Article IT'S CRYSTAL CLEAR | Without Final Fantasy 15, we wouldn't have Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth The Final Fantasy 15 defender has logged on once more. March 5, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke 1 comment
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Article PLAYTIME! | What are you playing this weekend? Hello, weekend. Nice to see you. March 2, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson 5 comments
Article GETTING SAUCER-Y | Don't use a guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s dating choices – it's better if you revel in the joy of the unknown Play the game blind, and experience the thrill of authentic romance in FFVII Rebirth. Aerith, Tifa – and even Barret – will thank you for it. March 2, 2024 Alex Donaldson
Article BEEN AROUND THE BEND | Netflix's Avatar is a failure because it doesn't understand why animation even works There's just a lot that animation can do that live-action can't. March 2, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke 14 comments
Article JOIN THE WAR EFFORT | Thanks to Helldivers 2, tricking normal people into role-playing has never been easier For now it's fighting for democracy. I'll have these chumps playing wizards and making goblin sounds in 3 months max. March 1, 2024 Connor Makar
Article SPONSORED | Two Idiots Build a PC – sponsored by NVIDIA and PC Specialist It’s easier than ever to build a superb RTX-enabled gaming rig, but someone always finds a hard way. March 1, 2024 Sponsored
Article NINTENDO OUI | Pokemon Legends Z-A has the chance to redeem one of the series' most disappointing entries Kalos has a lot of untapped potential. Feb. 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article RETRO TROOPER | Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is a must-play modern study of overlooked FPS history The name's Katarn, Kyle Katarn. Feb. 29, 2024 Fran Ruiz
Article FLATTENING THE CURVE | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree might have actually solved Souls DLC’s scaling problem, and it’s all thanks to Sekiro Typicallly, jumping into the DLC for a FromSoftware game made me cautious due to difficulty and scaling – but Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is fixing that. Feb. 29, 2024 Sherif Saed 1 comment
Article TAKE A LOOK | Warframe's Dante Unbound update is a hoot - with new reworks, tennogen cosmetics, and new "page master" frame Book smarts can only get you so far. Unless you're Dante, in which case it'll be plenty. Feb. 28, 2024 Connor Makar
Article NIER ENOUGH | Sure, we’d all love a Nier sequel, but what I really want is the return of another Yoko Taro classic I'd say there's a non-zero chance of it happening. Feb. 28, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article STAGE RIGHT | Princess Peach Showtime is obviously for Nintendo's younger players, but it’s still delightful – hands-on Princess Peach is the star of the show in this lovely kid-friendly adventure - but there’s more to it than first meets the eye. Feb. 27, 2024 Alex Donaldson
Article HELLISH PAST | Want to know where Helldivers 2 is going? Just look back at the original game As exciting and packed with content as Helldivers 2 is, it's actually missing quite a bit from the original game. Feb. 27, 2024 Sherif Saed
Article KEEP IT ROLLING | 2XKO will have "server-based rollback netcode", but how will that impact the game and its players? What are the pros and cons for such an approach? Let's find out. Feb. 25, 2024 Connor Makar
Article PERFECT BLEND | 2XKO (Project L) preview: An intoxicating cocktail of Marvel vs Capcom and Street Fighter 6 It's hard to argue against Project L, a game that's so much more than the sum of its (very impressive) parts. Feb. 24, 2024 Connor Makar
Article SUPER FUN TIME | What are you playing this weekend? Ridin' high, never sleepin', livin' for the weekend. Feb. 24, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson 3 comments
Article NIGEL MAN-I'M SOLD | New Star GP preview - A V12 roar-infused F1 racer riding the racing line between arcade and sim New Star Games is seeking to deliver something with retro vibes, but the depth of a modern game. Feb. 24, 2024 Mark Warren
Article DOWN BAD FOR XP BARS | Helldivers 2 showed me how badly live service gamification has broken my brain I didn't realize how bad it had gotten until Helldivers 2 showed me the light. Feb. 23, 2024 Connor Makar 3 comments
Article Fighting words | Everything we know about 2XKO (Project L), the Riot Games fighting game Here's everything we currently know about the upcoming fighting game from Riot Games. Feb. 22, 2024 Connor Makar
Article TOP TARNISHED TIPS | Bad at Elden Ring? Ahead of the DLC, here's some expert advice from streamers who've beaten it in wacky ways Don’t fear the Shadow of the Erdtree. Even if you’re not armed with a sax, a polaroid, or powerful brain energy. Feb. 21, 2024 Mark Warren
Article Inspired by Alien: Isolation, Level Zero vows to be a high-stakes, multiplayer horror game - preview Pairing asymmetrical horror with extraction shooter mechanics, Level Zero looks to be a refreshing take on the genre, and it’s arriving in March. Feb. 21, 2024 Kelsey Raynor
Article TIME AND AGAIN | Diablo 4 rival Last Epoch is finally out - but was it worth the wait? Last Epoch is a clever ARPG with a lot of inventive solutions to long-standing genre problems, but it’s not quite all there. Feb. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed 1 comment
Article MONEY MATCH | Tekken 8 community up in arms over plans to add premium currency to game, post-launch Folks seem mad about the sudden addition of microtransactions to Tekken 8, but should they be? Feb. 20, 2024 Connor Makar
Article DOWN 2 SUPER EARTH | Why is Helldivers 2 so popular? The team at Arrowhead may be familiar with magic, but they aren't wizards. So why on Super Earth is Helldivers 2 so popular? Feb. 20, 2024 Connor Makar 3 comments
