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SPRUCED UP
VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.36: The best game that really needs a remake
Games tend to age badly, and sometimes that's a tragedy.
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STAY OUT OF THE COLD
What are you playing this weekend?
It may be cold, but you can always stay inside and play some games.
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Perfect Solution
Want to play GoldenEye 007 multiplayer online on Xbox? There is a way – sort of
If this week's Xbox Game Pass release has left you a little disappointed, you ought to read this.
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Emotional Baggage
You can check out the first episode of The Last of Us on YouTube for free right now
A small taster of a big meal.
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Do Say It
Amazon is developing a Tomb Raider series with Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the helm
This marks the first time we'll see Lara Croft on the small screen.
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Drip
PlayStation Plus Essential games for February have leaked once again
Maybe we'll get a month where they haven't leaked some day!
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Abraka... Something
After two decades, Kadabra might finally be returning to the Pokemon TCG
Long time no see, old friend.
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Ranking Of Kings
Overwatch 2 dev gives an update on ranked issues and more
A few changes are coming to the competitive shooter.
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Xbox head Phil Spencer discusses recent Microsoft layoffs, Activision Blizzard acquisition, and more
Microsoft recently laid off roughly 10,000 of its employees.
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Nothing In My Step
Forza Motorsport has reportedly been delayed from its Spring release window
Microsoft recently showed off the game in its Xbox and Bethesda Games showcase.
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Don't Kick-Flip Out
Don't worry, Skate still isn't going to have paid loot boxes
A recent report had fans worrying that EA is doing an EA.
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BOND MEMORIES
As GoldenEye 007 hits Xbox and Switch, please stop dumping on other people's nostalgia
It's OK to not like something, but sometimes you really did have to be there at the time.
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EXPANDING HORIZONS
'Very early' footage of a Horizon multiplayer game has seemingly leaked
Looks a bit different than the Horizon games.
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BUILD BUILD BUILD
Steam Base Building Fest is almost over - get in on the deals and demos while you can
Build that village, town, base, fortress, what have you.
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SOLITAIRE/DOMINO
GoldenEye 007 players show you how to remap your Switch controls so it plays like a modern FPS
There's a setting for that.
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GOOD TO HEAR
HBO renews The Last of Us for a second season
The first episode is now available to watch for free on HBOMax.com.
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DOUBLE FAR CRY FIX
Far Cry 7 and a Far Cry multiplayer game said to be in the works
A rumor corroborated by current and former Ubisoft sources.
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SPIRIT VISION
Xbox and Switch release date set for former PlayStation console exclusive The Pathless
Go on a mythic adventure with an eagle by your side.
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HOW MANY LEGS?
Spiders and beetles are up in arms as voting for the Destiny 2 Festival of the Lost begins
A few small changes to the regular format is sure to make everyone happy.
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ISHIN FOR A FIGHT
In remaking Like a Dragon: Ishin, the devs wanted to make everything faster – here’s why
RGG Studio director Hiroyuki Sakamoto explains why the remake of a game that never made it West improves on the original version.
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DONE AND DUSTED?
Naughty Dog co-president says the studio is "moving on" from Uncharted
Was A Thief's End a farewell for the series, or just Drake?
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NEREVAR RISING
The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind GOTY Edition headlines February's Prime Gaming lineup
Hello, dearest love. Nice to see you again.
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Here's where to buy the Dead Space remake
Find out which retailers are stocking EA's remake of the classic horror game.
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The SteelSeries Arctis 7X wireless headset is £60/$50 cheaper right now.
One of the best Xbox and PC headsets at its best price for while.
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Get a new Switch OLED with Mario Kart Live Home Circuit for free
Race to this deal before it gets toad away.
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MAJOR BLUNDER
The Day Before delayed to November due to trademark dispute
Someone beat the developers to it.
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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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MORE MORROWIND
The Elder Scrolls Online takes you to the eastern part of Morrowind this spring
New class uses mechanics drawn from a Daedric Prince in the realm of Oblivion.
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A RUSH, A PUSH
Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush has that Dreamcast era vibe, and it could be one of the best games of the year
The latest Xbox Game Pass surprise drop has a really retro feel to it – and that is a very good thing.
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BETRAYAL
Dead by Daylight’s adds new Tome and Resident Evil cosmetics
The Dark Ages continue to haunt Dead by Daylight.
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RACE FACE
Forza Motorsport built to take "full advantage" of Xbox Series X/S
The game promises a "generational leap in fidelity, immersion and realism."
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MORE GAMES
Age of Empires 2, Inkulinati, Darkest Dungeon, more coming soon to Xbox Game Pass
Have a tune-kicking time.
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BITE BACK
Redfall set for a May release, new deep dive takes a 12 minute look at gameplay
Take back the island from the bloodsuckers.
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Feel. The. Beat.
Hi-Fi Rush is a rhythm-action game from Tango Gameworks and it's out now
Beat up your enemies to music.
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FIGHT PIGLINS
Minecraft Legends gameplay shown off, releases April 18
A look at the game's PVP mode was shown off today.
