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no man'a roiland | High on Life is actually funny, and is funniest when it leans into gaming humor – hands-on

Obnoxious trailers aside, High on Life is actually quite entertaining – if you can stand the 100mph quip-rate.

Aug. 30, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Xenomore, please | Aliens: Dark Descent is more than an XCOM clone - and feels surprisingly true to the movies

After a 30-minute demo, this is now on my most wanted list.

Aug. 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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NINJA STAR | Ninja or Die is a genius indie, and Gamescom 2022’s best-kept secret

Every now and then, you discover a relatively unknown game that blows your mind. Gamescom 2022 has delivered such a game to us.

Aug. 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Inkredible | Splatoon 3 continues with an iterative approach - and it’s brilliant

Splatoon 3 looks to be a much tighter, polished Splatoon experience that welcomes both newcomers and dedicated fans.

Aug. 24, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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cammy > cameo | I really hope Street Fighter 6 doesn’t get any guest characters

Original characters, legacy faces, and even some surprises from the Street Fighter world are all fine. I just don't want to see Sub-Zero fighting Ken.

Aug. 17, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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it's blitz! | NFL Blitz returns in a thrilling new package via Arcade1Up – but the league really needs to get over itself

One of the best sports games of all time is making a comeback… but there’s a couple of catches.

Aug. 16, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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break a lego | Lego is a video game force to be reckoned with – but I miss its early, experimental gaming age

It's great to see so many licensed Lego games doing so well, but my heart will always belong to the weirder, more off-beat titles.

Aug. 11, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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r u winning, sonic? | Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit is a free fan-game – and a worthy successor to Sonic Mania

Forget Sonic Mania 2 – the new fan-game Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit is where it's at.

Aug. 10, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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To be Frank | Resident Evil Remakes are fine and all - but I’d trade them for more Dead Rising

Dead Rising is too damn good to not come back and here's why!

Aug. 8, 2022 Connor Makar

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cya later, emulator | Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s release feels like the Switch is teetering on the cusp of a real piracy problem

More and more people are looking into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 piracy, and it could be the start of a slippery slope.

Aug. 8, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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STEALTH UPGRADE | Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max review: small tweaks add up to a big improvement

Turtle Beach is back with a hardware refresh of one of its most popular gaming headsets - and it’s a winning upgrade.

Aug. 5, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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OPEN SESAME | With its latest update, the luxury Game Boy replica Analogue Pocket just got a lot more interesting

Analogue Pocket’s new update fixes an annoying issue with this luxury gaming hardware, and launches the opinion-splitting openFPGA scheme to the public.

July 29, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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content of court | As Nintendo prepares to shut down the 3DS eShop, I have one selfish plea: Capcom, where’s Ace Attorney Trilogy 2?

As the Nintendo eShop for 3DS closes, I can only think about one thing: how desperately I want a port of the 3DS-exclusive latter three Ace Attorney titles.

July 28, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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REALLY FEELING IT | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review: A slow burn, but the best in the series so far

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a confident, self-assured RPG – and possibly Monolith Soft’s best game to date.

July 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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LIFESAVER | Live A Live is a must-play 16-bit era classic, lovingly remade

In the 90s, Live A Live was outshone by its peers and missed a Western release. This excellent 2D-HD remake is a chance to set the record straight.

July 21, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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SPACEBALLS | Star Ocean turns 26 today, and I’m so glad Square Enix’s spacefaring B-movie RPG is still going strong

Star Ocean isn’t Final Fantasy, nor is it Dragon Quest. But it still has that ambition, with a vastly smaller budget. That’s what makes it brilliant.

July 19, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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8-BIT BUILD | The Lego Console wars heat up with the new Lego Atari 2600

Lego's latest nostalgia-prodding model for gamers is a beautiful recreation of the Atari 2600.

July 19, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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cruise control | Reminiscing about Mission: Impossible N64, I yearn for a big-budget spy game

We get plenty of games about stealthy soldiers and assassins, sneaky killing machines – but I yearn for a good new, big game about a spy.

July 18, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FIT FOR A STING | Neat Microphones Bumblebee 2 review: a deeply versatile mic at a most reasonable price

Turtle Beach’s push into the stand-alone mic game with its Neat Microphones brand is spearheaded by the Bumblebee 2 - a surprisingly impressive little thing.

July 13, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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ahead of the scurve | You can keep Skull and Bones – the best open world pirate game remains Sid Meier’s Pirates!

Sea of Thieves, Skull and Bones... none of them hold a candle to Sid Meier’s all-time classic, Pirates!

July 13, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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A CALAMITY | Lego rejects yet another Zelda Hyrule Castle set in its latest product review

Is Zelda just not destined to be a Lego set? The latest Lego Ideas review sees the company knock back a third Hyrule Castle playset.

July 13, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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LOOP-DE-LOOPHOLE | If publishers want to delist old games, that’s fine – so long as they accept Abandonware status

Publishers should avoid being litigious towards those who continue to distribute the games that they delist.

July 12, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Koopa Constructor | Lego Super Mario's latest set is a gigantic figure of Bowser

Lego has finally revealed its hotly anticipated, biggest Lego Mario set yet - and it’s not Peach’s Castle…

July 7, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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head like a role | Live A Live and Xenoblade 3 showcase Nintendo’s new RPG golden age

Through exclusivity deals and first party bangers, Nintendo is circling the RPG throne once again.

July 7, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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SONIC HAS PASSED | Sonic Origins is a masterclass in messing up a classic

Sonic Origins should've been an easy win for Sega, even with some legally-forced changes. Inexplicably, it isn't.

