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With every week that goes by, things are looking more and more bleak for the gaming industry. Despite many major games making huge amounts of money for their respective publishers, layoffs are endemic, and it’s looking increasingly like the current AAA landscape simply can’t be sustained. This week brought some slight respite from the relentless barrage of bad news we’ve been enduring in the last couple of weeks, so although the ongoing cavalcade of layoffs is unlikely to be over, we can at least breathe easy for now. Here’s what’s been going on this week in the world of gaming.…

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It’s time to take another look at the world of gaming news, and this week has been another eventful one for fans of the industry. Unfortunately, not all of the news coming out of the gaming world has been positive this week, but it’s important to take the rough with the smooth. Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming industry for the week beginning February 26th! Layoffs, layoffs, layoffs Sadly, we must begin with some less-than-encouraging news for the gaming industry and those who work within it. Once again this week, a number of studios saw…

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Another week, another bumper crop of gaming news. With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S still going strong and rumours of a Nintendo Switch 2 reveal persisting, there’s always something happening, so let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the gaming industry this week! Helldivers 2 continues to do numbers Some may say that live-service games are dead, but Arrowhead Game Studios’ PS5 and PC effort Helldivers 2 begs to differ. This week saw the game going from strength to strength, passing the concurrent player record of Grand Theft Auto V on Steam and prompting outcry regarding…

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Good old Spidey has undoubtedly had one heck of a gaming career, and with Spider-Man 2’s most recent release, we have plenty of Spider-Man games to choose from. Today, we will look at the top 10 Spider-Man games so far! Please note that this is our list, and if yours is different, we would love to read about it in the comments section. 11. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Xbox 360 No doubt some surprised looks at Spider-Man: Friend or Foe making the list, but hear us out! We are specifically talking about the Xbox 360 version as the extra bit…

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One of the main reasons why a videogame can get tattooed in your mind is because the first mission. It’s not necessary that a good videogame should have a great opening level, but it is a very nice and important touch, because this will be the first thing the gamer will experience the moment they start the single player mode. While right now most games are less structured around levels, there are a lot of opening missions that will be remembered forever for being so good. This is the topic of today boys, so this is our top 10 best…

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I always say that a good story must have an even better ending than the story itself, this applies to video games too; a good video game must have a well written ending. The last mission or level in a video game is usually considered the most important level because is the end of the road, and usually the moments that stick to the gamer the most lie in almost every final level. A bad ending is always really hard to swallow, so today we are ranking the best final levels or missions in video game history, so let’s begin.…

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The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most famous and most played in the world. Call of Duty is mostly known because of its competitive multiplayer but other gamers also enjoy the campaign and the storylines. You may think that Call of Duty campaigns are only corridors full of enemies but that is not true, many of the Call of Duty campaigns were well-received and are still remembered to this day thanks to some unforgettable missions. Spoiler: “No Russian” won’t appear. Today we are going to rank the 10 best Call of Duty campaign missions so let’s begin.…

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Steam is the biggest online video game launcher around and despite other launchers have emerged with the passing of time, Steam is still the king. Valve’s launcher has a lot of video games, but have you ever asked which video games are the most popular on this launcher? Steam has more video games you can ever imagine; single player to multiplayer, from action to terror, kid-oriented games to adults only games. Today we are going to check which are the 10 most played and popular video games ever in Steam. So, let’s begin! 10. Apex Legends – 624,473 players Respawn…

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The Grand Theft Auto franchise has been with us for a long time and while everybody can easily decide which GTA is the best one in the franchise, is a harder task to choose who is the best protagonist in the series. Each protagonist is different from the others and while most of them are criminals, every one of them has their own motivations, story and personality. Choosing a GTA protagonist depends on each gamer’s personality so we are going to be as impartial as possible with this one. Today we are going to rank the 10 best GTA protagonists…

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After the absolutely mammoth success that was The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (a success that’s only going to keep growing, we have no doubt), the Nintendo Switch seems to be sitting pretty atop a throne nobody else can challenge.  Tears of the Kingdom is going to take some serious beating, not only from Nintendo itself but also from other triple-A challengers, and so nobody could blame Nintendo and its console for taking a victory lap in July. However, there are still more great Switch games to come, so let’s take a look at the best Nintendo…

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The world is divided into two types of people: those who love plot twists and those who hate them. I personally love them because I love surprises because a plot twist can be a gamer’s best friend. In the last decade, developers have started to apply plot twists to video games more frequently and today this literary technique is one of the most beloved by fans because it brings more power to the history. Today we are going to be choosing the 10 best plot twists in the history of video games so sit back and enjoy this top. Let’s…

