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TopSpin 2K25 has been a long time coming – but it might just be worth the wait
TopSpin 2K25 sees the TopSpin game series return for the first time in over a decade, and is set to launch on Xbox, PlayStation and PC in April, so I travelled to Paris to get hands on time with a preview build of the game.
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Rise of the Ronin is more than just Ghost of Tsushima for Soulslike fans
Rise of the Ronin’s technical combat and lavish open world so far makes for an intriguing mix that may end up being the best of both.
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WWE 2K24 review – finally a main eventer but not quite championship material
WWE 2K24 is the best entry in the series since it returned in 2022, with Visual Concepts continuing to improve on what makes the series great
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 so far makes monster fights punishing, fun, and plentiful
Despite a lack of focus surrounding the main narrative, Dragon’s Dogma 2 looks to be wildly benefitting from varied classes, flexible mission design, and a deep world.
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EA FC 24's deteriorating gameplay and relentless store packs have me worried
EA FC 24 has been available for over five months, so how does the game fare compare to when it was released?
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is broadly ambitious second chapter for fans old and new
New locations and characters await in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth; an incredibly ambitious sequel that proves Midgar was just the beginning.
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Princess Peach: Showtime! stealing of the spotlight is simple yet sweet
Princess Peach's big time to shine isn't rewriting the rulebook almost to a fault. That said, there's still plenty of charm and invention during her long-awaited solo outing.
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Mario vs Donkey Kong review: a good (not great) glow up
2004's original Mario vs Donkey Kong gets new modes, worlds, and visuals, but this charming whole isn't greater than the sum of its parts.
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Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered review – a mostly faithful reimagining
Lara Croft's original adventures are brought up to date with a beautiful-looking remake collection that still leaves room for improvement.
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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review – Action RPG storytelling at its finest
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an extremely confident RPG with excellent combat, characters, and a lore-rich world to explore.
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – solid shooting plagued by live service
There's the makings of a good game lurking somewhere within Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but it's a sharp fall from grace compared to the quality we've come to expect from Rocksteady.
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Persona 3 Reload is living up to my lofty expectations so far
Persona 3 Reload is the long-awaited remake of the PS2 classic, and from what I've played, it was worth the wait
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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth – the perfect send-off for the Dragon of Dojima
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features one of the series' best stories yet, all while packing in a wealth of fantastic side content
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review – worth the PS5 upgrade
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered takes an already great game and makes it even better, and is the best way to experience Joel and Ellie's sequel story.
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Foamstars – suds-filled shooter may be more than just PS5’s Splatoon
The new hero shooter from Square Enix finds its groove by opting for a more colourful tone and theme.
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Persona 3 Reload is the definitive version of the game I've been waiting for
Persona 3 Reload takes the original PS2 classic and imbues it with all of the technical and gameplay improvements from later titles in the series
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Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is the series makeover I didn't know I needed
The switch from third-person action to Metroidvania sees Prince of Persia get back on track following a 14-year absence
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Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth fine-tunes the RPG to find its own identity
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the most content-packed entry in the series so far, with an engaging storyline and wealth of new mechanics to back it up.
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Asgard’s Wrath 2 review – all of my fantasy RPG hopes brought to life in VR
The Meta Quest 3 headset finally gets its impressive showpiece title, with a fantasy RPG that takes total advantage of VR.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Booster Course Pass review – a complete kart racer
Mario Kart 8: Deluxe may have been around for a decade, but the recent DLC gives it a new lease of life far beyond what anyone was expecting.
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Football Manager 2024 review – I can finally channel my inner Pep Guardiola
Football Manager 2024 – or FM24 for short – marks the end of an era for Sports Interactive's Football Manager game series.
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Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR is a leap of faith into VR that mostly pays off
Assassin's Creed Nexus VR lets you play as an assassin, in a more immersive way than ever before.
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Super Mario RPG review – a gorgeous re-imagining of a classic RPG adventure
1996’s Super Mario RPG has been remade from the ground up for the Nintendo Switch, and it’s an absolute joy from start to finish – even if it is a bit too easy.
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review – better in every way, but not quite there
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 amps up the core fighting found in its predecessor, but the roster choices are absolutely baffling in this sequel.
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review
Like a Dragon Gaiden is set between the events of Yakuza 6 and the upcoming Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Showing us what Kiryu was up to during his time in hiding