March 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

1 comment

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chaos walking | Stranger of Paradise is going to be better than Elden Ring... in terms of difficulty options, at least

Why I – a Soulslike liker – am fine with taking it easy with Jack Garland in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

March 3, 2022 Alan Wen

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elden out for a hero | The curse of Horizon has struck again with Forbidden West

First, it was Breath of the Wild. Now, it's Elden Ring. Will Guerrilla Games ever catch a break?

March 3, 2022 Alex Donaldson

25 comments

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no spain, no gain | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The coolest, funniest and weirdest stuff Spanish Trainers have spotted so far

A deep dive into Game Freak’s next Pokemon instalment as the studio (sort of) heads to Spain.

March 2, 2022 Fran Ruiz

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hard science | Starfield might not be ‘Skyrim In Space’ – removed from fantasy, we could get a new style RPG

With Starfield, Bethesda has the opportunity to change the tune and deliver an experience different to The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.

March 1, 2022 Jim Trinca

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Deepsight Trouble | Destiny 2 Witch Queen director is looking at Ascendent Alloy, Wellspring drops and more for Week 2 and beyond

Joe Blackburn has taken to Twitter to outline some of the big changes we can expect to see in Destiny 2 Witch Queen over the rest of the season.

March 1, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Here are 7 things you should be doing now that Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is out

machine learning | Horizon Forbidden West Patch update 1.05 fixes graphics issues and more - full PS5/PS4 patch notes

Guerrilla Games has pushed out a big new patch for Horizon Forbidden West on PlayStation that addresses some of the biggest issues the game was facing at launch.

Feb. 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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behind brass eyes | GTA 6's biggest problem isn't living up to the hype, it's the fact that parody is dead

Can GTA's brand of humour work in a world that's beyond parody? VG247 looks into what could be Rockstar's big new issue.

Feb. 21, 2022 Jim Trinca

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fatal claw | This Horizon Forbidden West Clawstrider goes a step beyond PS5 graphics

Sure, the PlayStation 5 graphics for Horizon Forbidden West are realistic – but if we ever saw a Clawstrider like this in real life, we'd be bricking it.

Feb. 21, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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teleport in a storm | Horizon Forbidden West Fast Travel: How to Fast Travel for free and Craft Fast Travel Packs

Horizon Forbidden West is a huge game with a massive world with basically no loading times. So you're going to want to know how to Fast Travel often.

Feb. 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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scion the times | The Big Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker interview – Yoshi-P and Natsuko Ishikawa reflect and look ahead

Chatting about intimate story beats, making tough decisions, and a nightmare inspiration with the developers of Final Fantasy 14.

Feb. 18, 2022 Danielle Lucas

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highly decorated | Horizon Forbidden West Face Paint: How to Unlock and Wear Face Paint

One of the many things you can unlock and use to customise Aloy in Horizon Forbidden West is Face Paint – but where, and how, can you use it?

Feb. 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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vendor's machines | What items are safe to sell in Horizon Forbidden West?

Aloy picks up a lot of items in Horizon Forbidden West, but which ones are safe to sell, and which should you keep hold of?

Feb. 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Spitting image | Horizon Forbidden West video analysis highlights gulf between PS5 and PS4 graphics

One of the PS5's biggest games of the year has landed, and – surprising no-one – it impresses across both PS4 and PS5.

Feb. 15, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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A NEW BATCH | CrossfireX, Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition, Edge of Eternity, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

A new batch of games is heading your way.

Feb. 1, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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A new Date | Life is Strange: Remastered Collection set for release in February

The game will arrive five months later than originally planned.

Sept. 25, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Scores | Life is Strange: True Colors reviews round up - all the scores

What do the critics think?

