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    WWE 2K24 (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    WWE 2K24 (PC) Review
    This annual update offers up some welcome refinements over 2K23, but with a few pre-existing flaws still pinning it against the ropes can the franchise once again be named king of the ring?  
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    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Xbox Series X) Review
    The ever-popular Yakuza franchise continues to shine, and this stylish and suitably OTT sequel might just be its best adventure yet.  
    10
  • Gaming

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    Palworld (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Palworld (Xbox Series X) Review
    With millions of Early Access sales already racked up, does this ‘Pokemon with guns’ twist have enough about it to justify all the attention?  
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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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    9

    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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    Microsoft finally claims victory in bid to buy Activision Blizzard

    by Ian Collen
    Microsoft finally claims victory in bid to buy Activision Blizzard
    After UK regulators approved the $69 billion deal, the company has formally welcomed the Call of Duty and Candy Crush owner into the Xbox family.  
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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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  • Gaming

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    Lies of P (PS5) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Lies of P (PS5) Review
    As an action-RPG set in a puppet apocalypse, can this novel Pinocchio-inspired twist on the Souls-like genre carve off something unique, or is it just another gothic horror fairy tale that's lying to itself?  
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    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PC) Review

    by Mohammad Hamid
    Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PC) Review
    After taking a relaxing break with the likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring, FromSoftware returns to its roots with this long-awaited sequel that might just go ahead and mech your day.  
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  • TV

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    The Best Gaming TVs for the Xbox Series X

    by Ian Collen
    The Best Gaming TVs for the Xbox Series X
    UPDATED 25-AUG-2023: While the majority of gamer-friendly TVs will suit all consoles, there are a few key features that new-generation Xbox gamers might want to be on the lookout for. See our recommended gaming TVs for Xbox Series X owners here.  
  • Gaming

    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (PC) Review
    Play as the killers or the victims as you’re transported to a virtual tour of the 1974 film set, but can the PvP gameplay match the movie for tension and pure, bloody horror?  
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    How many hours have you put into your most-played game?

    by Ian Collen
    How many hours have you put into your most-played game?
    How much of a time suck has your most played game been? Check out this thread to feel better about yourself by finding out how much more time than you others have spent down the gaming rabbit hole.  
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    The Best Gaming TVs

    by Andy Bassett
    The Best Gaming TVs
    UPDATED 18-AUG-2023: Looking for a TV that will satisfy your next-generation console needs as well as your movie and streaming requirements? We take you through the best options out there to maximise your gaming experience across a range of scenarios.  
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    F1 Manager 2023 (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    F1 Manager 2023 (PC) Review
    If you like the thrill of F1 racing and the addictive nature of management simulations, could this be the best of both worlds?  
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  • Gaming

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    Techtonica (PC) Review

    by Seth Grimes
    Techtonica (PC) Review
    In an age of highly-rated factory automation games, Techtonica clocks in as one of the better releases, despite it being in Early Access (or Game Preview for Xbox gamers), with a soothing setting and oddly addictive gameplay.  
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    Is HDMI 2.1 Important for a Gaming TV?

    by Ian Collen
    Is HDMI 2.1 Important for a Gaming TV?
    Boasting features such as VRR, ALLM, and QMS, it can be hard for newcomers to understand the potential benefits for gamers, so we break down the benefits of the best connection.  
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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.  
  • Gaming

    Exoprimal (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Exoprimal (Xbox Series X) Review
    There’s plenty of bite-sized fun to be found in this mechs-versus-dinos showdown but, without fresh content, its lack of variety could prove a ‘saur point.  
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  • Gaming

    Starfield takes centre stage at Xbox Games Showcase 2023

    by Ian Collen
    Starfield takes centre stage at Xbox Games Showcase 2023
    There were 27 games on show, all coming to PC as well as Xbox Series X/S (and a few others), with a new Fable adventure and the open-world Star Wars Outlaws revealed, plus a 1TB Xbox Series S and plenty more intriguing announcements.  
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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.  
  • Gaming

    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.  
  • Gaming

    Microsoft and Bethesda reveal Minecraft Legends release date plus more

    by Ian Collen
    Microsoft and Bethesda reveal Minecraft Legends release date plus more
    Offering more in terms of updates than overly exciting reveals, the first Microsoft and Bethesda Developer_Direct showcase event delivered new info and features for Minecraft Legends, Forza Motorsport, Elder Scrolls Online, and Redfall – plus one welcome surprise…  
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    What videogames provide an enduring replayability?

    by Ian Collen
    What videogames provide an enduring replayability?
    As prices rise, so value-for-money in gaming can become more important. So, with showmaker666 restarting the Mass Effect trilogy once again, what other games might you find yourself constantly going back to?  
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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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  • Gaming

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    Saints Row (PS5) Review

    by Rik Henderson
    Saints Row (PS5) Review
    The much-anticipated reboot for the popular franchise offers up a new location and cast, but has plenty of fun-filled chaos to relive the very best of its old glory days.  
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  • Gaming

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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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  • Gaming

    As Dusk Falls (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    As Dusk Falls (Xbox Series X) Review
    It’s not much of a ‘game’, but this robbery-gone-wrong crime drama serves up an immersive interactive adventure with an excellent branching narrative.  
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    F1 2022 (PS5) Review

    by Rik Henderson
    F1 2022 (PS5) Review
    Codemasters' classic racing series returns with more great on-track action, with the EA Sports influence beginning to shine through, and mostly for the better. Mostly...  
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    What gaming magazines did you use to buy?

    by Andy Bassett
    What gaming magazines did you use to buy?
    For gamers who remember the pre-t'interweb days, the thrill of opening up a just purchased magazine to catch up on the latest tech developments and brand-new game reviews (only a few months old!) was something to look forward to. What were some of your favourite gaming rags - and have you still got them?  
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    The Quarry (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    The Quarry (Xbox Series X) Review
    Live out your very own horror story, with this well-polished and immersive survival experience where your choices, rather than your combat skills, will decide who lives and who dies.  
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    Samsung TVs to feature Xbox games

    by Ian Collen
    Samsung TVs to feature Xbox games
    Samsung's 2022 Smart TVs will offer up console-free access to the full Xbox Game Pass library of titles.  
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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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    Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Tiny Tina's Wonderlands (Xbox Series X) Review
    The Borderlands spin-off featuring the series’ greatest creation isn’t quite perfect, but it is a gloriously silly blast of shooter-looter action powered by a stellar voice cast.  
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    Elden Ring (Xbox Series X) Review

    by Ian Collen
    Elden Ring (Xbox Series X) Review
    Believe the hype. Elden Ring is arguably FromSoftware’s best adventure yet and one that Dark Souls veterans and newcomers alike can get effortlessly lost in.  
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