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Horizon Zero Dawn is arguably one of the greatest open-world games ever made. The game was hampered by its proximity to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in terms of release dates; Breath of the Wild effectively pioneered a new open-world design style, leaving Horizon to be somewhat overlooked by many players who might otherwise have enjoyed it.  Still, the time-honoured Ubisoft-style method of designing open worlds has its strengths, and Horizon Zero Dawn displays all of those strengths prominently. Here are 12 great games like Horizon Zero Dawn to play when you’re done with Aloy’s first adventure.…

Have you played Rec Room yet? If not, you should definitely give it a try. Launched back in 2016, this first-person VR experience lets you loose in a high school-style setting and allows you to try out a bunch of games created by users, including twists on old favourites and new, innovative games alike. Don’t worry if you don’t have a VR headset, though; Rec Room is entirely playable without one, although the experience is significantly augmented if you are lucky enough to have a VR set. With or without VR, though, you’ll find that Rec Room is home to…

Nintendo has a reputation as a casual-friendly company, and while that reputation is certainly well-deserved, it isn’t the whole truth. The fact is that Nintendo caters for gamers of all stripes; whether you love cuddly experiences like Animal Crossing or brutally violent excursions like Doom, your Switch will cater for you.  With that in mind, there are a lot of excellent Nintendo Switch shooters you can play right now. From space blasters to first-person classics, the Switch is a great hub for indie and triple-A shooters alike. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the best shooter games for…

Unless you happen to have been born in the past few months (in which case, you wouldn’t be reading this), you’ve probably played Skyrim. The legendary action-adventure RPG was originally released 11 years ago, but has been re-released no less than four times in that period. Those subsequent re-releases have resulted in the game selling over 30 million copies as of last year. If you didn’t play it after that 2011 release, you probably played one of those later versions just based on the hype around the game, and have since finished it. So, if you’re a gamer who is…

Rocket League was released on July 7, 2015, and in the short 7 or so years it’s been out, Rocket League has already taken the world by storm. Online streamers adopted the game as their main title and built brands around it, esports leagues and teams were drafted in order to play Rocket League at a professional level, and the game keeps getting updates and keeps getting bigger and bigger.  But I’m not here to talk about Rocket League; rather, this article is all about 12 other games that are similar to Rocket League in some way that you might…

Arkane Studios’ Deathloop was one of the most hotly-anticipated games of 2021. It married the studio’s usual emphasis on modern immersive sim gameplay with a take on the time loop trend that’s been dominating the indie sphere recently, and did so to excellent effect. The game’s clever interweaving of character routines, systems, and minor roguelike elements made it a joy to play, and if you loved it like we did, you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty more games out there to enjoy. Here are the 12 best games like Deathloop to play right now. 1. Prey (PC, PS4,…

Until Dawn is one of the most compelling horror experiences of the last few years. The PS4 exclusive is a loving homage to slasher films and sees a group of teens descending on a house in the woods for a reunion party, whereupon they are, of course, beset by horrors that could be natural or supernatural in origin. If you’ve already made your way through Until Dawn and you’re looking for more games that capture the same feeling, then you’re in for a treat (or several), as there are actually plenty of games out there like Until Dawn. Here are…

There’s no denying that Xbox Game Pass represents incredible value for money. Whether you want to play great shooters, excellent platformers, or superlative sports games, you’ll find all of them and more on Xbox Game Pass, and they’re all available at a shockingly low price. With that said, there are so many games on Game Pass that it can be hard to know where to start, and your time is valuable, so it’s important to separate the also-rans from the real classics. Here, in no particular order, are the 10 best games on Xbox Game Pass in 2022. 1. Yakuza…

Some say that in order to be a PC gamer, you need to have a top-of-the-range, powerful desktop tower, but this simply isn’t the case. If you pick your games carefully, then it’s entirely possible to game on a device as relatively basic as a laptop, even if that laptop doesn’t have a dedicated graphics card. Some of the best gaming experiences out there don’t require much power from your PC at all, so without further ado, here, in no particular order, are the 15 best games to play on a laptop (assuming you don’t have a gaming laptop, of…

If you know where to look, you can have a great time with your gaming PC without spending a penny. There are some incredible free games available belonging to almost every genre, so no matter whether you’re looking for an immersive MMORPG, a competitive shooter, or even a Breath of the Wild-style open world adventure, you’ll almost certainly find it free of charge on your PC. Here are the best free PC games you can play in 2022. Genshin Impact The amount of content available in Genshin Impact means that it feels almost criminal to play it without spending any…

