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Review: Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special – A Tired Bubble Bobble-Alike That's Finally Affordable

Snow thank you. Don’t you think a gaming hero should have a sort of heroic name? Rastan! Sparkster! Astyanax! Right? Yet here we are with the Snow Bros, Nick and Tom. Nicholas Snow and Thomas Snow. Not bad names –…

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Saints Row Previews Say Reboot Offers Bonkers Action, Deep Customization

3 hours ago Kotaku

Volition’s rebooted Saints Row isn’t out yet, but some sites got some time with it via a recent hands-off preview. Impressions of the 40-or-so minutes of gameplay, full of the explosive and wacky hijinks series fans have grown to expect,…

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Multiversus Preview

4 hours ago IGN

Many games have tried to provide a legit alternative to Super Smash Brothers, but none have been able to come close to Smash’s level of mainstream popularity or broad mass appeal. Enter MultiVersus: A free-to-play crossover platform fighter that brings…

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MultiVersus Preview – Testing Tag Team Branded Brawls

4 hours ago Game Informer

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Publisher: Warner Bros. Games Developer: Player First Games Release: 2022 Rating: Teen Player First Games is well on its way to releasing its fighting game MultiVersus, a new multiplayer…

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Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 (AH7H) review

6 hours ago PC Gamer

The Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 isn't as graphically impressive as some of 2022 models we've seen so far this year, and I had hoped that would be reflected in its price. However, it's not. You can pick up an…

Is Koopa Cape a Shell of its Former Self? | BIG Changes in Mario Kart Tour vs Wii, 7 + MK8 Preview?

19 hours ago GameXplain

Now that Koopa Cape is in Mario Kart Tour, how has it changed since its previous appearances? We break down what’s changed both visually and in gameplay in this video! ➤Check out our full comparison: https://youtu.be/qSGDuPCpLtI __ Video by: Tris…

Mini Review: Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong (PS5) – Puzzles Hold Back Engrossing Political Vampire Thriller

1 day ago Push Square

Transylvanian Families. Vampires get a bit of a bad rap, we think. Thanks to a few rotten apples like Dracula and Kristen Stewart we’ve grown accustomed to seeing vampires as insidious creatures of the night, but there’s lots of fun…

Little Witch in the Woods – Game Preview Launch Trailer

1 day ago Xbox

Become Ellie the Apprentice Witch and experience her daily life!…

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Escape Academy Preview – A Campus Tour Of This Colorful Escape Room Simulator

1 day ago Game Informer

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Publisher: iam8bit Presents, Skybound Games Developer: Coin Crew Games Release: 2022 Escape Rooms have become all the rage over the last decade, but the pandemic has put a damper…

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Preview: New Saints Row Looks Like Fantastic Fun, But It's Also Distinctly Last-Gen

1 day ago Push Square

In with the old. The new Saints Row has looked better and better every time that it’s been shown — and recently we got to see a whole chunk of the sandbox title in action. Volition’s latest is still unapologetically…

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Saints Row Preview – Cleaning Up The Life Of Crime

1 day ago Game Informer

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Publisher: Deep Silver Developer: Volition Release: August 23, 2022 Rating: Mature We had the pleasure of having the upcoming reboot of Saints Row on the cover of Game Informer…

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

1 day ago IGN

Imagine compacting the gothic open world of 2004’s Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines into an RPG that is far slower and more deliberate in its execution, dousing it with the same variety of linear, character-driven storytelling made popular in Telltale’s…

“A Vegan Vampire” | 2.5 / 5 | Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

1 day ago GamesRadar

The problem is that like a vegan vampire this game is confused about what it wants to be. You want to feel like an all poweful vampire but most of your time is spent sifting through paperwork, who knew that…

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Review: Vampire the Masquerade – Swansong

1 day ago Destructoid

Don’t make a bloody mess Ambitious, brooding, stylish, and messy, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong feels right at home with… The post Review: Vampire the Masquerade – Swansong appeared first on Destructoid. Continue Reading at Source.…

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Review

1 day ago Game Informer

Reviewed on: PC Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Publisher: Nacon Developer: Big Bad Wolf Release: May 19, 2022 Rating: Mature Vampires secretly walk among us. They drive fast cars. Lord above us in…

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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong review

1 day ago PC Gamer

Need to know What is it? A narrative adventure about vampires. Expect to pay $50/£35 Release date May 19, 2022 Developer Big Bad Wolf Interactive Publisher Nacon Reviewed on AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Nvidia RTX 2080 Super, 32 GB RAM…

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Japan: Latest Famitsu review scores

1 day ago My Nintendo News

The latest edition of Japanese video gaming magazine Weekly Famitsu has arrived with subscribers and this week’s edition contains three reviews. The latest Five Nights at Freddy’s game Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach was reviewed and two of the…

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Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers Review

2 days ago IGN

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers premieres Friday, May 20 on Disney+. An animated pop-culture extravaganza, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers is a fast and funny roller coaster into a cyclone of cartoon characters, with clever gags, inventive action, and enough…

