On March 23rd, 2020 Thief II: The Metal Age will enjoy its 20th anniversary. This is significant because not only is the game rightfully regarded as one of the best stealth titles ever made, but also because it shines the light on oft-forgotten franchise that has defined the genre in the eyes of many. Join […]
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The importance of any given city can wax or wane with the times. It’s only fitting that a franchise centered around building the things should do the same. SimCity laid the foundations for the modern (and enormous) city-builder genre, but was relegated to a backwater with the disastrous release of 2013’s SimCity. Though fans of […]
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With the impending release of Valve’s first Half-Life game in 12 long years, you’re probably wondering whether your setup can handle Half-Life Alyx. The game is a prequel to Half-Life 2, set between the events of the Resonance Cascade and Gordon’s arrival in City 17. You play as Alyx Vance as she fights the Combine […]
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Welcoooome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Episode 500 is nearly upon us, so it's time to put in some prep work! To get ready for the big show, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Zach Ryan to pick the top five Nintendo systems of all time. Then, stick around for a conversation about IGN's update to the Top 25 Nintendo Switch Games list. In the news, hear about multiplayer finally coming to Mario Kart Tour, an update on Bloodstained's promised roguelike mode, and more. Finally, it's time for your questions on yet another installment of Question Block. Timecodes! 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:02:41 Let's rank the Nintendo consoles! 00:20:45 Updating the best Switch games list 00:29:15 News time! 00:45:35 Games out this week...
World Book Day lets us come together on the first Thursday of every March to celebrate the best fiction medium that’s ever existed. That’s right, the video game tie-in novel. Many games contain a novel’s worth of text and fiction, but strangely the video game tie-in novel is still underused. Maybe that’s a shame, maybe […]
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Conan is a big hulking badass, a hero who gets the job done with brutal efficiency. So when the Conan Chop Chop April fools announcement was dropped on us, many were confused. How can this innocent-looking cartoon styled game be Conan? Rest assured, whilst it might look innocent enough, under the surface, deep within the […]
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Much like Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light before it, Metro Exodus doesn’t skimp when it comes to endings. In keeping the same tradition, there are two Metro Exodus endings – a good ending and a bad ending, both of which require specific conditions to be fulfilled in order to be unlocked. Naturally then, when […]
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Destiny 2 isn’t a game famous for encouraging exploration, but its potent sense of place, background lore, and hidden secrets make combing through its zones more worthwhile than it first appears. Here’s our guide to some of Destiny 2’s locations, including their stories and what you’ll find there. The Farm The Farm forms the principal […]
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It’s a rare game series that can defy changing tastes to remain popular yet unchanged across seven titles, but the Metal Slug series has achieved it. The timeless franchise feels as much at home in today’s retro-styled indie scene as it did in its era origin. So let’s take a look at the Metal Slug […]
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The 80s were a time of excess and optimism, and no game quite captures the spirit of the 80s like OutRun. Released smack in the middle of the decade, OutRun redefined racing games and encapsulated the 80s in arcade cabinet form. But its influence doesn’t stop there, as it left a lasting (and unlikely) mark […]
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On the surface of it when comparing Hell Let Loose vs Post Scriptum they may seem like they’re offering a very similar experience. Both are World War 2 FPS games that focus on tactical gameplay and working together in order to win. However, when you search a little deeper, both do offer something of their […]
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It’s not easy to find your way through Raccoon City in the Resident Evil 2 Remake. With zombies, fires, dangers, and worse out to get you it’s a bit of a nightmare. But have no fear, we can at least help with some of that. If you’re stuck on a locker, need help with a […]
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In today's IGN Daily Fix, Sydnee details the reveal that Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is losing its $5 million kickstarter stretch goal game mode, find out if your phone is safe from hackers, and the ESA says E3 2020 is still a go amid the rising threat of the coronavirus.
