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ALSO FEATURING What are the best cameos in gaming?
Jeff Goldblum? Professor X? General Zod? They’ve all shown up in video games where we least expected them.
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PRESIDENTIAL PARDON The president of Iceland just opened EVE Fanfest 2023 – and that’s a big deal
Gu?ni Th. Jóhannesson delivered the introductory speech at the annual Reykjavík event, in an important moment for games.
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(ZACK) FAIR GAME Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is bigger, bolder, and better than the excellent FF7 Remake – hands-on
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth doesn’t want to reinvent the wheel, but is content to iterate. A good job, then, that it’s iterating on the best FF since the PS2 era.
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PLENTY OF TIME As Nintendo Switch 2 rumours swirl, Valve says no Steam Deck 2 until at least late 2025
Valve won't release a new Steam Deck for a couple of years, and it has some really valid reasons why.
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GOLDEN AGE Millennia is Paradox Interactive’s new Civ rival – and it promises a dynamic twist to the 4X genre
The 4X strategy genre has a new upstart – with Paradox’s Interactive’s Millenia taking aim at Civilization’s crown.
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SLEIGHT OF HAND Xbox’s cloud gaming workaround worked: Activision Blizzard acquisition gets closer to UK CMA approval
The CMA is happy with the new deal Microsoft offered in order to address the regulatory body's concerns.
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HERE FOR IT Dragon’s Dogma 2 still looks like the good kind of jank
Dragon's Dogma 2 has shown a lot of itself in a new, extended look at gameplay.
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DOG EAT DOGTOWN Phantom Liberty and Patch 2.0 make Cyberpunk 2077 the game it should’ve been: a must-play classic
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THEY KNOW FROSTBITE! Criterion is back on Battlefield - but Need for Speed isn't dead, promise!
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SOURCE 2 READY 2 GO Is Counter Strike 2 release date coming next week, or is Valve trolling us?
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NOT SO HARDCORE Armored Core 6 needs an easy mode, but not just for the reasons you think
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GUESS THE SHOOTER Steam’s latest hit is a generic F2P co-op third-person shooter – but not the one that launched last week
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WITCHKILLER Watch this Witchfire gameplay trailer and you'll want to play it immediately
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STAR WARS LOGIC Warzone’s villain returns to life for Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, because nothing matters any more
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GAME PASS GROWING Xbox Game Pass gets a TGS 2023 boost, with new games coming soon
Coming soon to Game Pass.
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THE WAR CONTINUES Ubisoft announces Tom Clancy's The Division 3
A new chapter in the fight to save humanity.
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ROCK, HARD PLACE Is today's Wordle a relief after yesterday’s harder puzzle, or a rock solid trick?
It’s been a tricky week for Wordle lovers, but at least today offers some light relief – even if the last few words could spin you out.
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JUNON SEQUITUR Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes you beyond Midgar
We explore the most expansive Final Fantasy since the PS1 era.
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ULTRA SPECS TOO Assassin's Creed Mirage PC specs: Here's what you need to know
Minimum and recommended requirements plus more.
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STARFIELD SOARS Starfield rockets past 10 million players
A wealth of space explorers.
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Deals The Logitech G502 X wireless gaming mouse is now just over $100 at Amazon
Get one of the best gaming mice around for its lowest-ever-price.
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WILD WILD WEST Red Dead Redemption 2 to get next-gen upgrade per leaked Microsoft documents
Something folks have been clamoring for.
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CHOICE LETTERS Today's Wordle has “too many choices”, say frustrated players
Today was one of those words that could have been about five different things – if you managed to get everything but the second letter.
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NO BOTHANS DIED Xbox leaks: what do they mean for you? Our five biggest takeaways
It’s unfortunate for Microsoft that the documents were made public, but there’s a lot to be excited about
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You can pre-order Super Mario Bros. Wonder for just ?37.49 at Currys
Use the code "WONDER25" at checkout to save 25% on the latest Mario Bros. game.
