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Magic the Gathering artist on designing Sauron for Lord of the Rings crossover

Yigit Koroglu was able to bring Lord of the Rings characters to a new setting with the latest Magic The Gathering crossover, and GGRecon was able to speak to him about the process.

Diablo’s creator on Torchlight Infinite, the dungeon crawler genre & the Activision Blizzard deal

Diablo creator David Brevik has spoken to GGRecon about his work on Torchlight, the progress that the series has made, and its fate under Activision Blizzard.

Bravery, saying goodbye, and why Danteh is the best

Retirement is asking the question "What's next?" with a brave face, as Danteh leaves the OWL behind.

RIDE 5 Preview - Come for the race tactics, stay for the crashes

RIDE 5 aims to be "Gran Turismo for bikes," and in the process, creates a tactical racer that won't be for everyone - but you might love it.

AEW Fight Forever is the No Mercy successor I've always wanted

I didn't get the chance to own No Mercy back in the day, but AEW Fight Forever is the closest I've come since.

Why BattleBit is the Battlefield game you’ve always wanted

BattleBit is taking the PC gaming world by storm - but what is it, and why should fans of the Battlefield series be paying any attention to this voxel-based shooter?

Dallas Fuel's Bliss on becoming "the player that a team needs"

We spoke to Dallas' Bliss about his goals for 2023, how he's grown, and how he joined the Fuel. Read our interview for more.

F1 Manager 2023 preview - Striving for a podium finish

Ahead of release in July, GGRecon got a two-hour hands-on preview with F1 Manager 2023, including the brand-new Race Replay mode.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged Preview: Mini motors roar into second gear

There are features to enjoy in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, but it doesn't show enough change from its predecessor to justify itself just yet.

Final Fantasy XVI's Eikons finally give the franchise's Summons the respect they deserve

Final Fantasy XVI's biggest battles fulfil the promise that's laid dormant in the franchise for decades. Here's why I love the Eikons.