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Rebuilding Rapture
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Rebuilding Rapture

Eurogamer's Richard Cobbett goes behind the scenes on BioShock: Burial At Sea, and the impossible city's improbable return.
Final Fantasy XIV Review
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Final Fantasy XIV Review

Against all odds, Square Enix's second attempt at a Final Fantasy MMO is back for another shot at glory. Does it have what it takes to survive in a market that has changed significantly in the last few years, or should Yoshi-P have left Eorzea crushed beneath Bahamut's wrath?
JPgamer: The Next Generation
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JPgamer: The Next Generation

In this week's round-up of all things Japanese, we ask where all the Japanese next-gen games are, and there's news on Guided Fate Paradox, Idea Factory, Bunny Must Die, "Western JRPG" Septerra Core and a teaser from Treasure.
Tim Schafer: Unplugged
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Tim Schafer: Unplugged

Eurogamer's Jeffrey Matulef talks with the legendary dev about internet rage, his formative years, and the game he's most proud of.
EGX: The Round-Up
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EGX: The Round-Up

Did you miss any of our Eurogamer Expo coverage? Here's a handy round-up of everything we saw.
Mapping Los Santos
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Mapping Los Santos

Eurogamer's Craig Owens tells the story of the fans who cracked Grand Theft Auto V's secrets, and how they did it.
Guided by Voices
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Guided by Voices

Eurogamer's Jeffrey Matulef catches up with Davey Wreden behind the scenes of his mental meta madhouse The Stanley Parable.
Vanquish Revisited
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Vanquish Revisited

Eurogamer's Chris Schilling takes a fond look back at Shinji Mikami's attempt to take on the West at its own game.
Hiroshi Yamauchi: The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove
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Hiroshi Yamauchi: The Iron Fist in the Velvet Glove

Former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi, one of the most influential figures in the video games industry, has died at the age of 85. We look back on the man, his life, and his impact on our favorite hobby.
JPgamer: Record of Hatsune Miku War
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JPgamer: Record of Hatsune Miku War

In our inaugural roundup of all things Japanese gaming, we talk about our Hatsune Miku review, the arrival of Agarest on PC, new details on New Atelier Rorona and the explosive charms of Sweet Fuse. Join the conversation!
Sweet Fuse: At Your Side Review
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Sweet Fuse: At Your Side Review

A brand new PSP game? In 2013? Yes, not only is Sweet Fuse a thing that exists, seemingly against all odds, but it's rather good, too. Pete spends some time with Keiji Inafune's niece and her army of suitors as the dastardly Count Hogstein attempts to make trouble for the man behind Mega Man.
Questing for Heroism in MMOs
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Questing for Heroism in MMOs

Eurogamer's Richard Cobbett argues that MMO dungeons are more rote challenges than heroic fantasies.
Living in Los Santos
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Living in Los Santos

Rockstar prides itself on GTA's convincing world. How can games ensure their setting is truly immersive?
Blizzard's Redemption?
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Blizzard's Redemption?

Eurogamer's Wesley Yin-Poole on Diablo 3, Reaper of Souls and the complicated conversation surrounding the Auction House.
The Play's the Thing
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The Play's the Thing

Smarter writing in games is a good thing, but let's not forget the importance of intelligent systems, says Eurogamer's Chris Schilling.
The Hidden Depths of Otaku Games
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The Hidden Depths of Otaku Games

Are titles like the upcoming Senran Kagura Burst nothing but fanservicey pandering, or do they offer something more? Pete chats at length with Xseed and NIS America about the more misunderstood end of Japanese video game culture.
The Wonderful Kamiya
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The Wonderful Kamiya

Eurogamer's Martin Robinson gets up close and personal with the outspoken director.
The Happiness of Michel Ancel
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The Happiness of Michel Ancel

Eurogamer's Tom Phillips on Ubisoft's jolliest studio head, the trials of Rayman and what's next for Beyond Good & Evil.
Tales of Xillia Review
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Tales of Xillia Review

The latest installment in Namco Bandai's long-running JRPG series sets a number of fantastic examples for other developers to learn from -- and is quite simply a marvellous game in its own right, too.
Why I'm Not Playing Plants vs. Zombies 2
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Why I'm Not Playing Plants vs. Zombies 2

Popcap's implementation of free-to-play mechanics in Plants vs. Zombies 2 may not be "that bad" compared to its rivals, but that doesn't mean we should defend it, says Pete.
What ID@Xbox Means for Gamers
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What ID@Xbox Means for Gamers

Eurogamer's Wesley Yin-Poole speaks with Microsoft's Chris Charla about Xbox One's self-publishing program.
How Konami Remade Its Own HD Remake
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How Konami Remade Its Own HD Remake

Digital Foundry's John Linneman explores the drastic effect the recent Zone of the Enders HD patch had on performance.
To Catch a Thief
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To Catch a Thief

The fourth Thief game is out next February. Isn't it about time you caught up with Garrett's misadventures?
Gone Home Review
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Gone Home Review

This ol' house was home and comfort as we fought the storms of life.
Anything But Brown Manshoots
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Anything But Brown Manshoots

The 7 Day FPS movement is trying its best to keep an oversaturated genre fresh and exciting.