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MANY SCRAPPY RETURNS | Against all odds, The Last of Us, Part 2 Remastered’s No Return mode is nigh-on perfect

I would never, in a million years, have expected a bolt-on roguelike upgrade to be this good. Even if it doesn’t fit in TLOU’s universe.

Jan. 16, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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FEATHER REPORT | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review: Ubisoft’s Metroidvania royal treatment

A princely, self-assured Metroidvania gem whose glamour is only tarnished by a few unwieldy design decisions.

Jan. 11, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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Sargon, protagonist from Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, emits a burst of power in the center of a group of enemies.

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BAGS OF TIME | Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 25 hours is the perfect length for a Metroidvania, actually

Some games in the genre no one can agree on what to call might take longer, but I think 25 hours is a sweet spot for Metroidvanias.

Jan. 4, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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Tekken 8's Kazuya Mishima stands, arms crossed and angry, in front of the roster of fighters coming to Tekken 8 – all of whom are slighlty blurred.

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REPLAY IT AGAIN | The most boring-sounding Tekken 8 mode is the series’ most important innovation in years

'My Replay & Tips' was introduced later on in the Tekken 7 life cycle, but it might be Tekken 8’s secret weapon.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A close-up of Kazuya Mishima's eyes from Tekken 8.

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RETURN OF THE KING | Tekken 8 gets a massive offline PS5 demo this week, Xbox and PC coming soon

You want more Tekken 8? You got it; a huge new demo will be playable for the game from Thursday, December 14 on PS5.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A close-up of Kuma the bear in Tekken 8, with the roster peeking out behind him. Kuma is saluting, and wearing his master Heihachi's old clothes.

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GET YOUR DISC OUT | “It was absolutely necessary this time” Why Tekken 8 has so much on-disc content at launch

The days of skinny fighting game launch content are (once again) over, as Tekken 8 dazzles with a packed offering on Day One.

Dec. 12, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A number of characters from Baldur's Gate 3.

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SHADOW LEGION | Baldur's Gate 3 is available on Xbox Series X|S right now, after shock shadow drop

Larian Studios has finally announced the Xbox release date for Baldur's Gate 3 – today!

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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CLIVE & KICKING | Final Fantasy 16 DLC, Echoes of the Fallen is out now

Head back into Valisthea with Clive and Jill to enjoy the fruits of Square Enix's most recent labour with FFXVI DLC.

Dec. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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A title card for Skull and Bones showing release date

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RUM DUMPSTER | Ubisoft's troubled Skull & Bones tests the waters once again, slated for February release

After being in development for apparently 10 years, it looks like Skull and Bones may finally be ready to cast off – but does anyone still care?

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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CLOUD-BUSTING | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals its theme song, and new footage, at The Game Awards

Cloud and his merry band of adventurers have got some good music to accompany them on the next leg of their journey.

Dec. 8, 2023 Alex Donaldson

Rise of the Ronin's protagonist looks over the vast open world of the game.

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RONIN WILD | Nioh, Wo Long developer Team Ninja bequeaths March 2024 release date for PS5's Rise of the Ronin

Almost a year after Wo Long, Team Ninja is back in Japan – and looking better than ever.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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TO THE MOON | Moon Studios reveals action-RPG No Rest For the Wicked, and it's coming out on more than just Xbox

Ori and the Blind Forest developer, Moon Studios, reveals its newest project at The Game Awards – and this one isn't just coming to the Xbox family.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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The main character of Metaphor sits in a throne, flanked by a red-headed fairy and some sort of mythical cat.

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ATLUS SHRUGGED | Shin Megami Tensei meets Studio Ghibli in Metaphor: ReFantazio's launch window trailer

Look forward to Fall 2024 if you're a fan of SMT and Persona. Because there's something very special coming.

Dec. 8, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

The text "VG247 Alternate Game Awards 2023" over a collage of big games released in the year.

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Celebrate c'mon! | VG247’s Alternate Game Awards 2023

We doubt anyone will be putting these on their mantlepiece.

