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  • Dom Peppiatt

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    Features Editor

    Dom never thought they'd actually get to make a living from 'doing words' when they were studying for a degree in Creative Writing at Roehampton University, but then they never thought they'd get to host a BAFTA video games talk, either. Their career to date has been varied and colourful – whether it's been heading up the coverage of video games for a tabloid or making sure all the editorial is readable and enjoyable at NME Games, Dom has tinkered with it. Coming home to roost at VG247 made sense, then: it's got the nice, light-hearted take on things Dom enjoys, whilst also providing a no-nonsense platform to host all the glibness and pithiness you can shake some shtick at. Passionate about games and the greater good they can achieve, you can usually find Dom listening to records, faffing about in the kitchen, or playing Final Fantasy VIII (again). They believe trans rights are human rights, that everyone deserves free healthcare, and that all Clouds are beautiful.

    • Image for Destiny 2 hotfix for March 23 finally addresses one of Lightfall's biggest problems
      THRASHER

      Destiny 2 hotfix for March 23 finally addresses one of Lightfall's biggest problems

      Destiny 2 Thresher cannons getting you down in the Master Nightfall? Not for much longer, they're not.

    • Image for What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust
      LORE AND ORDER

      What makes Redfall different to other Arkane games? It’s all comes down to trust

      Conversations with friends? No, this isn’t a Sally Rooney novel, but an intriguing mechanic in Arkane’s latest sci-fi romp.

    • Image for Stalker, Far Cry 2, and, well, Arkane: Redfall proudly wears its most obvious influences on its bloody sleeve
      XBOX-SANGUINATION

      Stalker, Far Cry 2, and, well, Arkane: Redfall proudly wears its most obvious influences on its bloody sleeve

      The trailers don’t do it justice: Redfall looks great, feels great, and promises something great – if Arkane can overcome an age-old problem.

    • Image for One of 2023's best games is already being forgotten – even though it’s on Game Pass
      LONG TIME COMIN’

      One of 2023's best games is already being forgotten – even though it’s on Game Pass

      There’s a good side and a bad side to having some of the best games come to Game Pass on Day One…

    • Image for If you want a real taste of hell, you should play Diablo 4 on Hardcore mode
      J’ADORE HARDCORE

      If you want a real taste of hell, you should play Diablo 4 on Hardcore mode

      Let’s be honest here, the real Diablo experience lies in the threat of permadeath – not this softcore nonsense.

    • Image for With Guilty Gear Strive, Game Pass finally has a fighting game worthy of the Series X
      SMELL OF THE GAME

      With Guilty Gear Strive, Game Pass finally has a fighting game worthy of the Series X

      Arc System Works’ gorgeous fighter is more than just a solid 2D fighting game oozing with style; it’s a graphical masterclass.

    • Image for One of the greatest, grizzliest roguelikes is on Game Pass, and you need to play it now
      JANE'S AFFLICTION

      One of the greatest, grizzliest roguelikes is on Game Pass, and you need to play it now

      Darkest Dungeon is punishing, grim, and upsetting – yet still somehow one of the most compulsively playable games on Game Pass.

    • Image for Destiny 2 Lightfall’s latest hidden Exotic quest reminds me why I still love the game, despite everything
      SQUAD IS VEXED

      Destiny 2 Lightfall’s latest hidden Exotic quest reminds me why I still love the game, despite everything

      How can one little mission smuggled into a weekly update make me shake my head and say ‘oh Destiny’ all over again?

    • Image for E3 2023 industry and gamer days detailed, more showcase announcements ‘coming soon’
      THE SHOW MUST GO ON

      E3 2023 industry and gamer days detailed, more showcase announcements ‘coming soon’

      E3 2023 is closing in on us, and we're starting to get more information about what we can expect from one of the biggest games events of the year.

    • Image for Destiny 2 The Variable: How to find and start Exotic Quest NODE.OVRD.AVAL.ON in the EDZ

      Destiny 2 The Variable: How to find and start Exotic Quest NODE.OVRD.AVAL.ON in the EDZ

      Bungie is at it again, and this time it's added a brand new Exotic Quest to Destiny 2 in the form of The Variable. Does it lead to Vexcalibur? Let's find out.

