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A list of MTX in DD2 as well as an image of a Riftstone.

Guide

OUTRAGE JUSTIFIED? | How to get (nearly) all Dragon's Dogma 2's DLC microtransactions items for free, in-game

Dragon's Dogma 2 may be a single-player RPG, but it launched with a somewhat long list paid DLC items. Let's break that down.

March 22, 2024 Sherif Saed

Split image featuring a thief and mage in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Guide

Dragon’s Dogma 2 best starting vocation: Which vocation to choose at the start of Dragon’s Dogma 2

There are plenty of more complicated vocations you can unlock later on in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but the best starting class is the Thief.

March 22, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A character stands next to a Portcrystal in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Guide

Dragon’s Dogma 2: How to fast travel, how to use Ferrystones, and where to find Portcrystals

You’re not supposed to fast travel around Dragon’s Dogma 2 very much, but when you’re in a pinch, you can make use of the certain locations.

March 22, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A split image of a character creator in Dragon's Dogma 2: one half features a beastren and the other a human woman.

Guide

BEAST(REN) WISHES | Read this before you play: Dragon’s Dogma 2 character creation actually matters for your stats

Unlike a lot of games, the way you make your character in DD2 will affect some important in-game stats. Here’s what you ended to know.

March 22, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A Mystic Spearhand header image for Dragon's Dogma 2.

Guide

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand Vocation: How to unlock one of the best classes in the game

The Mystic Spearhand is a great all-rounder class to use in DD2, but you need to complete a few tasks before you can use it.

March 22, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A screen noting that your carry weight has increased in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Guide

How to carry more in Dragon's Dogma 2 and solve Max Enc problem

Are you getting sick of seeing heavy, very heavy, or over-encumbered pop up in DD2? You need to manage your pack better, and we’re here to help.

March 22, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Monster Hunter Now header for the Vernal update

Article

IN VERNAL ARMS | Monster Hunter Now’s latest update proves that, in 2024, it’s still one of the best mobile games out there

New weapons, new monsters, more rewards – oh, and a Deviljho; it doesn’t get much better than this.

March 14, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A lone samurai stands staring out over the coast of Japan in the mid-1800s in Rise of the Ronin.

Article

HISTORY CHANNELED | Rise of the Ronin early impressions: Team Ninja’s PS5-exclusive isn’t without its shonky charm

Diluting the tight action of Nioh and loaded with open world busywork weakens Rise of the Ronin’s appeal – but there’s a certain joy amongst all the flaws.

March 11, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Elden Ring - Shadow of the Erdtree artwork

News

16 HOURS REMAIN | Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree first trailer is finally coming – and it's much sooner than you think

The first trailer for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will be revealed in 16 hours. No release date has been revealed yet.

Feb. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

The protagonist from Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne – the Demi-Fiend – stands in the centre of a group of demons – and you can only really make out their eyes.

Article

FEATURING DANTE | One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old – and it’s as good today as it was in 2003

When a demi-fiend becomes a demi-friend – then you’ll have the power to kill god. Happy birthday, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

Feb. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Work, eat, sleep, repeat – the life of a Bavarian peasant in the 16th centuary, and many of us today.

Article

FONT OF POWER | If the best Xbox exclusive of this generation comes to Nintendo Switch, everyone should be excited

Pentiment isn’t just an important Xbox game, it’s an important game full stop.

Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

The collected cast of main characters in Unicorn Overlord

Article

VANILLA SPICE | After making one of the all-time best PS4/Switch games, Vanillaware has struck gold again with Unicorn Overlord

Who knew a game where you do so little could be so good?

Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

The protagonist of Ultros, curled up and cosy in one of her lovely bio-organic pods.

Article

METROID-VINE-IA | Ultros is the best Metroidvania I’ve played since Hollow Knight – it’s a PlayStation and Steam must-play

Sharing ingredients from Hotline Miami, Hollow Knight and some sort of horticultural community centre (all in a giant space womb), Ultros is a winner.

Feb. 13, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Rinoa and Squall in Final Fantasy 8; two headshots of each character flanking the famous Waltz scene on Disc 1.

Article

GARDEN VARIETY | 25 years later, Final Fantasy 8 remains the best love story told in gaming

I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.

Feb. 11, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A 5-way split image consisting of various Soulslike games.

Article

SOUL SURVIVOR | Best Soulslikes to play in 2024 (that aren't made by FromSoftware)

You don't need to go to Reddit to get the list of best non-From Software Soulslikes; we've got them right here.

Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

A 3-way split image of assets from Apex Legends Season 20 Breakout, featuring the new upgrade path in the middle, and Octane and Gibraltar on either side.

Article

YOU MAKE ME BREAKOUT | Apex Legends Season 20: Breakout introduces one of “the biggest changes to date” – and you know what? It works

5 years in, Respawn is making some pretty fundamental changes to Apex Legends. They may be controversial, but at least they’re interesting.

