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A sprinting Pal with an assault rifle in Palworld.

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PALLOWEEN | Bad news, Palworld has infiltrated one of Pokemon’s longtime strongholds: weird, unofficial halloween costumes

We all knew this would happen, but I still wasn't ready for man-sized Depresso and skinny Grizzbolt.

Feb. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

Phil Spencer on the official Xbox Podcast.

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VERY PODDERS | Good news, Phil Spencer's very important Xbox business update is coming this Thursday...via a podcast

Here comes the big news we’d been promised by Microsoft, in a format we all expected.

Feb. 13, 2024 Mark Warren

A Starfield character that looks angry enough that they might conceivably have been punched in the bottom recently.

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TUSH PUSH | This new Starfield mod lets you instantly take down foes by stealthily punching them in the bum

The Crimson Fleet pirate’s one weakness: a swift jab to the gluteus maximus.

Feb. 12, 2024 Mark Warren

Diablo 4 Traveler's Superstition: A woman with heavy eye makeup and multiple horns sprouting from her had is staring offscreen, her face illuminated by crimson light

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ONE PERCENT BUFF | Tomorrow's Diablo 4 patch adds a new feature, shame it's not one the vast majority of players will care about

Diablo 4's next update makes good on a recent promise, but the majority of us are unlikely to notice it.

Feb. 12, 2024 Sherif Saed

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

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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

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PLAY WISHLIST REPEAT | Demo dive! Jump into Steam Next Fest and try out some these neat demos

We wade through the shallows and swim the deep end so you don't have to.

Feb. 9, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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OH, NOT AGAIN | Over-correction, brief runtime and missing cosmetics - Diablo 4's Lunar Awakening event is another big mess

Diablo 4 seemingly can't catch a break as its latest limited-time event angers players, just days after the underwhelming launch of Season 3.

Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

A ship taking off into the clouds in Starfield.

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CUMULOVIBRATUS | Good news, the latest Starfield update to enter Steam beta stops DLSS from making your clouds vibrate

The pesky save bug that’s been causing issues for well-travelled adventurers should also be resolved.

Feb. 8, 2024 Mark Warren

A giant golden Terrormorph boss in Starfield.

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BIG BANG BOSS BOI | Someone's added a giant Terrormorph boss made of gold to Starfield, and it looks pretty hilarious to fight

Hey, is it really a tough boss if it isn't level 200 and prone to disappearing through the Earth's surface?

Feb. 7, 2024 Mark Warren

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CHAOS AT COD HOUSE | This year's Call of Duty may be more Far Cry than CoD, and next year's game has no lead studio - report

There may be some turmoil, and much needed change, at Activision's big Call of Duty house.

Feb. 7, 2024 Sherif Saed

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SOON(TM) | Don't worry, Phil Spencer says Xbox will address all your very urgent questions about exclusivity...next week

No time like the present, eh Xboxers?

Feb. 6, 2024 Mark Warren

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ROUGH PATCH? | Blizzard delays Diablo 4's Gauntlet and leaderboards amid Season 3 backlash

Diablo 4's long-in-development Gauntlet dungeon and its associated leaderboard have been pushed back to an unknown date.

Feb. 6, 2024 Sherif Saed

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JUST BREATHE, OK? | Even this Baldur’s Gate 3 dev thinks that Xbox porting games to PS5 is a good thing, so calm down

That video game box you bought is going to be ok, even if someone else gets to play Indiana Jones too.

Feb. 5, 2024 Mark Warren

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HOLD TIGHT | Blizzard tells Diablo 4 one percenters swimming in Uber Uniques to hold on to them

If you're among the lucky few who have more Uber Uniques in Diablo 4 than they know what to do with, Blizzard is cooking up something for you.

Feb. 5, 2024 Sherif Saed

A blacked-out silhouette of Sekiro's main character sits over the art for Rise of Ronin

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TELL ME MORE! | There sure is a lot of Sekiro in PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin, and that’s very good

Sekiro fans are seemingly getting an unexpected spiri-equel next month with Rise of the Ronin.

