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PLAY HAS NO LIMITS | The best PS1 games to play in 2024
Still have your PlayStation kicking about? Here are some of the best games you can still play on it today.
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PLAYING MOUSE | If Disney wants a live action or animated Kingdom Hearts, the perfect template is already streaming on Disney Plus
Who? You know Who. And Disney should take a very British leaf out of the Doctor's book.
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A RUSH, A PUSH | Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush has that Dreamcast era vibe, and it was one of the best games of 2023
Last year's Xbox Game Pass surprise drop has a really retro feel to it – and it was something fresh, bold, and exciting for the industry.
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NIPPON IT IN THE BUD | With the closure of Tango Gameworks, Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games
No matter what Xbox leadership says in its livestreams or in statements, one thing remains true: it's relationship with Japan never came first.
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THERE IS ANOTHER | 25 years in, LEGO Star Wars has finally created the perfect set - and it’ll cost you less than what came before
Sometimes, less is more - both in cost, in size, even in piece count. That thinking has finally come to LEGO Star Wars.
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TRAP CARD | Magic The Gathering’s ‘Universes Beyond’ tie-ins are synergistic gaming perfection
I’ve never really been a player of Magic: The Gathering. But clever tie-ins are making me into one.
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MR DRILLER | The new Lego Sonic sets will allow you to get drilled by Dr. Eggman
The latest Sonic-themed playsets from Lego features classic bosses, an iconic location, and… a boat?
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BUSHIDO BRAVE | Shogun is brave, bold, and a must-watch TV epic for the ages
If you’re yet to watch FX’s hit new Japanese historical drama, there’s no more excuses: with the full season out, it’s a bingable must-watch.
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AI'LL B THERE 4 U | I talked to Nvidia’s AI NPC: it’s impressive, uncanny, an ethical nightmare, and inevitably here to stay - like it or not
Is this the beginning of the robot uprising, or just a weird little novelty that will tire itself out? A little of column A, a little of column B.
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HIGH WATERMARK | “We put everything into this expansion” - Final Fantasy 16’s DLC director speaks on the game’s final content drop
Final Fantasy 16 is finally complete, with its final DLC out now. We catch up with the director of the add-ons to talk about what's new for Rising Tide, and how to successfully close out Clive's adventures.
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IT'S RAD | The original Fallout games show their age - but newer fans should still give them a shot
Yes, they may look a bit old and out-dated, but the foundations of the Fallout universe are perhaps more relevant than ever right now.
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HENRY'S BACK | Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 continues the realism-obsessed RPG series - and is set to release later this year
Warhorse Studios returns to Bohemia with a sequel to its realism-focused action RPG.
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PRETTY S.P.E.C.I.A.L | The Fallout TV show treads the best path a video game adaptation can take
What did I do after I rolled the credits on this show? I installed Fallout 4 and New Vegas. Enough said?
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BEST IN THE WEST | After Dragon’s Dogma 2, one thing is clear: it’s time for a Dead Rising Reboot
Let's continue Capcom's winning streak of bringing old franchises back from beyond… rising the dead, if you will.
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SEPARATE VOCATIONS | Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: one of the greatest games of all time… if you’ve the right constitution
Capcom's 12-year vision comes to life in a leap that's comparable to the jump FromSoft made from Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3. Yes, really.
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TO THE MOON | Dragon’s Dogma 2 took five years to develop - but the ideas behind it have been 12 years in the making
Capcom's sequel promises to achieve what director Hideaki Itsuno wanted to do over a decade ago – and he's excited for you to see his vision come to life.
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FFVII: RESTART | When it's done remaking Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix should remake it again
After Rebirth, Remake and Re-whatever's next, Square Enix should get ballsy and do a full Restart.
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DYNE TO MEET YOU | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth never misses, but sometimes its interpretation of the original game lacks bite
Has Square Enix defanged FFVII a little too much in its up-to-date reinterpretation of the story? Maybe.
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RIP | Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dead at 68
The legendary manga artist also made huge contributions to the Dragon Quest series and many other titles.
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OUT OF CREDITS | With Street Fighter 5’s arcade version ‘sunsetting’, even arcade games aren’t safe from ‘always online’ BS
SF5 Type Arcade’s online servers are being shut off, and the game will disappear from Japanese arcades. Nowhere is safe from the always-online nonsense.
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PAWNHUB | After 3 hours of Dragon’s Dogma 2, I’m convinced it's not just GOTY contender – it may be an all-time great
Could it be an all-timer? Could it be a masterwork for all? Here’s hoping Capcom doesn’t go wrong at the final hurdle.
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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.
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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.
