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Our article asking why so many players invert their controls provoked a fierce debate that has now caught the attention of researchers into visual perception
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3 out of 5 stars.
Immortals Fenyx Rising review – heavenly heights but not enough depth
3 out of 5 stars.Ubisoft’s derivative gods and monsters game has divine charm, but starts to feel like a golden cage -
With a background including Elder Scrolls, Fallout and forthcoming epic Starfield, how does the acclaimed developer see games in the next five years?
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A new hunger for social contact during lockdown has boosted participation in online multiplayer games
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Several of the world’s most recognisable players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale have questioned the right of football’s governing body and Fifpro to sell their likenesses for use in a best-selling computer game
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3 out of 5 stars.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity review – a blast in the past
3 out of 5 stars.Bash and slash your way through umpteen morphing enemy hordes in this moreish Dynasty Warriors-Legend of Zelda crossover -
2 out of 5 stars.
The Pathless review – open-world puzzler foiled by its own ambition
2 out of 5 stars.In trying to apply the formula behind games such as Journey and Abzû to an open world, The Pathless ends up overstaying its welcome
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4 out of 5 stars.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla review: cloudy with a chance of mead halls
4 out of 5 stars.The weather’s as bad as ever, but this smart, inventive and witty open-world game is a veritable Viking feast of adventure -
4 out of 5 stars.
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin review – slay demons … and cultivate rice
4 out of 5 stars.This unusual take on virtual farming has you battling demons – when you’re not tending to rice paddies -
4 out of 5 stars.This Spiderverse-inspired take on Spider-Man has a new hero and an appealing message reflecting America’s vibrant diversity
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4 out of 5 stars.This free-with-the-console game is a ridiculously cute and charming tribute to 25 years of PlayStation history, games and hardware
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