Feb. 2, 2024 Sherif Saed

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PAL-TAMING FRENZY | Palworld popularity soars: 19 million players dive into monster-taming adventure

Proving once again, people will play anything with cute monsters.

Jan. 31, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Characters in Fallout, Skyrim, and Starfield.

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C3-ING THE VISION | “We can make the games we love to play” Inside the showcase dedicated to overhauling Skyrim, Fallout, and more

“There’s a whole community who live and breathe the same language, love these games, but don’t get a chance to work together, share knowledge, and inspire one another.”

Jan. 31, 2024 Mark Warren

A player character and companion in Diablo 4, in a hellish environ.

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FOR REAL THIS TIME | Tomorrow's Diablo 4 patch yet again makes Season 3 companion less useless, nerfs Vampiric monsters

Patch 1.3.1 arrives in Diablo 4 tomorrow, bringing a couple of neat balance changes and yet more buffs to the Seneschal Companion.

Jan. 31, 2024 Sherif Saed

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NO REALM LEFT BEHIND | Diablo 4's Lunar New Year event supes up the game's shrines

Diablo 4's next limited-time event is Lunar Awakening. It starts very soon, and sounds even better than the last one.

Jan. 31, 2024 Sherif Saed

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DEFINITELY HELPING | Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League no-review round-up - all the non-reviews ahead of the game's release

We love our review round-ups here at VG247, and we're determined to bring them to you, even if no reviews for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League exist, yet.

Jan. 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

A skeleton screaming a battlecry in Diablo 4, Season 3: Season of the Construct.

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GOOD? | Diablo 4: Blizzard is already making Season 3's most annoying mechanics... less annoying

The first post-Season of the Construct launch patch is here for Diablo 4, and it seems like everything it brings should've been there at launch.

Jan. 29, 2024 Sherif Saed

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CITY SLICKER | Abandon the country-life for a seaside metropolis in a former Stardew Valley dev's upcoming life-sim

Sunkissed City won't feature any farms, but it has plenty else on offer.

Jan. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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WINE HUNT | Geralt of Rivia isn't confirmed to return in The Witcher 4, but he's getting a sequel comic miniseries

No rest for the witcher.

Jan. 25, 2024 Fran Ruiz

An Enshrouded character holding a pickaxe looks out across a town.

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CRASH LANDING | Enshrouded players heading online suffer crashes on launch day

A hotflix is on the way, but for now you'll have to keep things private.

Jan. 24, 2024 Connor Makar

A wolf attacks a player character in Enshrouded.

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How to get animal fur in Enshrouded

You aren't quite top of the food chain in Enshrouded, but you can still get resources from the local fauna.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character faces off against a gigantic boss knight.

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Enshrouded Guide: How to master the realm of Embervale

Take on the corrupted realm of Embervale with our Enshrouded Guide!

Jan. 24, 2024 James Billcliffe

A player character rushes towards a zombified soldier in the Shroud, wielding a torch.

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How to get metal scraps in Enshrouded

They're not fancy, but metal scraps are essential for some early game armour and weapons.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

A new Enshrouded character (dressed in ragged trousers and no shirt) sits by a campfire underneath some ruins in a forested area.

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How to heal in Enshrouded

The best early-game healing items to keep your HP topped up.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character runs towards a purple berry bush.

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How to get string in Enshrouded

Tie it all together.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character enters an enshrouded village at night and rushes towards a zombified villager.

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How to get cloth in Enshrouded

Where to farm torn cloth for quick and easy crafting in Enshrouded's early game.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character wields a simple wood axe in a forest glade.

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How to get wooden logs in Enshrouded

Craft an axe and get chopping!

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character relaxes on a camp bed inside an abandoned tent.

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How to make a bed in Enshrouded

Speed up time and improve your base's rating from the comfort of your own bed.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character glides between hilltops above the Shroud.

