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The remake of a classic faces a difficult task of carrying the legacy. But it seems Persona 3 Reload is more than able to bear this weight.
The original 2004 Mario vs. Donkey Kong puzzle platformer is back and now on the Switch, but is it new enough for you to pick up and solve it all over again?
"Netflix for games," or Xbox Game Pass subscription provides access to over a hundred great titles. Here are 17 most interesting games from Microsoft's subscription service that we find the most worthwhile.
Final Fantasy VII’s second act expands on the original in every way and brings with it more battles, mini-games, and classic moments that will tug at your heart strings.
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The Thaumaturge Review - Not Only a Fine RPG, It’s Also a Wonderful Time Machine
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Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Review: Great Game Where Humans Are More Scary Than Ghosts
If you don't play Banishers, it will haunt you until the rest of your lifes. Don't Nod has created a really good action RPG focused on story that makes a comment about the not-so-happy beginnings of the United States.
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Tekken 8 Review: A King Among Fighters
Tekken’s latest installment checks all the boxes of what makes a fighting game successful. It’s nostalgic but new and packed full of things you can’t help but love.
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The Prince of Persia returns after a 14-year hiatus. This is a return in glory and splendor, accompanied by the... crackle of broken gamepads. It's almost hard to believe Ubisoft suddenly pulled off such a good game.
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Is Cyberpunk 2077 Worth Going Back to After Patch 1.5?
CD Projekt RED didn't give up and the patching effort for Cyberpunk 2077 is still ongoing and new content, though modest, is still reaching the game. Patch 1.5, which is its next-gen upgrade, is a big step forward, though I, for one, won't be playing.
Is Cyberpunk 2077 Worth Going Back to After Patch 1.5?
50 Shades of The Sims - A List of Naughty Mods
Taking care of the highest quality of entertainment, we searched the Internet (because there's more than the Wicked Whims) so that your Sims 4 become a little more greasy. And maybe sometimes a tiny bit naughty.
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Experts in Realism, Household Name Synonymous With Quality - Conversation With Heatblur Team
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Games of March 2024 - Poland, Japan, and Moomins
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Best Games Available in Game Pass (Febuary 2024 update) Xbox and PC
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Top 10 Best Racing Games in 2023
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Doesn't Reinvent the Crusade. And That's Great
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What to Look Forward to on Nintendo Switch in 2024
New year, new Nintendo. After a great 2023, there’s still a lot to look forward to in 2024, from Princess Peach’s first starring role in a Switch game to an abundance of exciting indie games.
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Having Played Tekken 8, We Can Tell You It's Got Great Foundations and Huge Potential
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Think you'll get a complete product when you buy the game in version 1.0? Forget it, what you will get will at most be a more playable early access that will be completed within the next year. If we're lucky.
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Maybe the New Settlers Weren't Bad, Maybe It Was Just Me? Pioneers of Pagonia Seemingly Confirms That
If you've expected a love letter to The Settlers, praising the new installment's amazing quality, I'm afraid I don't have good news. Pioneers of Pagonia for now seems correct at best. It's pleasant, but nowhere near groundbreaking.
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If You Ask Me, Final Fantasy XVI is the Perfect Cinematic Experience
The cinematic experience in games is a rather complex topic and, at the same time, one that can evoke a somewhat negative connotation. However, there are productions that do it just fine. One of them is Final Fantasy XVI.
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The Mixed Bag That Is The Game Awards
Attending the Game Awards for the first time was an unforgettable experience. I was excited to celebrate an amazing year in video games, but the event seemed more interested in showing off the future.
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TGA Was Cringe. Video Game Creators Deserve Much Better
This year's The Game Awards was, as I expected, long and hectic, even though there were no major flops – and surprises. We all know Baldur’s Gate 3 kicks ass. But the party itself was kinda iffy.
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Best Movies of 2022
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