While we’re all familiar with the modern board games that we love, and sometimes hate, the concept of the board game itself dates back thousands of years. Many games from ancient civilisations have been unearthed by archaeologists, but while their physical forms have been discovered, often their rules are tragically...
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Sony’s recent State of Play reveal stream has come and gone, and in a word it was explosive. Recently I claimed that the magic of E3 has been lost and naturally I now feel like a fool. Many gamers have been used to generally lacklustre reveal streams that place the...
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With Keir Starmer expected to declare a ban on social media platforms for under-16s – following Australia’s Online Safety Amendment, passed in December – questions are now being raised about video games as another source of harm for young audiences. The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel De Souza, recently...
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As summer approaches, many gamers will undoubtedly be looking forward to Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Fest to see what the future of the industry entails. Yet, each year, the spectre of the late great E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) lingers in memory, reminding us of greener pastures. But where did it...
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After a wealth of controversy and delays, Bungie has finally launched a soft reboot of their Marathon franchise. Released into the extraction shooter genre that has been recently dominated by Embark’s ARC Raiders, Marathon has some big competition. So, can it go toe-to-toe? After many trips onto the surface of...
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Alex Moore reviews Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia'.
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In the modern gaming sphere, DLC (downloadable content) has become almost a standard amongst releases. For the most part, it is uncommon to see successful games, indie or otherwise, avoid releasing some form of additional content for loyal fans. Whether it’s new cosmetics, items, or worlds to explore, each online...
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