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'Death Stranding' Reviews Give Strong Opinions on the Game
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🎮 Review: ‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’ Has Universal Appeal
The Switch exclusive has one of the system's best co-op experiences, with satisfying comicbook chaos. 
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🎮 Review: Biker Bros and Killer Tech Can’t Save 'Days Gone' 
'Days Gone' is best described as an infuriating-if-enjoyable mess, with a clichéd story and unnecessary bloat. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ Pulls the Wool Over Your Eyes
Nintendo's latest may look the part, but underneath its cutesy, crafty exterior it's just a platformer-by-numbers. 
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🎮 Review: 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' Mercilessly Rewrites the Rules
The best SoulsBorne game since the OG 'Dark Souls,' this is an electrifying power trip that truly gives you something to fight for. 
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🎮 Review: 'Devil May Cry V' Is a Masterclass in Stylish Combat Gaming
After a few years spent skulking in the shadows plotting its comeback, Devil May Cry is back.
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🎮 Review: 'Anthem' Splutters, Bores and Never Truly Soars
Bioware's latest RPG is less of an 'Anthem', more of a forgettable mid-album filler.
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🎮 Review: 'Jump Force' Is All Style but Little Substance
Anime icons collide, but this celebration of 50 years of Shōnen Jump could have gone so much deeper. 
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🎮 Review: 'Crackdown 3' Is a Fever Dream Turned Tedious Nightmare
Even Terry Crews can't save this game from being a complete mess. 😬
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🎮 Review: 'Metro Exodus' Could Be the Most Important Game of the Year
4A Games takes us back to the winter wasteland that isn't afraid to bare its soul to tell a bold story. 
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🎮 Review: 'Kingdom Hearts 3' Is a Magical Finale That Overcomes Its Flaws
After a 13-year wait we finally have a conclusion to all that built-up story. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Resident Evil 2’ Remake Resurrects a Masterpiece 
Combining nostalgia with modernity, this is a frighteningly good remake. 
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🎮 Review: 'Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition' Proves It's a Timeless Game
Over a decade after its release, RPG classic 'Tales Of Vesperia 'has finally come back to consoles – and it hasn't aged a day.
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🎮 Review: ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Is a Lovingly-Crafted Masterpiece
'Super Smash Bros Ultimate' is even deeper than you thought and even better than we hoped.
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Sony’s First Mini-Console Is Weaponised Nostalgia
Playing those old school games on the PlayStation Classic can't fail to put a grin on your face. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Darksiders III’ Is a Frustrating Delight 
The confused threequel is in equal parts compelling and flawed. 
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🎮 Review: Does ‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ Top the Original?
Activision's given another PS1 classic a stunning facelift, but it may not fully rekindle the nostalgia flame. 
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A Deep Dive Into 'Pokémon Let's Go!' 
After getting hands on with the game, we've got everything you need to know before buying your ticket back to Kanto.
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It’s Dangerous to Go Alone in ‘Battlefield 5’
Make sure you can find a squad and you'll be unstoppable in this near perfect game. 
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‘Pokémon Let’s Go’ Captures the Magic That Started It All
Despite all the new mechanics stolen from 'Pokémon GO', this beautiful remake is still an utter joy to play.
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Review: ‘Tetris Effect’ Breathes New Life Into A Timeless Classic
Yep, VR Tetris has ended up being one of the best games of 2018. We're just as surprised as you are.
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Review: '11-11: Memories Untold’ Is the First Grown-Up War Game
The dreamlike visuals and performances from Elijah Wood and Sebastian Koch make the costs of WW1 touchingly real. 
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🎮 Review: 'Call of Cthulhu' Is a Game of Two Halves 
It’s far from perfect but once the adventure starts, you’ll struggle to put it down.
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🎮 Review: ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Delivers True Grit
Its shocking cruelty & awe-inspiring details make this the first game world to truly mirror our own.
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‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’ Does Star Fox Fans Justice 
That old rivalry with Star Wolf needs to be settled. 🦊
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🎮 Review: ‘Soulcalibur VI’ Plays It Too Safe
Despite the fighting system, this latest instalment just doesn't seem worth the six year wait. 
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‘Black Ops 4’ Is a Frankenstein Monster of an FPS 
🚨 Review in progress 🚨 So far, 'Black Ops 4' feels like the greatest hits of modern FPS trends but lacks its own soul.
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‘The World Ends With You: Final Remix’ as Frustrating as It Is Brilliant 
2007's achingly cool RPG still oozes style, but this Switch port may not live up to expectations for die-hard fans. 
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‘FIFA 19’ Is Flashy Football Fun With Hidden Tricks
Yes, there are some superficial changes, but a team of devs have been working on the finer details to great effect. 
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'Forza Horizon 4' Is Arguably the Best Racing Game Ever
The game is a stunning achievement that's far ahead of any racing title or driving sim on the market.