Arma Reforger (Game Preview) Now Available for Xbox Series X|S

2 days ago XBox Wire

Summary Arma Reforger is available today for Xbox Series X|S as a Game Preview title! For the first time, console players will have the opportunity to dive into the Arma universe. Experience the multiplayer combat in Conflict and get creative…

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Arma Reforger First-Look Preview: An Early But Promising Return for a Milsim Great

2 days ago IGN

Arma Reforger is a work in progress. That point was hammered home over and over again at a recent preview event hosted by developer Bohemia Interactive. It's been almost a decade since the release of Arma 3, and while a…

4K Nintendo Switch Games Today? We Test the 4K Gamer Pro Adapter! – PREVIEW & COMPARISON

2 days ago GameXplain

The PhotoFast 4K Gamer Pro promises to make your Nintendo Switch games look 4K through its enhancement technology. We decided to see how well it works through this comparison! 4K Gamer Pro Kickstarter: 0:00 Intro 2:42 Comparison 7:11 Initial Thoughts…

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Little Witch in the Woods (Game Preview) Available Today

2 days ago XBox Wire

Summary Experience what it’s like to be an apprentice witch in Little Witch in the Woods. Engage in various activities to become a formal witch. You can play Little With in the Woods (Game Preview) today with Xbox Game Pass…

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Salt and Sacrifice Review – Consumed By Frustration

2 days ago Game Informer

Reviewed on: PC Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC Publisher: Ska Studios Developer: Ska Studios Release: May 10, 2022 The sting of another death fades as I attempt to shake off my nerves. I’m preparing to clash with a Sanguimancer…

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Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X headphone review

2 days ago PC Gamer

The new DT 900 Pro X Studio headphones by Beyerdynamic is not a gaming headset. They don't have a mic, USB connectivity, fancy haptics, or even RGB. Actually, you're more likely to find them on an audio engineer who masters…

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review – Lots Of Chores, Little Reward

3 days ago Game Informer

Reviewed on: Switch Platform: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC Publisher: 505 Games Developer: Natsume Atari Release: May 10, 2022 Rating: Everyone 10+ Summed up, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a simple and straightforward action/RPG. It’s easy to get lost in…

Nintendo Switch Sports – Easy Allies Review

3 days ago Easy Allies

Nintendo Switch Sports is as fun as the Wii Sports games before it, but for its asking price, it comes up a bit short on content. Written by Daniel Bloodworth Edited by Don Casanova Reviewed on Switch Available on Switch…

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Salt And Sacrifice Review – Mage Hunter

3 days ago Gamespot

After the success of 2016’s Salt and Sanctuary, indie developer Ska Studios could’ve rested on its laurels when designing a sequel to the 2D Souls-like. Instead, the two-person studio has done the opposite, pulling from an amalgamation of influences to…

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Achilles: Legends Untold Early Access Review

3 days ago IGN

Achilles: Legends Untold puts the “early” in Early Access. Across the board, this action RPG is full of ideas that feel like they are still an epic journey away from being ready. Combat, which has Soulslike ambitions, is competent but…

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Philips Momentum 279M1RV 4K gaming monitor review

3 days ago PC Gamer

As a sub £800 4K gaming monitor, you'd expect the Philips Momentum 279M1RV to cut a couple of corners with its design. And while there are some minor features that Phillips has dulled down to keep the cost from skyrocketing,…

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Review: Soundfall – A Beat-Based Shooter That Can't Hit The High Notes But Still Rocks

3 days ago Nintendo Life

Sounds good. When playing an instrument, it can be thrilling to finally nail that song that you’ve been trying to master for some time. Rhythm games are built on this concept, challenging you to replay levels as many times as…

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Silicon Power XS70 2TB NVMe SSD review

3 days ago PC Gamer

Silicon Power is a brand that probably doesn’t get a lot of attention compared to the likes of Samsung or WD, but when you look at its latest XS70 NVMe SSD with its high-end specifications, it's clear that the brand…

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Latest EDGE magazine review scores

5 days ago My Nintendo News

The latest edition of UK gaming magazine EDGE is now with subscribers and in a bold move the normally stringent publication has awarded Nintendo Switch Sports a triumphant 8/10. EDGE magazine Issue 372 contains a number of reviews including The…

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Review: Metal Max Xeno: Reborn – A Welcome Rebirth Despite Its Flaws

5 days ago Nintendo Life

Don’t get mad, Max. Metal Max fans in the west are not what you’d call spoiled for choice, especially in regards to English-language releases. It would be more accurate to say that series fans are “Metal Max-starved.” In the span…

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Halo Series Episode 8 Review – Discussing THAT Master Chief Scene

6 days ago Game Informer

Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Halo series has continuously been a roller coaster ride of good and bad, and few episodes encapsulate that as well as this week’s tale in “Allegiance.” Join us on The Game…