    • Image for Destiny 2 Lightfall, one week later – the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly
      ONE NIGHT STRAND

      Destiny 2 Lightfall, one week later – the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly

      Bungie has once again kicked it out of the park with some elements of Destiny… but completely dropped the ball with others. It’s becoming a pattern.

    • Image for Wo Long Weapons Guide | Best weapons, best early weapon, best deflect weapons and all weapon types explained

      Wo Long Weapons Guide | Best weapons, best early weapon, best deflect weapons and all weapon types explained

      You’re given a sword at the start of the game, but should you keep it? What is the best weapon for deflecting? Our Wo Long weapons guide explains.

    • Image for Wo Long New Game Plus: How to begin Rising Dragon difficulty and how to get 5-Star gear

      Wo Long New Game Plus: How to begin Rising Dragon difficulty and how to get 5-Star gear

      New Game Plus doesn’t work in Wo Long like it does in other games, so let us explain how to access it, and what it does.

    • Image for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – How to make friends and annihilate people
      FINE CHINA

      Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – How to make friends and annihilate people

      As great as Team Ninja’s tidal, back-and-forth take on the Souls-like formula is, some small regressions keep it from landing a killer blow.

    • Image for Destiny 2 Lightfall is already reminding me of the best era of Halo games
      ALL SKULLS ON LEGEND

      Destiny 2 Lightfall is already reminding me of the best era of Halo games

      A breakneck retreat from a ship as it implodes, some of the classiest combat puzzles in the FPS genre, and a killer soundtrack. Halo is back, sorta.

    • Image for Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it
      GANNIN YEM

      Wey aye, pet: Final Fantasy 16's ganna have Geordies in it

      Haddaway, man – as if the Japanese developers at Square Enix looked to the British north to find inspiration for one of its key fictional regions.

    • Image for Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone
      HIDEO GAMES

      Final Fantasy 16 has 11 hours of cinematics alone

      If you were worried about FF16 being a short, sharp story, fear not – the developer has gone all out on the narrative.

    • Image for Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev
      IN THE ROSFIELD

      Final Fantasy 16 is not open world, “but it’s not linear, either”, says dev

      A focus on ‘highly detailed’ and ‘feature rich areas’ means Final Fantasy 16 wants to harness the best of both worlds.

    • Image for Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum
      DO YOUR OWN RING

      Final Fantasy 16 has a novel approach to the age-old ‘accessibility versus difficulty’ conundrum

      If you think that action-RPG games like Devil May Cry and Elden Ring are too hard, Final Fantasy 16’s fascinating setup may intrigue you.

    • Image for With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins
      IFRIT'S LIKE A GLOVE

      With Final Fantasy 16, the PS5 generation finally truly begins

      Gorgeous visuals, seamless transitions, and a masterclass in mocap and performance, Final Fantasy 16 proves the series can still be cutting edge in 2023.

    • Image for It’s 2023 and I’ve once again fallen under Destiny 2's spell – and you’re going to, too
      STRAND AND DELIVER

      It’s 2023 and I’ve once again fallen under Destiny 2's spell – and you’re going to, too

      Like clockwork, I’m back playing Destiny 2. It happens every year, an unavoidable gravity well of content and excitement. Embrace the pull.

    • Image for Horizon Forbidden West's gorgeous world is easy to recommend as part of PlayStation Plus
      MACHINE LEARNING

      Horizon Forbidden West's gorgeous world is easy to recommend as part of PlayStation Plus

      Even if you’re not a fan of the rinse-repeat gameplay, Horizon Forbidden West is a must-play for its visuals.

    • Image for Horizon Forbidden West Best Weapons: How to get the best weapons for early, middle and late game?
      SLING YOUR HOOK

      Horizon Forbidden West Best Weapons: How to get the best weapons for early, middle and late game?

      What are the best weapons in Horizon Forbidden West so Aloy can take down the machine menace?