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Save 15% on Marvel's Spider-Man 2 pre-orders at Currys
Use code "WEBSLINGER15" at checkout to get the upcoming Spidey game for ?59.49.
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The Logitech G502 X wireless gaming mouse is now just over $100 at Amazon
Get one of the best gaming mice around for its lowest-ever-price.
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PAY NO MIND Phil Spencer really wants you to ignore that massive Xbox leak
Phil Spencer had a predictable response to the Xbox leaks.
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NOT GROOVY Evil Dead: The Game will have no new content or Nintendo Switch port
Servers for Evil Dead: The Game will remain live “for the foreseeable future.”
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SOMEONE'S IN HOT H2O FTC denies responsibility for major Microsoft document leak
Government agency denies involvement in major corporate info leak.
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SAY GOOD KNIGHT Payday 3 and 2022's biggest disappointment are the next Xbox Game Pass headliners this September
Plus, you can already play Lies of P right now.
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Deals The fastest 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD is only $70 on Amazon right now
Pick up one of the best gaming SSDs for better than half price.
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MAKE SOME NOISE This Diablo 4 hotfix could've used a bit more fanfare, because it's good
Blizzard should've made a bit more noise about this recent Diablo 4 hotfix.
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SEBILE Leaked Xbox controller to feature DualSense-like haptics, rechargeable batteries
The next Xbox controller will introduce many radical changes to one of the best controllers out there.
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BUY BUY BUY Even 20 years on, Xbox still talks about buying Nintendo
The last time Xbox tried to acquire Nintendo it ended in laughter.
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BETHES-DUH That Oblivion remaster is seemingly real, and Fallout 3 might be getting one too
A big leak seems to have confirmed the pair of remasters.
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VINDICATION Ghostwire: Tokyo is apparently getting a sequel (and is definitely more popular than you thought)
PlayGhostwire's social media account celebrated 6 million players, days before Bethesda leaks teased a sequel.
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FATALITY Mortal Kombat 1 review: A brave new world with some of the same old problems
A new start for the legendary series. But has it left something precious in the past?
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MUPPET MASTER Lies of P review: One of 2023’s most frustrating games is a hard sell, even on Game Pass
A lot of games miss the mark as often as they deliver, but few are as mundane as Lies of P.
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COMET WHAT MAY Starfield review: Shoots for the moon and lands with some qualms
Starfield’s grandiose scope sets the scene for a few under-developed ideas in an otherwise thoughtful, muddy take on the sci-fi genre.
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HONOUR AMONG LEAKS After Deathloop and Redfall, Arkane is finally going back to Dishonored 3
A massive leak from Microsoft has revealed a whole host of confidential details.
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YOU'RE OUT OF TOUCH People are already finding Mortal Kombat 1's ‘touch of death’ combos
Not a fun way to go out.
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NO VALUE LOSS Starfield’s biggest mod site sticks it to the game’s most bigoted mod
The largest mod site on the internet has taken a stance against a certain subset of Starfield mods, and we're all better for it.
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GETTING OLD Phil Spencer said Elder Scrolls 6 is five years out, but Microsoft says otherwise
So which is it?
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Solar Systems Starfield isn't the best sci-fi game to join Game Pass this month
But remember folks: what you actually have here is two cakes.
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2X2 Diablo 4’s Season 2 is so big it needs two two-hour livestreams to unpack
Diablo 4 players are going to be getting two long livestreams just for Blizzard to reveal everything coming to the game in Season 2.
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KOME ON Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch is so laughably bad, fans are demanding refunds
It's certainly not the best looking port in the world.
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NOT A FAN OF SPACE? A quarter of Starfield players couldn’t even be bothered to finish the first mission
Starfield, a game mainly about space travel/exploration, couldn't convince a chunk of its players to leave the surface of the tutorial planet.
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WHELMED Genshin Impact's third anniversary plans leave fans cold, but Version 4.1 promises a strong banner line-up
The Fortress of Meropide map will also be opening up with the new update.
