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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 &…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

2022 is going to be an incredible year for games. After 2021 proved somewhat disappointing thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (and various other delays), we think that 2022 is set to be a truly special time in the world of gaming. With major exclusives from Sony and Microsoft due to arrive this year, as well as indie games and big studio projects galore, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for gaming this year. Here are our top 22 upcoming games for 2022. Pupperazzi (Xbox, PC) – January 20th If you love Pokemon Snap and you love doggos,…

Say what you will about the Nintendo Wii (and many did), but it was undeniably a rip-roaring success. Many debate whether the PS3 or the Xbox 360 won the seventh console generation, but the simple fact of the matter is that the Wii emerged dominant, although other metrics might crown a different victor. A large part of the Wii’s success was down to the sheer number of multiplayer games it offered, as well as the large amount of control schemes available. If you had a Wii, then you could easily call friends over and be playing something with them in…

Final Fantasy XIV is truly a success story for the ages. After a disastrous launch back in 2010 – albeit one that still has its adherents to this day – producer Naoki Yoshida was brought on board to salvage the sinking ship. His solution was to revamp the entire FFXIV experience, turning it into something more akin to other modern MMORPGs but with a Final Fantasy-themed twist. The transition was rampantly successful, with the resulting product, A Realm Reborn, turning the game’s fortunes around in a single swoop. Critical acclaim would follow, with three excellent expansions (well, two excellent expansions…

The Sega CD is an oft-overlooked little marvel of a machine. You might know it better as the Mega-CD, since that was the name Sega gave to it in many regions around the world. Whatever you call it, the Sega CD is a CD-based add-on for the Mega Drive (or Genesis, depending on where you live) that adds CD functionality, as well as better CPU power and the capability for improved graphics. Some of the best games in the Mega Drive’s lifetime were released for the Sega CD addon. It gave developers new and exciting tools to play with, resulting…

Ubisoft has come under a lot of criticism in recent years for its formulaic open-world map design. In most Ubisoft games, you start off uncovering just a small amount of the map, climbing towers and gradually revealing more of the game’s explorable area. This is true of Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon, Watch Dogs, and even Grow Up, but it looks like Ubisoft is starting to learn its lesson. Far Cry 5 lets players explore its map however they want, and now Riders Republic is taking that lesson to heart once again by offering its entire map for players’…

“Talent borrows, genius steals” is a quote most often attributed to famous wit Oscar Wilde, although he’s had so many quotes attributed to him that it’s hard to know which ones he actually said. His point was that if you’re smart, you’ll incorporate ideas from other sources into your work, but if you’re really clever, then you’ll just steal them wholesale and pass them off as your own. It’s a typically self-deprecating quote (assuming Wilde did actually say it), but it tells us a lot about games like Back 4 Blood as well. So, into which of these two categories…

Brawler (beat ’em up) games feature hand-to-hand (HTH) combat between a protagonist and a slew of opponents. While most of these games feature revenge and crime-fighting-based plots, some employ fantasy, science fiction, and historical themes. Here is an overview of ten of the best brawlers: Guardian Heroes Developed by Treasure and published by Sega, this 2D side-scrolling brawler game features RPG elements. Guardian Heroes allows you to alter your game’s storyline through your actions. For instance, you can choose between several branching paths that lead to multiple endings, levels, and bosses. The game also comes with a versus mode…

New research shows that playing video games can increase the brain’s gray matter associated with spatial navigation, perception, memories, and muscle control. As such, video games can boost reaction time and creativity. With that in mind, let’s look here’s a list of ten games that help make you more creative. Portal 2 Released in April 2011, Portal 2 was developed and published by Valve. Like the original 2007 game Portal, players have to solve puzzles using a portal gun. Portal 2 has some additional features, including paint-like gels, light bridges, lasers, and tractor beams. In the single-player campaign, you’ll take…

In role-playing games, you will take the role of controlling the action of characters immersed in a well-defined world. Playing RPG games cultivates creativity, teaches you problem-solving skills, and levels up your social skills. Keeping this in mind, let’s look at ten of the most popular RGP games. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Set in the dystopian cyberpunk Midgar metropolis, Final Fantasy VII Remake is an ARPG video game that allows the player to take the role of mercenary Cloud Strife. The beautifully detailed world that players were familiar with in the Final Fantasy VII video game has changed. The…

When you’re thinking about the best headphones to use for gaming, earbuds might not immediately cross your mind. After all, gaming is usually seen as an immersive pastime, and over-ear cans seem to be generally agreed upon as the most immersive way to experience gaming audio. However, there’s no reason that high-quality wireless gaming earbuds couldn’t rival even the best over-ear alternatives. In fact, thanks to the increased convenience and compact feel of earbuds, they may even be preferable to some people as a gaming audio solution. That’s where the EPOS GTW 270 hybrid wireless gaming earbuds come in. Make…

Who would have thought that an online murder mystery game would be exactly what everyone needed to survive the year that was 2020. This Indie multiplayer game, known as Among Us, requires players to determine who amongst them is a murderer, all whilst the cunning murderer tries to cover up any deceit and win the side of the players in order to slowly kill them off one by one. Although this all sounds quite violent and not very family-friendly, you’ll actually give-in to its colourful cartoon aesthetic and soon find yourself quite addicted. The best way to describe the games…

Since the launch of the original Xbox console back in the early 2000s, Halo has been the brand’s killer app. The first Halo game revolutionised first-person shooters, combining the arcade-like sensibilities of early FPS games with the military focus and emphasis on realism which would come to dominate the latter half of the decade. Throughout each Xbox console’s lifespan, Halo has been present, and although the original Xbox is the only Microsoft console to actually launch with a fully-fledged Halo game, the two brands are now inextricably linked with one another. When Halo Infinite was originally announced, it was going…