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LICENCE TO ILL
Goldeneye on Xbox Game Pass is a bitter disappointment
Compared to the abandoned 360 remaster, this re-release is a painful reminder of what could have been.
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MORE GAMES
Nintendo Direct February 2023 - all the news you may have missed
It was about more than just Pikmin 4, Zelda, Metroid Prime, and Mario Kart 8.
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RINGING IN YOUR EARS
Elden Ring is still the best game for spell-slinging (especially with the latest DLC)
Forget your wands, dismount your mythical creatures, and step into the only magical crucible that matters: a Tarnished fight to the death.
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LOOKS LOVELY
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer shows Hyrule in trouble
A Collector's Edition and Amiibo are on the way as well.
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Sponsored
Playing SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake underwater — how hard could it be?
Connor and Jim take off to sunny Bristol to take on their hardest challenge yet.
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Zel-don’t to Zel-do
How one tweet made me love an Xbox Game Pass game I hated
When at first you don’t succeed, just cheat.
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A NICE SAMPLING
Steam Next Fest February 2023 Edition - here's some cool demos you need to try
Demos upon demos upon demos.
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IT’S A KINDA MAGIK
This 2022 game bombed, but it was the year's most wonderful surprise
2022 was a bumper year for games, so it’s no wonder some of the better titles slid under the radar a bit. But you should make time for Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
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BREW IT TO YOURSELF
Game Pass is home to an indie gem that does magic brilliantly
If you want a game that celebrates all the good things about the world of magic in a pleasing, understated way, check out Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator.
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TEARS OF THE PLAYERS
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $70
Disappointed, but not surprised.
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QUALITY OF LOVE
Core Keeper’s Quality of Love update adds Valentine’s content, instruments, and a visual overhaul
You can even learn to play the ocarina.
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Face Off
Apex Legends is finally giving everyone what they want: a Team Deathmatch mode
Though don't expect a new character this season.
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PACHIMARCHI RETURNS
Overwatch 2 is collaborating with One Punch Man, hosting a dating sim, and more in Season 3
Season 3 is going to be packed with content.
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PUT YOUR BOOTS ON
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp will be released in April
You'll finally get your hands on it.
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PIKMIN HO!
Pikmin 4 release date set for the sweltering month of July
A great excuse to stay inside and beat the heat.
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RETRO MADNESS
Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
A selection is out today.
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SAMUS ARAN IS BACK
Metroid Prime Remastered appears out of nowhere and it's out now
That's a nice surpirse.
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PARTY DOWN
Samba de Amigo: Party Central announced for Switch
A new entry in the rhythm action series is coming.
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OI LADS
Microsoft x Activision Blizzard King deal on knife's edge as UK warns it "could harm UK gamers"
The merger appears to be on a knife's edge.
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FEBRUARY SORTED
Madden NFL 23, Atomic Heart, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, and more coming to Xbox Game Pass
More games coming to cloud, console, and PC.
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ROOTIN' TOOTIN'
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 50 million units lifetime
It is one of the best-selling games of all time.
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Get the Lenovo Legion K500 mechanical gaming keyboard for half price
Show your desk some love with this Valentine's Day discount.
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Bolster your ranks with Fanatical's Warhammer Week sale
Save up to 92% on Warhammer games from Total War to Vermintide.
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PS5 stock: latest updates on where to buy the PlayStation 5
Here's all the retailers that currently have Sony's next-gen console in stock.
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MILLION SELLERS
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has sold over 20 million units worldwide
Splatoon 3 is also selling rather well.
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HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS
Nintendo Switch is now the second best-selling home console of all time
It is the third best-selling system behind Nintendo DS.
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SWITCH IN 2023
Nintendo will host a Nintendo Direct tomorrow focused on games coming in the first half of 2023
Tune in for a show about games coming to Switch.
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Quick Trip
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has fast travel, and will let you ride around on various creatures
The game was recently delayed by six weeks.
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Cue The Music
A video game has won a Grammy for the first time, and it was DLC
Congrats to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, a game that came out in 2020.
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AKIMBO
Tekken 8 Nina trailer shows the assassin is back and packing heat
A new look and two guns. Sure! Why not.
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HEART BREAKER
Ireland’s biggest video game tournament is gone: here’s why that matters
You've got to support and enjoy these things while they're around.
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AWAITING ORDERS
Pikmin 4 might be releasing in May this year, according to Greek retailer
Not long now before it's time to set your Pikmin to work again.
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A Taster
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is getting one last demo before it launches
And this time the demo is on PS4 and Xbox One too.
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THE LAST OF USG
Dead Space remake review: A masterclass in survival horror, all over again
One of the most influential horror games of all time returns to show us all how it's done. 15 years later, Dead Space asserts its place at the top.
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I'M A FREY'D KNOT
Forspoken review: Already on borrowed time
It stumbles out the block with a slow, awkward opening and barely manages to recover its footing – even 10 hours later. But there's something in Forspoken, somewhere.
