Games
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The games console that brought us Sonic the Hedgehog is back as a high-end reproduction. Could it be better than the original?
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Rockstar has spent several years and millions of pounds to transport players to a mind-blowing alternative world. Has it succeeded? -
After report of 100-hour weeks, studio’s co-head Rob Nelson says: ‘We will not stop working to improve in this area’ -
4 out of 5 stars.
You decide the fate of the denizens of Westeros in this Game of Thrones tie-in, which is, appropriately, a bloody riot -
4 out of 5 stars.
The shooter has gone multiplayer-only, bringing its own brand of exhilarating action and tactical warfare to the game modes popularised by Fortnite and Battlegrounds
Reviews
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4 out of 5 stars.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey review – an epic journey through ancient Greece
4 out of 5 stars.The writing is sharp and the action fun, but it is the stunning re-creation of another world that is this game’s crown jewel -
Players have had a week to discover the changes to the Fortnite world, including the floating island. Which will have the biggest impact on the game?
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5 out of 5 stars.
Forza Horizon 4 review – the best racing experience, in an ideal Britain
5 out of 5 stars.This full-throttle trip on iconic British roads is a tourist board’s dream, with perfect weather and no nimbys to spoil the fun. Take time to enjoy the views -
4 out of 5 stars.
Fifa 19 review – triumphant update brings fun and fantasy to the fore
4 out of 5 stars.With new shooting options, the Champions League and a madcap no-rules mode, the era’s defining sports sim tots up another win -
4 out of 5 stars.
The Gardens Between review – a miniature meditative masterwork
4 out of 5 stars.With only three buttons, this time-bending story is an impeccably crafted minimalist model of video game and puzzle design -
4 out of 5 stars.
NBA 2K19 review – basketball fame and fortune comes at a price
4 out of 5 stars.NBA 2K19 is a masterclass in simulating the mechanics and culture of basketball, but it loves to needle you for money
What to play
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From souls in peril in a mysterious dark fantasy to a young woman falling tenderly in love – and the Norse gods going to war in spectacular style -
From the thrills of Forza Horizon and cartoon antics of Cuphead to the horrors of Hellblade, here are the Xbox One games everyone should play -
Pop bubbles, play pool, become a neighbourhood god, a viking hero, or start a craft beer empire in 2018’s best new mobile games for iPhone and Android.
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The forthcoming PlayStation Classic has drummed up nostalgia for the olden days of 3D games, but most of them are unplayable now. Here are the 90s games you could still enjoy -
The first world war adventure 11-11 Memories Retold is a devastating drama that puts emotion at the heart of play -
What’s the difference between a game that’s compulsive and one that’s merely fun? After an attempt to cut game time, Destiny 2: Forsaken lets players decide -
How the latest video game craze mixes up the fundamentals of game design and human psychology to make itself compelling
Red Dead Redemption 2 review – gripping western is a near miracle
5 out of 5 stars.