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Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 Update
Cyberpunk 2077 hits version 2.5 and brings with it a slew of additions and improvements.
Take a look and see what's here.
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Quick Look: Battlefield 6 – Season 5
Season 5 of Battlefield 6 has been with us for about a week now. How is it holding up? What are the new maps and modes like?
This is our break-down.
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2026 Game of The Year – Getting Started
It's that time of year again! Time to start thinking about Game of the Year. It's a tricky one as we have some significant releases in November, but here's where we're at in terms of planning and starting the process.
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Initial Thoughts: Final Fantasy X
We're a good chunk of the way through Final Fantasy X now. But way behind schedule to get it complete by the end of the year.
Here's what we make of it so far.
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Ocarina of Time Previews are out in the wild!
The previews for the Ocarina of TIme remake are starting to show up in the wild. It's looking incredibly promising, so we've done a bit of a run-down of what's out there.
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How good is the Halo Master Chief Collection in 2026?
It's 2026 and we've just seen the excellent Halo: Campaign Remastered release. But if you want to go back to the rest of the series, is the Master Chief Collection the way to go?
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Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara
The Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition upgrade released a couple of weeks ago, with the Echoes of Sekigahara story addition. Plus, plenty more additions and changes.
Here's our review.
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Quick Look: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom battle is a tactical strategy game that seems wild on paper. But it's one of the most fun, kinetic and deep tactics games out in recent years.
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Deadlock: City Never Sleeps Update
Deadlock might still be invite-only and early access. But it's seeing record numbers online thanks to the massive City Never Sleeps update.
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Marvel SNAP: October 2026 Season – Vampires vs Zombies
It's spooky season, and time for a new Marvel Snap season. So here comes the new Vampires vs Zombies update for October 2026.
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Star Wars: Zero Company – Final Thoughts
We've finished Star Wars: Zero Company and it's been one of the best 2026 gaming experiences, if you ask us.
Here are our final thoughts on this tactical gem.
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007 First Light: Extended Operations is here
007 First Light has received a free, significant update today called "Extended Operations".
Here's our breakdown of everything that IO Interactive have delivered.
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Bungie is making a big push in Marathon
We love #Marathon here at dyingartmedia.com and it's great to see that #Bungie aren't leaving it behind.
Another big update from Bungie Studios this week, reveals all.
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Arc Raiders Frozen Trail Update Details
ARC Raiders is going to hit version 2.0 with a significant, free update on 8th October.
Here's everything you need to know about Frozen Trail.
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The Lore of Gears of War
Gears of War may be all chainsaws, guns, perfect reloads and cover mechanic. But there's a rich lore to understand, too.
Read-up before E-Day comes out in October.
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Bungie is looking to the future
Bungie are pushing forwards with a new leadership team, a new commitment to the community and a fresh perspective. Destiny 2 and Marathon aren't being left behind.
Here's all the detail.
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Two Point Museum – Rides and Relics are on their way!
Rides and Relics is the name of the next expansion for Two Point Museum. It's looking excellent, and not dissimilar to our old favourite, Theme Park.
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Review: Halo Campaign Evolved
Halo Campaign Evolved is a triumph of a remake, and an absolute joy to play for the first time, again.
Here's our review!
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We’re not sure we care to try Wolverine for a while
Wolverine hasn't been released to great reviews, and whilst that isn't the end of the world. It feels emblematic of the current state of Sony and PlayStation.
We'll wait a bit to play.
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Review: Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei had a tough act to follow, in many ways. A game we've been thinking about a lot, again, recently. Especially seeing Wolverine falter for another big Sony studio. Is this the last, brilliant PlayStation exclusive?
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance – Weapon Updates
Capcom have been showing-off all the new boosted attacks for the weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance. Here's a run-down of everything so far.
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No Man’s Sky: Cosmos is here
No Man's Sky: Cosmos is here, and it's a huge update. Find out what 7.0 has to offer!
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Review: Red Dead Redemption 2
It's been a while since we reviewed Red Dead Redemption 2. So here's our re-review for the new site. With some time and distance away from the original play through, how does it hold-up?
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Nintendo Direct: 40 Years of The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo did a special 40 years of The Legend of Zelda Direct. With a new trailer for Ocarina of Time and details on the movie, out next year. it was a big one.
