Here are our favourite demos from this year's Steam Next Fest
There are plenty of great ideas to be found every year among the hundreds of demos.
Playoffs in sight for some after week one of LEC Summer groups
A new patch shook things up this week, with some unexpected competitors rising in the ranks.
Text: Samuel Lakin
All you need to know about lore and gameplay in Lords of the Fallen
We talk world structure, dark fantasy, enemies big and small, and graphics and performance with Hexworks' Saúl Gascón at Gamelab Barcelona.
Head-to-Head: Microsoft's Activision Blizzard King Merger
We clash over our thoughts about the mega $68.7 billion merger.
Text: Ben Lyons & Alex Hopley
Prime Day 2023: Best Gaming Deals
Don't miss this opportunity to snag some new games, accessories, and hardware for a fraction of its regular price.
Text: Ben Lyons & Alex Hopley
Head-to-Head: Netflix's The Witcher
We clash over differing opinions about Netflix's live-action fantasy series.
Text: Ben Lyons & Alex Hopley
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind - Does it hold up?
Before Starfield, Claus takes a trip back in time to one of Bethesda Game Studios' most beloved games. Will it hold up?
Board game special: FunkoVerse
The Funko Pop characters are controversial, but in the FunkoVerse board game they come into their own in a surprisingly clever game system.
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Jonas Mäki
Heartbreaks and hopes in LEC Summer week three
All the action and analysis as the regular season comes to an end and the group stage is in sight.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Is cinema doomed?
2023 has not been kind to movies, so is this a sign of things to come?
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Ben Lyons
Best of June 2023
June has been a big one. But which games, movies, and technology impressed us the most?
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Ben Lyons
Netflix: What to watch in July 2023
The streamer has a wide collection of movies and TV shows debuting this sunny, summery month.
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Ben Lyons
Screen Time - July 2023
Blockbusters galore. This July is shaping up to be one to remember.
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Ben Lyons
What you missed from LEC Summer Week Two
Styles emerge and the table shakes up in the second round of games.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Who is winning the Game of the Year race so far?
We've picked out and categorised ten of the year's "best" titles based on their chances of winning the elusive award.
Text: Ben Lyons & Alex Hopley
Games To Look For - July 2023
We take a look at the biggest and most exciting games set to make their debut during the month of July 2023.
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Ben Lyons
Dota 2 has removed its battle pass, it's time for other live-service games to do the same
Can we finally end this eternal squeeze of our wallets and time?
Our favourite indies from Summer Game Fest
With an array of titles on offer, here are a few of the most exciting indies we got to test while in Los Angeles.
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Ben Lyons
All the action from LEC Summer Week One
The cat is back, and enchanters are running amok on the rift.
Text: Samuel Lakin
The future of PGA Tour 2K23
What happens to the PGA Tour 2K franchise now that it has competition? Daniel had a chat with the developers at HB Studios to find out this and more.
How Tobii builds eye tracking that changes the gaming world
After inserting its eye-tracking technology into the PS VR2, Swedish company Tobii has become increasingly visible in the gaming world. We've interviewed the company's gaming expert to learn more.
Every announcement from last night's Devolver Digital
The show was full of wacky humour as always, but we also got a good look at some games.
Ubisoft Forward 2023 Wishlist
We've covered Xbox Games Showcase and the Summer Games Fest streams, now it's time to see what we could get at Ubisoft's event.
Xbox Games Showcase 2023 Wishlist
Can we finally get something beyond a cinematic trailer for the numerous confirmed Xbox titles?
Summer Games Fest 2023 Wishlist
Can Geoff Keighley give us a Summer to remember?
Best of May 2023
We take a look at our favourite games, tech, and entertainment from the month of May.
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Ben Lyons
How The Director of Production on Valorant Went from Book Publishing to Working on a Popular Online Shooter
Arnar Gylfason from Riot Games tells us about his unconventional way into the games industry.
Netflix: What to watch in June 2023
The streamer has a ton of exciting films and TV for fans this month.
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Ben Lyons
Disney+: What to watch in June 2023
It's not as packed as previous months, but Disney+ has some great projects nonetheless.
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Ben Lyons
Screen Time - June 2023
Moviegoers and streaming subscribers are going to have a lot to chew through this month.
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Ben Lyons
Games To Look For - June 2023
With long-awaited sequels, plenty of sports, simulation titles, and tons of survival horror, this June is an incredibly stacked one.
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Ben Lyons
Why you should be watching Esports live
After being on the ground for MSI 2023 Finals Weekend, our reporter gives their opinion.
Text: Samuel Lakin
Was Sony's PlayStation Showcase a disappointment?
We've had enough time to cool down now, it's time to ask the important questions.
Diablo IV Interview: Sorcerer voice actor explains how Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired his performance
We caught up with the man behind the voice of Diablo IV's Sorcerer, Joseph Balderrama.
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Ben Lyons
Everything that PlayStation showed off at last night's showcase
The first big showcase of the summer has arrived, and we're checking out whether it lived up to expectations.
Diablo IV Interview: Blizzard on co-op, post-launch, and preparing for day one
We caught up with Blizzard to talk all about the anticipated RPG.
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Ben Lyons
"Final Fantasy is the freedom to create what you want": We caught up with Naoki Yoshida to talk about Final Fantasy XVI
Ahead of next month's launch, we caught up with Yoshida and co. to talk about the essence of Final Fantasy, the new direction, snowboards, and bad Japanese bacon.
Our pitches for a The Legend of Zelda movie
Ben and Alex go head-to-head on their ideas for the best possible Legend of Zelda adaptation.
Text: Ben Lyons & Alex Hopley
Which streaming services should you subscribe to in 2023?
These are the subscription services that are most worth your hard-earned cash.
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Ben Lyons
Why Overwatch 2's PvE mode was so important
And why it sucks now that it's been scrapped.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - How to get the Master Sword
The iconic weapon is taken from you at the start of the game, but here's how you can get it back.
Beginner Tips and Tricks for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Get ready to drop back into Hyrule with these spoiler-free tips.
10 painfully underrated movie sequels
There are, of course, plenty of lousy movie sequels, but just as many underrated ones that don't get the attention they deserve. Here's Hegevall with his ten favorites...
We don't need more Star Wars games set between Episodes III & IV
The Empire takes over. It was bad. By this point we get it.
Best of April 2023
Record-breaking movies, sci-fi sequels, and tons of top tech all made April one to remember.
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Ben Lyons
We've seen Philips and AOC's new gaming monitors
AOC and Philips are gearing up for a really juicy 2023 and we have checked out all their upcoming hardware.
Text: Fredrik Lindman
Netflix: What to watch in May 2023
Queens, sci-fi flicks, and plenty of action headline this month's additions.
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Ben Lyons
Disney+: What to watch in May 2023
Star Wars and sci-fi headline this month's additions.
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Ben Lyons
Screen Time - May 2023
With summer looming, we take a look to see what movies and series spring will be wrapping up with.
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Ben Lyons
Games To Look For - May 2023
The final month of spring has some real heavy-hitters, for fans of all kinds of genres and styles.
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Ben Lyons