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IS THIS LOSS? | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom actually manages to pull off one of gaming’s worst intro tropes really well

Trust Nintendo to make one of the most aggravating tropes in video game intros impactful.

May 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Not The King | Bowser sold the first copy of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in New York

He might not be a Koopa, but he certainly is a Bowser.

May 12, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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NO LOL | What if Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had permadeath? What then?

The answer may surprise you!

May 12, 2023 Connor Makar

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IT'S ALL LINKED | As Tears of the Kingdom finally arrives, we ask: ‘What’s the best Zelda game that isn’t a Zelda game?’

The Legend of Zelda is a hugely influential series, but which of its many copycats is the best? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 51

May 12, 2023 Jim Trinca

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NO TEARS TODAY | The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reviews round-up – all the scores

Spoiler alert: it's good. Here's the general verdict on Tears of the Kingdom on release day.

May 12, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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BOY MEETS WORLD | Immortals of Aveum takes inspiration from God of War, BioShock, Doom, and more, says Ascendant Studios CEO

EA’s Immortals of Aveum is a big, bold, brash magic shooter – and it’s been taking notes from PlayStation’s God of War.

May 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Deals

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May 12, 2023 Corinna Burton

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DECISIONS, DECISIONS | Asus ROG Ally to take on Steam Deck June 13: pricing, specs, game library options, more revealed

Seems like a really nice system, but can it compete with Steam Deck?

May 11, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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OPEN THE FLOODGATES | Diablo 4’s post-launch plans revealed

Seasons, Battle Passes, and all that live-service stuff.

May 11, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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FUSION FRENZY | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review – Nintendo hasn’t blown its Fuse

Building out the world

May 11, 2023 James Billcliffe

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TICK TOCK | It’s “almost time” for a Mortal Kombat reboot, teaser and leaks suggest

2023 is the year of the reboot, apparently.

May 11, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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045-WON | One Redfall easter egg is a joke that's been running for three decades

How a nondescript door code survived studio closures through sheer force of imitation.

May 10, 2023 Jeremy Peel

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OUTSIDE THE BOX | EA's triple-A Immortals of Aveum isn’t just an RPG-shooter: “We spent a lot of time on puzzles, too”

The intriguing Immortals of Aveum isn’t just a corridor shooter; Ascendant Studios is weaving many genre strands together to make something unique.

May 10, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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NO COST TOO GREAT | Hollow Knight: Silksong has been delayed

Silksong will no doubt be a game worth waiting for.

May 10, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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JETPACK JOYRIDE | Starfield’s ESRB rating reveals details of sex, drugs, and intergalactic violence

Talk about seeing stars… we’ll experience more than just extra-terrestrial sightseeing in Starfield.

May 10, 2023 Kelsey Raynor

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FIRST PARTY’S OVER | RIP PS5 PlayStation Plus Collection, which introduced me to one of my favourite games

The Last Guardian, Bloodborne, God of War, Ratchet & Clank, Uncharted 4, Infamous: Second Son, Days Gone – the PS+ Collection really was the best of Sony’s exclusive library.

May 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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HOUSE HUNTING | Unity fires manager who tweeted the company is "out of touch"

The former partner relations manager aired an exec's odd suggestion, only to be sacked shortly after.

May 9, 2023 Connor Makar

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VG247 4EVA | We've just made it easier for you to keep up with your favourite games

Spend less time searching for the things you love, and more time reading about them.

May 9, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Be Kind, Rewind | This Breath of the Wild recap will help you prepare for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Catch up on what you missed, or might not remember.

May 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Blue Skies From Here | Sonic Frontiers is Sega's best selling 3D Sonic game

Sonic Heroes loses its crown.

May 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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All Timer | Wii Sports gets the respect it deserves by joining the video game hall of fame

Four more games join the selection.

May 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Long Time Coming | Payday 3 gets a short but sweet teaser trailer promising gameplay is coming this summer

Better than nothing!