Feb. 5, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A blurred out version of King's Canyon map in the background, with Apex Legends character Octane in the foreground, doing the metal devil horns emote with his hands.

News

SECOND THAT MOTION | The hardest thing about Apex Legends’ launch, 5 years ago? “It was too successful”, says dev

Apex Legends has been a free-to-play, live service success story since 2019 – and there aren’t an awful lot of those around.

Feb. 5, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

A ferocious boss from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, bearing down on protagonist Sargon.

Guide

SAND ANOTHER THING | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown – How not to suck at combat

How do you beat a boss in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown? You might need a bit of extra help in combat.

Jan. 19, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Article

MANY SCRAPPY RETURNS | Against all odds, The Last of Us, Part 2 Remastered’s No Return mode is nigh-on perfect

I would never, in a million years, have expected a bolt-on roguelike upgrade to be this good. Even if it doesn’t fit in TLOU’s universe.

Jan. 16, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Review

FEATHER REPORT | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review: Ubisoft’s Metroidvania royal treatment

A princely, self-assured Metroidvania gem whose glamour is only tarnished by a few unwieldy design decisions.

Jan. 11, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Sargon, protagonist from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, emits a burst of power in the center of a group of enemies.

Article

BAGS OF TIME | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 25 hours is the perfect length for a Metroidvania, actually

Some games in the genre no one can agree on what to call might take longer, but I think 25 hours is a sweet spot for Metroidvanias.

Jan. 4, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

Tekken 8's Kazuya Mishima stands, arms crossed and angry, in front of the roster of fighters coming to Tekken 8 – all of whom are slighlty blurred.

Article

REPLAY IT AGAIN | The most boring-sounding Tekken 8 mode is the series’ most important innovation in years

'My Replay & Tips' was introduced later on in the Tekken 7 life cycle, but it might be Tekken 8’s secret weapon.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A close-up of Kazuya Mishima's eyes from Tekken 8.

News

RETURN OF THE KING | Tekken 8 gets a massive offline PS5 demo this week, Xbox and PC coming soon

You want more Tekken 8? You got it; a huge new demo will be playable for the game from Thursday, December 14 on PS5.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A close-up of Kuma the bear in Tekken 8, with the roster peeking out behind him. Kuma is saluting, and wearing his master Heihachi's old clothes.

Article

GET YOUR DISC OUT | “It was absolutely necessary this time” Why Tekken 8 has so much on-disc content at launch

The days of skinny fighting game launch content are (once again) over, as Tekken 8 dazzles with a packed offering on Day One.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A number of characters from Baldur's Gate 3.

Article

SHADOW LEGION | Baldur's Gate 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S right now, after shock shadow drop

Larian Studios has finally announced the Xbox release date for Baldur's Gate 3 – today!

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

CLIVE & KICKING | Final Fantasy 16 DLC, Echoes of the Fallen is out now

Head back into Valisthea with Clive and Jill to enjoy the fruits of Square Enix's most recent labour with FFXVI DLC.

Dec. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

A title card for Skull and Bones showing release date

Article

RUM DUMPSTER | Ubisoft's troubled Skull & Bones tests the waters once again, slated for February release

After being in development for apparently 10 years, it looks like Skull and Bones may finally be ready to cast off – but does anyone still care?

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

News

CLOUD-BUSTING | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals its theme song, and new footage, at The Game Awards

Cloud and his merry band of adventurers have got some good music to accompany them on the next leg of their journey.

Dec. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Rise of the Ronin's protagonist looks over the vast open world of the game.

News

RONIN WILD | Nioh, Wo Long developer Team Ninja bequeaths March 2024 release date for PS5's Rise of the Ronin

Almost a year after Wo Long, Team Ninja is back in Japan – and looking better than ever.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

News

TO THE MOON | Moon Studios reveals action-RPG No Rest For the Wicked, and it's coming out on more than just Xbox

Ori and the Blind Forest developer, Moon Studios, reveals its newest project at The Game Awards – and this one isn't just coming to the Xbox family.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

The main character of Metaphor sits in a throne, flanked by a red-headed fairy and some sort of mythical cat.

News

ATLUS SHRUGGED | Shin Megami Tensei meets Studio Ghibli in Metaphor: ReFantazio's launch window trailer

Look forward to Fall 2024 if you're a fan of SMT and Persona. Because there's something very special coming.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

The text "VG247 Alternate Game Awards 2023" over a collage of big games released in the year.

Article

Celebrate c'mon! | VG247’s Alternate Game Awards 2023

We doubt anyone will be putting these on their mantlepiece.

Dec. 7, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Guide

SWING ON BY | Spider-Man 2 guide: Tips & tricks for beginners

The top ten things we wish we'd known before we started playing Spider-Man 2

Nov. 3, 2023 Rebecca Jones

A sideways view of Destiny's Traveller - and the sun – and the empty reaches of space around them.

