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Tekken 8 review: The full-spectrum fighting game that doubles down on franchise’s strengths
With Tekken 8, developers Bandai Namco Studios and Arika have raised the bar for fighting games.
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Silent Hill: The Short Message review | Unsettling in parts, but really just a glorified tech demo
If the template for this whole exercise was P.T., The Short Message falls woefully short of the brief
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s satire of Americana throws down gauntlet to next year’s GTA VI
Over the years, however, the satirical tone synonymous with Rockstar's productions began to feel contrived, with its cynicism appearing more self-aware than subversive.
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Sony INZONE Buds review: A solid debut for PS5 TWS earbuds that actually perform better on PC
If you are in search for a set of TWS earbuds with solid sound quality and superb ANC for gaming on the PS5, Switch and PC, and don’t much care about multiplayer gaming or taking the buds out on the road, you’ll struggle to find a pair with better all-round capabilities at this price.
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The Last of Us Part II Remastered: Another year, another remaster, what is Naughty Dog upto?
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann’s status as a videogame auteur is established and well-deserved, however, it is possible he and his team have taken their collective eye off the ball in search of televisual/cinematic glory.
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review | A thoroughly accomplished 2024 take on a 1989 classic
The Lost Crown is a distinctly different beast crafted for the current generation. It is a very polished, hugely frustrating, immensely rewarding and incredibly entertaining game that’s worth every rupee of its Rs 3,499 price tag.
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Sony INZONE H5 review: Competent and versatile cross-platform gaming headset
In terms of what the H5 does provide — comfort, versatility, competent sound and great battery life -- it is good value for its Rs 15,990 price tag.
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Year Ender 2023: 2023 in Gaming, Part 2: Hacks, leaks and this year’s good, bad, and ugly games
Amidst all the doom and gloom of leaks, hacks, layoffs and legislative overreach, it was one of the better years in a while for the actual games themselves.
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Year Ender 2023: 2023 in Gaming, Part 1: Microsoft ABK acquisition, widespread layoffs, physical-digital divide and more
Here's a look at all the big developments this year in gaming.
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Sony PlayStation VR2 review: Gaming through a new, albeit pricey lens
The PSVR2 represents a great stride forward for what virtual reality gaming could be in the near future. It’s just not quite there yet.
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review | Delightful as a Na’vi, mundane as a human
There are plenty of nods to the cinematic depiction of Avatar and you’ll probably get a kick out of most of them.
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Grand Theft Auto VI trailer ignites fan frenzy after leak; excitement grows for anticipated release
The first GTA VI trailer provides insights into at least two essential elements: Where (the setting) and Who (the characters), and to some extent, it offers a glimpse of When (the time period).
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Super Mario Bros Wonder review: Jaunty and delightful addition to the famous plumber’s toolbelt
If kawaii is not an issue for you, you owe it to yourself to give Super Mario Bros Wonder a go
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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review | Franchise’s kaizen approach comes a cropper
While the game is satisfying from a narrative sense and an emotional one and has a great character in Akame, everything else feels somewhat half-hearted and lacks the heart and drama associated with the franchise.
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RoboCop: Rogue City review | A no-frills FPS, a brilliant exercise in nostalgia
This is a game that is highly recommended — maybe not a must-play-right-now, but certainly must-play when it drops onto Xbox Game Pass or sees something of a discount.
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Alan Wake II review: Stylish and moody, but about as subtle as a sledgehammer
The real draw of this title is that it looks utterly spectacular and is extremely atmospheric
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 review: Everything everywhere all at once
While it isn’t the sort of thoroughly polished Sony-published titles you might be used to, it’s a solid outing
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Cricket 24 reflections: Big Ant Studios starting to adopt AAA bad habits
Judging by how similar Cricket 22 and Cricket 24 are, there was no reason for Big Ant Studios to rush out a sequel so quickly
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Forza Motorsport review: Like stalling in traffic, it’s no crisis but far from ideal
Being part of Game Pass means that giving Forza Motorsport a whirl is a risk-free proposition. Additionally, being part of the Forza franchise means that there are plenty who will give this title a whirl regardless
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: A far cry from its bloated predecessor, but where’s the progress?
Mirage takes the series back in time to a style of game that is over a decade old.
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Cricket 24 first impressions: Looks and plays like a rebadged Cricket 22
If this is the first time you’re playing a cricket game or the first time in a while that you’re doing so, you are in for a treat
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Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and Phantom Liberty review: The second coming of Night City?
Cyberpunk 2077 has been elevated as a package by Phantom Liberty.
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Dell G16 review: Mid-range gaming laptop does what it says on the tin! Well, almost
The G16 instantly gives off the aura that it means business. From the very first time you lay eyes on its stark design — sharp corners, straight lines and nary a curve in sight — to the satisfying heft of the screen when lifting and shutting it, it’s very clear that this laptop isn’t messing around.
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Mortal Kombat 1 kommentary: Blood, guts and… cheese?
The developers’ willingness to take risks and not take their IP overly seriously is at the heart of having a good time with this franchise.