May 8, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Go Figure | HBO's The Last of Us is one of Max's most streamed shows

The show was renewed for a second season in January.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Far Far Away | Some Star Wars Jedi: Survivor players are losing their pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses

EA is currently working on a fix.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Point And Miss | It turns almost half of Hunt: Showdown players haven't even killed another player

Quite the statistic when that's half of the point of the game.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Night Before Linkmas | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting a Nintendo Treehouse: Live showcase just before release

One last look before we all dive in.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Target Acquired | Capcom's president has some high hopes over how many copies Street Fighter 6 will sell

10 million is quite the target.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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In This Economy? | Destiny 2 season passes are getting more expensive, but Bungie hasn't said why

It will cost you more both in-game and in the real world.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Gotta Trade 'Em All | Pokemon TCG Live is finally launching this coming June

The mobile version of the popular trading card game has been in development for quite a while.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Go Team! | Fortnite is an Olympic esport now, but not how you'd think

The first Olympics esports event is taking place this June.

May 7, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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YOU GOT CAGED! | From Dredd to Cage: Karl Urban finalizing talks to star in Mortal Kombat 2 Film

Billy Butcher's getting a brand new gig.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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WIN PLACE SHOW | Microsoft's Phil Spencer candidly admits the company lost the console wars to competitors

Microsoft "lost the worst generation to lose" with Xbox One, says Spencer.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FOR THE KING! | For the King 2 enters closed beta next week - secure your access today

The sequel to the super-fun original is out sometime this year.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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EXPAND YOUR STYLE | The Sims 4 Daring Lifestyle Bundle goes free on Epic Games Store next week

Unleash your daring side.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CRY CRY AGAIN | Elden Ring overhaul mod adds a taste of Bloodborne for a nightmarish fusion

Garden of Eyes mod team adds a Elden Beast-inspired boss to the mix.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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MORROWIND REBORN | Skywind shines in this stunning gameplay video showcasing the Morrowind mod project

Impressive.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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INFINITE RACING JOY | Rev up your engines: LEGO 2K Drive unleashes seasonal fun with limitless playtime

Take your time completing a season.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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TRAIN ON YOUR PARADE | Honkai: Star Rail rekindles memories of absolutely banging PS2 RPGs

Star Rail doesn’t do anything new or revolutionary, but what it does, it does well – and that's very nostalgic for a specific flavour of nerd.

May 5, 2023 Siobhán Casey

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GOING UP | Redfall's counterintuitive traversal solution might just be the best thing about the game

Layla’s spectral elevator is the weirdest possible way to travel, and Redfall is better for it.

May 5, 2023 Jeremy Peel

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ROYAL SHAME | What's the best game that's uncomfortably pro-monarchy? The Best Games Ever Show Episode 50

Hey fellas, is it royalist to build an entire artistic medium around individual power fantasies?

May 5, 2023 Jim Trinca

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SHOW US THE NUMBERS | Niantic refutes claims of dwindling revenue, reaffirms Pokemon Go's robust performance

Company claims a recent report stating otherwise is "inaccurate."

May 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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WHO NOSE | INTERVIEW: Lies of P developer explains why it's bringing the famously Italian Pinocchio all the way to Paris

In a year full of fantastic action from Hi-Fi Rush and Jedi Survivor, where does Lies of P stand?

May 4, 2023 Connor Makar

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RISE & SHINE | Buying DLC for Game Pass and PS Plus titles can seem essential, but you're left owning content you can't use

After getting the base game Monster Hunter Rise via Game Pass, I now own Sunbreak… but what happens when MH Rise leaves?

May 4, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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PHIL DISHEARTENED | Xbox boss expresses "disappointment" with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game

Phil Spencer comments on Redfall's reception among gamers and critics.

May 4, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SLUMP AHEAD | Xbox June 11 Showcase: Xbox desperately needs a win that isn’t Starfield

Despite having the best value proposition, setback after setback has kept the good ship Xbox stuck in drydock. And that’s not good for anyone.

May 4, 2023 Jim Trinca

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STILL KNOWN ISSUES | Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores patch comes to the rescue by fixing a major progression bug

Seyka has been reprimanded, and will now let you follow her into the tower.

May 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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DISCOVER & EXPLORE | Embark on a breathtaking journey when Planet of Lana releases on PC and Xbox this month

Experience a lovely world full of wonder and danger.

May 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SLING INTO ACTION | Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered swings onto the PlayStation Store this month as standalone purchase

Experience the web-slinging adventure on your terms.

May 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GAME ON | Mark your calendars: Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct set to reveal epic content on June 11

Timings confirmed.

May 3, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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BE KIND, REWIND | As Xbox Game Pass’ latest triple-A addition disappoints, all eyes are on this hidden indie gem

Well, we’re never going to get Pokemon on Game Pass, but Cassette Beasts might be the next best thing.

May 3, 2023 Dom Peppiatt