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Lego Horizon Adventures lets Aloy find her sense of humour, with the help of some exploding hot dogs
It was the best of times, it was the wurst of times.
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Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is an open world shooter with the guardrails removed
Safety test.
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Neva depicts an evolving parental bond, and ups the stakes for you and your loved ones' survival
"In the narrative of Gris, there was no space for death."
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Pokémon TCG Pocket's focus is on pack opening, but there's a promising version of the card game underneath
Gotta collect 'em all.
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Gamescom 2024 | Towerborne is leaning into early access to ensure a successful launch
But is it asking too much of players?
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Dragon Quest 3's new Monster Wrangler vocation is yet another welcome addition to the HD-2D remake
Plus series creator Yuji Horii on why remakes are important.
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Gamescom 2024 | Final Fantasy creator's Fantasian is a cult classic RPG now freed from Apple Arcade, but tactility is lost in the transition
A new dimengeon.
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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a doggedly faithful remake - but new controls have new consequences
"Our goal was to recreate it as-is."
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Gamescom 2024 | Batman Arkham Shadow is a sweat-inducing slice of nostalgia that captures the essence of Rocksteady's trilogy
Knight to remember.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's fresh take on RPG traditions could revitalise the genre
Palette cleanser.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio is far more than just Persona in fantasy clothing, it could be a new high bar for the genre
Playing with archetypes.
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Gamescom 2024 | Directive 8020 is a notable upgrade to the Dark Pictures Anthology's formula
Watch this space.
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Gamescom 2024 | Monster Hunter Wilds cuts out the clunk - and plays like the most streamlined, beginner-friendly entry yet
So tasty!
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Gamescom 2024 | Avowed plays like a funny Obsidian role-player where you buddy up with the voice of Mass Effect's Garrus
And maybe that's enough.
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After the nightmare of developing games for Google, Revenge of the Savage Planet rises from the ashes
"They kept trying to get us to pitch for the monstrous games they wanted."
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Civilization 7 pairs seismic changes with a lovably familiar formula
Firaxis talks climate change, diverse leaders, and almost breaking one of Sid Meier's golden rules.
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Gamescom 2024 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle makes a timid but faithful first impression
Set one's map.
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Gamescom 2024 | Little Nightmares studio's Reanimal is more kids-in-dark-places, but now with co-op
Coming to PS5, Series X/S, and PC.
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Silent Hill 2's remake dares to modernise a classic, and is largely succeeding
Pyramid ahead at the final release.