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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.

Feb. 3, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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FRIENDS LIKE THESE | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.37: The best game with followers you would never hang out with IRL

NPCs are annoying, needy, and dumb. But unlike your kids, you don't need to like them.

Feb. 3, 2023 Jim Trinca

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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?

Feb. 2, 2023 Adam Starkey

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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.

Feb. 2, 2023 Tom Regan

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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.

Feb. 2, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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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?

Feb. 2, 2023 Connor Makar

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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.

Feb. 2, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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CHANGE OF CLOTHES | Street Fighter 6 modders are hard at work – months before the game is out

Thanks to a familiar engine, it apparently isn't even that hard to do.

Feb. 1, 2023 Connor Makar

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I R WINNER | Age of Empires 2 on Xbox: How AI helpers are giving the console real-time strategy genre a new lease of life

Making an RTS work on console is no mean feat, but World's Edge has come up with some advanced tools that make the console experience as enjoyable as the PC one.

Feb. 1, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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RUNNIN' ON STEAM | Steam Deck proves, once again, that Skyrim will never die

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has seen yet another victory in 2023, as it tops the Steam Deck 'most played' charts – will anyone ever get bored of this game?

Feb. 1, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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THE OLD BILL | The Last of Us, Episode 3 marks the first major deviation from the game – and it couldn’t have gone better

Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann took us on a journey of what it means to protect and risk in the latest episode – and provided nuance the game never could.

Jan. 31, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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THINKING OUT CLOUD | Final Fantasy 7 at 26: Kitase on being inspired by Nintendo, discarded concepts, and Rebirth changes to come

In an exclusive interview, Yoshinori Kitase sheds some light Final Fantasy 7's development – and hints at changes to come in the Remake series' future.

Jan. 31, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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UNDER THE SEA? | 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.

Jan. 31, 2023 Sponsored

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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.

Jan. 28, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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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.

Jan. 27, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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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.

Jan. 27, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ROMP AND STOMP | Dead Space Remake is stompy, quiet, and faithful to the original – here’s how EA Motive made it so good

You'll always have Peng, now and forever.

Jan. 27, 2023 Connor Makar

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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.

Jan. 27, 2023 Tom Orry

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WINGIN’ IT | I was supposed to play loads of Like a Dragon: Ishin, but I spent two hours in chicken racing instead

Like a Dragon: Ishin keeps the Yakuza tradition of amazing mini-games alive, with a touch of human soul.

Jan. 27, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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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.

Jan. 27, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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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.

Jan. 25, 2023 Jess Elizabeth Reed

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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.

Jan. 25, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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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.

Jan. 24, 2023 Tom Regan

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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.

Jan. 24, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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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.

Jan. 24, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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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.

Jan. 24, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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DROWN AND OUT | Meddling with GTA 5's underwater mod was a titanic challenge – and probably something you shouldn’t do

Installing, running, and 'enjoying' a flood mod in Grand Theft Auto 5 seemed like it would be a lot of fun – but after dipping my toes in, I realised my mistake.

Jan. 23, 2023 Chris McMullen

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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.

Jan. 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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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.

Jan. 23, 2023 Sherif Saed

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NOTHING NEW, REALLY | What are you playing this weekend?

We're pretty much sticking with the familiar this week.

Jan. 21, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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UP THE GARDEN PATH | Why Obsidian’s Grounded is the blueprint for survival games’ future

An unassuming Xbox exclusive that many have overlooked could hold the key to the success of survival games' to come.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sab Astley

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I'M CRACKED | Street Fighter 6 has a serious crack problem

With players jumping in and playing months early, how will this affect the game long term?

Jan. 20, 2023 Connor Makar

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IDIOT BOX | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.35: The best game that shouldn't be made into a TV show

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Jan. 20, 2023 Jim Trinca

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SIEGE OF THE FUTURE | 4 ways Outpost: Infinity Siege is shaking up the co-op Survival FPS

Jump in a mech and have a blast in this futuristic base-building Survival FPS, dropping in hot later this year.

