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Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominees
by Ian Collen
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.
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?
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
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…
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…
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?
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?
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.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) Review
by Rik Henderson
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.
Vampire Survivors wins Best Game at the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards
by Ian Collen
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
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.
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.
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?
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!
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.
What have been Nintendo's biggest gaming missteps?
by Andy Bassett
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?
Returnal wins Best Game at 2022 BAFTA Games Awards
by Ian Collen
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
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
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.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition (PS5) Review
by Rik Henderson
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.
What does your partner think of your gaming habits?
by Andy Bassett
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.
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.
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.
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.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review (Nintendo Switch)
by Rik Henderson
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?
The Dark Crystal: Age Of Resistance Tactics Review (Switch)
by Luke Albiges
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.
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.
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.
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.