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    Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees

    by Ian Collen
    Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees
    Larian Studios excellent RPG is in the running for 10 categories, including Best Game, with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor also in for a potentially busy night.  
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    Sony PS5 Pro set for a late 2024 launch?

    by Ian Collen
    Sony PS5 Pro set for a late 2024 launch?
    New analysis and previous history point to a late Q3 or Q4 launch window, but just what we can expect from an upgraded PlayStation 5? And what could Microsoft and Nintendo have in response?  
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    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Xbox Series X) Review
    It’s been a long time since we last saw the Persian Prince in action, but can a little side-scrolling TLC mark a very welcome return to the fold?  
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    What were your gaming highs and lows of 2023?

    by Ian Collen
    What were your gaming highs and lows of 2023?
    There are other threads for some of the best and worst titles of the year, but how about your own personal gaming highlights? Or perhaps the big names/tech that you felt didn’t deliver? Share your thoughts on what’s hot and what’s not right here.  
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    BAFTA announces a ‘Best Games of 2023’ longlist of award contenders

    by Ian Collen
    BAFTA announces a ‘Best Games of 2023’ longlist of award contenders
    In a first for the Academy, it has revealed the 60 titles that have made the cut for its next round of voting ahead of the 2024 BAFTA Games Awards. So, if you’re looking for something good to play over Christmas…  
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    Baldur’s Gate 3 wins big at The Game Awards

    by Ian Collen
    Baldur’s Gate 3 wins big at The Game Awards
    The fantasy RPG won six awards, including Best Game, with the event also dedicating plenty of air time to some intriguing new announcements.  
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    Super Mario RPG (Switch) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Super Mario RPG (Switch) Review
    A classic from yesteryear gets a new lease of life, but can this old dog’s newly polished tricks still delight a modern audience?  
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    Football Manager 2024 (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    Football Manager 2024 (PC) Review
    A return to form for the classic footballing franchise before it makes a fresh start in FM25? Hang on, it looks like we’re going to the videogame assistant referee…  
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    Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch) Review
    Can this well-crafted evolution of Nintendo’s classic side-scrolling gameplay provide whole new levels of joy and imagination back in a 2D universe?  
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    What’s your favourite videogame of 2023?

    by Ian Collen
    What’s your favourite videogame of 2023?
    There are still a few big names to come, but what has been the best new game you’ve played this year? Early nominees include Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, and the latest Zelda, but maybe something else has kept you gaming into the night?  
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    EA Sports FC 24 (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    EA Sports FC 24 (PC) Review
    The franchise formerly known as FIFA ushers in a new evolution with a few welcome additions but has the on-pitch action really changed for the better?  
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    Mortal Kombat 1 (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    Mortal Kombat 1 (PC) Review
    More classic skull-crushing gameplay fused with beautiful graphics and a restart of the lore, plus a new Invasion mode and a Kameo system to intrigue long-term players and maybe teach this old dog a few new tricks?  
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    How much time do you spend gaming?

    by Ian Collen
    How much time do you spend gaming?
    With AVF member Caljo one of many on the forums who have more games than they can possibly play, there’s an open invite to share your own gaming habits and whether you’re likely (or not) to see things through to the end credits.  
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    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) Review

    by Rik Henderson
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) Review
    A sequel to the award-winning classic Breath of the Wild that somehow manages to surpass its predecessor, there's certainly a lot to like about Link's latest Hyrule adventure.  
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    Vampire Survivors wins Best Game at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards

    by Ian Collen
    Vampire Survivors wins Best Game at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards
    The surprise winner edged out the likes of God of War Ragnarök, which otherwise topped the winner’s list with six awards, including the public's vote for Game of the Year.  
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    God of War: Ragnarök dominates 2023 BAFTA Games Awards nominations

    by Ian Collen
    God of War: Ragnarök dominates 2023 BAFTA Games Awards nominations
    Sony’s epic action-adventure picks up 14 nods, the most in the awards’ history, with Stray, Elden Ring, and Horizon Forbidden West among the other leading contenders.  
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    What was your video game of the year for 2022?

    by Andy Bassett
    What was your video game of the year for 2022?
    As the year draws to a close, what do gamers think of 2022? Does it rank as a classic? We've had the last FIFA from EA, God of War: Ragnarok and Elden Ring plus Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Or has something darker such as Martha is Dead or As Dusk Falls taken your fancy? Let others know in the thread what your favourite game of 2022 was.  
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    Football Manager 2023 (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Football Manager 2023 (Xbox Series X) Review
    It may only be another incremental evolution, but with FM23 currently on PC and Xbox Game Pass, could this be a good time to dust off your tracksuit and get back into the beautiful game?  
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    What are your more unpopular gaming opinions?

    by Ian Collen
    What are your more unpopular gaming opinions?
    Shoemaker666 may have opened a proverbial can of worms here… but if you think GTA or COD are overrated, or just want to vent your views on infuriatingly popular gameplay tropes, dislikeable heroes, under-appreciated gems, or any other videogame issues that you seem to be in the minority on, here’s the place to do it!  
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    FIFA 23 (PS5) Review

    by Rik Henderson
    FIFA 23 (PS5) Review
    The last FIFA under EA's management delivers yet another great game of football, even if the incremental updates aren't a huge upgrade over FIFA 22.  
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    Two Point Campus (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Two Point Campus (Xbox Series X) Review
    Sure, it’s only a little bit more than Two Point Hospital in a different outfit, but there’s still a fun and satisfyingly challenging sim that’s worth more than just a quick study.  
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    What have been Nintendo's biggest gaming missteps?

