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FINDING YOUR WAY | Could this love letter to collectors be the next big MMO this year? Our Wayfinder preview

Wayfinder has a good heart and a lot of promise, but can it survive in the Live service hell of 2023?

March 8, 2023 Connor Makar

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ON THE OTHER HAND | The scariest thing about Sons of the Forest... is a finger

There's a lot to be scared of in Endnight Games' latest Steam Early Access project – but it's the digits that do me in.

March 7, 2023 Chris McMullen

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ONE NIGHT STRAND | Destiny 2 Lightfall, one week later – the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly

Bungie has once again kicked it out of the park with some elements of Destiny… but completely dropped the ball with others. It’s becoming a pattern.

March 7, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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A HARDWARE'S NIGHT | Bring back incredible video game peripherals, you cowards

What do slot machines, party games, and arcades all have in common? The best thing about them is dying.

March 7, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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MONEY FOR OLD OAK | Pokemon Trading Card Game Classic is a stroke of genius

Revisiting the classic Pokemon TCG experience with a premium new set may seem like an odd move, but it's a very, very canny one.

March 3, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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JUST PARANORMAL MEN | Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries Of Honjo is a must-play for Danganronpa, Zero Escape, and Japanese horror fans

A surprise Square Enix horror visual novel is just what I needed to curl up with, even if it did get under my skin.

March 3, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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ROLE BACK THE YEARS | As Final Fantasy 16 boss Naoki Yoshida calls it “discriminatory”, is it time to drop the term ‘JRPG’?

A brief history of the JRPG descriptor, and contemplations on the etymology of the genre – and its implications.

March 3, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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UNFORGIVABLE | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.41: The best game that you can't forgive

When a video game annoys you for the last time, the grudge stays with you forever.

March 3, 2023 Jim Trinca

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FANTASY PREDICTION | With Baldur’s Gate 3 heading to PS5, could it be a bigger deal than Starfield?

Larian’s most high-profile project to date could be its Witcher 3 moment.

March 2, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ALL SKULLS ON LEGEND | Destiny 2 Lightfall is already reminding me of the best era of Halo games

A breakneck retreat from a ship as it implodes, some of the classiest combat puzzles in the FPS genre, and a killer soundtrack. Halo is back, sorta.

March 1, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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The player looks at Kelvin beside a notepad reading the command 'destroy treehouse' in Sons of the Forest

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KING KELVIN | Sons of the Forest is a glitchy mess, so why am I enjoying it so much?

Kelvin is also the most lovable pain in the ass I’ve ever met.

March 1, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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GOTHAM PLIGHT | Never mind the Arkhamverse, the only good Batman game is Assassin's Creed 2

Suicide Squad’s descent into live-service hell only accelerates an inevitable process of diminishing returns.

Feb. 28, 2023 Jim Trinca

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DO YOUR OWN RING | Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum

If you think that action-RPG games like Devil May Cry and Elden Ring are too hard, Final Fantasy 16’s fascinating setup may intrigue you.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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GANNIN YEM | Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it

Haddaway, man – as if the Japanese developers at Square Enix looked to the British north to find inspiration for one of its key fictional regions.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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IN THE ROSFIELD | Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev

A focus on ‘highly detailed’ and ‘feature rich areas’ means Final Fantasy 16 wants to harness the best of both worlds.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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HIDEO GAMES | Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone

If you were worried about FF16 being a short, sharp story, fear not – the developer has gone all out on the narrative.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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IFRIT'S LIKE A GLOVE | With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins

Gorgeous visuals, seamless transitions, and a masterclass in mocap and performance, Final Fantasy 16 proves the series can still be cutting edge in 2023.

Feb. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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STRAND AND DELIVER | It’s 2023 and I’ve once again fallen under Destiny 2's spell – and you’re going to, too

Like clockwork, I’m back playing Destiny 2. It happens every year, an unavoidable gravity well of content and excitement. Embrace the pull.

Feb. 27, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Reap it and believe | Honestly, you won’t believe the development talent behind Redemption Reapers

Metal Gear, Fire Emblem, Okami, and more – Redemption Reapers has some serious development pedigree behind it.

Feb. 27, 2023 Sponsored

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MILLYAREENOS | Over 5 million Deathloop players have adventured to Blackreef

How did you spend your time on the island?

Feb. 25, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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VR-OOOM | Gran Turismo 7 might make you into a VR believer

If it doesn’t, I don’t know what will. This PS VR2 launch title is simply incredible.

Feb. 24, 2023 Tom Orry

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GROW UP | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.40: The best game with the most juvenile feature

The average video game enjoyer is in their mid-thirties, but you wouldn't know it from playing one.

Feb. 24, 2023 Jim Trinca

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MINI SLAYER | Mighty Doom is a new top-down arcade shooter coming to iOS and Android

Play as the Mini Slayer and cut a path through Hell.

Feb. 22, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MACHINE LEARNING | Horizon Forbidden West's gorgeous world is easy to recommend as part of PlayStation Plus

Even if you’re not a fan of the rinse-repeat gameplay, Horizon Forbidden West is a must-play for its visuals.