June 30, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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WINTER TREASURES | Dragon Quest Treasures releasing for Switch on December 9

After a year's worth of radio silence, we now know a little more about the latest Dragon Quest spin-off - and when it's coming.

June 28, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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BEYOND A JOKER | Persona 5 Royal coming to Switch this October - with Persona 3 and 4 to follow

Nintendo fans finally get their wish granted, as the Persona series makes a whole-hearted jump to Switch.

June 28, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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ZACK'S BACK | Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 is being remastered for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Switch

A vital missing piece of the Final Fantasy 7 lore is finally making a return this winter.

June 16, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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STEAMY REUNION | Final Fantasy 7 Remake surprise releasing on Steam later today

After six months of exclusivity on EGS, FF7 Remake finally heads to Steam.

June 16, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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No, time to die! | I can’t wait for GoldenEye 64 Remastered – though I have almost as much love for the Wii remake

As everybody collectively asks where the GoldenEye remaster is, I’m reminiscing about the other, just-as-interesting GoldenEye.

June 16, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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KNOCKED FOR SIX | Street Fighter 6 hands-on: a knockout first impression

It's early days and a very limited build, but Street Fighter 6 makes one hell of a first impact. In fact, the potential is there to be a genre-defining entry.

June 10, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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BLAME THE BOOGIE | Sega confirms Sonic 3 won’t have its original music in Sonic Origins. Here’s what will be missing, and why

A long, hard look at the complicated history behind Michael Jackson and one of gaming's greatest soundtracks.

June 10, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Scrambled | Pokemon Go Egg Chart for June 2022: 2km, 5km, 7km, 10km, 12km eggs hatch list

A core part of any Pokemon experience is hatching eggs, and Pokemon Go is no different. But what pops out of each type of egg?

June 9, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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COPY-RIGHT | Pokemon Go Ditto disguises list 2022: how to catch a Ditto

Catching Ditto in Pokemon Go can be a real pain. Because Ditto can shapeshift, you never know quite where to find one. Here's how to find and catch Ditto.

June 9, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FULL HOUSE | Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes might be the best Nintendo Musou to date - preview

Solid technical performance and brilliant use of the Three Houses setting make this possibly the best Nintendo hack-and-slash yet.

June 8, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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IT'S A HAT TRICK | Mario Strikers Battle League review: perfect play, but somewhat light on content

Next Level Games goes three-for-three on brilliant Mario soccer games, but at launch Battle League's content is thin on the ground.

June 8, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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REKKA RETURN | Fei Long returns in Street Fighter 5 - as an incredible fan-made mod

Thanks to fans, you can now Rekka and Flame Kick your way through Street Fighter 5.

June 6, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FUTURE DIVINED | Next update on the new Star Ocean title due in late June

The next update on Star Ocean: The Divine Force will arrive in under a month.

May 31, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FRESH AIR | The AyaNeo Air is the latest Steam Deck rival, starting at $289

Valve kicked the door down; now an increasing number of impressive PC handhelds are hitting the market. The latest is the AyaNeo Air.

May 31, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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staying on theme | Two Point Campus is even better than its predecessor – hands-on preview

Two Point Hospital is a truly worthy successor to an all-time great... but Two Point Campus is even better.

May 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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Aloha ‘oe | Pokemon Go Alola to Alola Special Research: Choose a Path, Collection Challenge, and Rewards

The Season of Alola is ending, but before it does, there's time to complete some missions and grab some great rewards.

May 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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RESCUE SUCCESSFUL | Playable SimCopter 64 build appears, revealing a mysterious canceled N64 title

A little piece of gaming history is uncovered as a playable build of a game not seen for 24 years emerges.

May 25, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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GET N OR GET OUT | Luxury retro all-in-one console Polymega teases its upcoming N64 support as fans bemoan delivery delays

Playmaji offers a glimpse at some of the innards of the add-on that'll add N64 compatibility - but all a lot of fans want is the machine they've already ordered.

May 25, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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adventure awaits | 5 things that should be in the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie

Metal Sonic, Shadow, Gerald Robotnik, and – yes – even Amy Rose. Here's what we want to see in Sonic's future adventures.

May 20, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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forcin' around | Best Star Wars games, ranked

May the force be with these 10 outstanding Star Wars games, picked from a crop of many tie-in projects that have launched over the past five decades.

May 4, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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SOUND AS A POUND | The truly awesome Final Symphony video game concert is returning to the UK

One of the best and most unique video game orchestra concerts is back in the UK for its 10th anniversary.

May 4, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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SUPER EFFECTIVE | Pokemon Go type chart: strength, weakness and effectiveness for all types

Understanding Pokemon Strengths, Weaknesses, and Resistances is vital to winning in battle. This type chart helps you to be super-effective every time.

May 4, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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stay in your lane | Nintendo Switch Sports review: a simple, formulaic nostalgia-fest – and one of the most fun games of the year

It may not exactly be reinventing the wheel, but Nintendo Switch Sports is exactly what I wanted from the Wii Sports' successor.

April 29, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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EVERYTHING IS FINE | Trolley Problem, Inc is a brilliant, funny, feel-bad indie gem out now on Steam

Now you can feel terrible grappling with philosophical, ethical questions on your PC.

April 28, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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FITFUL FEATURE | Xbox has my favorite new-gen feature in Quick Resume - but while superior to PS5’s offering, it breaks too often

More graphical power. Adaptive Triggers. Haptic feedback. Super-fast loading. They’re all nice. But the best thing about the new console generation? Xbox’s Quick Resume. When it works.

April 26, 2022 Alex Donaldson