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Starting at the Top | New publishing label Knights Peak has already snapped up some fan-favourite games

My.Games has entered the premium game publishing market with a bevy of games you may already be excited about.

June 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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FINALLY! | No Rest for the Wicked finally lets you remap controller buttons in its biggest update yet

No Rest for the Wicked continues to get better, and this most recent patch has delivered a lot of new and highly-requested features.

May 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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FOUND A WAY | Wayfinder pulls a reverse live service, takes out microtransactions and offers offline mode in its biggest update ever

Wayfinder is doing something quite unusual for a title that started out with the intention of being an always-online, free-to-play live service game.

May 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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VIDEO | Is No Rest for the Wicked worth a punt on early access, or should you wait for the full release?

Moon Studios’ grand genre-crossing experiment is a beautiful and compelling tease, but there’s a long way to go.

May 12, 2024 Jim Trinca

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IS IT ENOUGH? | Yup, Diablo 4's Season 4 is as light on content as it sounds, but the Season Journey has one neat new addition

Diablo 4's upcoming season brings transformative gameplay tweaks, but don't expect new content like the previous three.

May 3, 2024 Sherif Saed

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SEASON 4 REVEAL | Watch Blizzard make a case for Diablo 4 Season 4 in today's post-PTR developer stream

Today's Diablo 4 developer livestream is one many players have been looking forward to, and you can watch it here.

May 2, 2024 Sherif Saed

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RONIN VS NIOH | Rise of the Ronin may have come and gone, but Koei Tecmo says it's selling faster than Nioh and Nioh 2

Rise of the Ronin's impact has been far less than a typical Team Ninja game, but it's apparently doing fine.

May 2, 2024 Sherif Saed

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THAT IT? | Diablo 4 Season 4 is actually called Loot Reborn, but boy does it sound light on content

Blizzard is so committed to Diablo 4's itemisation transformation that it's naming the game's fourth season Loot Reborn.

May 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

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INARIU-SERIOUS? | Diablo, are you okay?

Diablo's YouTube channel is hosting a decidedly not on brand party in celebration of... International Dance Day.

April 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

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IN FOR THE LONG HAUL | No Rest for the Wicked dev's CEO boldly compares it to Lord of the Rings, as he lays out why we won't see Ori 3 for a long time

"To be clear: We'll be working on No Rest for the Wicked for another 5-10 years."

April 29, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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WICKED HYPE | I went into No Rest for the Wicked completely blind, and that absolutely worked in its favour

Having no expectations is better than having the wrong expectations.

April 27, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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SO FAR IN SO LITTLE | No Rest for the Wicked's biggest hotfix yet brings major performance boosts, adds quality of life updates, and 8 new shields

It's the one week anniversary of No Rest for the Wicked, and Moon Studios is celebrating with a beefy hotfix.

April 26, 2024 Sherif Saed

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NAMESAKE | No Rest for the Wicked is already making some of its most most annoying mechanics better

No Rest for the Wicked wrapped up its first weekend with a duo of hotfixes that definitely made a few things better.

April 22, 2024 Sherif Saed

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FORAGING FOR HERBS | No Rest for the Wicked makes a killer first impression, but I’m worried about all the crafting and survival guff

I am wary about how No Rest for the Wicked's mechanics could drive players away over time.

April 20, 2024 Sherif Saed

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MIXED FOR THE WICKED | No Rest for the Wicked has players divided, as it launches to Mixed Steam reviews and plenty of complaints

No Rest for the Wicked is Moon Studios' first Steam Early Access launch, and it shows.

April 19, 2024 Sherif Saed

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CAVEAT-EMPTY | As Star Wars Outlaws locks missions behind $100 paywall, No Rest for the Wicked isn't afraid to buck the trend

No Rest for the Wicked looks to be a refreshing return to a time when games were content to sell you on an experience and leave it at that.

April 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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BUBBLE BURST | Stellar Blade’s combat takes a lot from Sekiro, so why does it feel different?

Stellar Blade is a fun action game, except when you try to play it like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

April 11, 2024 Sherif Saed

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IN VERNAL ARMS | Monster Hunter Now’s latest update proves that, in 2024, it’s still one of the best mobile games out there

New weapons, new monsters, more rewards – oh, and a Deviljho; it doesn’t get much better than this.

March 14, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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TIME AND AGAIN | Diablo 4 rival Last Epoch is finally out - but was it worth the wait?

Last Epoch is a clever ARPG with a lot of inventive solutions to long-standing genre problems, but it’s not quite all there.

Feb. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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BLADE TO REST | Is Naraka Bladepoint worth playing in 2024? I went to China to find out

One of the most-played games on Steam might not be that popular in the mainstream, but there's plenty of appeal for anyone wanting a watertight duel.

Feb. 18, 2024 James Billcliffe

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PLAY WISHLIST REPEAT | Demo dive! Jump into Steam Next Fest and try out some these neat demos

We wade through the shallows and swim the deep end so you don't have to.