    • Image for Monster Hunter remains king, but there's one thing it could learn from Wild Hearts
      SMOKE 'EM

      Monster Hunter remains king, but there's one thing it could learn from Wild Hearts

      Having trouble with late game monsters? A certain boss kicking your ass? Here’s how you can stop dying and embrace the joy of cooking.

    • Image for Wild Hearts review: We’ve got Monster Hunter at home…
      OMEGA FORCE MAJEURE

      Wild Hearts review: We’ve got Monster Hunter at home…

      What happens when you copy someone else’s homework? You get in trouble.

    • Image for Wild Hearts Weapons Guide | What is the best starting weapon for you?

      Wild Hearts Weapons Guide | What is the best starting weapon for you?

      The katana, the claw, the umbrella, the cannon, the bow – which weapon is right for you in Wild Hearts?

    • Image for This Valentine’s Day, why not go and play the greatest love story ever told in gaming?
      GARDEN VARIETY

      This Valentine’s Day, why not go and play the greatest love story ever told in gaming?

      I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.

    • Image for Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line review: Long-awaited Switch and PS4 ensemble strikes a chord
      BITTERSWEET SYMPHONY

      Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line review: Long-awaited Switch and PS4 ensemble strikes a chord

      The latest Switch and PS4 FF rhythm game creates some series high notes – but it’s not a totally flawless performance.

    • Image for There's one key area where Wild Hearts beats Monster Hunter
      ELECTRONIC HEARTS

      There's one key area where Wild Hearts beats Monster Hunter

      Wild Hearts is squaring up to Capcom’s indomitable hunting series, and in many ways it comes up short. But it does have its strengths.

    • Image for One of 2022's best games now has a demo – and you need to play it
      IT’S A KINDA MAGIK

      One of 2022's best games now has a demo – and you need to play it

      One of the best games in 2022 really didn't sell as well as it should –?here's hoping a new demo can turn that around.

    • Image for For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch
      HOUSE RULES

      For the best magic/school life sim, you need to head back to Nintendo Switch

      It may not be open world, but Fire Emblem: Three Houses ticks every box when it comes to that delicate magic/school balance.

    • Image for Elden Ring is still the best game for spell-slinging (especially with the latest DLC)
      RINGING IN YOUR EARS

      Elden Ring is still the best game for spell-slinging (especially with the latest DLC)

      Forget your wands, dismount your mythical creatures, and step into the only magical crucible that matters: a Tarnished fight to the death.

    • Image for Game Pass is home to an indie gem that does magic brilliantly
      BREW IT TO YOURSELF

      Game Pass is home to an indie gem that does magic brilliantly

      If you want a game that celebrates all the good things about the world of magic in a pleasing, understated way, check out Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator.

    • Image for The secret to Dead Space’s intense horror? The way it controls your breath
      ANOTHER LEATHER LUNG

      The secret to Dead Space’s intense horror? The way it controls your breath

      If you’re wondering how the Dead Space remake manages to get in your head and under your skin… check your breath.

    • Image for For one month, one of 2022's best games is free for PlayStation Plus members
      RISE AND GRIND

      For one month, one of 2022's best games is free for PlayStation Plus members

      Outside of Elden Ring and Pentiment and Tunic, there was another absolute ripper of a game released in 2022: OlliOlli World.

    • Image for Would you watch a two-hour version of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Because it exists
      TO BE FRANK

      Would you watch a two-hour version of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Because it exists

      Didn't get your fill of The Last of Us, Episode 3? Well, you'll be pleased to know that there's a 2-hour version of it out there... somewhere.

    • Image for Steam Deck proves, once again, that Skyrim will never die
      RUNNIN' ON STEAM

      Steam Deck proves, once again, that Skyrim will never die

      The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has seen yet another victory in 2023, as it tops the Steam Deck 'most played' charts –?will anyone ever get bored of this game?

    • Image for The Last of Us, Episode 3 marks the first major deviation from the game – and it couldn’t have gone better
      THE OLD BILL

      The Last of Us, Episode 3 marks the first major deviation from the game – and it couldn’t have gone better

      Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann took us on a journey of what it means to protect and risk in the latest episode – and provided nuance the game never could.

