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007 First Light dev confirms 'there are distinct differences' from the Hitman series and calls the Bond game 'a clear succession of our skill set and our ambition'
By Demi Williams published
IO Interactive has revealed more about 007 First Light, including the "distinct differences" between the Bond game and its Hitman series.

007 First Light won't have the same logic as the Bond movies, says dev – 'We really were inspired by some of these classic tropes, and then we adapted them to fit the modern medium'
By Demi Williams published
IOI was initially inspired by the color grading of old movies, but it didn't look right for a cinematic game

IOI is planning on adding a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light, says dev – 'It is super, super important for us'
By Demi Williams published
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will offer accessibility options so that the game can be playable to as many people as possible.
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Everybody's Golf Hot Shots review: not a hole-in-one, but certainly a birdie
By Rhys Wood published
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots packs potentially hundreds of hours of golfing fun, provided you can deal with some slow progression.

Cronos: The New Dawn review: a merging of survival horror greats that struggles to find its own identity
By James Pickard published
Cronos: The New Dawn is a solid and well-made survival horror game, but in its reverence for the classics, it doesn't distinguish itself from games that are decades old.

Metal Eden review: short and mostly sweet
By Dashiell Wood published
Metal Eden offers enjoyable shooting and parkour, but its story disappoints.

Helldivers 2 review: better than ever on Xbox
By Lloyd Coombes published
Helldivers 2 has dropped onto a new platform, but the Xbox version highlights some growing pains with Arrowhead’s megahit.
PC Gaming

I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch
By Rob Dwiar published
After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.

I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon
By Rob Dwiar published
007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.

007 First Light won't have the same logic as the Bond movies, says dev – 'We really were inspired by some of these classic tropes, and then we adapted them to fit the modern medium'
By Demi Williams published
IOI was initially inspired by the color grading of old movies, but it didn't look right for a cinematic game

IOI is planning on adding a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light, says dev – 'It is super, super important for us'
By Demi Williams published
IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will offer accessibility options so that the game can be playable to as many people as possible.

007 First Light dev confirms 'there are distinct differences' from the Hitman series and calls the Bond game 'a clear succession of our skill set and our ambition'
By Demi Williams published
IO Interactive has revealed more about 007 First Light, including the "distinct differences" between the Bond game and its Hitman series.
Nintendo

Hollow Knight Silksong release day build-up: live coverage of the release of Silksong
By Jake Green last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the launch of Silksong. That includes the release time, and our live coverage and early impressions of the game once it's out.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots review: not a hole-in-one, but certainly a birdie
By Rhys Wood published
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots packs potentially hundreds of hours of golfing fun, provided you can deal with some slow progression.

Upcoming games release dates for 2025
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the best upcoming games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including games for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Switch 2.

Upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025 and beyond
By Jake Green last updated
Updated Here are the upcoming Switch 2 games releases for you to look forward to in 2025, including Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4 and The Duskbloods.
Playstation

I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch
By Rob Dwiar published
After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.

I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon
By Rob Dwiar published
007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.

Hollow Knight Silksong release day build-up: live coverage of the release of Silksong
By Jake Green last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the launch of Silksong. That includes the release time, and our live coverage and early impressions of the game once it's out.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots review: not a hole-in-one, but certainly a birdie
By Rhys Wood published
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots packs potentially hundreds of hours of golfing fun, provided you can deal with some slow progression.

Cronos: The New Dawn review: a merging of survival horror greats that struggles to find its own identity
By James Pickard published
Cronos: The New Dawn is a solid and well-made survival horror game, but in its reverence for the classics, it doesn't distinguish itself from games that are decades old.
Xbox

I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch
By Rob Dwiar published
After seeing Dying Light: The Beast again recently, it looks like the extra time in the oven is really proving worthwhile.

I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon
By Rob Dwiar published
007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.

Hollow Knight Silksong release day build-up: live coverage of the release of Silksong
By Jake Green last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the launch of Silksong. That includes the release time, and our live coverage and early impressions of the game once it's out.

Cronos: The New Dawn review: a merging of survival horror greats that struggles to find its own identity
By James Pickard published
Cronos: The New Dawn is a solid and well-made survival horror game, but in its reverence for the classics, it doesn't distinguish itself from games that are decades old.