Jan. 20, 2023 Sponsored

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(LIGHT)FALLING APART | Heading into Lightfall, Destiny 2 needs to make some drastic changes to survive

Bungie's perennial space shooter has been alive for over five years now. Half a decade later, it's starting to buckle under its own weight.

Jan. 19, 2023 Michael Leopold Weber

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ARCADE’S FIRE | Apple Arcade is quietly one of the best things happening to mobile gaming, ever

Apple pretended that it didn’t really care about games for the longest time – and then it did something extraordinary with Apple Arcade.

Jan. 19, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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I hope Starfield’s financial system is as oppressive as real life

Exploitative banking might be just the thing to make Starfield’s grounded, believable and relatable spacefaring world ring true to us back here on Earth.

Jan. 18, 2023 Callum Bains

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HELL IS FOR NEROS | If you want a taste of what Final Fantasy 16 will play like, you need to try this PlayStation Plus game right now

The Final Fantasy 16 dev team is packed with talent – and there’s one specific game that’s free to try for subscribers right now that really shows that off.

Jan. 18, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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AGE BEFORE BEAUTY | Persona 4 Golden’s new port is a perfect Japanese RPG time capsule, but as for Persona 3? It’s complicated

Atlus' first proper mainstream hit JRPG is back with a bang, and now that it's on Game Pass, you have no excuse not to play it. Just don't mention Persona 3.

Jan. 17, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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SAVED BY THE BELLA | Bella Ramsay is incredible in HBO's The Last of Us rollercoaster opener

The Last of Us TV show is off to a strong start – and that’s thanks, in no small part, to the talent of its leading actors.

Jan. 17, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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WO-LONGING FOR IT | Even more than Elden Ring, Wo Long is one of the most accessible Souls-likes – and not just because it’s on Game Pass

Game Pass is getting one of the most accessible Souls-likes with Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Elden Ring fans and non-fans should take note.

Jan. 17, 2023 Sherif Saed

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GAME TIME! | What are you playing this weekend?

You have a couple of days off. Celebrate it.

Jan. 14, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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THE LAST SOLDIERS | The sadness and uncertainty of a destroyed community: The final days of Final Fantasy 7 The First Soldier

With Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier’s servers being shut down this week, we talk to those left behind about their time with ill-fated FFVII experiment.

Jan. 13, 2023 Connor Makar

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SPACEMAKER | Xbox in 2023: Starfield is Game Pass’ killer exclusive, and the barren years may finally be over

It’s been a slow start to the generation for Xbox, but the fallow years might finally be at an end as Starfield kicks everything off.

Jan. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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GIRTH OF THE WILD | VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.34: The best game that suffers from bloating

Whether it's mince pies or side-quests, you can always have too much of a good thing.

Jan. 13, 2023 Jim Trinca

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CLIVE AND LET DIE | Final Fantasy 16 could be as great as the golden era FF games – if it fixes the mistakes of the modern era

The golden era of Final Fantasy games has gone, but the latest entry in the long-running series has what it takes to tickle the nostalgia glands.

Jan. 12, 2023 Siobhán Casey

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GOUGE AWAY | Marvel Snap is incredible, but its cash prices are incredibly stupid

One of 2022's breakout mobile games continues to impress, but its monetisation methods leave a lot to be desired.

Jan. 12, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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ATTACK ON TITAN | Ahead of the remake, can we all agree that Dead Space 2 is better than the first one?

As much as I loved being spooked aboard the USG Ishimura, playing through Dead Space 2 over a decade later is more engrossing and fun than I remembered.

Jan. 10, 2023 Fran Ruiz

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS | Nintendo in 2023: Is Tears of the Kingdom going to be the Switch’s last big hurrah?

Rumours abound that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be the Switch’s swansong – but is it too soon to write off the handheld/home console hybrid?

Jan. 10, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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LORDRAN IT OVER | Almost a year after Elden Ring changed everything, there’s never been a better time to return to Dark Souls

If you’re considering a replay of Dark Souls, there’s no better time to praise the sun than right now – in a cold, forgettable week in January

Jan. 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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