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Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.
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Game review - XCOM: Chimera Squad (PC)
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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XCOM: Chimera Squad continues the sci-fi strategy series on Windows PC. It's a character-driven game with a lighter tone. 8.5/10.
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Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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Whilst we wait for the release of the re-imagining of the original Mafia game, right now, the Mafia II Definitive Edition is available to play.
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Game review: Brunch Club (Xbox One)
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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You have to move around food and objects around the kitchen, but sometimes you cannot do simple tasks because other objects keep getting in the way.
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Game review: Desperados III (Xbox One)
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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Desperados III surprises with its polished visuals and easy-to-use controls, making it a must-play for fans of real-time strategy games. Verdict: 8.5/10.
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Game review: Destroy All Humans! (PC)
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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THQ re-releases their classic, 15-year-old alien invasion game, Destroy All Humans!, remastered and all polished up for a new audience.
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC)
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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This is no re-heat of a previous iteration, this is a totally new sim, for a new generation of virtual pilots.
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Game review – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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If you have seen obstacle course game shows like Wipeout, Ninja Warrior or even The Titan Games, you’ll probably have an idea on what Fall Guys is about.
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Game DLC review – Nioh 2: The Tengu’s Disciple
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Developer Team Ninja's Nioh 2 offers a new DLC called 'The Tengu's Disciple', but beware: you need to be level 120 or above to complete it!.
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Game review: Hellpoint
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Unlike Nioh or Sekiro, I don’t think Hellpoint manages to carve an identity of its own to really stand out from the rest.
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Game review - Paper Mario: The Origami King
Fri, 31st Jul 2020
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Nintendo's latest game, Paper Mario: The Origami King, offers a fantastic world and a fun story, although the combat system may frustrate some players.
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Game review: F1 2020 (PC)
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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A while back Codemasters nailed the franchises graphical fidelity, but it seems that every year they squeeze little bit more realism out of the visuals.
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Game review: Ghost of Tsushima
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Ghost of Tsushima is a must-play open world game set in feudal Japan, offering great gameplay and a captivating story.
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Game review: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Switch)
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
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Criterion’s Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.
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Game review: Borderlands Legendary Collection on Nintendo Switch
Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
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Borderlands Legendary Collection on the Nintendo Switch impresses with its style, gameplay, and customisable weapons, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
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Game review: 51 Worldwide Games for Nintendo Switch
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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There are tabletop games, card games, virtual sport games and more - a combination of which led me down a games rabbit-hole lasting entire weekends.
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The Outer Worlds (Switch): A great game but a terrible port
Fri, 26th Jun 2020
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The Outer Worlds makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, but does it live up to the original game's charm? A journalist shares their thoughts.
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor expansion (PC)
Wed, 17th Jun 2020
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ESO's Greymoor expansion revives Skyrim, offering new lore and vast lands in the acclaimed MMO.
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Game Review: BioShock: The Collection (Switch)
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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BioShock: The Collection sails onto Nintendo Switch, immersing fans in acclaimed dystopian sagas.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part II
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Naughty Dog is set to release The Last of Us Part II. Can the developer strike lightning once again with the franchise’s second outing?.
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Hands-on preview: The Last of Us Part II
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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Stealth is also an important technique to perfect in this sequel because racing head-on to kill enemies will always lead to Ellie’s death.
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Game review: MotoGP 20 (PC)
Thu, 4th Jun 2020
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Milestone releases MotoGP 20, offering a virtual but challenging ride as real races face postponement.
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Game review: Saints Row: The Third - Remastered
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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Saints Row: The Third Remastered outshines '11 original, though gameplay feels dated—big fans rejoice.
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Game review: John Wick Hex on PS4
Wed, 13th May 2020
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John Wick enters the gaming world with 'John Wick Hex', a strategic twist on the action-packed franchise.