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PASS THE GAMES | The best Game Pass games on Xbox and PC in 2024
Our top picks of the greatest games on gaming's best subscription service.
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DOUBLE JUMP SCARES | The best horror games to play in 2024
From founding fathers of horror to underrated gems, here are some of the best horror games to sink your teeth into.
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Tell Me A Good One | The best story games to play in 2024
If you're looking for a game with a story that will captivate you, check some of these out.
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NO MONEY, NO PROBLEM | The best free-to-play games to try in 2024
Here are some good games for you to play without the need to splash the cash.
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Got Wood? | The demo for Building Relationships made me horny for a windmill, and you could be next with Steam Next Fest
I could never date a building... unless?
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Light 'Em Up | Devolver Digital's first licensed Big Fan title is perfect for the venn diagram of people that haven't stopped thinking about Tron since the '80s and also love isometric indie games
You could say said venn diagram will be a... big fan... of this one.
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No Objection Here | Capcom hasn't said it's working on a new Ace Attorney, but it is certainly thinking about ways it can continue "producing content" for the series
All it'll take is a little merch.
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Eureka! | Something's not quite Wright about this Among Us and Ace Attorney collab
I'm on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what's up with it...
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Yakuza What? | SEGA trademarks Yakuza Wars, splitting fan theories between a Like A Dragon/Sakura Wars crossover and Kiryu Clan battles you can command while on the toilet
A Total War-style RTS where Goro Majima hordes the nukes also looks to be aboard the speculation train.
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Happy Faces | It turns out Emio is... the first new Famicom Detective Club game in over 30 years, and the director of Super Metroid is back to make it
Seems like the best possible result, honestly.
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Study Hard | Danganronpa creators' next game is The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-, which once again sees students having a bad time at school
Who could have guessed?
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Objection! | Ace Attorney Investigations Collection announced at Nintendo Direct, arrives in September
Oh, hey, it's Miles Edgeworth, doing court things.
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Wishlisted - Our 10 Best Steam Next Fest Demos
Another Next Fest kicks off soon, but we've already done the digging for you.
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PLEASE, CAPCOM | I am once again asking Capcom to remaster Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (and its sequel) for modern platforms
AAI1 turns 15 today, so let's party like it's 2009 with one of the fandom's most popular talking points.
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BATTING 1000 | Got a Nier: Automata-shaped hole in your heart? You shouldn't resist picking up this ambitious sci-fi title for PC and Switch, then
1000xRESIST picks up the slack while you wait for the next Nier.
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YOU SMOOCH ONE GOAT | Sucker for Love: Date to Die For review - '90s anime-inspired romantic horror keeps things short and sweet
The Sucker for Love series continues to play with your expectations for its second outing, rebelling against the genre devices it also lovingly spoofs.
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GAMES IN YOUR POCKET | The best mobile games to play in 2024
Want to know the best games you can handily check out on your mobile device?
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EXTENDED EDITION | The best FREE games we'd love to PAY FOR – SUBS ONLY
As the old saying goes: the best things in life have a flat upfront cost and no microtransactions.
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PODCAST | The best FREE games we'd love to PAY FOR – The Best Games Ever Podcast episode 94
As the old saying goes: the best things in life have a flat upfront cost and no microtransactions.
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Mystic Messenger email guide: All correct answers for every guest
Make all the right connections over email throughout your story!
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CAN'T BE HELPED | Persona 3 Reload producer says Portable's female protagonist would cost "two to three times" as much as The Answer DLC, so it won't be possible
No matter how much you beg, it sounds like it's not going to happen.
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PLANET GIRTH | NSFW: I can’t believe what The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is doing for Valentine’s Day
For Valentines day, celebrate your love of indie games with this massive hog.
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PIXEL HEARTS | The best dating sims to play in 2024
Whether you’re looking for a goofy romantic experience or something that’ll tug at your heartstrings, here are some of the best dating sims to give a go.
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THE NEXT GENERATION | Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy review - Every bit as charming as its predecessors, if a little more uneven
Hold your objections, there are no spoilers here!
