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Just got a Nintendo Switch? Play these 5 games first

By Vic Hood published 25 December 21

Just got a Nintendo Switch? Then you'll likely be wondering what to play first. Fortunately, we're here to help.

Just got an Xbox Series X? Play these 5 games first

By Vic Hood published 25 December 21

Finally got your hands on an Xbox Series X? These are the five Xbox Series X games you need to play first.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart: Ratchet grinding a rail into a rift portal

Just got a PS5? Play these 5 games first

By Vic Hood published 25 December 21

Finally got your hands on a coveted PlayStation 5? These are the five PS5 games that you need to play first.

Best party games to play this Christmas on PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch

By Vic Hood published 23 December 21

Christmas 2021 We’ve gathered together the best party video games to play with your friends, family and beloved ones this Christmas.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake's PS5 upgrade to become available to PS Plus redeemers

By Vic Hood last updated 7 April 22

From December 22, those who redeemed the PS4 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS Plus will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free.

Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is live now, offering 15 free games and big discounts

By Vic Hood published 17 December 21

Epic Games has launched its Epic Games Store Holiday Sale, offering discounts on more than 1,300 games, editions, and add-ons.

Why I’m giving Breath of the Wild one more chance

By Vic Hood published 16 December 21

Opinion The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is heralded as one of the greatest games of all time - but I just don’t get it.

The Game Awards 2021: the biggest announcements and reveals

By Vic Hood published 10 December 21

The Game Awards 2021 The Game Awards 2021 was packed full of gaming announcements and reveals. Here are some of the biggest.

The Halo Infinite campaign is on Game Pass – here's how to start playing

By Vic Hood published 9 December 21

Halo Infinite's campaign is available on Xbox Game Pass. Here's how to install and play it.

New Splinter Cell will reportedly have a Halo Infinite-like open world

By Vic Hood published 8 December 21

Notable leaker Tom Henderson claims that the new Splinter Cell will have an open world similar to that of Halo Infinite.

Uncharted 4's delisting is an insult to PS4 owners

By Vic Hood last updated 6 April 22

Opinion Ahead of the release of the remastered Uncharted collection for PS5, Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy have been delisted from the PlayStation Store.

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on PS5 and PC confirmed for 2022

By Vic Hood last updated 7 April 22

The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, which includes remastered versions of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, releases for PS5 and PC in 2022.

Halo Infinite campaign missions aren't replayable but it's being 'worked on'

By Vic Hood published 7 December 21

Halo Infinite won't let you replay campaign missions, but developer 343 Industries has confirmed it's working on a fix.

Best Xbox One X games: what to play on the powerful console

By Stephen Lambrechts, Vic Hood published 6 December 21

Buying Guide Microsoft's 4K HDR games consoles is a beast, and these are the best looking games for it.

The Game Awards has 'four or five' things as big as the Elden Ring reveal

By Vic Hood published 6 December 21

Geoff Keighley has revealed that this year's The Game Awards will have four or five reveals as big as the Elden Ring reveal at Summer Game Fest.

BioShock 4: everything we know about the new BioShock

By Vic Hood last updated 15 March 23

Updated BioShock 4 is being worked on over at 2K Games. Here's what we know so far, and when to expect the game to launch.

The best PS4 Pro games: push your console to its 4K HDR limits

By Gerald Lynch, Stephen Lambrechts, Vic Hood published 6 December 21

Buying Guide Get the most out of Sony's latest console with the best PS4 Pro games out now.

best PlayStation VR games: the PSVR launch bundle with the headset and controllers

Best PlayStation VR games: the PSVR adventures you shouldn't miss

By Vic Hood last updated 2 November 22

Buying Guide Throw yourself fully into the game with the best PSVR games for fans of any genre.

BioShock 4 will take us back to a familiar time period, according to reports

By Vic Hood published 6 December 21

New details on BioShock 4 have reportedly been leaked, claiming the next game could take us to the Antarctic in the 1960s.

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Fallout 5: everything we know so far

By Jack Webb last updated 15 March 23

Updated Fallout 5 is currently in the works, though we likely won't see it for quite some time. Here's everything we know so far.

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes have a glitch that players will love

By Vic Hood published 24 November 21

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl players have discovered a glitch that allows them to duplicate items and Pokémon.

You can now play Xbox Series X games on your Xbox One

By Vic Hood last updated 9 March 22

Xbox Cloud Gaming has launched for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

Dying Light 2 is fun, frantic and reassuringly familiar

By Vic Hood published 16 November 21

Preview We went hands-on with Dying Light 2, and struggled to not be lured off the main quest’s beaten path – in the best possible way.

6 bad video game remasters: GTA Trilogy isn't the only offender

By Vic Hood published 12 November 21

Worst Remasters With the GTA Trilogy remaster receiving an abundance of backlash, we’ve rounded up the worst video game remasters.

Battlefield 2042 review

By Vic Hood published 11 November 21

Battlefield 2042 blends chaotic fun and epic battles to create a first-person shooter that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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