Article FEATURING DANTE | One of my favourite RPGs of all time just turned 21 years old – and it’s as good today as it was in 2003 When a demi-fiend becomes a demi-friend – then you’ll have the power to kill god. Happy birthday, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. Feb. 20, 2024 Dom Peppiatt
Article DO YOUR PART | Loving Helldivers 2? You need to check out this 90s classic, then Dive right in. Feb. 19, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke 1 comment
Article THE LOST DANCE | NBA 2K24's fine, unless you want to break time itself so hard the ultimate NBA All-Star straight-up disappears Here’s the tale of the people who’re condemned to be in short shorts forever. Feb. 18, 2024 Mark Warren
Article BLADE TO REST | Is Naraka Bladepoint worth playing in 2024? I went to China to find out One of the most-played games on Steam might not be that popular in the mainstream, but there's plenty of appeal for anyone wanting a watertight duel. Feb. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe
Article STAY INSIDE | What are you playing this weekend? Groundhog whispers of sunshine bright, but my teeth still chatter through the night. Feb. 18, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson 4 comments
Article Elden Ring DLC needs to steal this underrated mode from Assassin's Creed Yes, really. Bear with me. Feb. 17, 2024 James Billcliffe 1 comment
Article ALL EDGE, ALL GLORY | Helldivers 2 is not afraid to kill you often, and that's one of the best things about it Helldivers 2 does an exceptional job at melding high stakes with the act of offering a power trip. Feb. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed
Article FONT OF POWER | If the best Xbox exclusive of this generation comes to Nintendo Switch, everyone should be excited Pentiment isn’t just an important Xbox game, it’s an important game full stop. Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt
Article NO PRO | You don't need a PS5 Pro | Have live service games reached their nadir with Suicide Squad? Would you prefer a PS5 Pro or an Xbox on the go? Feb. 15, 2024 Jim Trinca
Article VANILLA SPICE | After making one of the all-time best PS4/Switch games, Vanillaware has struck gold again with Unicorn Overlord Who knew a game where you do so little could be so good? Feb. 15, 2024 Dom Peppiatt 6 comments
Article UNEARTHED | Tomb Raider Remastered is the kind of update we need more of because it preserves the past, flaws and all The jank belongs in a museum! Feb. 15, 2024 Fran Ruiz
Article TAKE THE SHOT | Now that Look Back is getting a movie, you should really check out the rest of the Chainsaw Man creator's excellent one shots There's a lot of great work to be found under Tatsuki Fujimoto's belt. Feb. 15, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article A REALM BEYOND | Nightingale's got one killer feature that sets it apart from Valheim and Palworld Survival games are all about putting control in the player's hands. Nightingale goes one step beyond. Feb. 13, 2024 Connor Makar
Article METROID-VINE-IA | Ultros is the best Metroidvania I’ve played since Hollow Knight – it’s a PlayStation and Steam must-play Sharing ingredients from Hotline Miami, Hollow Knight and some sort of horticultural community centre (all in a giant space womb), Ultros is a winner. Feb. 13, 2024 Dom Peppiatt 1 comment
Article PULL OUT THE SHOTTY | Nightingale has what it takes to be your favourite new Steam survival game fix – preview A great survival game and a British tooth decay slider? Count me in. Feb. 12, 2024 Connor Makar
Article 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 14 comments
Article SUNDAY SERMON | This Superbowl Sunday, let us pray once again for a true successor to the sports game GOAT - NFL Blitz Sports simulation is stronger than ever, including for American Football games. But is it so wrong to want something that's a little more... fun? Feb. 11, 2024 Alex Donaldson 1 comment
Article THE REAL BIG GAME | We used Madden 24 to sim the Super Bowl everyone actually wanted, and sorry folks, it was pretty fun Ravens vs Lions, the Lombardi on the line, let’s GO! Feb. 10, 2024 Mark Warren 2 comments
Article 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
Article IS THIS JUST FANTASY | Project O.R.C.S preview - A nice option for those dipping into tabletop RPGs after beating Baldur's Gate 3 The devs at Lightforge Games are trying to make a new genre. A lofty goal - but one with merit. Feb. 8, 2024 Connor Makar
Article CROW-NING GLORY | What do you get when you mix Final Fantasy 7 and Resident Evil? My favourite Steam Next fest demo Crow Country has quickly hit the top of my most anticipated releases. Feb. 8, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article RNG-DOING | The dismal state of Diablo 4, Season 3 plays right into the hand of its next big competitor – Last Epoch Blizzard may have made it much easier for Last Epoch to attract player attention ahead of its launch with its latest misguided update. Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed
Article SOUL SURVIVOR | Best Soulslikes to play in 2024 (that aren't made by FromSoftware) You don't need to go to Reddit to get the list of best non-From Software Soulslikes; we've got them right here. Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed 2 comments
Article MEAL TIME | Please can someone, anyone, make a Delicious in Dungeon video game I'm begging you, I'll do anything! Feb. 7, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke
Article CLICK, PLAY, LOVE | Steam Next Fest February 2024 Edition: Uncover your next gaming gem by giving these demos a try Warning: May cause uncontrollable Wishlist growth. Feb. 7, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson