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This is bat country | Gotham Knights gameplay analysis: Examining combat, crafting, and traversal

WB Games Montreal's newest DC Games title, Gotham Knights, really is a departure from the Arkham games we know and love.

May 11, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Spirit Cashes | Elden Ring sold 13.4 million copies in a month

FromSoftware's Elden Ring just keeps on selling, even in the months after its release.

May 11, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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bat for smashes | Gotham Knights looks sharp in 13 minutes of new gameplay

Red Hood and Nightwing take centre stage in new Gotham Knights gameplay footage from DC and WB Games

May 10, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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a new generation | Gotham Knights will only launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC

Co-op DC action brawler from WB Games will skip Xbox One and PS4

May 10, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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The Pits | Halo Infinite's Head of Creative basically confirms classic maps are coming

Joseph Staten has outlined that classic maps from the Halo series may be coming to 343's latest game.

May 10, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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people can't fly | Outriders, one of Square Enix’s last remaining Western IP, didn’t turn a profit in 2021

Outriders didn't make a profit in its launch year of 2021 as developer People Can Fly notes it still hasn't got any royalties from the title.

May 6, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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One & Dunkirk | Call of Duty: Vanguard underperformed because no-one wanted a WW2 game, says Activision

No, don't blame the game's quality, or the controversy around the publisher, or the Warzone focus – it was World War II that was the problem. Obviously.

May 5, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Darth times | In defence of Soul Calibur 4's horrible Star Wars guest characters

Yoda, Darth Vader and the disgustingly-named Starkiller weren’t that bad… were they?

May 4, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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100 gex | Let’s talk about Gex, baby: Why Embracer should revive gaming’s worst mascot

Nuts to Deus Ex, Thief and Tomb Raider – I want more Gex, dammit!

May 4, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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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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my tomb cents | Tomb Raider has 88 million lifetime sales, so why did Square Enix sell it off so cheap?

Lara Croft is very popular, it turns out – so why did Square Enix offload her and its other major IP for a relatively small amount?

May 4, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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None more Nosgoth | There’s no better time to bring back Legacy of Kain

Whether it’s Soul Reaver, Blood Omen or something else entirely, it’s time to bring back Legacy of Kain

May 3, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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cause of death | Square Enix keeps Just Cause, Life is Strange, and Outriders

Despite offloading some of its most notable IP to Embracer Group, Square Enix will retain a few of its Western titles.

May 3, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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try your heart out | With PS+ Premium, I hope everyone gets to experience the joy of game demos again

Game demos are a strain on developers. But as a consumer, they’re an incredible tool.

April 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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that's a plus | PS+ Games May 2022: Is this month’s PlayStation Plus line-up any good?

It's a pretty good month for PlayStation Plus users that want action-RPGs and sports games in their libraries – but is it good for anyone else?

April 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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add to cartel | Infinity Ward confirms what everyone knew: this year's Call of Duty is Modern Warfare 2

Well, at least now it's official: Infinity Ward is working on Modern Warfare 2 for a 2022 release date.

April 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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wax and wayne | Gotham Knights: Should you care about the DC game that doesn't star Batman?

Gotham Knights is a Batman game without Batman? And that's not as implausible as it might sound...

April 28, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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fenix down | Gears 5 developer focusing on future projects

The Coalition is starting to features from Gears 5 as it turns its attention to new, unnamed titles

April 27, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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a whole new world | Will there be a Horizon Forbidden West sequel? The game’s creative director certainly seems to think so

It sure sounds like we’re going to be getting more Aloy (and friends) in the future

April 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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cuff love | Should you care about Square Enix's next big RPG experiment, Forspoken?

Forspoken, in the works for PS5 and PC, could be Square Enix's biggest risk of 2022 – are you excited about it?

April 14, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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a comedy marvel | The secret to writing a truly funny game like Guardians of the Galaxy? Vulnerability, tragedy, and free beer

Would Guardians of the Galaxy have been so funny without free beer? Mary DeMarle, executive narrative director at Eidos Montreal, reveals all.

April 13, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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back in time | Sick of playing Skyrim? Soon you'll be able to enjoy the first two Elder Scrolls games on Steam, instead

The Elder Scrolls Arena and Daggerfall are coming to Steam soon, following the shuttering of Bethesda's PC launcher

April 13, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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academy award | Want a job in games? You should check out the GamesIndustry.biz Academy Magazine

Any advice you need about finding a job in games can be found in a new 100+ page magazine from the folks at GamesIndustry.biz

April 12, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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boxing clever | It’s official: Unpacking was 2021's game of the year (and it’s coming to PlayStation soon)

According to the public vote at the BAFTA Game Awards 2022, Unpacking was the best game of 2021 – and soon, more people will get to play it.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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score quality | Is Elden Ring a bad game? We investigate the lowest scoring user reviews

It turns out not everyone loves Elden Ring... but can the reviews that give the game a low score really be trusted? We investigate.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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You can't Fury love | Hellblade 2 combat designer: "We're raising the bar"

If you thought the first Hellblade game was impressive, the game's developers think you're going to be bowled over by Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.