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Telling you the exact definition for the hack and slack genre it is really hard. Now, imagine making a top about the best 15 games of the genre… that is way harder. Even for those who are die-hard fans of the genre cannot be 100% satisfied when they choose the best video games of the genre. It is going to be very challening for us, but, hey, we love what we do here. This is our top 15 hack and slash video games ever. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 – 2010 When you are a Star Wars’ fan, the…

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It’s a great time to start investing in VR. While virtual reality technology has arguably been a little too unwieldy and expensive to justify a purchase before now, the advent of PlayStation VR2, as well as more affordable headsets like the Meta Quest 2, shows that companies are serious about VR and the leaps forward in immersion that it offers. As such, it probably won’t surprise you to learn that there are a host of excellent VR experiences coming in 2023. Let’s take a look at the 20 best VR games releasing this year. The Walking Dead: Saints &…

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Season 2 of Modern Warfare 2 is well underway, and as is the case with most Call of Duty content seasons, the Reloaded content drop brings even more goodies to your favourite multiplayer shooter. Whether you like taking on the Special Ops mode, heading into Warzone 2.0 for more battle royale shenanigans, or just enjoying some of the more exotic Call of Duty weapons, Modern Warfare 2 Season 2 Reloaded has plenty to offer the connoisseur. Here’s everything that’s new as part of Modern Warfare 2 Season 2 Reloaded! Special Ops Raid Episode 02 The second Raid Episode of…

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Sometimes, just playing games with a standard touchscreen on your phone isn’t enough. While many mobile games are designed with touch controls in mind, there’s no replacing the reassuring and weighty feel of a controller in your hands, and that’s where controllers designed for smartphones come in. Many of them, though, are poorly-designed or flimsy, so you want to make sure you’re buying a controller with great construction quality. The Nacon MG-X Pro fits that bill, so here are 10 reasons we love it. 1. The compatibility First, it’s important to note that Nacon’s MG-X Pro controller will work…

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Star Wars is a series that needs no introduction. It’s one of the most popular science fiction franchises of all time; at time of writing, Star Wars stands as the fourth highest-grossing media franchise ever, behind Mickey Mouse & Friends, Pokemon, and Winnie the Pooh. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Star Wars has also birthed a huge amount of successful and popular video games, so without further ado, let’s take a look at the 25 best Star Wars games of all time. 1. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II Many would point to BioWare’s original…

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Sometimes, it’s not enough to play using the standard controller bundled with your console. If you’re serious about your gaming experience, then you might be thinking of upgrading to something with some real firepower behind it. There is, of course, Microsoft’s own Xbox Elite controller, but that’s a pretty expensive option, so you might be looking for something a bit more affordable. If you are, then we’re happy to report that Nacon has you covered. The Nacon Revolution X Pro controller is a premium Xbox and PC peripheral that’s intended for people who are serious about gaming. This isn’t the…

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The year is 1994, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System is sitting pretty as the console of choice for the discerning gamer. Things are about to change, though; the 3D era is fast approaching, and before long, the SNES’ 2D pixel art will look positively ancient (although it will quickly reappear as fashionable nostalgia). Yes, it’s fair to say Sony’s PlayStation took the world by storm, and that’s not just because of its graphics. Here are the top 25 PS1 games of all time. 25. Chrono Cross If you look around forums and other fan discussions, you’ll find that Chrono…

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If you’re an avid Xbox or PC gamer, you’ll find plenty of options out there when it comes to third-party controllers. You may, for whatever reason, not particularly like the standard Xbox controller made by Microsoft, or you might want to pick up a second controller for another player. Whatever your reason for wanting a new controller, Nacon makes some pretty excellent peripherals, and the Pro Compact controller is no exception to that rule; it’s a solid piece of gear and it’s great for Xbox and PC gamers alike. Nacon just released a set of new colours for the Pro…

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Infinity Ward are back with a sequel that largely feels like it stomps the same ground as the first game. Only this time there’s more freedom to roam. More heady realism to fall in love with. More ways to dispense of your enemies. Building on the blueprint from Modern Warfare – happy to enlist the same skull-masked characters we’ve grown to inhabit – this is another outing that cries out for a big 4K display and the best cinematic sound system you can afford.  There are few games that do immersion like the Call of Duty franchise. So, while MW2…

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Mobile gaming may have undergone something of a sea change since its inception, but it’s still around and still going strong. Whether it’s the record $10 billion raked in by Tencent’s Honor of Kings worldwide or the presence of Xbox Game Pass on mobile devices, many people are still playing and enjoying games on their smartphones or tablets.  If you are one of the 25 million Xbox Game Pass subscribers out there and you’re looking for a way to play Game Pass games on your smartphone – assuming you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, of course – then Nacon…

