Need to know What is it? An open world game based on Greek mythology.Expect to pay £50/$60Developer Ubisoft QuebecPublisher UbisoftReviewed on RTX 2080 Super, Intel i7-9700K, 16GB RAMMultiplayer NoneLink Official site When Zeus banished the evil titan Typhon to Tartaros, an infinite abyss of torture and suffering, he thought that would be the end of […]
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Need to know What is it? Character-driven mob management in 1920s Chicago.Expect to pay £35/$40Developer Romero GamesPublisher Paradox InteractiveReviewed on GTX 1080 Ti, Intel i7-8086K, 16GB RAMMultiplayer? NoRelease date December 1Link Official site I’ve got Feds breathing down my neck, a friend I need to betray, employees getting into love triangles and rivals making big […]
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Hollywood has often glorified the criminal underbelly of society. Indeed, many films, TV shows, novels, and games sprang up from creative minds all looking to give people a glimpse at the mafia or various syndicates. Enter Empire of Sin, the newest title from Romero Games (a studio founded by John and Brenda Romero). It’s the […]
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Need to know What is it? A complex strategy card game with a birding theme.Expect to pay $16/£13.59Release date Out now Developer Monster Couch Publisher Monster Couch Reviewed on AMD FX-8350, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, 32GB RAM Multiplayer? Local and online competitive. Link Official site If you’re anywhere near board game culture then you’ve […]
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I’m not going to beat around the bush here: Yakuza: Like a Dragon is fucking great. Yes, I know, I should probably tease you and make you wonder so that you read all of the words. You should do that anyway because there are a few problems here, but the simple truth is exactly what […]
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Blue makes some of the most widely-used microphones for content creators, and that the Yeti X is arguably one of its more impressive showpieces. I’ve never owned a condenser mic before and was able to get some good voice-on time with one. The result is a microphone that’s perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to […]
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I used to joke that Microsoft needed to rename Halo’s primary protagonist “Master Thief,” because that bastard has stolen more hours and money from me than I’m willing to admit. Having never owned an original Xbox, ironically enough, that means that my first Halo experience was actually on PC. Thankfully, Xbox Games Studios and 343 Industries have […]
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Need to know What is it? The third expansion for Destiny 2 [insect-chattering noises].Expect to pay $40/£35 Developer Bungie Publisher Bungie Reviewed on GeForce GTX 1070, 32GB RAM, Ryzen 7 3700X Multiplayer? Entirely Link Official site In many ways, Beyond Light is a classic Destiny expansion. There’s a new destination to explore, a new campaign […]
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Need to know What is it? An open-world game dedicated to smooth, fast movement and boss fights.Expect to pay: $40/£32Developer: Giant SquidPublisher: Annapurna InteractiveReviewed on: GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 8 GB RAMMultiplayer: NoLink: Official site The Pathless is notable in part for all the things it doesn’t have. It’s an open world […]
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Annual sports games are often the victim of short development cycles. Strict deadlines and a lack of time result in the absence of innovation. The tragic state of NBA 2K this year says it all, but some sports game developers do at least try their best to change things up. British studio Sports Interactive is […]
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Need to know What is it? A football management sim with a database used by actual football managers.Expect to pay: $50/£40Developer: Sports InteractivePublisher: SegaReviewed on: i7 9700K, RTX 2080 Ti, 16GB RAMMultiplayer: NoLink: Steam Since it began back in the day-glo kitted ‘90s, Sports Interactive’s Football Manager series (née Championship Manager) has walked a fine […]
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I’ve spent my last week or so playing through Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in preparation for this review. It’s been a refreshing change of pace after what can only be described as a mixed year with Modern Warfare. I’ve finished the campaign and reached first prestige on multiplayer, so I’d say it’s about […]
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(credit: HP) After the surprising interest from the gaming community with the original unit, HP and Microsoft knew they had to step it up with their new HP Reverb G2 virtual reality headset. Built for gamers from the ground up, the Reverb G2 is a device that aims to bring high-quality performance and tracking for […]
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Need to know What is it? A cyberpunk parkour slasher that thinks Dark Souls gives players too many hit points. Expect to pay: $30/£25Developer: One More Level, Slipgate6, 3D RealmsPublisher: 505 Games, All In! GamesReviewed on: GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, 8 GB RAMMultiplayer: NoLink: Official site The fundamental concept is easy to […]
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Need to know What is it? A mix of Destiny and Dark Souls Expect to pay: $60/£50 Developer: Counterplay Games Publisher: Gearbox Publishing Reviewed on: RTX 3080, i9 10900k, 32GB RAM Multiplayer? 1-3 players Out: Now Link: Official site There’s something comforting in The Hell Year of 2020 about playing a videogame that’s unashamedly straightforward. […]
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