Sept. 9, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer files hint at a potential Naughty Dog battle royale

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Lynx to the Past | The creator of the School of the Lynx fan-fic hopes CD Projekt comes up with 'something better' for Witcher 4

unreliable narrator | Elden Ring is gaming’s biggest liar

Highway To Hell | The Witcher 3 next-gen upgrade definitely isn't in "development hell" insists CD Projekt senior vice president

Patch Me Up | Sucker Punch isn't "actively working" on any more patches for Ghost of Tsushima

life's a witch | Elden Ring's Ranni is the true hero of the game

a whole new world | Will there be a Horizon Forbidden West sequel? The game’s creative director certainly seems to think so

cuff love | Should you care about Square Enix's next big RPG experiment, Forspoken?

a comedy marvel | The secret to writing a truly funny game like Guardians of the Galaxy? Vulnerability, tragedy, and free beer

LORE BORE | To reach a series high, Kingdom Hearts 4 only needs to do one thing – but I fear it won't

Papa Problems | Tomb Raider reboot writer Rhianna Pratchett woud like it if Lara had "less father issues" in next game

There And Back Again | Elden Ring speedrun under 13 minutes puts us all to shame

Use By Date | Certain digital PS3 and Vita titles are "expiring" and no one knows why

boxing clever | It’s official: Unpacking was 2021's game of the year (and it’s coming to PlayStation soon)

score quality | Is Elden Ring a bad game? We investigate the lowest scoring user reviews

You can't Fury love | Hellblade 2 combat designer: "We're raising the bar"

PITFALL PARABLE | The real hardest boss in Elden Ring? Platforming and control layout

reach for the stars | Elden Ring update buffs Radahn to make him swole again

shell yourself short | Elden Ring’s turtles are so much more than grade-A meme fodder

capital idea | Ghostwire: Tokyo's authentic representation makes a mockery of Ghost of Tsushima and Sifu's cultural tourism

is this tamriel life | Will The Elder Scrolls 6 look better than modded Skyrim?

out of this world | Starfield: 14 things we know so far about the Xbox exclusive Bethesda RPG

Moody Garland | 11 things I wish I knew before playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

distant worlds apart | Stranger of Paradise is cool, but I yearn for a simpler Final Fantasy anniversary game

agony tower | Returnal Ascension adds co-op and survival mode to the game later in March

patch made in heaven | Cyberpunk 2077’s patches are far more than just small fixes – they’re an increasingly impressive overhaul

criminal at large | GTA 5 PS5 file size isn’t too much larger than the PS4 version

chaos walking | Stranger of Paradise is going to be better than Elden Ring... in terms of difficulty options, at least

elden out for a hero | The curse of Horizon has struck again with Forbidden West

no spain, no gain | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The coolest, funniest and weirdest stuff Spanish Trainers have spotted so far

hard science | Starfield might not be ‘Skyrim In Space’ – removed from fantasy, we could get a new style RPG

Deepsight Trouble | Destiny 2 Witch Queen director is looking at Ascendent Alloy, Wellspring drops and more for Week 2 and beyond

Sponsored | Here are 7 things you should be doing now that Destiny 2: The Witch Queen is out

machine learning | Horizon Forbidden West Patch update 1.05 fixes graphics issues and more - full PS5/PS4 patch notes

behind brass eyes | GTA 6's biggest problem isn't living up to the hype, it's the fact that parody is dead

fatal claw | This Horizon Forbidden West Clawstrider goes a step beyond PS5 graphics

teleport in a storm | Horizon Forbidden West Fast Travel: How to Fast Travel for free and Craft Fast Travel Packs

scion the times | The Big Final Fantasy 14: Endwalker interview – Yoshi-P and Natsuko Ishikawa reflect and look ahead

highly decorated | Horizon Forbidden West Face Paint: How to Unlock and Wear Face Paint

vendor's machines | What items are safe to sell in Horizon Forbidden West?

Spitting image | Horizon Forbidden West video analysis highlights gulf between PS5 and PS4 graphics

A NEW BATCH | CrossfireX, Ark: Ultimate Survivor Edition, Edge of Eternity, more coming to Xbox Game Pass

A new Date | Life is Strange: Remastered Collection set for release in February

Scores | Life is Strange: True Colors reviews round up - all the scores

TLOU BR | The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer files hint at a potential Naughty Dog battle royale

Everspace 2 gets a new system and loads of new content in Zharkov: The Vortex update

Life is Strange: True Colors trailer introduces you to the town of Haven Springs

Top 7 games releasing in August - Ghost of Tsushima, Aliens, Psychonauts 2, and more

Kena: Bridge of Spirits has been delayed into September

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla expansion Siege of Paris is coming mid August

The best Mass Effect texture mod brings Legendary Edition updates to original trilogy