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‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2′ Expansion Caters to Existing Fans
'Torna- The Golden Country' substantially expands on the base story, with an adventure that preaches to the converted.
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‘Destiny 2: Forsaken’ Is an Example of First Tier Storytelling
We've spent some time with 'Destiny 2's' big new expansion. But has 'Forsaken' done enough to win back bored players?
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Watercolor Us Impressed with ‘Valkyria Chronicles 4’
It might not be the most sophisticated, but It’s hard not to fall for the game's wonderfully kooky charm. 
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‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Is a Fitting Finale for Lara’s Origin Story
Despite some dull moments, 'Shadow Of The Tomb Raider' brings Lara's origin trilogy to a satisfying conclusion.
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‘Spider-Man’ Offers Pure Superhero Fantasy Fulfillment
Thanks to the majestic web-swinging, jaw-dropping visuals and an impressive mission variety, this is a hugely entertaining ride.
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‘Dragon Quest XI’ Is Traditional to a Fault
It may look beautiful, but overall 'Dragon Quest XI' does nothing to push the JRPG genre forward.
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‘Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate’ Is Nothing Like 'Monster Hunter World'
What 'Generations Ultimate' for Switch lacks in quality it more than makes up for in content. 
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Why Anime Fans Will Love ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2’
From character design to lively cutscenes, many aspects of shōnen anime influence this fun, stylish JRPG.
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‘Shenmue I’ & ‘II’ Plays Slow but Still Has Charm
The Dreamcast classics have finally been given an HD makeover, but have the games really aged well?
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'We Happy Few' Is an Odd, Mixed Bag Experience
This is a quirky and distinctive adventure.
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‘Okami HD’ on Switch Is a Brush with Greatness
Thanks to intuitive touchscreen controls and a shiny HD makeover, the best Zelda game never made finds a cosy new home.
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'Dead Cells' Is Full of Pixel Art Combat Fun
This 2D action platformer is an example of how to do things right in so many different ways.
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‘Overcooked 2’ Cooks Up the Perfect Co-Op Dish
Two years after the release of the original, the co-op cook 'em up has a fully fledged sequel.
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‘The Banner Saga 3’ Is the Best Entry in the Series
Innovative tactics systems with a killer Norse story. 🛡
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‘Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion’ Is Faithful, but Basic
After a bad run of Adventure Time games, can this piratey RPG finally do justice to the series?
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‘Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War’ Is Promising but Needs Work
When you put 'Civilization' in the Warhammer 40K universe, how do you handle diplomacy?
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Fractured Lands Brings Vehicle Combat to Battle Royale
It's like a 'Mad Max' battle royale with vehicular carnage.
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‘The Crew 2’ Levels up on Novelty but at What Cost? 
The shiny new vehicles are on point, but does the story match up? 
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‘Mario Tennis Aces’ Isn't Quite a Smash Hit, but It Still Scores 
'Mario Tennis Aces' may be making quite a racket, but is the return of a story mode enough to keep it feeling fun?
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‘Vampyr’ Review: Haunting Moral Dilemmas Can’t Bat Away Toothless Combat
'Life Is Strange' devs deliver a sprawling vampire epic, but we're left hungering for a combat system that we can really stick our teeth into.
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‘Dark Souls Remastered’ Is a Great Excuse to Fall in Love Again with a Classic
As a game, it’ll be no surprise this is one of the best of the last decade. As a remaster, it could be better.
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‘Detroit: Become Human’ Has Narrative Freedom but Restricted Gameplay
Quantic Dreams sci-fi opus boasts a hugely ambitious narrative but is ultimately let down by dull and restrictive gameplay.
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‘Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition’ is Not the Weakest Link
It's messy, chaotic fun with a ton of 'Legend of Zelda' lore.
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‘God Of War’ is 2018’s First Essential Game
With stunning visuals, a unique combat system & a surprisingly heartfelt story, Kratos' comeback is an unmissable adventure.
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‘A Way Out’ Is an Exciting Co-Op Experience That Still Has Issues
Is breaking out of prison really as fun as they say it is?
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‘Ni no Kuni 2’ is Another Magical Ghibli Adventure
This ambitious sequel is just as charming as it is satisfying to play.
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'Batman: The Enemy Within' E5 Gives a Satisfying Ending
Telltale gives an introspective look at the Joker origin story and how Batman fits in.
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'Far Cry 5' Gives Us Bearable Bloodshed but Nothing Much New
Despite its brilliant cultist premise, unfortunately Ubisoft's latest open-world opus just feels like more of the same.
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'Kirby Star Allies' Is a Short but Sweet Treat
The newest installment of the Kirby franchise takes squad goals to a whole new level.
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‘Sea of Thieves’ Forces Every Pirate to Make Their Own Fun
A lot of the heavy lifting in this pirate adventure is left up to the player.
