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Despite the high-pitched, keening hype around the launch of the Nintendo Switch (opens in new tab) in March, a more measured analysis reveals one pretty glaring flaw. With the exception of one notable heavy hitter (namely The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) the current launch line-up looks extremely …

Sometimes it’s nice to just sit back and watch someone else play. Maybe it’s because you’re desperate to see how they’ll handle a scene you’ve already played, maybe it’s because they have incredible skillz, with a Z. Whatever the reason, not every video game needs to be played firsthand to …

On the surface, there’s something very peculiar about sad movies. Logan (opens in new tab) is the latest, greatest example – a story that follows the tragic and bloody end to a character who we’ve seen emerge, grow, and fade across the course of 15 cinematic years. While there are …

The Switch. A TV docking unit. Two Joy-Cons, usable separately, or when plugged together to create a single, twin-stick controller. A power adaptor. An HDMI cable. That’s what you do get in the Switch box (opens in new tab). But what don’t you get at launch? And how much does …

I usually loathe platformers. They’re stressful, they’re unforgiving, and I just really don’t like things that are hard. I always turn games down to the easiest setting, even if they make fun of me by calling it something like ‘This Is For Babies’ or ‘Why Don’t You Just Go Play …

In Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (opens in new tab), developer Infinity Ward envisioned a future embroiled in space combat. At the same time, it seems, the studio was also thinking about the past. After measured leaks and sly social nods, the Legacy, Legacy Pro and Digital Deluxe editions of …

In games, nothing can be said to be certain except death and well, mostly that. Death as a consequence of failure has been a part of games since the days of Spacewar!, and what came after has stayed pretty much the same: a Game Over screen, a Continue? prompt (maybe …

After The Hobbit, but before Lord of the Rings: this is a fascinating place for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (opens in new tab) to be set. Now that a sequel has been announced (opens in new tab), this is the time to dig back into the game to search for …

In 2017 we expect value from games. Our time is precious, our money limited – so video games need to deliver hours, weeks, and even months of quality entertainment. Some – like Battlefield 1 (opens in new tab) – can fall back on excellent multiplayer, but more single-player focused franchises …

If there’s one thing Grand Theft Auto is known for it’s creativity and variety. Often imitated, never bettered, Rockstar’s series redefines the open-world genre every time a fresh game is released. Each location is packed full of stories to tell, toys to play with, and missions to accomplish. Although most …