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How to craft a glider in Enshrouded

Gliders are useful for speeding up exploring, so here's how to get one fast.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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How to build a base in Enshrouded

Home is where the heart is, since that's where you respawn when you die.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character in a mix of light and medium early-game armour approaches the blacksmith for crafting.

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How to get armour in Enshrouded

A decent set of armour can make or break your success in Enshrouded from early on.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

An Enshrouded character runs around a surreal, blue-tinged forested area inside the Shroud.

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How to get Shroud Wood in Enshrouded

Step off the beaten path, but beware of your surroundings.

Jan. 24, 2024 Rebecca Jones

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DON'T LOG OUT! | New Diablo 4 bug is actually something many players have been asking for

Diablo 4's third season introduced a glitch that a lot of players really like, and many have actually always wanted in the game officially.

Jan. 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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ALREADY? | Diablo 4 Season 3 immediately runs into an annoying bug, but there's a simple workaround

The launch of Diablo 4's Season of the Construct has been fairly smooth, except for this quest bug blocking player progress.

Jan. 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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MOD MANIA | Creator of Skyrim's dragons and Fallout 4's deathclaws set to speak at new Bethesda community modding event

C3 looks set to be a blast and raise plenty of money for a good cause.

Jan. 22, 2024 Mark Warren

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WHICH WITCHER? | The Witcher 4 will, hopefully, begin production this year – so don’t expect a release date soon

Around 400 devs are expected to work on the project.

Jan. 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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ALWAYS ON | Diablo 4's Season 3 patch has one other tiny change with a big impact

Blizzard left out a couple of interesting additions coming to Diablo 4 with the Season of the Construct patch, but we're glad they're included.

Jan. 22, 2024 Sherif Saed

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LET'S GET PHYSICAL? | Walmart is reportedly getting rid of its copies of Starfield, a potential omen for physical game sales

Not exactly a great sign for physical games.

Jan. 21, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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CLASS ACT | Blizzard is changing the way it's going to balance Diablo 4 classes going forward

Starting with Season of the Construct, you can expect a new, easier-to-predict cadence to Diablo 4 balance updates.

Jan. 19, 2024 Sherif Saed

A screenshot of the Battle Pass from Diablo Season 3.

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JOURNEYFOLK | Diablo 4's Season Journey gets better in Season 3, and that includes those annoying PvP challenges

Your journey through Diablo 4's Season of the Construct will be smoother, as Blizzard incorporates player feedback into designing seasonal challenges.

Jan. 19, 2024 Sherif Saed

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BETA BUMPED BACK | Update: Starfield's biggest update yet is now available via Steam Beta, following a quick fix

They've now successfully checked whether someone in Akila City had left the gas on (they had).

Jan. 18, 2024 Mark Warren

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ONE STREAM | Watch the Diablo 4 Season of the Construct developer livestream here today

Blizzard developers are finally ready to sit down and talk all about Diablo 4's third season.

Jan. 18, 2024 Sherif Saed

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WASD ENTERS | Diablo 4 is getting WASD movement and more quality of life updates in Season 3

Season 3 brings a bunch of welcome changes to Diablo 4, and one new feature in particular is a big surprise.

Jan. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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NEATLY CONSTRUCTED | Diablo 4 Season 3 introduces companions, a new type of dungeon, and evil robots

Diablo 4's Season of the Construct has finally been detailed, and there's a lot to sink our teeth into.

Jan. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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S3 HAS A NAME | Diablo 4 Season 3 is called Season of the Construct - watch the reveal trailer

Blizzard has finally revealed the name and general theme of Diablo 4's third season.

Jan. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

The player sitting in the cockpit of a ship in Starfield.

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COSMIC (TOM) CRUISE | Starfield may soon have fighter jets you can fly and store in your ship, thanks to modders

The United Colonies politely requests that you cease buzzing New Atlantis’ tower.

Jan. 16, 2024 Mark Warren