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My issue with endings, and how Baldur's Gate 3 helped me tackle it

RPGs love to give players different endings depending on their choices, but for folks like me, the need to get the best possible ending can be damaging.

An ode to gaming's greatest snow levels

Snow and winter-themed areas have always been at the heart of our favourite games, and we'd like to highlight some of our favourites, both cosy and hostile.

Halo is having a resurgence, but it won't last forever

The Halo franchise is currently experiencing a resurgence in the wake of some pretty significant updates, but 343 has a long way to go to earn back my faith.

All Pikmin types ranked from least to most useful

Here we rank every Pikmin type in the mainline games from least to most useful. Some Pikmin fight to the death, others carry fruit, but we love them all the same.

Why Diablo 4 is eating my free time & why it's not letting go anytime soon

I have a Diablo 4 problem, and I think I'm OK with that. Here's why Blizzard's dungeon crawler is becoming my most-played game of the year.

Did 2023 open the floodgates for more consolidation in the video game industry?

Did 2023 open the floodgates for more consolidation in the video game industry? For all of the console tribalism, did it set an worrying precedent for the future?

10 best cups of coffee in games you should be drinking right now

If you're on the hunt for the best cups of coffee in gaming, look no further, because we’ve collated the best selections right here for you to drink right now.

2023, the most musical year in video game history

In so many ways, 2023 has been an amazing year for music in video games, from rhythm games to musicals to experimental albums, games have never sounded so good.

2023 saw a stealth game resurgence, and you probably missed it

Between Assassin's Creed, Metal Gear, Cyberpunk and more, 2023 was a great year for stealth games. Just don't mention Redfall.

Esports Flashback: Best players of 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, GGRecon takes a look back at the best esports players of the year across multiple games and competitions.