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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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GO JOEL & ELLIE!
The Last of Us re-enters the UK game charts as viewership of the series continues to climb
The show is helping the game out considerably.
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REGROUP
Warhammer 40:000: Darktide Xbox Series X/S release delayed to address feedback
The team says it "fell short" when meeting player expectations.
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ROOTIN'-TOOTIN'
SteamWorld Build set for a 2023 release and there's a demo available now
Anno meets Dungeon Keeper with a trademark SteamWorld twist.
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EAT YOUR ART OUT
After the success of Pentiment, you need to try this unassuming new Game Pass addition
If you’re thinking “I know about the quirky manuscript game on Game Pass,” you’re probably thinking about something else – this is Inkulinati.
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
GoldenEye 007 comes to Switch Online and Xbox Game Pass later this week
You Know The Name. You Know The Number.
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EDGE LORD
The DualSense Edge is Sony’s best controller ever – and gives the Xbox Elite a run for its money
Move over, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller – there's a new king of premium handsets in town.
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LEAKS HAPPEN
The next title from Tango Gameworks has leaked ahead of tomorrow's Developer Direct
Microsoft is probably a bit perturbed.
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Magical fingertips
Here are 6 Forspoken tips I wish I knew before I started playing
Find your feet in the hostile realm of Athia with these helpful Forspoken tips
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WORTH IT?
Want to try Forspoken on PC? There's a demo for that
The demo's no longer exclusive to PS5.
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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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CRUNCH BREAK
The Callisto Protocol proves that crunch is dumb and doesn't work - The Thursday Nite Rant
Middling scores, poor user reviews, and myriad technical issues: did those 15 hour days really pay off?
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MAELSTROM PRIVILEGE
The best Life is Strange game is on PlayStation Plus right now – and it’s not what you think
There is a lot of prestige attributed to Dontnod its Life Is Strange, but perhaps one of the best games in the series comes from somewhere else entirely.
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EYES ON THE RISE
Xbox Game Pass is the best thing to ever happen to Monster Hunter
Letting your mates in on the secret that is Monster Hunter is no longer a costly endeavour – and I can’t wait for more people to discover the joys of hunting.
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TONE POLICING
Fire Emblem Engage has some refreshing representation, especially by Nintendo standards
Without making a big deal of it, Fire Emblem Engage just casually presents a diverse fantasy world - and it's better for it.
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REFORGED TARNISHED
Elden Ring Reforged mod's latest update might just be what you need to play the masterpiece again
We're coming up on the first anniversary of Elden Ring, so you may understandably have the itch to go back to The Lands Between.
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COPYRIGHT STRIKER
Street Fighter 6 YouTubers covering new gameplay footage hit by copyright strikes
This footage, originally from a pay-walled event, is resulting in take downs and potentially devastating strikes.
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Deals
Here's where you can buy Forspoken
Find out which retailers are selling Forspoken standard and Digital Deluxe Editions.
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LOAD OF OLD CUFF
Here’s how to make Forspoken less irritating
Just like High on Life last year, Forspoken relies a bit too much on inane chatter – but at least you can turn the frequency of it down.
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MAKE US WHOLE
Dead Space's Isaac Clarke is joining roster of gaming legends on Fortnite
Isaac Clarke is finally getting a long-awaited break from the torments of the USG Ishimura.
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Moving On
Dragon Age Dreadwolf production director departs BioWare after 19 years
The veteran developer is currently taking a career break.
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CHEATER
GoldenEye 007 Cheat Codes: All cheats and how to unlock them on Switch and Xbox
Here's every cheat in GoldenEye 007, for those who want to try 'em all all these years later.
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Not So Near
Nier: Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation pauses production indefinitely
The anime is suffering from delays due to COVID-19.
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JOEL’S HOUSE PARTY
The Last of Us TV show is doing one thing very differently from the games – and I love it
In moving from game to television, HBO had to make some things more realistic – and it benefits the show a lot.
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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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BIG ISSUES
Playing Grand Theft Auto V on PC right now could put your computer at risk
Either stop playing immediately, or make sure a hench firewall is running while you play.
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DON'T KINK SHAME ME
It’s time for Marvel Snap to cater to its real audience and get horny on main
Marvel Snap should really offer its core fans something a little more raunchy, because it can get away with it.
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Coming In Hot
Armored Core 6 is getting a lengthy showcase early next month
Hopefully we'll get to see some gameplay for the first time.
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Just Grand
Granblue Fantasy: Relink finally gets a new trailer, is probably out this year
Originally slated for 2022, the JRPG should be out some time this year.
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FORSPOILEN
The Forspoken final boss has leaked online, watch out for spoilers!
It's like, all over the place.
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WARGAMES
WWE 2K23 devs talk on "challenging" Wargames development: "that wait has been worth it."
With official details on the next big wrestling game reveal, we go to War over the new features.
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REUNION
Dead Space preload times and Trophy List unveiled, revealing alternate ending
Xbox Series X/S players can preload now, but PlayStation 5 and PC players will need to wait until Wednesday.

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