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Often overlooked when considering the DOOM franchise as a whole, DOOM 64 was much more than just a port of id Software’s trailblazing first-person shooter when it released all the way back in 1997. Instead, it was a completely brand new entry in the franchise that was completely able to stand on its own merit. […]
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For many – myself included, virtual reality has always been an interesting concept, one that has some good ideas and fun games. But there seems to be this overriding feeling that VR has a lack of system sellers. That killer app hasn’t seemed to be there to be able to really draw more players in. […]
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Gears 5 multiplayer is arguably one of the best things about Microsoft’s fifth entry in its ultra-violent, cover shooter franchise. Rife with different modes and challenges, we’ve got everything you need to know about Gears 5 multiplayer, Gears 5 ranks and the Gears 5 ranking system. Lancers at the ready! Skill Cards – What Do […]
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With a remake of one of the best games of all time upon is, it’s probably a good time to take a look at the characters you’ll be meeting along the way. Of course, we won’t be including spoilers, and if you’re only here to look at Final Fantasy 7 remake Tifa then you’ll be […]
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If like us your palms are getting uncomfortably sweaty at the fact that DOOM Eternal releases in just over a month, it’s fair to say that you might be looking for other first-person shooter efforts to take your mind off the torturous wait that you’re so valiantly enduring. Well, we just so happen to have […]
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Published by Square-Enix and coming from the same immensely talented bods that brought us Gears of War: Judgment and the furiously insane shooter Bulletstorm is Outriders, a beautifully framed co-operative RPG loot shooter set against the backdrop of a grim, stylish and ever-evolving nightmarish world. Already looking like one of the most anticipated genre efforts […]
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Collecting, painting and playing Warhammer almost feels like a bit of a right of passage. It seems that at one stage or another most people have got involved in the hobby. For those that have it’s therefore only natural to want to also check out some of the best Warhammer 40k pc games too. There […]
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the latest, and some might say toughest, entry in the Soulsborne series of games and that’s never more apparent than with its list of bosses. With each boss requiring exact timing and supreme mastery of the game’s systems, FromSoft have built an experience that can test any player’s skills. Even […]
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Sometimes you need a break from mowing down pedestrians or shooting up downtown Los Santos in Grand Theft Auto V. That’s the perfect opportunity to take some time out and work toward 100% completion. To get there, you’ll need to find GTA V’s many collectables, so here’s our guide to rooting them out. Letter Scrap […]
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For those of you who have been thirsting for a Pokemon-style adventure on PC – your wait is over; Temtem is here and it’s really rather good, to say the least. Like the game that serves as its inspiration, however, Temtem is quite the sophisticated beast and so with that in mind, we’ve knocked up […]
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Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! First up this week, the Nintendo UK eShop had an update on the save transfer situation in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and the NVC crew is here to give their thoughts on the matter. Then, after Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said next-gen won't have a significant impact on Nintendo's business, the panel discusses how Nintendo will fit in as new consoles come out later this year. Plus, hear about the Nintendo Direct drought, rumors about Nintendo's presence at E3, the best games to play with your partner, and another edition of everyone's favorite game, Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! 00:00:48 Animal Crossing save data update 00:08:12 How will Nintendo fit in with next-gen consoles...
If you aren’t from the past, then the easiest way to explain the Wipeout franchise to you is to say it’s a kart racer for grown-ups. The vehicle combat genre isn’t as popular as it once was, but the Wipeout franchise helped put that genre on the map of gaming history. So let’s crank up […]
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The 2020 Indie games scene is looking like it’s going to have a stellar year. With a diverse range of fantastic looking indie titles coming our way. I wanted to share with you some of the best looking indie games you should keep an eye out for this year. 10. Ori and the Will of […]
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The Elder Scrolls Online is heading back to the frozen north, back to Skyrim. Titled ESO: Greymoor, the next Chapter of the game is bringing the cold and with it a huge series of updates and changes that aim to shake up the MMO in a number of ways. With new adventures and new ways […]
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If you’re anticipating a gracious return to the World of Darkness with Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, you might want to know about the types of bloodsuckers you can play as when you boot up the game later this year. Luckily for all of us, Bloodlines 2 developers Hardsuit Labs and publishers Paradox have […]
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The Resident Evil 3 Remake is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like us you’ll need a little reminder of who the main cast of characters are that you’ll be spending your time with. It’s been a long time since 1999, so ready your weapons and let us guide you through the main […]
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Its hard to deny that Fallout 76 has had a rocky start, with one of the major complaints being that the world of Appalachia was just a little empty with the lack of NPC’s a major sticking point. Though Bethesda has been active in adding new content and fixing bugs, the Wastelanders DLC symbolises the […]
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