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Preview | All Things Nintendo

6 days ago Game Informer

On this week’s episode, Brian invites Game Informer‘s Marcus Stewart so they can discuss their hands-on impressions of the upcoming retro brawler, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Before that, the duo quickly runs down the news from the week,…

PS5 VRR Update – Performance Review

6 days ago IGN

Variable Rate Refresh has been one of the most requested features on the PlayStation 5 since it launched nearly two years ago. Sony has now resolved that, finally rolling out VRR to PS5 consoles, allowing players with a compatible TV…

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Review: As Far As The Eye – A Nomadic Roguelite City-Builder Launched In A Right Old State

6 days ago Nintendo Life

As far as you can get before the game crashes. Promoted as a nomadic city-builder with roguelite elements, As Far As The Eye promises to scratch a lot of itches. It caught our attention as an intriguing spin on hex-based…

Source of Madness Review – The Final Verdict

6 days ago GamingBolt

On the whole, Source of Madness doesn’t provide enough of the benefits of a roguelite to stand out from a crowded field of its peers. While it has some good ideas to take influence from other games and media to…

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising – Easy Allies Review

7 days ago Easy Allies

Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is immensely charming but doesn’t have the depth necessary to maintain its appeal. Written by Ben Moore Video Edited by Isla Hinck Reviewed on PC Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S…

Mini Review: Unpacking (PS5) – Making Chores Fun

7 days ago Push Square

What’s in the box? What’s in the box?! Unpacking’s title marvellously — and succinctly — informs you of what to expect. You inhabit the life of a young woman across a number of years, living in her shoes solely through…

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising Review – Humble Beginnings

7 days ago Gamespot

A while back, the minds behind the beloved Suikoden RPG series set up a Kickstarter to fund Eiyuden Chronicle, a classically styled JRPG currently set for a 2023 release. However, one of the stretch goals was for a “companion game,”…

Rogue Legacy 2 ~ 5-Second Review

1 week ago Inside Gaming

Rogue Legacy 2 has been in Early Access for four years but now the full version of the game has finally been released. Brian might be thinking of a different kind of Rogue though… This is a segment from our…

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CoD: Warzone Gets Mixed Reviews For Godzilla And Kong Event, As Some Are Left Disappointed

1 week ago Gamespot

Call of Duty Season 3’s Operation Monarch event went live in Warzone on May 11, bringing Godzilla and King Kong to Caldera. Some players are finding enjoyment with the Monsterverse event, but others are disappointed and feel misled with Operation…

Mini Review: Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (PS5) – Attractive Action RPG Struggles to Rise Above

1 week ago Push Square

On Runebarrowed time. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising acts as something of a prologue to the crowdfunded Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, which is aiming for a 2023 release on PS5 and PS4. It’s a side-scrolling action RPG with an emphasis on character-switching…

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Review: Seven Pirates H – A Rich Bounty Of Fan Service, But Lacks Depth

1 week ago Nintendo Life

A bountiful sea of fan service awaits you. Pirates are always a sure way to make a game exciting. Who doesn’t love the idea of sailing the seas, plundering and pillaging along the way with a trusty crew at their…

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Ravenous Devils Review – Disturbing, Dark, And Different

1 week ago Game Informer

Reviewed on: Xbox Series X/S Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Publisher: Troglobytes Games Developer: Bad Vices Games Release: April 29, 2022 Rating: Mature The aroma of seasoned meat makes stomachs rumble, and you…

Wired2Fire Reaper gaming PC review

1 week ago PC Gamer

The prevailing wisdom is that pre-built systems are still the best way of getting an up-to-date graphics card. As prices for graphics cards normalise this may not be the case in the not too distant future, but right now, it's…

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Phanteks Evolv Shift XT review

1 week ago PC Gamer

There aren't a lot of mini-ITX chassis that are actually, y'know, mini. But, while the Phanteks Evolv Shift XT might have a big ol' name, it's one of the smallest gaming chassis around that will take a full-size graphics card.…

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Trek to Yomi review

1 week ago PC Gamer

Trek to Yomi copies the style of Akira Kurosawa's iconic black and white samurai films: rice fields blowing in the wind, villages burning, a great black swirling vortex in hell. Okay, so Trek to Yomi goes to some places Kurosawa's…

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We Were Here Forever Review

1 week ago IGN

Since 2017, Dutch developer Total Mayhem Games has been quietly working on the We Were Here series, a trilogy of cooperative-only puzzle games that puts us in the shoes of two explorers who find themselves trapped in castles, dungeons, snowstorms,…

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Rogue Legacy 2 Review – Generations Of Greatness

1 week ago Game Informer

Reviewed on: PC Platform: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC Publisher: Cellar Door Games Developer: Cellar Door Games Release: April 28, 2022 Rating: Everyone 10+ Rogue Legacy 2 doesn’t make the biggest initial splash. In fact, at first glance, you’d…

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