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Monster Hunter Stories 1 & 2 preview: A comfortable fit on PlayStation

Both Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2 are getting a new release separately and as a package on PlayStation consoles, here is what we thought from an early look.

Interview: Alex Horne on Taskmaster VR, getting fans involved, and the infinite nature of tasking

Alex Horne is getting polygonal in Taskmaster VR, and GGRecon sat down with him to discuss how even when players can invent their own brilliant tasks, he's not worried about running out of ideas.

What happened to The Division Heartland?

Ubisoft has axed its upcoming free-to-play shooter set in the universe of The Division - but why wasn't The Division Heartland destined for success and what happened?

F1 Manager 2024 preview: Create a Team is the step up the series needs

As the third iteration in the series, F1 Manager 2024 brings new features like Create a Team and Mechanical Failures to the table. Read how the game is shaping up in GGRecon's preview.

Ultimately, the Flea Market makes Escape from Tarkov boring

The Flea Market is core to almost everything that you do post level 15 in Escape from Tarkov - but what if removing it actually made the game more enjoyable?

ALZARA Radiant Echoes is Golden Sun meets Avatar, bringing JRPGs to the Mediterranean

If you've ever wanted to enjoy some turn-based combat in a sun-soaked Mediterranean locale then JRPG-inspired ALZARA Radiant Echoes might be the game for you.

On a week where AAA imploded, I’m so thankful for indies

This week has been total carnage for the gaming industry, but even in spite of the horrors, there are glimmers of hope if you're willing to look for them.

5 games we need to see on Nintendo Switch 2, from Zelda to Mario

With a successor for the Nintendo Switch now confirmed, I'm looking at the games that need to launch alongside the console, from a new 3D Mario to a classic Zelda.

After studio closures, Xbox may have finally run out of goodwill

Following the shock closures of the likes of Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, even the frontline fighters of the console wars are sensing that there's something wrong behind the scenes at Xbox

Hades 2 Early Access review: Killing Time has never been better

Supergiant Games has returned with a second entry in the Hades series of roguelike games, and long story short, the early access version is already onto a storming winner.