Dec. 7, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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SWING ON BY | Spider-Man 2 guide: Tips & tricks for beginners

The top ten things we wish we'd known before we started playing Spider-Man 2

Nov. 3, 2023 Rebecca Jones

A sideways view of Destiny's Traveller - and the sun – and the empty reaches of space around them.

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SCORE ATTACK | Destiny 2 just lost a piece of its soul – and one of the things that kept me coming back every year

Like Marty O’Donnell before him, Michael Salvatori was a vital organ in the complicated beast that is Destiny. Without him, it’ll be less magical.

Nov. 2, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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YOU DONT KNOW, JACK | Win a Jackbox Party Pack 10 code for Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox or PlayStation with VG247

Want to party so hearty? Want to see why The Jackbox Party Pack is popular enough to make it to 10 whole entires? Enter our competition.

Oct. 25, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Just Let Go trophy in Spider-Man 2. Miles observes the trinket in his Wolverine suit.

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Spider-Man 2 Just Let Go trophy guide: How to find the science trophy

Looking for the find the science trophy Miles and Phin won together? Here's where you can find it in Spider-Man 2.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

You Know What To Do trophy screen in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – Pete visits his aunt's grave.

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Spider-Man 2 You Know What To Do trophy guide: Where to find Aunt May's grave

As Peter, it's only right that you visit Aunt May's grave – here's where to go to reflect on the fact that great power comes with great responsibility.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Peter flying into the baseball stadium in Spider-Man 2, wearing a black version of his Scarlet Spider suit.

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Spider-Man 2 Home Run trophy guide: Where to find the Big Apple Ballers Stadium

Need to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium? Here's how you get Home Run! in Spider-Man 2.

Oct. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

Lords of the Fallen: Split image with a screenshot from the game (a templar overlooks a forested hill) and a black Xbox Series X.

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LAMP IT UP | Hold off on those refunds: Lords of the Fallen dev promises further Xbox updates ASAP

In a statement issued to VG247, CI Games’ senior brand director Ryan Hill sets out the future of LotF’s Xbox version.

Oct. 18, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Spider-Man, in the famous black suit (powered by Venom), beats off some would-be attackers.

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THAT’S SO KRAVEN | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review: The best superhero game I’ve ever played

They say two heads are better than one, and it turns out that’s true when it comes to Spider-Men, specifically.

Oct. 16, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Split image with Chaka Khan and the main cast of Tekken 2.

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KHAN OF IRON FIST | Chaka Khan is in a song about Tekken 2, for some reason

What character do you reckon she plays as in Tekken 2? I think it's... every woman.

Oct. 13, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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LET IT RIPLEY | Nine years later, Alien: Isolation is an unmatched horror gem – and the high-tide of licensed games

The scariest Xenomorph out there is probably the one stalking Amanda Ripley, and the star of Creative Assembly’s extraordinary horror game.

Oct. 10, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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VICE, VICE, BABY | Crypto, Poker, and Phil Collins: What we want in GTA 6

Read VG247’s GTA 6 Wishlist – I bet you a Great White Shark Cash Card it’s different from all the other ones you’ve read so far.

Oct. 7, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A triple-split image, featuring Basim from Assassin's Creed. One image is him leaping in the air, another sees him skulk in the shadows, and a final focuses on his missing ring finger and hidden blade.

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JUST DESERTS | Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace

Mirage represents the past, present, and future of everything Assassin’s Creed stands for – and you can feel it in the game’s bones.

Oct. 4, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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WEB OF LIES | If you want to avoid Spider-Man 2 spoilers, stay off the web

Unscrupulous fools have got access to Spider-Man 2 early, and they're posting spoilers – if you care about the story, be smart about how you browse.

Oct. 3, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

A Diablos from Monster Hunter rages in a real-world downtown location, tearing up a crosswalk beneath its taloned claws.

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SPEND A ZENNY | Monster Hunter Now is, refreshingly, not Pay-to-Win – but damn it's still a grind

MonHunNow has a balancing problem, and even introducing an insect glaive to the game won’t fix that.