    • Image for In remaking Like a Dragon: Ishin, the devs wanted to make everything faster – here’s why
      ISHIN FOR A FIGHT

      In remaking Like a Dragon: Ishin, the devs wanted to make everything faster – here’s why

      RGG Studio director Hiroyuki Sakamoto explains why the remake of a game that never made it West improves on the original version.

    • Image for I was supposed to play loads of Like a Dragon: Ishin, but I spent two hours in chicken racing instead
      WINGIN’ IT

      I was supposed to play loads of Like a Dragon: Ishin, but I spent two hours in chicken racing instead

      Like a Dragon: Ishin keeps the Yakuza tradition of amazing mini-games alive, with a touch of human soul.

    • Image for Xbox Game Pass is the best thing to ever happen to Monster Hunter
      EYES ON THE RISE

      Xbox Game Pass is the best thing to ever happen to Monster Hunter

      Letting your mates in on the secret that is Monster Hunter is no longer a costly endeavour – and I can’t wait for more people to discover the joys of hunting.

    • Image for Here’s how to make Forspoken less irritating
      LOAD OF OLD CUFF

      Here’s how to make Forspoken less irritating

      Just like High on Life last year, Forspoken relies a bit too much on inane chatter – but at least you can turn the frequency of it down.

    • Image for The Last of Us TV show is doing one thing very differently from the games – and I love it
      JOEL’S HOUSE PARTY

      The Last of Us TV show is doing one thing very differently from the games – and I love it

      In moving from game to television, HBO had to make some things more realistic – and it benefits the show a lot.

    • Image for If you want a taste of what Final Fantasy 16 will play like, you need to try this PlayStation Plus game right now
      HELL IS FOR NEROS

      If you want a taste of what Final Fantasy 16 will play like, you need to try this PlayStation Plus game right now

      The Final Fantasy 16 dev team is packed with talent – and there’s one specific game that’s free to try for subscribers right now that really shows that off.

    • Image for Xbox in 2023: Starfield is Game Pass’ killer exclusive, and the barren years may finally be over
      SPACEMAKER

      Xbox in 2023: Starfield is Game Pass’ killer exclusive, and the barren years may finally be over

      It’s been a slow start to the generation for Xbox, but the fallow years might finally be at an end as Starfield kicks everything off.

    • Image for Netflix just added one of 2022's best games for free on Android and iOS
      SHELL OR HIGH WATER

      Netflix just added one of 2022's best games for free on Android and iOS

      If you wanted to play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, good news! You can download it for free right now (on mobile).

    • Image for Nintendo in 2023: Is Tears of the Kingdom going to be the Switch’s last big hurrah?
      HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

      Nintendo in 2023: Is Tears of the Kingdom going to be the Switch’s last big hurrah?

      Rumours abound that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be the Switch’s swansong – but is it too soon to write off the handheld/home console hybrid?

    • Image for Almost a year after Elden Ring changed everything, there’s never been a better time to return to Dark Souls
      LORDRAN IT OVER

      Almost a year after Elden Ring changed everything, there’s never been a better time to return to Dark Souls

      If you’re considering a replay of Dark Souls, there’s no better time to praise the sun than right now – in a cold, forgettable week in January

    • Image for Sony in 2023: PlayStation 5’s exclusives are still untouchable – it’s just a shame about everything else
      IT’LL END IN TIERS

      Sony in 2023: PlayStation 5’s exclusives are still untouchable – it’s just a shame about everything else

      PlayStation is unstoppable when it comes to behemoth first-party releases – why can’t the rest of its strategy be that good?

    • Image for Enter the CUMMMFPK Dungeon: The joy of coming to Bloodborne late
      WHO THE F IS CHALICE

      Enter the CUMMMFPK Dungeon: The joy of coming to Bloodborne late

      It’s taken me seven years, but I’m finally wrist-deep in BloodBorne’s guts – and perhaps coming to FromSoft’s pièce de résistance late is the best way to play it.

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