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BRAND SYNERGY | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: Ambitious, joyous, and bursting with an energy FF hasn’t had since the 90s
For better and worse alike, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the most impressively ambitious game Square has made since FF’s golden age. It’s glorious, in spite of painful little flaws.
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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?
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WHERE THERE’S SMOKE… | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth may have the best version of gaming’s most beloved flashback – final hands-on preview
One Final Fantasy's most iconic moments gets a rethink in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth –?and it's absolutely worth seeing for yourself.
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TEKKEN STOCK | Tekken 8 is sadly missing in action in arcades for now – but its creators still strive to honor arcade culture
Tekken 8 is the first title in the series to debut on console over arcades. But the game’s creators remain determined to honor Tekken’s arcade roots.
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POWER HOUR | Persona 3 Reload review: A perfect history lesson for recent series converts
In the midnight hour, you'll cry more, more, more.
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LICENCE FREE | Minecraft’s free Planet Earth 3 expansion is the wholesome sort of DLC we deserve
Microsoft is partnering with the BBC once again to release a free experience that turns Minecraft into an education on the wonders of the planet - and it's brilliant.
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A GOOD LOOK | The new GeForce RTX 4070 Super is Nvidia’s best mass-appeal graphics card this generation
It's a good look for Nvidia; literally and metaphorically.
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GO GO GADGET | The Best Stuff from CES 2024
As always, a new year kicks off with the technology industry descending on Las Vegas to showcase what's new for 2024. Here's some of the best stuff that was at the show.
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CLOUD NINE | The best game streaming service is getting a bit better – GeForce Now updates revealed at CES
Better access to servers, lower barrier to entry, and a trial – GeForce Now continues to show other game streaming services how it's done.
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RAY OF LIGHT | Diablo 4, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Horizon Forbidden West are all getting Nvidia's RTX enhancements
PC players on Nvidia hardware will be able to enjoy a suite of extra features in some big upcoming games.
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CARD KNOCK LIFE | Nvidia’s RTX 40 SUPER series of graphics cards are real – and they’re out this month
With new products, price cuts, and even product discontinuation, Nvidia hopes its SUPER upgrade will revive excitement for the RTX 40 Series of graphics cards.
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RETRO EVOLVED | If you want to make old games look new again, RTX Remix enters Open Beta on January 22
When RTX Remix enters Open Beta on January 22, anyone can make their favourite old graphics look retro evolved.
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choices, choices | All Elden Ring endings and how to get them
Elden Ring features multiple endings, as is Soulsborne tradition - but getting each is a complex affair.
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It’s about time Apollo Justice got his dues
Move over, Phoenix Wright; it's the real hero's time to shine.
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SUPER ART | VG247 GOTYs 2023: Street Fighter 6
In a packed year, Street Fighter 6 is a magical, unbeatable package that is easily one of the best games of 2023.
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STREET SCENE | Unsurprisingly, Lego’s latest modular is the best set of 2023
In a banner year for really good Lego sets for nerdy adults, the best is still from a familiar range.
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TIME HEALS ALL | When you think about it, Cyberpunk 2077 was the 2020 game of the year after all
CDPR did the impossible and reversed the course of one of the most controversial launches in gaming history. That's no mean feat.
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FOOTBALL IN MOUTH | My 2023 GOTY? Fantasy Football remains a contender
I love video games. But every year, a very different sort of game ends up dominating my thinking. This year is no different.
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CLASS WARFARE | Best Elden Ring starting classes and best classes for your skill level
Classes, or Origins, are a key early choice in Elden Ring. But which is the best Elden Ring starting class?
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UNBREAK MY HEART | Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to heal Cracked Hearts and get full health back
There’s a nasty new damage format in ToTK - but fear not, for it can be healed, even on the go.
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TURBO MODE | The Analogue Duo is a hardcore dream at a hardcore price
Not that sort of hardcore dream. For goodness sake. We’re talking about niche video games, here!
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MEEP & GREET | With his turn as the 14th, David Tennant secures the bag as the greatest Doctor Who(s) of all time
The fourteenth Doctor is a different beast to the tenth. And in many ways, he's better.
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CLIVE & KICKING | Final Fantasy 16 DLC, Echoes of the Fallen?is out now
Head back into Valisthea with Clive and Jill to enjoy the fruits of Square Enix's most recent labour with FFXVI DLC.
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CLOUD-BUSTING | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals its theme song, and new footage, at The Game Awards
Cloud and his merry band of adventurers have got some good music to accompany them on the next leg of their journey.
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Celebrate c'mon! | VG247’s Alternate Game Awards 2023
We doubt anyone will be putting these on their mantlepiece.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Unlocks - Every compatible Amiibo and what they do
Here's everything you need to know about Amiibo and Tears of the Kingdom.