Sept. 28, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Wolf from Sekiro over a split image from backgrounds of Bloodborne, Dark Souls 3 and Elden Ring.

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HE'S 'ARMLESS | Now it’s sold 10 million, can we finally get a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice sequel?

4 years later, Sekiro hits a key sales milestone. But are we ever going to get a Shadows Die... Thrice?

Sept. 26, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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CRY HAVOC | If you’re disappointed with Starfield's exploration and RPG simplicity, you should try EVE Online

20 years strong, and still pumped full on new content, EVE Online: Havoc might be the game that can scratch that Starfield-shaped itch.

Sept. 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SUMS OF THE FOREST | A gorgeous, must-play indie puzzler is free on Epic Game Store game this week

Out of Line and The Forest Quartet are both available for free on Epic Game Store this week, and they’re pretty good!

Sept. 23, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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DUST TO DUST | EVE: Vanguard isn’t “just another generic shooter in an EVE skin,” promises CCP Games

A brand new PvPvE shooter, EVE: Vanguard, looks to succeed where Dust 514 did not as a candid CCP Games reflects on its 20-year journey.

Sept. 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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How to run the Red Mile in Starfield

There are some real standout missions in Starfield – and one of them is ‘Takeshi’s Castle in space’, Red Mile.

Sept. 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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PRESIDENTIAL PARDON | The president of Iceland just opened EVE Fanfest 2023 – and that’s a big deal

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson delivered the introductory speech at the annual Reykjavík event, in an important moment for games.

Sept. 22, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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ROCK, HARD PLACE | Is today's Wordle a relief after yesterday’s harder puzzle, or a rock solid trick?

It’s been a tricky week for Wordle lovers, but at least today offers some light relief – even if the last few words could spin you out.

Sept. 21, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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How to cure addiction in Starfield

Popping pills and getting buzzed before battle is all well and good until you're hooked on the heavy stuff.

Sept. 20, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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CHOICE LETTERS | Today's Wordle has “too many choices”, say frustrated players

Today was one of those words that could have been about five different things – if you managed to get everything but the second letter.

Sept. 20, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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Starfield Mantis puzzle solution

Dodge some lazers and grab yourself the Mantis suit

Sept. 20, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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What do you do with contraband in Starfield?

Where do you sell contraband, and will you get in trouble for having it? We answer all your pressing questions.

Sept. 19, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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WEB AND FLOW | How long is Spider-Man 2? “About the same as the first game”, says Insomniac

There’s a lot to be said of shorter games that respect your time, and Insomniac’s Spider-Man series has been a shining example of that.

Sept. 15, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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SUITS YOU, SIR | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 has over 65 suits (and over 200 ways to customise them)

Insomniac knows what your favourite thing about the last two Spider-Man games was, and it’s upping the ante in the sequel.

Sept. 15, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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MILES AHEAD | Marvel's Spider-Man 2 proves how PS5 hardware can make PlayStation’s best even better

Dropping the last-gen hardware may have seemed harsh on the PS4, but the results of Insomniac’s gamble are clear for all to see in Spider-Man 2.

Sept. 15, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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PILOT SCHEME | One of the PS4's all-time greats is coming to PS Plus – and you need to play it as soon as you can

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an essential game, and you'd be smart to check it out now it's on PS Plus.

Sept. 14, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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RATHCHILD | Monster Hunter Now is the best mobile game I’ve played all year – and it’s not even close

Taking the learnings of Pokemon Go, whilst summoning parts of the halcyon days of Ingress, Niantic has struck iOS and Android gold.

Sept. 14, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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OFF THE RAILS | I played Honkai Star Rail on PS5, and now I fear for my life

Oh no, I played Honkai Star Rail for one hour and I can already tell it’ll take all of my free time.

Sept. 11, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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THIS HEAT | Payday 3 is ready and waiting to steal all the new Starfield Xbox Game Pass users

Almir Listo, global brand director and head of community at Starbreeze Entertainment, knows exactly how to build Payday 3 up from the foundations of Payday 2.

Sept. 11, 2023 Dom Peppiatt

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