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Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.
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Game review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in stunning Feudal Japan, offers dual protagonists and action RPG elements, blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay mechanics.
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Game review: Civilization VII (PC)

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.
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Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Gimmick! 2 revives the charm of 2D platforming with stunning graphics and challenging gameplay, making it a treat for both old and new gamers.
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Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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The nostalgic sequel Snow Bros. Wonderland offers captivating 3D gameplay and cooperative action, but suffers from outdated graphics and jumping puzzles.
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Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest III 2D Remake, enhancing visuals for modern consoles while retaining classic gameplay elements and a £95 price tag.
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Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.
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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.
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Coding for kids? littleBits teaches the essentials through intuitive games

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The littleBits Code Kit is an introduction to coding in the classroom that promises it will engage students and teachers alike...
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Students get chance to work with new game design engine

Wed, 24th May 2017
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YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.
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IGN and 1UP merger official

Fri, 6th May 2011
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IGN and 1UP, two giants of gaming media, officially join forces under the UGO banner, promising a transformative future for online gaming journalism.
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F.E.A.R. 3 Point Man trailer released

Thu, 20th May 2010
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released the latest trailer for its upcoming horror first-person shooter F.E.A.R. 3.
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God of War III developer interview

Wed, 24th Mar 2010
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Hawkins and Velazquez were in town to promote the recently released God of War III, a title the pair had worked on for three long years.