Previews (Page 3)

Close up of Val, the golden haired anime protagonist of Visions of Mana, in gold armour

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Visions of Mana returns to series roots, but is yet to flower into a truly original experience

A new leaf.

March 28, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Rise of the Ronin official screenshot showing the silhouette of a distant player grappling up to a high beam of wood jutting out from a tall building, against the sunset

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Rise of the Ronin's familiarity feels like a strength

If you like that, you Tsushima other third-person samurai action game.

March 11, 2024 Caelyn Ellis

Unknown 9 lead character Haroona, as played by Anya Chalotra, Yennefer in Netflix’s version of The Witcher.

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Unknown 9: Awakening is an ambitious new transmedia bid

AA-sassin's Creed.

March 7, 2024 Tom Phillips

dragons dogma 2 image of a dragon roaring amongst flames

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Dragon's Dogma 2 feels like a perfect second try at the original - but could the "Isekai" theories be true?

"Nothing in this game is unintentional…"

March 5, 2024 Lewis Parker

Princess Peach: Showtime screenshot showing Peach and her sunflower-shapped ribbon assistant.

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Princess Peach: Showtime! offers gentle adventure for younger Mario movie fans

Curtain call.

Feb. 20, 2024 Tom Phillips

Close up of Cloud with purple glow in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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I'm going to lose hours playing cards in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Queen's Blood sucker.

Feb. 7, 2024 Ed Nightingale

Persona 3 Reload image showing Makoto Yuki victory screen against a blue background.

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Persona 3 Reload builds on fine foundations, but may fall just short of definitive

Eternal Sanada.

Jan. 16, 2024 Henry Stockdale

The four members of the Suicide Squad looking confused at camera

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Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League sees Rocksteady's trademark world-building held back by trend-chasing

Ok Boomer(ang).

Jan. 9, 2024 Ed Nightingale

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Digital Foundry | Tekken 8 tech preview: the first fighting game based on Unreal Engine 5

Early impressions are positive in terms of visuals, input lag and more.

Dec. 19, 2023 John Linneman

Alisa, a pink-haired female fighter, in close up in front of a street in Tekken 8.

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Tekken 8 channels Street Fighter 6 and racing games to continue Bandai Namco's hot streak

Katsuhiro Harada and co. talk arcades, simplified controls, and coriander.

Dec. 12, 2023 Lewis Parker

Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby (played by Jodie Comer and David Harbour respectively) in a car as Carnby drives in the opening of Alone in the Dark

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Alone in the Dark doubles down on its survival horror legacy, for better and worse

Harbour jealousy.

Dec. 11, 2023 Liv Ngan

Jackbox Party Pack 10 screenshot showing FixyText, a mini-game where you collectively type an SMS message. A humourous and badly spelled text message is shown on screen.

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There's a standout star of Jackbox Party Pack 10

And a great mobile version of Guitar Hero.

Oct. 18, 2023 Tom Phillips

Super Mario Bros. Wonder official screenshot showing Mario, a Goomba, and the level itself silhouetted against a purple and blue background of long tree-like shapes. Mario and the Goomba are also long, stretched vertically.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder really is filled with secrets and surprises

Dipping into a few levels and trying to make sense of it all.

Oct. 9, 2023 Christian Donlan

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Digital Foundry | Forza Motorsport tech preview: how is the game shaping up on Series X and Series S?

First impressions, graphics and performance.

Sept. 27, 2023 John Linneman

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Hands-on with Alan Wake 2's two protagonists and their very different realities

The write stuff.

Sept. 27, 2023 Victoria Kennedy

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Nightingale must lean into its magic to survive

When will I be fae-mous.

Sept. 25, 2023 Ed Nightingale

Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth's four main characters looking menacing - albeit in Hawaiian shirts.

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Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth brings the party to Hawaii

Alohaaaaaah.

Sept. 22, 2023 Alan Wen

Cloud, Sephiroth and Zack in the sunrise in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Remake supercharged

A Nibel of what's to come.

Sept. 21, 2023 Ed Nightingale

Miles Morales and Peter Parker swing into action from a skyscraper in Spider-Man 2.

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Hands on | Spider-Man 2 balances its two stars brilliantly

"Both of these guys are at the height of their powers."

Sept. 15, 2023 Aoife Wilson

Assassin's Creed Mirage star Basim climbs a building to escape from enemies.

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Assassin's Creed Mirage feels a clear-sighted return to the series' roots

Just deserts.

Sept. 12, 2023 Ian Higton

Forza Motorsport promotional screenshot showing a clogged up race of dozens of multicoloured cars up against the edge of the track

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Forza Motorsport sheds its stuffiness for a friendly, generous welcome

The warm shoulder.

Sept. 11, 2023 Josh Wise

High speed racing behind the vehicle in Resistor

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Resistor is an incredibly ambitious CaRPG that's Burnout meets Mass Effect

My favourite racer on the Citadel.

Sept. 8, 2023 Ed Nightingale

Kiryu amid thugs in Like A Dragon Gaiden

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I went on a live-action date in Like A Dragon Gaiden

"I'll be waiting for you."

Sept. 7, 2023 Ed Nightingale

Characters celebrate a Triple Threat attack in Persona 5 Tactica

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Persona 5 Tactica is a simplified, cute extension of Atlus' best

One game more.

Sept. 4, 2023 Ed Nightingale

Protagonists from Lies of P, Black Myth: Wukong and Lords of the Fallen

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The Great Gamescom Souls-Off

Showstoppers.

Sept. 4, 2023 Ed Nightingale