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Game review: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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FutureFive's Darren Price takes the highway to the danger zone with the latest entry in Bandai Namco's air combat simcade franchise.
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DLC review: Marvel's Spider-Man 'Silver Lining'

Mon, 28th Jan 2019
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Not only is the main story fun to play through, but Spider-Man also ties up loose ends with the side missions too.
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Game review: Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition

Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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Tales of Vesperia is a game that came out back in 2008, although not many people had the chance to play it initially.
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Hands-on Review: Starlink: Battle for Atlas enters the galaxy

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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Ubisoft revives toys-to-life with Starlink: Battle for Atlas, offering players a pricy yet captivating space adventure reminiscent of No Man's Sky.
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Another yarn with Unravel Two

Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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Coldwood Interactive enriches gameplay with co-op challenges in Unravel Two, a heart-warming sequel featuring two Yarnys overcoming obstacles together.
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Game review: NBA 2K19 steps onto the court

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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NBA 2K19 refines its gameplay and visuals, but persistent microtransactions and minimal innovation from last year hold it back.
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Hands-on Review: Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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Lara Croft returns in *Shadow of the Tomb Raider*, delivering stellar gameplay and level design, though the story might be the weakest of the reboot trilogy.
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Game review: Jack N' Jill 3D - a great little time waster

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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This game is a fun little time waster for those moments when you're looking for something light, but with a little bit of a challenge.
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Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick?.
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Review: Gears of War 4 excellently continues the series' legacy

Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Gears of War exploded onto the Xbox 360 ten years ago and it started one of the best third person franchises in history. Gears of War 4 is also great.
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Review: Does PES 2017 feel any different to PES 2016?

Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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Konami returns for another year releasing PES 2017 for the hardcore soccer/football fans. However, is it any different to last year's offering?.
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Review: NBA 2K17 takes flight for a powerful slam dunk

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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NBA 2K17 continues 2K Sports' excellent NBA 2K franchise. Subtle changes make this game the most realistic portrayal of the sport to date.
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Review: Psycho-Pass Mandatory Happiness is a visual novel for PS4

Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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Usually visual novels are small video games you play on your computer. Well Psycho-Pass Mandatory Happiness is a full game available on PS4.
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Review: Forza Horizon 3 is a beautiful game set in Australia

Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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Forza Horizon 3 is undoubtedly one of the prettiest looking games we've ever played. Australia has never looked this good in virtual form.
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Android App Review: Jungle Monkey Saga

Mon, 10th Nov 2014
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'Jungle Monkey Saga' disappoints with its shallow gameplay, failing to live up to its 'saga' title despite engaging jumping mechanics.
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Android App Review: Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Fantasy Kingdom Defense HD: A classic strategy game with familiar fantasy elements, boasting bright graphics and tutorial challenges.
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Android App Review: Lumber Jacked

Mon, 29th Sep 2014
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Lumber Jacked: A vibrant platformer that nods to classics but is marred by quirky controls and invasive ads. Offers a fun, if flawed, experience.
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Android App Review: Villains RPG

Tue, 3rd Jun 2014
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Villains RPG misses the mark, offering more admin than adventure in its lacklustre portrayal of villainy, despite a promising premise.
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Android App Review: Devil Ninja (Xmas)

Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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Ditching festive organisation apps, our review of Devil Ninja (Xmas) dives into its unique, if not festive, side-scrolling adventure.
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Android App Review: Virtual Dentist Surgery

Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Dive into the peculiar world of virtual dentistry with 'Virtual Dentist Surgery', an app that's raising eyebrows more than it's raising fun.