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MORE MAW Little Nightmares comes to mobile on December 12
This eerie adventure will soon be available to play on iOS and Android devices, with controller support and revamped interface.
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JUNON SEQUITUR Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes you beyond Midgar
We explore the most expansive Final Fantasy since the PS1 era.
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Gore-o Watch all the base Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities here, if you have the stomach for it
There's plenty more to unlock, but here's a nice taster of the kind of fatalities you can use.
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A NORMAL UNBOXING Is Lies of P's Deluxe Edition worth going physical for?
It's got a steelbook case, a hardback tome of concept art, and we unboxed it in The Usual Way.
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Setting Sale Marvel's Avengers is dirt cheap ahead of its delisting this month
You'll no longer be able to buy the game digitally from September 30.
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Seems Fishy Yes, a goldfish can beat the hardest boss in Elden Ring
Who said they don't have good memories?
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In Another Galaxy Star Wars Jedi series director Stig Asmussen is leaving Respawn
Asumussen is apparently leaving to "pursue other adventures."
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More Like Denu-no Payday 3 gives controversial Denuvo the boot less than a week from release
A welcome bit of news for PC players.
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Make Room Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be almost three times bigger than Remake
The upcoming sequel looks to be bigger and bolder.
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Hey Ray Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will have ray tracing on no matter what visual mode you choose
Whatever your preferred frame rate is, the lighting will look great.
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Falling Into Place Titanfall 2 is back online, and fans think recent Apex Legends patch notes are teasing more
It all comes down to a certain Nessie.
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Cheaper By The Dozen Xbox Game Studios has "over a dozen" games in development
Expect plenty more additions to your Xbox wishlist, it seems.
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Blade of Ashina Elden Ring's Malenia looks even scarier in an impressive Sekiro mod
You'll probably want to learn how to block.
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PLAYTIME What are you playing this weekend?
Open up a beer, say "Get over here and play a video game."
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Blade Ball codes
Get free coins and sword skins for your character.
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Where to find Titanium in Starfield
In Starfield, Titanium is a strong, light and an incredibly useful resource!
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Motorcycle Race codes
Vroom vroom!
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SALEATHON Get a Steam Deck for up to $130 off during the Steam 20th Anniversary Sale
Save some money.
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IDRIS SPEAKS Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.0 release date revealed alongside a new Phantom Liberty trailer
The free update comes ahead of the expansion's release on September 26.
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WEB AND FLOW How long is Spider-Man 2? “About the same as the first game”, says Insomniac
There’s a lot to be said of shorter games that respect your time, and Insomniac’s Spider-Man series has been a shining example of that.
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Deals The excellent SanDisk Extreme 512GB microSD card is only $40 on Amazon
A great addition to a Steam Deck, Switch or camera.
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MILES AHEAD Marvel's Spider-Man 2 proves how PS5 hardware can make PlayStation’s best even better
Dropping the last-gen hardware may have seemed harsh on the PS4, but the results of Insomniac’s gamble are clear for all to see in Spider-Man 2.
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SUITS YOU, SIR Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has over 65 suits (and over 200 ways to customise them)
Insomniac knows what your favourite thing about the last two Spider-Man games was, and it’s upping the ante in the sequel.
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IMPERFECTIONS Starfield is the most flawed game I’ve truly loved in a long time
There's something truly morish about Bethesda's spacefaring RPG.
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EVER FORWARD Lies of P does one thing every Souls-like should do
For all its faults, Lies of P alters one major Souls-like mechanic that instantly makes for a better experience - especially if you tend to die a lot.
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NOT A FOOT THING Mortal Kombat 1 pays homage to Quentin Tarantino with this brilliant fatality
You might not be able to Kill Bill, but you can use this on pretty much every one else.
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Lordy What's the best Easter game? What even IS an Easter game?
We've not had Christmas yet, but we're extremely odd here at VG247.
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