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The mini console boom continues with Sega's first effort and, thanks to the benefit of hindsight, we can safely say it's the best of the genre.... Read more
A new protagonist, open-world sections and a heart rarely found in a Gears game, could this be the best yet?... Read more
Upcoming new PC games to get excited about exclusives, incoming releases and the best games to look for on Steam, Epic and more. Trailers included. Read more
Borderlands is back, hurrah! And, we got to play the first four to five hours of the game to bring you our first impressions.... Read more
This isn't your average third-person shooter. Instead it's the most gloriously bonkers paranormal action imaginable.... Read more
Find out what we think about Rebellion's latest Zombie Army game from our Gamescom hands-on demo.... Read more
We got to play with the new pro-standard controller at Gamescom to find out if it feels or behaves any differently to the first-generation model.... Read more
Quakecon Europe may have been largely Quake-free, but we savoured the opportunity to play an hour of Doom Eternal. These are our initial thoughts.... Read more
The annual update for the Formula One videogame really is the best implementation we've ever played. Here's why:... Read more
We got the chance to play with Project xCloud long before the public beta and this is what we think about the potential of the cloud gaming platform.... Read more
The Switch is a revolutionary console, bridging the gap between TV and portable play. Its exclusive Mario and Zelda titles make it extra special too.... Read more
The entertainment centre for the whole family: whether 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Netflix/Amazon support, or access to a raft of games, it's all here.... Read more
The Xbox One X is a pricey package but is by far and away the most capable 4K games console around. Until Project Scarlett becomes a reality anyway.... Read more
The slimmed-down update to the original PS4 is affordable and a great entry point into Sony's exclusive games and third-party ones too.... Read more
The 1993 SNK classic is reborn for 2019, bringing a total revamp to the graphics. Is it worth investing your time in if you love beat-em-ups?... Read more
Switching to digital-only makes sense when Xbox is moving towards an online future, but is the disc-free console cheap enough to justify the move?... Read more
With the Cricket World Cup and Ashes series upon us in 2019, it's time for a new cricket video game. Which is great, except for one huge catch...... Read more
The Switch exclusive is a side-crolling platformer that can be played forwards and backwards. But is it just for kids or does it have wider appeal?... Read more
Is Days Gone the game that showed so much promise on its E3 debut in 2016? Or has its ambition been snuffed out?... Read more
The sequel to the games-as-service original is back and well crafted from the off. A great multi-player and open-ended finale spell a bright future.... Read more
Blending the magical realm with the real, you have to save the world from the Calamity in the latest AR game from Niantic... Read more
It's been over 10 years since DMC's last true outing, with DMC5 a true return to form for the series.... Read more
You might want to call it Far Cry 5.5 - but New Dawn's colourful reimagination of its predecessor is a lot of fun if you give it enough time.... Read more
We’re throwing our two pennies worth into the large brimmed hat and giving you our perspective on one of the best games of the last 12 months.... Read more
The third instalment in the single-player shooter series, Exodus adds great weapons customisation without losing its thought-provoking appeal.... Read more
The 2019 remake of the 1998 classic horror game isn't just a quick re-rub, it's a total reimagination that's an exceptional horror title.... Read more
Sandbox fun with repetitive missions full of mass destruction like no other. It's mindless rather than high-brow - but sometimes that's just perfect.... Read more
The wasteland evolves into a massive multiplayer online game, but it's not got the narrative to feel like a Fallout title, plus there are lots of bugs... Read more
A splendid slice of mid-90s gaming fun that comes with a great selection of games. There are notable absentees in the games list, however.... Read more
An epic WWII first-person shooter that impresses by its storytelling, yet which lacks parts of the game which we won't see untiul March 2019...... Read more
Agent 47 returns for another brilliant outing of assassination, fun and frolics all across the world.... Read more
Available in Pikachu and Eevee forms, the Nintendo Switch's epic Pokemon RPG is compatible with the Poke Ball Plus controller and can be co-op played.... Read more
A surprising and welcome return to toys-for-life. Starlink doesn't try to rip you off, while its space theme is a lot of fun.... Read more
FIFA 19 is the result of years of tweaking and is therefore the best in the series yet, without being particularly groundbreaking.... Read more
The biggest game in the AC franchise and the most in-depth yet. Find out why we love it so much.... Read more
The perfect family game? Super Mario Party revamps the board game-based formula with mini-games and fun antics to keep the formula feeling fresh.... Read more
Moving the Forza Horizon series to the UK is a masterstroke, offering more varied terrain and driving conditions than ever before.... Read more
Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a rip-roaring space adventure game for all ages. We play it with a real-life astronaut to see what it's all about... Read more
The definitive battle royale game, reviewed. Here's why it's at the pinnacle of mobile gaming.... Read more
The third part of the modern Tomb Raider trilogy brings a stealthier play-style than the two before, with Lara's bow and sleuthing tactics imperative.... Read more
PlayStation’s biggest PS4 exclusive since God of War is finally here and it’s every bit the game we’d hoped for.... Read more
The most life-like F1 game ever, with updated role-play, mechanics, multiplayer and all the accurate cars, drivers and teams represented.... Read more
The Spyro trilogy gets an amazing makeover for a new generation and we play several levels ahead of release.... Read more
Here's what we think of Destiny 2 Forsaken so far, based on playing the beginning of the story and Gambit multiplayer mode.... Read more
Fancy an open-world online driving game with cars, planes, boats, both on- and off-road? The Crew 2 is fun and is way better than the original game.... Read more
This dinosaur sim finds its way into the best sim games ever made. Whether you're a fan of the movies or sim games in general, Evolution has it all.... Read more
Cyberpunk 2077 is a sprawling open-world game from CD Projekt Red of Witcher fame. And it might be the best open-world game ever.... Read more
When we hear the words "vampire" and "RPG" in one sentence, there's something that gets our blood racing. Maybe it's because a decade ago we were happily... Read more
When is a game not a game? Some might say, when it’s a David Cage game.Although his studio Quantic Dream is known for its adventures, it can be argued... Read more
Nobody would argue that the world is lacking in zombie games – especially open-world ones that lack conventional storylines. Miraculously, though, State... Read more
Plenty was revealed during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Community Event in Los Angeles. Developer Treyarch unveiled its additional modes, in the form... Read more