Avalanche Studios’ Just Cause series has become one of the most iconic franchises in the video game industry since the first game was released in 2009. Over the course of the past 13 years, Just Cause has grown into a sprawling sandbox destruction simulator with some of the most realistic physics and effects available in a game. Like any series that runs this long, Just Cause has had its share of misfires and failures, but the series’ highs are genuinely breathtaking. Just Cause’s main protagonist, the dashing Rico Rodriguez, serves as a suitable Antonia Banderas-esque action hero while also endearing…

Back in March, the ESA announced that E3 2022 wouldn’t be going ahead in any form. The association had previously revealed that this year’s event would be digital-only, but eventually, it was decided that there would be no E3 at all. That hasn’t stopped developers and publishers holding their own events, though, full of exciting game reveals and surprising moments. While some announcements were more disappointing than we expected, others took us by surprise, so we thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the best announcements of the definitely-not-E3 period. Final Fantasy XVI…

When you think about PC gaming, your mind doesn’t immediately jump to Linux. Though the Linux ecosystem has been beloved by PC enthusiasts since its launch back in 1991, it hasn’t quite crossed over into mainstream acceptance, despite a number of user-friendly graphical Linux interfaces springing up over the years. However, there’s still a significant contingent of PC gamers who prefer Linux, and Valve knows this, because it’s based its SteamOS system on Linux. As such, there are plenty of great gaming experiences to be had on the OS. Here are the best games on Linux in 2022. Stardew Valley…

Among the faithful, Dark Souls is known for its complex, deep lore. While the narratives and backgrounds of the worlds and characters in the Souls series (and games related to that series like Bloodborne or Elden Ring) might not be immediately apparent, poring over item descriptions and piecing together disparate elements of lore are activities that the fanbase absolutely adores. With that said, most Dark Souls fans have their favourites when it comes to series lore. Some prize ambiguity, while others prefer a more straightforward approach (such as it is in the Souls series, of course). We’ve got our own…

Gaming on a Mac can be a difficult proposition. While compatibility is improving all the time, the fact is that the vast majority of PC-oriented gamers play on Windows, so many developers don’t consider Mac as a platform they need to prioritise. It’s a shame, because Mac actually has some great gaming experiences on offer. If you’re looking for the best RPG games on Mac (a tautology, since the G in RPG stands for “game”), then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you love Japanese role-playing or the Western style, you’ll find lots of options for you. Here are…

If you’re unfamiliar with the Breath of Fire series, here’s a quick primer. It’s a JRPG franchise that’s been running since 1993, when the original game launched for SNES in Japan. Since then, Breath of Fire has grown to become a successful, if somewhat cult, RPG franchise; if you love JRPGs, you’ve probably already heard of it, but if this isn’t your genre, you might not be familiar with the name. Broadly speaking, each Breath of Fire game follows a similar template; a young boy named Ryu who can turn into a dragon, a princess named Nina, and a number…

There’s something hugely nostalgic about playing games in your browser. Maybe it’s just the millennials in us talking, but we remember sitting in class, furtively opening up our browsers and navigating to whatever illicit gaming website our friends had told us about that morning, watching for the teacher. We may no longer need to do that, but browser games still occupy a special place in our heart, and there are still tons of them out there that you can play. Here, without further ado, are the 10 best browser games in 2022. 1. Neopets That’s right – Neopets is still…

Depending on your particular interests, 1992 was something of a banner year for popular culture. Classic albums like Alice in Chains’ Dirt, REM’s Automatic for the People, and Tom Waits’ Bone Machine were all released in 1992, and undeniable cinematic classics like Disney’s Aladdin and Clint Eastwood’s masterpiece Unforgiven were packing out cinemas. Gaming was no different; with the fourth console generation (also known as the 16-bit era) riding high. Nintendo’s SNES was dominating the gaming landscape, but Sega was hot on its heels with the Genesis (or the Mega Drive if you were in Europe), and there were a…

If you’re a young gamer, then you might be thinking that the gaming landscape in 1993 looks positively primitive. With the fourth console generation well underway, pretty much all of the most popular games of 1993 were 16-bit pixel art-based titles. Still, there’s a huge wave of nostalgic love for these games that’s still underway today, and the pixel art look never quite goes out of fashion, so in many ways, games from 1993 have stood the test of time. Gaming sales in 1993 were significantly lower than they were in 1992. That’s largely because Nintendo launched the SNES in…

There are a few classic video games whose formula has been an enduring part of the medium. One of the most notable examples of this phenomenon is Castlevania, which uses a potent blend of exploration, power-ups, and combat against a backdrop of gothic horror to sink its claws into players. The first entry to the Castlevania series was released all the way back in 1986, and the mix of gameplay and mechanics that made that game legendary is still being used to this day. New games are released all the time that try to recreate the feeling of playing a…

