Games
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World’s favourite video game holds first major competition, watched live in LA by 15,000 fans and millions more online
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The company is investing in studios in attempt to win over next generation of gamers -
3 out of 5 stars.
Unravel Two review – adorable yarn adventure knits in co-op play
3 out of 5 stars.Throwing in a cute companion entwines players to solve puzzles together, but makes the gameplay over-dependent on action dynamics -
Join video games editor Keza MacDonald and correspondent Keith Stuart for another day of video game news, including the latest from Sony and Ubisoft at E3. -
One of the most popular games in the world arrives on Nintendo’s Switch console on Tuesday, and Nintendo has revealed new games arriving in the next year
Reviews
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2 out of 5 stars.
Vampyr review – anaemically scripted undead prowl
2 out of 5 stars.Pitting you as a doctor turned bloodsucker protecting London from other vampires, this action role-player only fitfully explores its moral setup -
5 out of 5 stars.
Dark Souls: Remastered review – dark fantasy RPG makes glorious return
5 out of 5 stars.The action roleplaying game makes a masterful return to Lordran
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4 out of 5 stars.
The human v android setup is hackneyed, but this choose-your-own-adventure-style descent into a near-future Detroit is served up with spellbinding artistry -
3 out of 5 stars.
State of Decay 2 review – more slapstick than horror
3 out of 5 stars.This zombie survival game tries hard to stand out from the flesh-hungry crowd, but glitches will leave players groaning -
4 out of 5 stars.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire review – swashbuckling retro fun
4 out of 5 stars.The fights are less fearsome, but if you liked Baldur’s Gate or Planescape: Torment you’ll enjoy this retro role-playing game -
2 out of 5 stars.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery review: a shameless shake-down
2 out of 5 stars.After drawing in the Potterites with a enchanting start, this game constantly interrupts your play unless you pay up. It’s dull, dismaying and deeply cynical
What to play
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Be a neighbourhood god in The Sims Mobile, a Viking hero in Oddmar or start a craft beer empire in Brew Town. Along with Fortnite, Evoland 2, Trick Shot 2 and more new mobile games to try -
The Nintendo Switch’s popularity and portability have made it an attractive home for indie games, and there are more than 400 now available. Guardian video games editor Keza MacDonald and Nintendo expert Chris Scullion recommend the best -
If you have children between eight and 18, the chances are you’ve heard of the multiplayer online shooter Fortnite: Battle Royale. Here’s what you need to know
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This money-making addition can ‘exploit and manipulate’ players. But the impact on children is the biggest concern
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Millions of teenagers have turned this unheralded video game into a cultural giant – and even parents are relaxed about it -
When Dan Hett’s younger brother Martyn was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing, he embarked on a trilogy of autobiographical experimental video games about the experience and its aftermath
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