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The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024
Here are some of the best Switch games to try out.
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The best PS2 games to play in 2024
It's time to take a trip back in time to one of the best generations of gaming.
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STRIKING GOLD | Here’s why you should play Persona 4 Golden this festive season
Having made its way to the Nintendo Switch this year, we finally marked Persona 4 Golden off our backlog.
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It’s about time Apollo Justice got his dues
Move over, Phoenix Wright; it's the real hero's time to shine.
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DON'T TURN AROUND | Paranormasight, one of 2023's best games, might be the best visual novel to get you into the genre
Looking for a ghost story to curl up with this winter? The Seven Mysteries of Honjo ought to hit the spot.
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BLACK AND WHITE | "I don't care if they sell well or not" Danganronpa creator stands by making games he likes
At a time where sales and growth are king, Kazutaka kodaka stands by his vision.
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TAKE A SPIN | VG247 GOTYs 2023: The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
It’s wheely, wheely good. Oi, you get back here right now!
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CHIPPIN' IN | The best cyberpunk games that aren't Cyberpunk 2077 to play in 2024
There's multiple, great big dystopian worlds out there for you to find.
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A NEW OLD FAVOURITE | Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy preview – Mostly more of the same, but in the best possible way
Capcom's latest Ace Attorney remaster collection tells a different story but wisely sticks with a tried-and-true style.
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The best 3DS games to play in 2024
Zelda, Mario, Dragon Quest, Phoenix Wright, and even Metal Gear Solid. The 3DS had it all.
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The best Nintendo DS Games to play in 2024
While the NDS library sits at over 2000+ titles, there are a few that stand out from the rest.
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Tom's on this | Are there any good video game spin-offs into a completely different genre?
Look, we all know Mario has loads. You don't need to say it.
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TURNCOAT | Shock Betrayals and Other Gaming Tropes
Getting screwed over is just part of the deal as a video game protagonist.
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DENUVO NO! | Capcom slips in controversial Denuvo anti-tamper into Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Infamous for seemingly causing performance issues, Ace Attorney fans will have to put up with this at launch.
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A STAR TOO FAR | What’s the best game that we’d give a kicking?
Sometimes your review is an outlier, but that’s ok.
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KEEP IT ROLLING | Crunchyroll follows in Netflix footsteps, offering games on top of anime
The next Netflix of games?
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BIG INDIE | Annapurna announces a collector's edition containing 12 of their best games, but should you buy it?
When something costs $200, it's worth breaking down its value for money.
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GUMSHOE IN | What's the Best Detective Game, and why isn't it Disco Elysium?
Fans of sleuthing are well catered for by video games, but which is the best of the best?
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ROADSIDE EPIPHANY | Cult Of The Lamb and Monster Prom devs announce a surprise Halloween crossover
Monstrous indie worlds collide in a free update coming to Monster Roadtrip.
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VIOLENCE IS GOLDEN | The Best Ultraviolent Spectacle in Gaming
What's the best game where a lot of people get battered? Find out in The Best Games Ever show!
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START WITH A BANG | Please don’t shoot yourself in the head with Persona 3 Portable physical edition’s replica gun
Plus, a physical edition is on the way for Persona 4 Golden.
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PILOT SCHEME | One of the PS4's all-time greats is coming to PS Plus – and you need to play it as soon as you can
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an essential game, and you'd be smart to check it out now it's on PS Plus.
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IT'S ME, I'M FANS | Capcom finally acknowledge Ace Attorney Investigations again on their 40th anniversary website
An exhibit dedicated to Investigations 1+2 has short-circuited the brains of Miles Edgeworth fans everywhere.
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TAMRIEL IS CALLING | The Elder Scrolls Online is free for a limited time on the Epic Games Store
Get one of the best MMOs out there for nothing this week.
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Two Steps Backwards | Persona 3 Reload has no FES or Portable content, so you can probably look forward to buying that later instead
The news has been a disappointment for a number of fans.