The Xbox Series X is arguably the best console that Microsoft has ever created. It’s phenomenally powerful, boasting a huge amount of graphical and processing horsepower, but it’s also got a massive library thanks to its extensive backwards compatibility.  If you’ve got an Xbox Series X in 2022, then there’s no denying that you’ve got access to the largest library of Xbox games ever available on a console. With all of those games available, it stands to reason that there would be a massive library of casino games to enjoy as well, and indeed, that’s certainly the case. Here are…

Sony’s 8th generation console, the PS5, was released in late 2020 and is a significant upgrade over the PS4. The ray-tracing, 8K resolution support, and backward compatibility with PS4 games are among the many new features gamers are looking forward to. The PS5’s release has given game developers a new platform to work with, and they’ve already begun to produce some incredible titles. Here are the twenty best PS5 video games for 2022: 1) Deathloop Deathloop is a first-person action game set in a dystopian future. The game was developed by the France-based studio Arkane Studios and published by the…

The Xbox series is a modern gaming console used by gamers of all ages, and its popularity has grown over the years. Below are the top 20 Xbox Series X Games for 2022. 1) Assassin’s Creed: Unity Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Assassin’s Creed: Unity is an action-adventure game that was published by Ubisoft. In the game, you will play as one of the assassins who is trying to take down the enemy. The game can be played alone or with friends if you want to play on the same team on the computer. When you kill an assassin, you get…

The Nintendo Switch has proven to be something of a revelation in the gaming space. While the basic idea of the console was arguably prototyped with the earlier Wii U (which, sadly, turned out to be a failure), the Switch perfects the formula, creating a console you can play on your TV and take with you when you travel. We’re looking forward to what Nintendo does next, but for now, the Switch still reigns supreme. Of course, given that the Switch is such a popular console, it also has a massively popular library of indies and triple-A games to play.…

Cricket is a hugely misunderstood sport. Those who don’t watch cricket and don’t understand it claim that it’s boring and drawn-out, but for those of us who are fans, the opposite is true. Cricket can be riveting and tense, but it can also be deeply strategic and intellectual. It’s fun to watch and to involve yourself in, too; that’s why people constantly want to know the latest and best IPL bet tips, so they can enhance their love of cricket. With that in mind, it stands to reason that there would be great representation for cricket in the world of…

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…

Google Stadia was Discontinued on January 18, 2023. Operated by Google, Stadia was a cloud gaming service. Known in development as Project Stream, it first appeared as a closed beta in October 2018. Stadia sadly didn’t capture gamer’s attention, with the PS5 and Xbox Series X taking much of the attention away. Here, we look at the best titles you could play on Google Stadia. Let’s begin. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut In simple terms, Disco Elysium is a CRPG in the vein of Planescape: Torment or Baldur’s Gate. That’s underselling it hugely, though; this isn’t a fantasy game full…

Android often gets unfairly overlooked as a gaming platform. Many mobile gamers point to iOS as the gold standard when it comes to mobile gaming, but Android has just as many excellent games to offer. Whether it’s the strategy stylings of Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions or the horror puzzle gameplay of Very Little Nightmares, there’s plenty to love on the Android marketplace, and things are only going to improve as 2022 moves forward. So far this year, we’ve seen the release of great Android games like El Hijo: A Wild West Tale, Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel, and Puzzle…

Let it never be said that handheld platforms don’t have good horror experiences on them. While some of the best horror games can be found on consoles and PC, there are almost as many terrifying gaming moments to be experienced on handheld platforms like Sony’s PSP (and even the Nintendo DS!). If you’re still enjoying your time with your PSP, you’re not the only one; it’s got a surprisingly full and rich library of games to cater for all kinds of tastes, and yes, that includes some pretty excellent horror titles. Here are the best PSP horror games you can…

Sometimes, you want your games to be all about daring action heroes pushing their way through hordes of the slavering undead or legions of bloodthirsty demons. Other times, you want your games to be about managing a city, watching a restaurant grow, or running a chaotic hospital. That’s what simulation games are all about; they give you a taste of control, an idea of what it feels like to be in a position of power and influence. Xbox Game Pass is full of excellent simulation games, so let’s take a look at some of them. Here are the 15 best…

Who would have thought that the simple act of leaping from one platform to another would be such a fulfilling activity? Ever since Pac-Land originated the platformer genre (that’s right, it wasn’t technically Super Mario Bros), platformers have been a mainstay on every single console generation, often serving as their flagship titles, especially in the case of Nintendo. Luckily, the Xbox and PC platforms are also fertile ground for platformers; there are plenty to play if you love jumping. Here are the 15 best platformers on Xbox Game Pass which you can play right now if you’ve got an active…