April 8, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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the unreal deal | Did Epic tempt CD Projekt Red over to Unreal Engine 5 with a "fake" Witcher demo?

CD Projekt RED is making the leap from its own REDengine to Unreal 5 – and it may have all started in a most peculiar way.

April 6, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Sock Imp to ’Em | Yep, it’s possible to do a full run of Elden Ring without dealing a single point of damage

It's possible to do a fully pacifist run of Elden Ring, though it's not going to be any easier for you to beat some of the bosses with just your Imps for company.

April 4, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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lay your cards right | PS Plus April includes one of the best games you'll ever play

More than the sum of its parts, Slay the Spire is one of the most endlessly playable games I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

April 1, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Geoff from above | E3 2022 is cancelled, but Geoff Keighley will still deliver the adverts

The ESA has revealed that E3 2022 will not exist as either a physical or digital event – but Keighley's Summer Game Fest will still go ahead.

April 1, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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King of Iron Virgin | "Ridiculously well-made" – Harada comments on Tekken 7 Elden Ring mod

He also wants people to know it's not official, so people stop contacting him about it.

March 31, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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hell & high water | Diablo 4 gets over 6 minutes of new gameplay footage

In a series of videos in a big new quarterly update, Activision Blizzard has shown off more Diablo 4 gameplay footage

March 30, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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head in the stars | Starfield’s lead designer and writer is an Elder Scrolls and Fallout veteran

Emil Pagliarulo is a Bethesda Game Studios veteran with 19 years of video game experience at the studio – and now he's lead designer on Starfield.

March 30, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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PS Non-Plussed | PlayStation Plus Premium: Is it really an Xbox Game Pass rival?

The VG247 team reacts to Sony's big PS Plus revamp, and opinions are… tepid.

March 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Game or Pass? | New PlayStation Plus top tier will set you back $119.99 a year

Complete “Premium” package, that mixes PS Now and PS Plus, includes game streaming and classic games.

March 29, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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back in knack | As rumours of a big week for PlayStation swirl... Sony trademarks Knack

Forget all those rumours about a rival to Xbox Game Pass, Sony has one killer trick up its sleeve: Knack.

March 28, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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a sporting chance | Top games releasing in April 2022: Chrono Cross, Nintendo Switch Sports, Lego Star Wars and more

What new games are coming to PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X and PC in the coming months? We've got the best ones here for you.

March 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Arc 'n' Ride | Arc Raiders: 8 things we know about the co-op shooter coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

The upcoming free-to-play, sci-fi, co-operative shooter is intriguing – and has a some real talent behind it.

March 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Pick up the snack | "Won’t give Mario any restless nights": What the critics are saying about Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Kirby's first fully 3D outing is charming to some, but is that enough to make it essential? Here's what all the critics are saying.

March 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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variable quality | PS5 System Update lands today as Sony promises VRR support "in the coming months"

PlayStation 5 consoles will get variable refresh rate soon – and it'll work on any game

March 23, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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just like haven | Sony's acquisition train rolls on as Jade Raymond's studio joins the PlayStation family

PlayStation has announced plans to acquire Haven Studios, the new development outfit established by industry veteran Jade Raymond.

March 22, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Block out some time | Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is TT Games' biggest – and probably best – licensed game to date

It’s been a long time coming, but the collected saga rethinks the Lego formula in a more fun, engaging, and interesting way.

March 21, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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out of this world | Starfield: 14 things we know so far about the Xbox exclusive Bethesda RPG

Bethesda and Microsoft are releasing Starfield later this year, and whilst information is still thin on the ground, we do know a little about this interstellar adventure.

March 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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stall for one | 24 hours later, players that purchased Gran Turismo 7 still can’t play it

An error with the Version 1.07 of Gran Turismo 7 has locked people out playing the game – even in single-player.

March 18, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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summon time sadness | Elden Ring update adds NPC map markers, nerfs your favourite summon

A new Elden Ring patch has introduced some fairly big changes to the game, but it's the humble map marker that might be the be biggest addition.

March 17, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Fantastic, Mr Fox | Tunic feels like what you remember Zelda playing like when you were younger – Video

Zelda-like adventure game, Tunic, is the 'break game' you need from all those behemoth 80+ hour titles out there.

March 16, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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No Fox Given | Tunic review: A perfect ‘palate cleanser’ game in a year of huge releases

Tunic has been in the works for a while, but every second has apparently been worthwhile in this oblique adventure gem

March 16, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Elden Bling | With 12 million copies sold, From Software is now eying up more Elden Ring projects

Amazing sales are just the start of the story for Elden Ring, one of the biggest gaming IP launches of the last few generations.

March 16, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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Moody Garland | 11 things I wish I knew before playing Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

It may not be a Souls game, but Stranger of Paradise sure is inspired by them – so here's what you need to know if you plan to take on Chaos yourself.

March 15, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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war of the words | This Wordle clone on PlayStation, Xbox and Switch is almost as good as the real thing

Want to get down with some wordplay on your console? This Wordle-inspired game might be just the ticket.

March 15, 2022 Dom Peppiatt