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Final Fantasy XIV has breathed new life into my Xbox

My Xbox has become the ideal way to catch up on Final Fantasy XIV, and a great way to rediscover the console itself, too.

How deception became Helldivers 2's secret weapon

Few game studios are brave enough to lie to their fans outright - but the propaganda machine of Helldivers 2 has made the best fibbers of Arrowhead Game Studios, and the game is better for it.

I played the Divinity Original Sin board game in a London basement

Larian invited us to play the Divinity Original Sin board game in London, and while not everything went to plan, I came away smiling.

Content Warning may have just changed video game sales plans forever

A new indie game has hit the market with a predominantly unseen rollout strategy - and now, as Content Warning's popularity snowballs, we could be about to see a huge shift in the industry.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra needs to avoid Insomniac's Spider-Man's biggest flaw

Marvel's 1943: Rise of Hydra has lifted the veil on how it appears - but it's got some work to convince players that it won't fall into the same gameplay pits as the games that came before it.

Exclusive first look at Eevee cards from Pokemon TCG Twilight Masquerade

Ahead of the Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Twilight Masquerade expansion, we've been given an exclusive first look at three adorable English-language Eevee cards.

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes preview - Heir apparent

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is one of the most anticipated upcoming RPGs, and I had the chance to try out its opening five hours ahead of release.

Why Dragon's Dogma 2 has me so excited about Monster Hunter Wilds

Capcom's latest RPG appears to be a huge hit, but it's what comes next that has me even more excited with Monster Hunter Wilds on the horizon.

Visions of Mana preview - Mana versus mechanics

Visions of Mana packs a beautiful world brimming with potential - but its early build definitely needs some fine-tuning if it's going to justify the 15-year wait for the franchise's return.

Sand Land preview - Akira Toriyama's beloved manga comes to life with mixed results

Akira Toriyama's beloved Sand Land is getting a new lease on life with a video game adaptation from Bandai Namco, and I was able to experience three hours of gameplay.