Article

SCORE ATTACK | Destiny 2 just lost a piece of its soul – and one of the things that kept me coming back every year

Like Marty O’Donnell before him, Michael Salvatori was a vital organ in the complicated beast that is Destiny. Without him, it’ll be less magical.

Nov. 2, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

YOU DONT KNOW, JACK | Win a Jackbox Party Pack 10 code for Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox or PlayStation with VG247

Want to party so hearty? Want to see why The Jackbox Party Pack is popular enough to make it to 10 whole entires? Enter our competition.

Oct. 25, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Just Let Go trophy in Spider-Man 2. Miles observes the trinket in his Wolverine suit.

Guide

Spider-Man 2 Just Let Go trophy guide: How to find the science trophy

Looking for the find the science trophy Miles and Phin won together? Here's where you can find it in Spider-Man 2.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

You Know What To Do trophy screen in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – Pete visits his aunt's grave.

Guide

Spider-Man 2 You Know What To Do trophy guide: Where to find Aunt May's grave

As Peter, it's only right that you visit Aunt May's grave – here's where to go to reflect on the fact that great power comes with great responsibility.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Peter flying into the baseball stadium in Spider-Man 2, wearing a black version of his Scarlet Spider suit.

Guide

Spider-Man 2 Home Run trophy guide: Where to find the Big Apple Ballers Stadium

Need to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium? Here's how you get Home Run! in Spider-Man 2.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Lords of the Fallen: Split image with a screenshot from the game (a templar overlooks a forested hill) and a black Xbox Series X.

News

LAMP IT UP | Hold off on those refunds: Lords of the Fallen dev promises further Xbox updates ASAP

In a statement issued to VG247, CI Games’ senior brand director Ryan Hill sets out the future of LotF’s Xbox version.

Oct. 18, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Spider-Man, in the famous black suit (powered by Venom), beats off some would-be attackers.

Review

THAT’S SO KRAVEN | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review: The best superhero game I’ve ever played

They say two heads are better than one, and it turns out that’s true when it comes to Spider-Men, specifically.

Oct. 16, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Split image with Chaka Khan and the main cast of Tekken 2.

News

KHAN OF IRON FIST | Chaka Khan is in a song about Tekken 2, for some reason

What character do you reckon she plays as in Tekken 2? I think it's... every woman.

Oct. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

LET IT RIPLEY | Nine years later, Alien: Isolation is an unmatched horror gem – and the high-tide of licensed games

The scariest Xenomorph out there is probably the one stalking Amanda Ripley, and the star of Creative Assembly’s extraordinary horror game.

Oct. 10, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

VICE, VICE, BABY | Crypto, Poker, and Phil Collins: What we want in GTA 6

Read VG247’s GTA 6 Wishlist – I bet you a Great White Shark Cash Card it’s different from all the other ones you’ve read so far.

Oct. 7, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A triple-split image, featuring Basim from Assassin's Creed. One image is him leaping in the air, another sees him skulk in the shadows, and a final focuses on his missing ring finger and hidden blade.

Review

JUST DESERTS | Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace

Mirage represents the past, present, and future of everything Assassin’s Creed stands for – and you can feel it in the game’s bones.

Oct. 4, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

WEB OF LIES | If you want to avoid Spider-Man 2 spoilers, stay off the web

Unscrupulous fools have got access to Spider-Man 2 early, and they're posting spoilers – if you care about the story, be smart about how you browse.

Oct. 3, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A Diablos from Monster Hunter rages in a real-world downtown location, tearing up a crosswalk beneath its taloned claws.

Article

SPEND A ZENNY | Monster Hunter Now is, refreshingly, not Pay-to-Win – but damn it's still a grind

MonHunNow has a balancing problem, and even introducing an insect glaive to the game won’t fix that.

Sept. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Wolf from Sekiro over a split image from backgrounds of Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring.

News

HE'S 'ARMLESS | Now it’s sold 10 million, can we finally get a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice sequel?

4 years later, Sekiro hits a key sales milestone. But are we ever going to get a Shadows Die... Thrice?

Sept. 26, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

CRY HAVOC | If you’re disappointed with Starfield's exploration and RPG simplicity, you should try EVE Online

20 years strong, and still pumped full on new content, EVE Online: Havoc might be the game that can scratch that Starfield-shaped itch.

Sept. 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

SUMS OF THE FOREST | A gorgeous, must-play indie puzzler is free on Epic Game Store game this week

Out of Line and The Forest Quartet are both available for free on Epic Game Store this week, and they’re pretty good!

Sept. 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Article

DUST TO DUST | EVE: Vanguard isn’t “just another generic shooter in an EVE skin,” promises CCP Games

A brand new PvPvE shooter, EVE: Vanguard, looks to succeed where Dust 514 did not as a candid CCP Games reflects on its 20-year journey.

Sept. 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt