Alex Donaldson
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MISSED MARVELS The time is right for Marvel vs Capcom to return
As the MCU circles the plughole, a classic resurges at EVO, and Street Fighter 6 remains unbeatable, Capcom is in a position to deliver a legendary crossover.
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PERFECT HARMONY An incredible must-listen new Final Fantasy orchestra album hits stores next week
One of the most prestigious video game concerts is back with a new recording, this time celebrating the music of four classic Final Fantasy games.
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TAKE THE WIN(D) With the Rashid update, Street Fighter 6 proves its DLC plan is (almost) perfect
The master of the Turbulent Wind has brought more than just sick parkour and the latest gadgets to the world of Street Fighter 6.
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IT'S ABOUT TIME Starfield’s Collector’s Edition watch is the perfect tribute to one crucial spacefaring tradition
More than just Collector's Edition tat, that ludicrous Starfield watch actually pays homage to something really unique – and on-brand – for Starfield.
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PIK THIS UP Pikmin 4 review: charming, well-rounded, cosy - and the best in the series
With a canny split in two, Pikmin 4 is perfectly placed as an entry point for newcomers and a quality sequel for hardcore fans.
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FIGHT CLUBS Did you know Street Fighter 6 has a virtual pet and more cool hidden stuff?
Street Fighter 6’s Boot Camp website showcases the loving attention-to-detail that makes it Game of the Year
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UNBREAK MY HEART Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to heal Cracked Hearts and get full health back
There’s a nasty new damage format in ToTK - but fear not, for it can be healed, even on the go.
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DEEJAY, TURN IT UP Capcom only needs to make one change to make the Street Fighter 6 Battle Pass way more attractive
If Capcom did one thing to get me to open my wallet for Street Fighter 6, it'd be music to my ears.
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CASH CONVERTER How to make money fast in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Selling items is the key to making money in Tears of the Kingdom, and you will need a lot of Rupees!
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TITAN YOUR GRIP Final Fantasy 16 is a firm reminder that with RPG elements, sometimes less is more
Let me propose this simple question: should Final Fantasy 16 be an RPG?
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Memories Locations - Where to find all Geoglyphs and Dragon's Tears
Here's where to find all Memories across Tears of the Kingdom.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Yiga Hideout & Base Locations
Take on the Yiga clan and reap the rewards.
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EIKON LEXICON Final Fantasy 16 Eikons: All Eikons, Abilities, and Unlocks
Summons make a bombastic return in FF16 as Eikons - but how many are there, and what abilities do they give you?
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HARD JILL TO SWALLOW Is FF16 a ‘real Final Fantasy game’? Of course it is – but there is something to this incredibly stupid debate
Is Final Fantasy 16 as good as the others? Do you need to alter your expectations before going in? In many ways, these questions just don't matter.
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KWEHSTION ANSWERED Final Fantasy 16: How to get a Chocobo mount to ride
Chocobo Mounts are available in FF16, but they're not something tied to the main story - you'll need to go out of your way to unlock one.
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ORIGINAL CID Final Fantasy 16 review: a sublime story-driven action game, but a frustratingly flawed RPG
Is Final Fantasy 16 a game worthy of the series' legacy? Yes, with an 'if'. No, with a 'but'.
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ELEVATOR PITCH Absolutely everybody should play the Final Fantasy 16 demo – out on PS5 today
At a recent hands-on, I got to play the better part of six hours of Final Fantasy 16. But all you’ll need to make your mind up is the upcoming demo.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo Unlocks - Every compatible Amiibo and what they do
Here's everything you need to know about Amiibo and Tears of the Kingdom.
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CRACKED THE CODY World Tour isn’t just Street Fighter 6’s Story Mode – it’s also Final Fight 4
World Tour is Street Fighter 6’s story mode, sort-of a revival of another classic Capcom series, and a loving tribute to several more.
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WORLD(TOUR) WARRIORS Street Fighter 6 World Tour: Tips and advice for Story Mode
Here are some tips and advice for starting your journey in Street Fighter 6.
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PUCK OF THE DRAW LEGO’s Pac-Man Arcade is its greatest gaming tribute yet
LEGO has been doing good work in the gaming space, but it's biggest throwback yet might just be the company's strongest.
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POST-MODERN ARTS Street Fighter 6’s Modern Controls aren’t cheating – if you’re mad about them, you need to get training
No, I don't want no scrub: a scrub is a guy that won't get no wins from me. Switched to the Modern side of his Xbox, then, tryin' to pressure my Ken.
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JURI'S OUT Street Fighter 6 review: one of the best fighting game packages of all time
With Street Fighter 6, the series steps back into the ring, bruised and beaten, and proves nothing can keep its fighting spirit down.
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TOYS WILL BE TOYS In Tears of the Kingdom, cheating with Amiibo is more powerful than ever
Want to get over-powered and over-geared in a pinch? Dust off your amiibo and join me in the cheater's corner.
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BOY MEETS WORLD Immortals of Aveum takes inspiration from God of War, BioShock, Doom, and more, says Ascendant Studios CEO
EA’s Immortals of Aveum is a big, bold, brash magic shooter – and it’s been taking notes from PlayStation’s God of War.
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OUTSIDE THE BOX EA's triple-A Immortals of Aveum isn’t just an RPG-shooter: “We spent a lot of time on puzzles, too”
The intriguing Immortals of Aveum isn’t just a corridor shooter; Ascendant Studios is weaving many genre strands together to make something unique.
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FIGHT CLUB Street Fighter 6 – the final preview: World Tour rounds out a genre-defining feature set
Everything in Street Fighter 6 is on track to be a proper return to form for the series – let's just hope Capcom can stick the landing.
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KNEE KNOCKER EA Sports PGA Tour has strong sim credentials, but is also undeniably a first-gen sports title
EA is back in the Golf game, playing catch up behind 2K’s effort. Eight years on from its last game, they’ve had to start from scratch – for better and worse.
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BLOCK PROCESSING Sonic’s four new Lego kits are traditional playsets for kids, not collectors – and that’s brilliant
Lego Sonic the Hedgehog sets are designed for under-10s - exactly as they should be. And it won’t stop us from buying ‘em anyway.
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ACTIVE TIME BLUNDER Final Fantasy 1-6 Pixel Remaster console creeps closer to definitive status, despite some small frustrations
The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are notably improved over the PC versions, even if they are still carrying a bit of baggage.
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FLAWED STRATEGY Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series’ magic
While Minecraft Legends aims to be a kid-friendly first RTS and fodder for Minecraft fans, it's not entirely successful at either. The backbone of something brilliant lurks within, though.
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ALAKABLAM Immortals of Aveum riffs on CoD, Doom, Doctor Strange, and more – and it looks awesome
The list of franchises that Immortals of Aveum carries the vibe of is long indeed, but that may be exactly what this shooter needs to establish a firm foothold.
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POWER STRUGGLE Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: heir to the 3080, and a more reasonable new-gen entry point
Nvidia's latest 40 series GPU is also its cheapest yet. More affordability doesn't mean this isn't powerful, though - it is. But does it justify the cost?
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CRACKING STUFF Super Mario Bros. Movie Post-Credits scene revealed - and how it teases the sequel
It wouldn't be a big-budget Hollywood vehicle if it didn't also include a teaser for what's next - so here's what the post-credits scenes mean for Mario 2.
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SUPERSTAR SAGA Super Mario Bros. Movie review: not quite a super show, but a potent nostalgia tour
Though this new cinematic outing isn’t quite as tight as those given to Sonic and Pikachu, Illumination and Nintendo’s partnership is resoundingly successful in dispelling Mario’s 90s movie curse.
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PERSONA NON GRATA Xbox has an embarrassing Square Enix problem
And it's not just that one publisher, either – there's still a big issue Xbox needs to address, Activision Blizzard takeover or not.
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GOTTA HAND IT TO EM Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features an awesome tribute to Nintendo's ancient past
Did you pick up on the Ultrahand in the latest trailer? And, more importantly, do you know why it's significant?
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HOT SPOT Parasite Eve has the energy that Square Enix needs to bring to new IP in 2023
Parasite Eve might be turning 25 years old, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a template Square Enix could easily follow for modern success.
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LEARNING CURVE Nvidia’s DLSS offering expands today with 5 new titles and an upgrade for Forza Horizon 5
DLSS is arguably the best reason to own one of Nvidia's newer-generation graphics cards - and today, it becomes a little bit more useful.
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HAMMER TIME Playable Amy is great, but Sonic Origins Plus is pointless if it doesn’t address the original’s problems
Sonic Origins Plus is making a splash with playable Amy Rose. But Amy and her hammer won’t be worth squat if the rest of the game isn’t fixed.
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WHEELY WEIRD The first major update for Thrustmaster’s eSwap controller is here – and it’s as genius as it is weird
Thrustmaster’s modular controller takes a big leap into new areas with its first genre-specific add-on. It’s weird, but… it kinda works, too.
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ROAD BLOCKS Lego 2K Drive: I’m in for a new Lego Racing game no questions asked – but what we really need is Lego Island
Could this rumoured new game be the start of Lego returning to its more experimental era? If so, then I have an idea...
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ATLAS BUGGED Atlas Fallen has great combat and that joyous single-A energy
If you like your games slightly wonky – but effortlessly charming – Atlas Fallen is likely for you.
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HOUSE OF THE GUNDEAD Devolver is releasing a new light gun shooter into arcades – but what we really need is a home port
Dodge Roll's latest, House of the Gundead, belongs in arcades, sure... but I bet a lot of players would be happier seeing it in their own homes.
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PLAYSTATION PROLAPSE PS5 Pro? Even if the spurious rumors are true, right now I just don't care
At this point in the generation, with how it's all gone so far, do we really need a PS5 Pro? I don't think so, really.
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X/S BAGGAGE The Xbox Series S is the best value in gaming – that doesn’t mean it isn’t also a problem
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were always supposed to be treated the same, but the reality of that promise is starting to show its teeth – and it's not good news.
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A HARDWARE'S NIGHT Bring back incredible video game peripherals, you cowards
What do slot machines, party games, and arcades all have in common? The best thing about them is dying.