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Game review: Shenmue III is a nice surprise

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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Shenmue III, born from a 2015 Kickstarter campaign, delights with its refreshing gameplay, despite some dated mechanics and repetitive tasks. Verdict: 8/10.
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Game review: Planet Zoo (PC)

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Frontier Developments continue to prove themselves to be the masters of the real-time park management genre with Planet Zoo.
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Game review: The Alliance Alive HD Remastered (Switch)

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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The Alliance Alive HD Remastered for Switch breathes new life into a hidden 3DS gem, offering rich storytelling, strategic gameplay, and unique art design.
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Game review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC/Xbox One)

Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the Star Wars game that we have been waiting for since EA took over the licence six years ago.
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Game review: Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC)

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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Red Dead Redemption 2 (PC) offers an unrivalled Wild West experience with stunning visuals and deep gameplay, though technical hiccups marred its launch.
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Game review: EA Games' Need for Speed turns up the Heat

Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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EA Games' new Need for Speed Heat ditches the gimmicks and cheesy cut scenes for stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, set in a dynamic Palm City.
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Game review: Call of Duty - Modern Warfare

Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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Fans of the franchise will still love this year's iteration. The campaign is short, but it's enjoyable while the multiplayer and spec-ops modes are fun too.
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Game review: Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 offers a mix of fun and underwhelming mini-games, but it shines in party settings and retro-themed events.
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The Outer Worlds review (PC/Xbox One)

Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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The Outer Worlds immerses players into a slightly tongue-in-cheek sci-fi role-playing adventure on the far side of the galaxy.
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Game review: Hideo Kojima presents Death Stranding

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Hideo Kojima returns with Death Stranding, a unique genre-blending experience starring Norman Reedus, set in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Game review: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition (Switch)

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth - Complete Edition brings two captivating adventures to the Switch, offering around 90 hours of JRPG content for enthusiasts.
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Game review: WWE 2K20 loses by pinfall

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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WWE 2K20 grapples with disappointing glitches and gameplay quirks, making it a regrettable bout for wrestling aficionados longing for a polished experience.
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Game review: Luigi's Mansion 3

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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Every Nintendo fan who owns a Switch should give this game a try. Yes is it slow at first, but stick with it and you will be rewarded with spooky fun times.
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Game review: MediEvil remake releases on PS4

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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This remake on PS4 is just as enjoyable as the original and will prove to be a tough challenge for new players.
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Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Despite its captivating puzzles and beautiful visuals, The Eyes of Ara struggles on the Nintendo Switch due to poorly calibrated controls in docked mode.
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Game review: Grid (PC)

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Codemasters continues to set the pace in motorsport gaming with Grid, a polished iteration that blends impeccable car handling with stunning visuals.
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Game review: Doraemon: Story of Seasons - the best mashup of 2019

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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The charming fusion of Doraemon and Story of Seasons delivers a relaxing farming sim with stunning visuals, despite a slow start and clunky controls.
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Game review: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Switch)

Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt comes to Nintendo Switch, bringing its vast, detailed world to a portable console. But how does it fare on the go?.
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Game review: ReadySet Heroes disappoints

Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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Indie game <em>ReadySet Heroes</em> fails to impress with lack of interesting features and a nonexistent online community.
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Game review: Painting art in Concrete Genie

Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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Your goal at the beginning of the game is very simple because Ash has to literally light up the drab parts of town using his magical paint brush.