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Rik Henderson
Rik Henderson has been writing about videogames and technology for the best part of 33 years. Also a former deputy editor of Home Cinema Choice, he not only enjoys playing games, he looks to do so in the best formats possible. Currently also a senior editor of news & features on Pocket-lint, he has edited and written for a wide variety of magazines, including CVG, Your Commodore and PC Review. He also appeared and produced on 90s TV shows, GamesMaster and Games World.
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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.9 -
Tech
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Sony PlayStation VR2 Review
Sony serves up its second virtual reality headset, though this time it's for PS5 owners only. It costs more than the console itself but is packed with high end features for a premium out-of-body experience. Is the PSVR2 the shot in the arm the VR industry needs?9 -
Gaming
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Hogwart's Legacy (PS5) Review
Set 100 years before a young Harry Potter first picked up a wand, can this older generation of would-be wizards cast a spell on you?8 -
Gaming
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God of War: Ragnarok (PS5) review
Can this Norse-themed sequel to the much-loved 2018 reboot live up to the hype? You'd be a brave person to bet against Kratos...9 -
Gaming
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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 22.8 -
Gaming
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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.7 -
Gaming
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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...8 -
Gaming
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) Review
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they are forced to confront their pasts and forge their own legacies in this collection which includes Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, remastered for PS5.9 -
Gaming
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Halo Infinite (Xbox Series X) Review
Master Chief returns to Zeta Halo with a few extra tricks up his sleeve for a romp through an open-world campaign that's impressively cinematic and free-flowing fun. The free multiplayer experience adds thrilling action too with more modes and maps to come.9 -
Gaming
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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.5 -
Gaming
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Call of Duty: Vanguard (PS5) Review
It's good to be back in the WWII fray with a punchy, great-looking campaign mode employing a number of strategies and gameplay styles. There's a slightly underwhelming multiplayer mode but the zombies make up for it.7 -
Gaming
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Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox Series X) Review
Forza Horizon 5 features the largest and most diverse map in the arcade driving series, a new weather system and mini multiplayer games alongside a huge number of cars to add to your collection. Is all this enough to make it stand out from its excellent predecessor?9 -
Gaming
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Guardians of the Galaxy (PS5) Review
After the po-faced and worthy The Avengers, Square Enix shifts gear to an altogether more light-hearted and bants filled experience for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, which maintains a decidedly old school single player approach. And remember, don't call them 'Plucky', they don't know what it means,...9 -
Gaming
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Death Stranding Director's Cut (PS5) Review
Sony's makeover of 2019's Death Stranding for the PS5 polishes an already stunning world and adds some new weapons and side missions... but does it make the story any less bamboozling?9 -
Gaming
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Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PS5) Review
Ghost of Tsushima was one of the last great PlayStation 4 exclusives and quite possibly the best-looking game of the last generation. Now available as an updated Director's Cut version, we see how it looks and plays on Sony's newest console.9 -
Gaming
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Returnal (PS5) Review
The PS5 takes a step foward in gameplay for an absorbing, immersive and challenging experience as you battle through a time loop on a mysterious planet in this exclusive space-based third person shooter.9 -
Gaming
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The Nioh Collection (PS5) Review
Remastered versions of Nioh and Nioh 2 for PS5. Relive the entire saga, including all DLC, with 4K resolution and up to 120fps gameplay. Data from PS4 versions can be transferred over to pick up where players left off.8 -
Gaming
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PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which Next-Gen Console is Best?
We compare Sony's PS5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X game consoles and try and resolve the thorny question - which one is best? -
Gaming
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Sony PlayStation 5 Review
Sony's new games machine is here. The PlayStation 5 is bursting with power, has decent games at launch and the best controller on the planet.9 -
Gaming
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Microsoft Xbox Series X Review
The teasing, the previews, the information one-upmanship are all over now and the Xbox Series X, Microsoft's newest gaming and media powerhouse, is finally here.9 -
Gaming
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 (PS4) Review
A remaster of the first two games in the Tony Hawk series: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (1999) and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000) which includes tricks introduced in later games such as the revert, spine transfer and wall plant plus the ability for players to create their own skater and skate park.9 -
Gaming
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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.7 -
Gaming
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Ghost of Tsushima Review
Evoking the samurai movies from such well-renowned directors as Akira Kurosawa, Ghost of Tsushima is quite beautiful and offers your samurai character the chance to try new warrior tactics in the fight against invading forces.8 -
Gaming
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The Last of Us Part II Review
The Last of Us Part II explores the next chapter in Ellie's struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic United States as she comes into conflict with a mysterious cult.10 -
Gaming
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Review
Square's classic Final Fantasy VII has had the remake treatment - will this updated retelling find a whole new generation of fans and still hit all the right nostalgia buttons?9 -
Gaming
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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?10
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