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The time is finally upon us. EA has reached its final FIFA instalment, so get out your handkerchiefs and prepare to wave a solemn goodbye to football’s most popular franchise. Of course, that’s a little disingenuous; EA isn’t actually saying goodbye to FIFA, just the FIFA name, so the series will continue under the slightly less memorable moniker of EA Sports FC. In the meantime, however, we have this final EA FIFA game, so how does FIFA 23 stack up against its predecessors? We would say “how does it stack up against its rivals”, but the fact is that since…

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It’s almost time for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. No, not that one; we’re talking about the sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare reboot that was announced by Infinity Ward and Activision recently. Rumours had swirled leading up to the announcement that the next major Call of Duty project would be a Modern Warfare sequel, and just before the Summer Game Fest kicked off, those rumours proved to be entirely correct. With that in mind, what do we actually know about Modern Warfare 2? How will it continue the story of Captain Price, Soap, and their squad, and what new…

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Lost Ark is an impossibly massive game full of content. With 7 continents separated by vast seas, each one containing a bounty of NPCs and quests, you could potentially invest hundreds of hours into this game before you even get close to reaching the end. However, that vastness presents its own problem: transportation. You’ll be spending most of your time walking on land, and to get across the seas you’ll have access to your very own ship. However, if you want to be a speedy, super-efficient Lost Ark player, there are several other travel options that are instantaneous, even from…

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When you’re thinking of becoming a professional streamer or podcaster, there are few things more important than the microphone you’re using. After all, if your followers or listeners can’t hear you clearly, then the most important part of your content – your unique personality – will fall on deaf ears. Naturally, there are plenty of companies out there who are creating products for this audience, but they’re not all created equal. Into this world comes the EPOS B20, a microphone geared towards Twitch streamers, podcasters, and other content creators. Will it stand up to its peers or should this mic…

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If you’re a PC gamer, then you’ll know the importance of a great gaming keyboard. Whether you opt for a mechanical monstrosity or an affordable membrane option, your keyboard is the workhorse of your gaming PC; it’s the peripheral you’ll likely interact with the most, alongside your mouse. It’s a good thing, then, that there are gaming keyboards available for every budget and every persuasion. If you love RGB lighting and can’t get enough of the showy stuff, there are keyboards for you, and if you’re more of a “just get it done” type, you’ll find the market full of…

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If you’re pretty much an avid gamer, there’s a game for all your tastes. From first-person shooters to casual games and puzzle games – the Nintendo Switch has something for everyone. So get ready to take back your time from more pressing activities and enjoy the best Nintendo Switch games worth your time. 1) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Set in an open world, this action-adventure game takes you to a fantasy world from where there’s no returning. The main objective of this game is to explore, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles. The storyline is pretty much…

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The Xbox platform has long been thought of as a poor one for RPGs, but that’s pretty unfair, on balance. Thanks to the Xbox Game Pass service, there’s a huge amount of choice and variety if you’re an RPG fan and you’ve got an Xbox console (or a decently-specced PC, of course). While the PlayStation once ruled the roost for JRPGs, even this genre is well-represented on Xbox Game Pass, so let’s take a look, in no particular order, at the 15 best RPGs on Xbox Game Pass right now. Some of these may no longer be available depending on…

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There’s something viscerally satisfying about the basic fighting game. Whether you’re battling AI opponents on an arcade ladder or thrashing a friend while they complain that you’re cheating, fighting games are great fun, and they’re well-represented on every major console generation and PC as well. Xbox Game Pass is a slightly less well-populated fighting game repository; while there are certainly fighting games to enjoy, you’ll have to work a little harder than you would for shooters or platformers. Still, there are more than enough to keep fans happy, so here are the 10 best fighting games on Xbox Game Pass.…

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Some questions stir up a fire of a never-ending debate, and one of them is which is the best video game character. After all, how do you choose only 20 top characters from such a fast-growing industry whose revenues manifests in billions? But these characters are more than profit or fancy rankings. They are our childhood friends, a company in lonely hours, and amusement that can inspire and energize us. Therefore, selecting them is perhaps a more challenging process than beating the Aztec level in GoldenEye 007. Nevertheless, there is nothing more exciting than challenges. They are thrilling adventures and…

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It’s fun to be in charge. Whether you’re ordering troops around a battlefield or deciding where to put your industrial districts in a city-builder, being the boss is its own reward. It seems the gaming industry agrees; the tycoon genre, which involves managing complex multi-layered organisms like cities or football teams, is thriving. Tycoon game lovers have plenty of choice, and in 2022, even more options are arriving to give you the kick you get out of playing management sims. Here are the best tycoon games (and tycoon-adjacent games) arriving in 2022. Total War: Warhammer III (February 17th) We’re starting…

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