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Game review: Those Who Remain (PC)
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Those Who Remain is a first-person horror game with a premise that’ll be very familiar to fans of the Alan Wake games.
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Game review: Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a must-have for fans old and new. The package features three classic 3D Mario games that still hold up today.
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Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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NBA 2K21 brings basketball back to life with packed courts and cheering crowds, offering a glimpse of normality amidst the pandemic.
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Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.
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Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Mafia: Definitive Edition gives new life to a classic game with updated graphics and gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the series.
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Game review: WWE 2K Battlegrounds
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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WWE 2K Battlegrounds fails to live up to its predecessor, lacking fun gameplay and disappointing design choices.
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Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Even when I played/reviewed Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on a PS4 Pro on a 4K television, I failed to see many differences in the graphics.
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Game review: Marvel’s Avengers (PC)
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers disappoints in beta, but the full game offers a more satisfying experience.
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Game review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a stellar remake that brings back the addictive gameplay and amazing soundtrack. Verdict: 9.5/10.
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Game review: Project CARS 3 (PC/VR)
Tue, 8th Sep 2020
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Slightly Mad Games, fresh from their sale to Codemasters, bring us the third entry in the Project CARS motor racing franchise.
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Game review: Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition (Xbox One)
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition is a long and huge game that will satisfy most people that love RPGs.
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Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.
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Game review: PGA Tour 2K21 (PS4)
Tue, 1st Sep 2020
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PGA Tour 2K21 Review: A familiar golf game with intuitive controls and depth for golf enthusiasts. A great option for local co-op. 8.5/10.
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Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.
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Game review: XCOM: Chimera Squad (PC)
Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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XCOM: Chimera Squad continues the sci-fi strategy series on Windows PC. It's a character-driven game with a lighter tone. 8.5/10.
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Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review
Thu, 27th Aug 2020
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Whilst we wait for the release of the re-imagining of the original Mafia game, right now, the Mafia II Definitive Edition is available to play.
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Game review: Brunch Club (Xbox One)
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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You have to move around food and objects around the kitchen, but sometimes you cannot do simple tasks because other objects keep getting in the way.
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Game review: Desperados III (Xbox One)
Mon, 24th Aug 2020
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Desperados III surprises with its polished visuals and easy-to-use controls, making it a must-play for fans of real-time strategy games. Verdict: 8.5/10.
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Game review: Destroy All Humans! (PC)
Fri, 21st Aug 2020
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THQ re-releases their classic, 15-year-old alien invasion game, Destroy All Humans!, remastered and all polished up for a new audience.
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (PC)
Wed, 19th Aug 2020
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This is no re-heat of a previous iteration, this is a totally new sim, for a new generation of virtual pilots.