Feb. 9, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SOUL SURVIVOR | Best Soulslikes to play in 2024 (that aren't made by FromSoftware)

You don't need to go to Reddit to get the list of best non-From Software Soulslikes; we've got them right here.

Feb. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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LOOT, SLAY, REPEAT | Early Access hit Last Epoch announces official release date of February 21

Travel through the world of Eterra’s past and face dark empires, wrathful gods, and more.

Jan. 23, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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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.

Dec. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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TO THE MOON | Moon Studios reveals action-RPG No Rest For the Wicked, and it's coming out on more than just Xbox

Ori and the Blind Forest developer, Moon Studios, reveals its newest project at The Game Awards – and this one isn't just coming to the Xbox family.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SPONSORED | 200 years later, Dungeon Hunter 6 still knows how to scratch that ARPG itch

Set 200 years after the events of Dungeon Hunter 5, Dungeon Hunter 6 still has what it takes to draw the downloads in – as 120 million people have already proven.

Nov. 7, 2023 Sponsored

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LAMP IT UP | Hold off on those refunds: Lords of the Fallen dev promises further Xbox updates ASAP

In a statement issued to VG247, CI Games’ senior brand director Ryan Hill sets out the future of LotF’s Xbox version.

Oct. 18, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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UNREAL POTENTIAL | Lords of the Fallen is the first game to sell me on Unreal Engine 5

Lords of the Fallen looks like those fake UE5 game remakes that are all over YouTube. Except it’s a real game that you can actually play.

Oct. 12, 2023 Sherif Saed

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TITAN YOUR GRIP | Final Fantasy 16 is a firm reminder that with RPG elements, sometimes less is more

Let me propose this simple question: should Final Fantasy 16 be an RPG?

July 5, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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BEAGLE-EYED | I love Final Fantasy 16’s low-poly dog

FF16 continues one great series tradition: the low-poly dog (even if it isn’t as egregious as Lightning Returns’ canine abomination).

June 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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CURRANT AFFAIRS | Final Fantasy 16 devs clearly took criticism of 14's grapes to heart

I heard on the grapevine that Yoshida and co. didn’t appreciate all the wine-ing you did about FF14’s grapes. Behold, the fruits of the studio’s new endeavour.

June 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Speak up | Diablo 4 Murmuring Obols and how to get them

The old curiosity shop

June 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Hidden Depths | Diablo 4 Secret of the Spring | How to solve the riddle

Patience is a virtue

June 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Travel Fast | All Diablo 4 waypoints unlockable in Act 1

Find your way

June 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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Jail time | All Diablo 4 dungeon locations and their aspects

Dungeon diving

June 7, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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HAVE A LOOK SEE! | PlayStation Showcase round up - all the game announcements and trailers you may have missed

Miss something from the Showcase? We have you covered.

May 25, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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CRY CRY AGAIN | Elden Ring overhaul mod adds a taste of Bloodborne for a nightmarish fusion

Garden of Eyes mod team adds a Elden Beast-inspired boss to the mix.

May 6, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SERVER SLAM | Diablo 4 open beta coming in May to purposely try to break the servers

Come one, come all, and show those servers who's boss.

April 20, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ROAR | Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak's next update brings Elder Dragon Amatsu, Risen Shagaru Magala, and more events

More monsters, more events.

April 19, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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OKALIE DOKALIE | Diablo 4 won't have an overlay map at launch

Not for the time being at least.

April 18, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE | What has the Diablo 4 Beta taught us? Blizzard is back, but we need to be cautious

It’s not just you; everyone seems to have gotten involved with the excellent Diablo 4 beta – but let’s not forget Blizzard’s recent history.

March 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Mr Worldwide | Square Enix shows off Final Fantasy 16's big and beautiful world

The latest trailer goes all in on the land of Valisthea.

March 26, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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How Long To Beat | Final Fantasy 16 will take you about 35 hours to beat, 70-80 hours to complete

Plenty to do, it seems!

March 19, 2023 Oisin Kuhnke

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Does Diablo 4 beta progression carry across to the full game?

Was it all for naught?

March 17, 2023 Dion Dassanayake

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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.

March 17, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Only the best | Dark and Darker class tier list and best builds

Build me up, Scotty

Feb. 23, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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All by myself | Dark and Darker best solo classes and tips

Are you afraid of the dark

Feb. 21, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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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.

Feb. 20, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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BE HEALED | Dark and Darker: How to revive and heal

It's dangerous to go al- oh, you're already dead

Feb. 13, 2023 Josh Broadwell

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FOR THE VIKING | As live service games shut down, Ubisoft has quietly been running one of the best for years

Despite Ubisoft’s many missteps, some of its online games have been hitting home runs consistently, and For Honor may well be the most overlooked.

Feb. 13, 2023 Fran Ruiz