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SAVED BY THE FELL
Fire Emblem Engage review: brilliantly meaty strategy RPG combat meets a less compelling world
Following on from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Engage has equal capacity to delight and frustrate – for newcomers and veterans alike.
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EVERFORWARD
Everspace 2 gets April release date, but won’t launch on Xbox One or PS4
Those of us who patiently await the complete build of Everspace 2 have good news to celebrate, and some bad news.
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Take Me To Church
Capcom has treated us to 12 minutes of Resident Evil 4 Remake gameplay
Leon's looking as skilled as ever.
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Turn That Faucet Off
It looks like some Dragon Age Dreadwolf gameplay has leaked online
The gameplay appears to show off a playable alpha build of the game.
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Groovy
Evil Dead: The Game pits 40 players against each other in its new Splatter Royale mode
Plus, some new DLC that adds in a new character.
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RIP
Knockout City and Crossfire X are the latest live service titles confirmed to be shutting down
Another pair of games for the not-so-live-service pile.
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Happy Birthday!
Bandai Namco is hosting a live show to celebrate Elden Ring's first anniversary
Expect giveaways, cosplay, PVP, and more.
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Take A Breath
Moon Studios dev says if Ori was its "Mario," its next game is its "Zelda"
The upcoming action game is untitled at this point in time.
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Stay Frosty
Overwatch 2's next map breaks the ice on Mei's backstory
Antarctic Peninsula arrives when Season 3 drops next week.
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Patch that Patch
The Witcher 3's latest patch improves performance on console, but makes it worse on PC
If you don't have ray tracing enabled, expect your game to run worse.
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GO ODD OR SAFE?
What are you playing this weekend?
Odd things, regular things, and musical things. The whole lot this week.
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LICENCE TO ILL
Goldeneye on Xbox Game Pass is a bitter disappointment
Compared to the abandoned 360 remaster, this re-release is a painful reminder of what could have been.
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CASH HAEMO ROYALE
The best Xbox Game Pass game costs less than the monthly sub
It achieves more with a handful of sprites and some clever psychology than most AAAs do with infinite budgets.
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FREAK KINGDOMS
Wo Long Fallen Dynasty is a Souls-like that gives you a helping hand
Dark Souls too lonely? Elden Ring too daunting? Game Pass has got your back. Kinda.
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THREE IS ENOUGH
Back 4 Blood studio to stop creating extra content for the game as focus shifts to new project
The game's not going anywhere, though.
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3½ WEEKS
The Last of Us Part 1 will be delayed on PC, but not by much
Naughty Dog wants to make sure it's ready for primetime.
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ANOTHER LEATHER LUNG
The secret to Dead Space’s intense horror? The way it controls your breath
If you’re wondering how the Dead Space remake manages to get in your head and under your skin… check your breath.
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RISE AND GRIND
For one month, one of 2022's best games is free for PlayStation Plus members
Outside of Elden Ring and Pentiment and Tunic, there was another absolute ripper of a game released in 2022: OlliOlli World.
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LOCK OUT!
Twitter API changes could impact account access to Genshin, Nikke, and other gacha games
My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds.
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HOME SAFE
Grand Theft Auto 5 is now safe to play on PC — you can go back to your heists worry-free
Following some security issues that popped up late last week, a patch has fixed the issue.
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STAY FROSTY
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next title update brings frosty Elder Dragon Velkhana to the game
Risen Crimson Glow Valstrax is coming too.
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SHAME
EA has canceled another game and it was a single-player Titanfall title - report
Another one bites the dust.
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SINS OF LEON
Can Resident Evil 4 Remake fix the franchise’s biggest problem?
It’s time the ride of Leon Kennedy’s life didn’t end with a sloppy finish – but can Resident Evil 4 Remake deliver?
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BIG NUMBERS
PS5 sales reach 32.1 million and God of War Ragnarok is selling rather well
Over 11 million players travelled to Midgard.
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SEASON PASS
The best modern PlayStation exclusive isn't what you think
Season: A Letter To The Future is 2023’s first true GOTY Contender, and you should make time to play it.
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TO BE FRANK
Would you watch a two-hour version of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Because it exists
Didn't get your fill of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Well, you'll be pleased to know that there's a 2-hour version of it out there... somewhere.
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FIVE KNUCKLE SHUFFLE
WWE 2K23 Preview: the first real step towards a bright future
Is it WWE 2K's time right now? Is the path to a truly quality series in view?
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ROGUE'S GALLERY
Hitman Freelancer is a fantastic bonus atop a modern masterpiece
The latest update for the generation's best stealth game is here – and it makes a perfect game even more interesting.
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SAVOUR IT
PS5 update finally solves the console's most annoying problem
A big fix is in beta right now, among other nice touches.
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PS MINUS
PS5 loses key PlayStation Plus benefit unless you act fast
The PS Plus Collection is going away in May, so download those games fast!

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