    by Andy Bassett
    What have been Nintendo's biggest gaming missteps?
    Nintendo is a very successful business, and the gaming world wouldn't be the same without it but the company's had a few wobbles amongst the innovations too, such as choosing to stick with cartridges over CDs. What do gamers think its worst decisions have been?  
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    Returnal wins Best Game at 2022 BAFTA Games Awards

    by Ian Collen
    Returnal wins Best Game at 2022 BAFTA Games Awards
    Housemarque’s stylish shooter picks up four awards, with It Takes Two, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Unpacking also having a good night.  
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    What video games would you like to see remade or remastered?

    by Andy Bassett
    What video games would you like to see remade or remastered?
    There's been a few successfully remastered video game titles of late, so if you could see a game on any platform from any era that you love remade from the ground up, with game mechanics and play style intact, what would it be? Check out the suggestions here.  
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    What are the video games you've already completed in 2022?

    by Andy Bassett
    What are the video games you've already completed in 2022?
    We're only a few weeks into the new year but what games have you beaten already in 2022? Was it the latest Triple AAA you received at Christmas or did you go back and replay an old favourite? Let us know in the comments.  
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    Top Ten Most Anticipated Games of 2022

    by Ian Collen
    Top Ten Most Anticipated Games of 2022
    Our top picks of just some of the standout videogames to put on your shopping list for the year ahead…  
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    Best 10 Games of 2021

    by Ian Collen
    Best 10 Games of 2021
    We cherry pick a handful of our favourite gaming moments from the past 12 months. What did we miss?  
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    Video games everybody loves but you don't 'get'

    by Andy Bassett
    Video games everybody loves but you don't 'get'
    Whether it's a huge mainstream hit or a cult classic, what video games that are held in high esteem by others fail to light your fire?  
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    Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (PS5) Review

    by Rik Henderson
    Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (PS5) Review
    It's great to revisit the streets of Liberty City, Vice City and the multiple locations in San Andreas. Added to the great stories and acting are new combat and movement controls from GTA: V and some nice looking textures in 4K. Unfortunately, no amount of nostalgic, rose-tinted fuzziness can skirt the fact there are loads of bugs and some odd remastering choices.  
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    What does your partner think of your gaming habits?

    by Andy Bassett
    What does your partner think of your gaming habits?
    With gaming being such a time (and often resource) sink, how does your partner handle your hobby? Do they just 'tolerate' it or actively engage with it. Are you both in the same room doing separate activities or do you have a specific time /space for gaming? Let us know how the games go down in your household.  
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    FIFA 22 Review (Xbox Series X)

    by Ian Collen
    FIFA 22 Review (Xbox Series X)
    The annual upgrade offers some nice touches and impressive visual polish for new-gen consoles but bereft of any big-name signings the series is beginning to lack real personality.  
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    Lost in Random (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Lost in Random (Xbox Series X) Review
    It’s far from perfect, but this delightfully twisted adventure combines a great backdrop and quirky storyline with a strategic combat system for a frequently weird and wonderful experience.  
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    Nintendo announces new Switch with OLED screen

    by Andy Bassett
    Nintendo announces new Switch with OLED screen
    The rumour mill can finally turn its attention elsewhere (for now at least) as the much talked about new Nintendo Switch finally has the wraps taken off.  
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    E3 2021: Ten of the Best

    by Ian Collen
    E3 2021: Ten of the Best
    We round-up some of the biggest names and new announcements making a splash in the year’s hottest gaming expo.  
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    Paper Mario: The Origami King Review

    by Rik Henderson
    Paper Mario: The Origami King Review
    Paper Mario returns at last, with his first appearance on the Nintendo Switch being one of 2020’s biggest gaming releases.  
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    Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review (Nintendo Switch)

    by Rik Henderson
    Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review (Nintendo Switch)
    Nintendo's first Animal Crossing for Switch sees your character persuaded to move to a desert island by a brochure that promises "A carefree new life just beyond the horizon." Does it live up to that pledge?  
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    The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Tactics Review (Switch)

    by Luke Albiges
    The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Tactics Review (Switch)
    A simple yet solid strategy-RPG based on the Netflix fantasy series of the same name. Good for genre newcomers, but tactical masters may find it a little shallow.  
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    Older vs newer video games - which do you prefer?

    by Andy Bassett
    Older vs newer video games - which do you prefer?
    The latest AAA games have huge budgets, incredible visuals and are often geared towards multiplayer options. Filtered through some whimsical nostalgia, are the older, simpler, more story orientated games of yore really any better? Why not join in the discussion.  
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    Nintendo announces Switch Lite handheld console

    by Andy Bassett
    Nintendo announces Switch Lite handheld console
    There have been months of rumours and Nintendo were even tight lipped at the recent E3 but now they have finally announced the Switch Lite handheld console.  
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    The Best Games of 2019 So Far

    by Luke Albiges
    The Best Games of 2019 So Far
    Whatever your gaming platform of choice, there's more great stuff to play than there are hours in the day, so here's our rundown of ten must-play titles to help you prioritise the standout releases.  

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