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‘Yakuza 6’ Proves Punching Solves Everything 👊
Sega's sixth installment is definitely the best looking and most heartwarming game in the series, but something is missing.
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'The Curse of the Pharaohs' Is Quiet the Afterlife Experience
The latest 'AC: Origins' DLC contains a compelling and also took a couple leaps of faith.
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Surprise, Surprise ‘Metal Gear Survive' Isn't a Great Metal Gear Game
But it could have been a solid original game if it was not saddled with being a part of a franchise.
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‘Into the Breach’ Is a Masterclass in Mech Magic
Hints of 'Advance Wars,' 'Pacific Rim,' 'Edge of Tomorrow,' and 'FTL?' Where do I sign?
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'Age of Empires: Definitive Edition' Brings a Classic up to Date
A cornerstone of the real-time strategy genre gets a loving reconstruction.
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Does the 'Secret of Mana' Remake Stack up to the Classic?
Can improved aesthetics make a 25-year-old game feel fresh?
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‘Bayonetta' and 'Bayonetta 2’ Are Beautifully Weird Masterpieces
Platinum Games' action classics have arrived on Switch. But is Nintendo's new hybrid the definitive place to play them?
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'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' Is a Love Letter to Times of Yore
Medieval Bohemia can be a harsh and unforgiving place.
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'Dissidia Final Fantasy NT' Is Not for the Faint-Hearted Fighter
Our in-depth review of the 3v3 fighter with all of our favorite Final Fantasy Heroes and Villains.
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‘Shadow of the Colossus’ Is Sad, Spectacular and Unique
Has this 4K remake retained the haunting atmosphere that made the original a classic?
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Get Crafty or Sleep with the Fishes in 'Subnautica'
A game so good you'll forget to come up for air.
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The ‘Metal Gear Survive’ Beta Is Haunted by ‘The Phantom Pain’
It's not entirely clear what it's trying to be, but it sure as hell isn't a Metal Gear game.
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'Dragon Ball FighterZ' Is Seriously Blowing Us Away
The latest Dragon Ball game is a blast whether you're a hardcore fighting game fan or just a novice. Plus the story is a treat for longtime DB fans 🐉
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‘Metal Gear Survive’s Co-Op Is Its Only Saving Grace
We went hands-on with Konami's controversial new Metal Gear spin-off. Unfortunately, we weren't that impressed 👎
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The 10 Best Games Of 2017
After one of gaming's best years, we somehow whittled the countless brilliant releases into 2017's ten most essential experiences.
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'PUBG' Is Finally out and It's Perfect 
'PUBG' broke all the records before it even came out. Here's our final verdict on the game that catapulted the battle royale genre to immortality.
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‘Life Is Strange: Before The Storm Ep. 3’ a Gripping Finale
The highly anticipated conclusion to Deck Nine's Life Is Strange prequel has finally arrived. But has it been worth the wait?
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If Iron Chef Were an Anime It Would Be 'Battle Chef Brigade'
Like a complicated recipe, 'Battle Chef Brigade' possesses many quality ingredients that result in a Michelin Star dish.
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‘Destiny 2: Curse of Osiris’ Review
Is the first 'Destiny 2' DLC a glimmer of hope or just a bad loot drop?
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The Sky’s the Limit for ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2’ 
'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' is a titanic adventure in a sea of clouds deeper than any ocean, with addicting combat and an emotional story to match.
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'Battlerite' Is Skill-Based Free-To-Play PvP Done Rite
For arena PvP gamers, this one is not to be missed. 
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'Final Fantasy XV: Comrades' Is a Solid Online Experience
Multiplayer expansion 'Final Fantasy XV: Comrades' may not be the deepest online experience you'll ever have, but it's enjoyable and fun nonetheless.
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Is 'LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2' Our Friend or Foe?
This game can be frustrating at times, but in true LEGO fashion brings enough slapstick humor and fun puzzles to turn things around.
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‘Monster of the Deep' Will Be a Beloved Addition to 'FFXV' 
Fans of the series and VR enthusiasts will find something to love in this virtual reality spin-off of 'Final Fantasy XV.'
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'Need for Speed Payback' Grinds Our Gears
Customization and cars hidden behind boring events outshine a fun romping racer.
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'Battlefront II' Is Kinda Meh
The new Star Wars game is a collection of decent multiplayer modes with one incredible standout and a shallow campaign that doesn't really deliver.
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'DOOM' on Nintendo Switch Is Blisteringly Brilliant 
Against all odds, ID’s 2016 gore-fest feels fantastic on Nintendo’s beefy little handheld.
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‘Sonic Forces’ Replayable Yet Forgettable
'Sonic Forces' makes you the center of a global conflict against Dr. Eggman -- but is the war worth fighting?
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