Feb. 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SHORT AND SWEET | As Star Fox turns 30, it’s time for a reboot that admits: it’s okay for games to be short

Star Fox is celebrating a milestone anniversary - making now as good a time as ever to admit that what makes the games truly great is also their greatest weakness.

Feb. 21, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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SMOKE 'EM | Monster Hunter remains king, but there's one thing it could learn from Wild Hearts

Having trouble with late game monsters? A certain boss kicking your ass? Here’s how you can stop dying and embrace the joy of cooking.

Feb. 20, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Custom split header with Pacific Drive screenshot and irl images of Ironwood team messing around with cars.

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THE FUZZ | No air con, duct tape, and a run-in with the cops: Making an authentic car in Pacific Drive

We speak to Alex and Seth from Ironwood about their past with station wagons, and the lengths to replicate its vibe in-game.

Feb. 20, 2023 Connor Makar

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MASS EFFECT | Is Rahul Kohli’s Like A Dragon: Ishin cameo a reference to Midnight Mass? “I’m sure it is”, says the actor

Rahul Kohli chats about his appearance as a Trooper Card in Like A Dragon: Ishin, unannounced gaming projects, and a potential Midnight Mass reference in Yakuza.

Feb. 20, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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FLYING SOLO | PS VR2 is brilliant for PlayStation even if it doesn’t sell gangbusters

If you want console VR, you simply have to go PlayStation.

Feb. 20, 2023 Tom Orry

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PLAY SOMETHING GOOD | What are you playing this weekend?

On Saturdays the world is a better place again.

Feb. 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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RETURNAL IS HOME | The best PS5 game is now on PC, and it's even better

Returnal arrives on PC less than two years on from its initial release on PS5, and there's never been a better time (or better way) to play Housemarque's modern classic.

Feb. 17, 2023 Sherif Saed

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WAIT UNTIL IT CLICKS | Jesus Christ, Returnal is incredible with a mouse

Returnal was made to be played with a mouse, and I won’t hear different.

Feb. 17, 2023 Sherif Saed

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VIRTUAL HILARITY | PS VR2 is almost as entertaining for watchers as it is players

If you’ve got kids that think you are a big idiot, PlayStation VR2 games televised in the living room will only enforce that view, in hilarious ways.

Feb. 17, 2023 Tom Orry

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CRUEL MARKET | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.39: The best game that completely flopped

Being the best is no guarantee of success. Just ask my bank manager.

Feb. 17, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ORDER IN THE CORTANA | Are we witnessing the death of the Halo franchise?

343 Industries is doing a lot of soul-searching after Halo Infinite's uneasy launch. What needs to happen to ensure the future of this Xbox icon?

Feb. 15, 2023 Kanishka Thakur

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INFINITY BORED | Warzone 2 Season 2 is a harsh reminder that Call of Duty's tech is wasted on Call of Duty

As Call of Duty’s tech gets increasingly more impressive, its aspirations never looked smaller.

Feb. 15, 2023 Sherif Saed

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FOR THE VIKING | As live service games shut down, Ubisoft has quietly been running one of the best for years

Despite Ubisoft’s many missteps, some of its online games have been hitting home runs consistently, and For Honor may well be the most overlooked.

Feb. 13, 2023 Fran Ruiz

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ELECTRONIC HEARTS | There's one key area where Wild Hearts beats Monster Hunter

Wild Hearts is squaring up to Capcom’s indomitable hunting series, and in many ways it comes up short. But it does have its strengths.

Feb. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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IT’S A KINDA MAGIK | One of 2022's best games now has a demo – and you need to play it

One of the best games in 2022 really didn't sell as well as it should – here's hoping a new demo can turn that around.

Feb. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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HAPPY TIME | What are you playing this weekend?

Huzzah for the weekend!

Feb. 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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PIVOT | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.38: The best game you'd never believe was from that developer

Sometimes a game developer just goes off-piste, and the results are wonderful.

Feb. 10, 2023 Jim Trinca

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LUCID DREAM | Pacific Drive: Acura for survival burnout that Dodges tradition

Jeep reading, and Scout out a game with Infiniti potential.

Feb. 9, 2023 Connor Makar

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HOUSE RULES | For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch

It may not be open world, but Fire Emblem: Three Houses ticks every box when it comes to that delicate magic/school balance.

Feb. 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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GREEN WITH NOSTALGIA | Game Boy games are mostly awful, but GBA on Switch Online Expansion Pack is huge

Game Boy Advance was a golden age of handheld gaming, if you could see the screen.

Feb. 9, 2023 Tom Orry

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Marika, her head turned away, in Elden Ring.

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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.

Feb. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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RHOAMING FEE | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be worth £70, but the price highlights gaming’s possibly unsustainable future

How expensive is too expensive for a sequel to one of the best games ever made? We may be about to find out.

Feb. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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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.

Feb. 6, 2023 Dom Peppiatt