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What set Grand Theft Auto V apart?
What is it that set Grand Theft Auto V apart from the rest of modern gaming at release? Can GTA VI make such a significant leap this time around?
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Initial Impressions: Star Wars Zero Company
Part one of our long-form Star Wars Zero Company review is here! Our initial impressions are strong, for sure and it's a blast to play from the get-go.
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Is the Tarnished Edition upgrade worth it for Elden Ring?
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is out now, and whilst it's a great pick-up for the Switch 2. Is it worth the upgrade price on other platforms?
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Marvel SNAP: September 2026 Season – Axis: Inversion
We're getting ready for the next Marvel SNAP Season. Axis: Inversion. Here's the breakdown of what's coming this month.
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Understanding how Draft mode works in Marvel SNAP
Marvel SNAP has introduced a Draft mode. Making it part-roguelike, part-tcg and it's doing a great job of mixing things up.
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Announced!
With a newly announced The Witcher 3 Remastered due out in September. We, once again, have more reasons to re-live one of the best games ever made.
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Who is Snake in Metal Gear?
Who is Snake in Metal Gear? Simple question, complicated answer. Here's our best effort to help people understand.
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Star Wars Zero Company: Accessibility and Innovation
We're only a matter of days away from the release of Star Wars Zero Company. Developer Bit Reactor are out doing press, and we've taken the chance to collate some of that for you.
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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Final Thoughts
The final part of our Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review is here. We've rolled credits, and honestly, had a blast. Here's what we think.
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Ghost Recon Wildlands gets free major ‘Last Rites’ update
Almost ten years since release, Ubisoft have put out a free new DLC for Ghost Recon Wildlands. "Last Rites" takes a dark narrative turn.
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10 Years of No Man’s Sky
No Man's Sky is officially 10 years old. A game that had a rough start, but has gone from strength to strength. Here's a look-back at the past decade.
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Overwatch: D.Mon is on her way!
D.Mon is finally revealed and on her way to engage with Overwatch.
Here's a breakdown of a recent round-table with the team at Blizzard.
Milestones
We’ve been running Dying Art Media for 5 months now. It’s been pretty interesting and fun to start from scratch. Seeing very low traffic numbers come through after starting to…
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A Q&A with Castyr
A new, social streaming platform? UK-based? Yep! Castyr has just gone into an open beta and the team have been kind enough to let us ask some questions.
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Initial Thoughts: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
We're only at the beginning of our Black Flag Resynced journey. But it's worth getting into now as we start the full review process.
Fractured Frontier – Marvel SNAP new season inbound
We're only a couple of days away from the next Marvel SNAP season. Fractured Frontier is nearly here, and it's gunslinging some new mechanics with it.
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One Piece: Odyssey – Review Round-up
Is One Piece Odyssey worth playing? Our comprehensive review round-up covers gameplay, combat mechanics, story arcs, playtime, and Steam Deck performance.
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Tsuru Reef – Battlefield 6
Explore how the community and critics feel about Tsuru Reef in Battlefield 6. We break down the massive scale, naval combat, and Conquest vs. Breakthrough balance.
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Sea of Thieves July 26 Update
Sea of Thieves Update 3.8.1 breakdown covering Custom Seas Free Cam, dynamic Bone Caller balancing, Commendation overhauls, and August event schedules.
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Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: Halfway Point
Read our mid-game impressions of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. From real-time brawler combat with Goro Majima to ship battles and crew recruitment, discover why this silly, heartfelt spin-off is a potential Game of the Year contender.
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Pirates on Deck! Getting the most out of your pirate adventures on the Steam Deck
Want to sail the high seas on the go? From Black Flag Resynced to Pirate Yakuza, here is how five massive pirate games perform on the Steam Deck, including ideal settings, frame rates, and battery life optimization tricks.
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Sails, Scale, and Shanties: Scoring the Naval Mechanics of Gaming’s Greatest Pirate Hits
How do gaming's biggest high-seas adventures handle the helm? We compare the sailing mechanics, realism, and combat of Sea of Thieves, Black Flag Resynced, Skull and Bones, and Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
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Battlefield 6: Naval warfare incoming!
EA announces the triumphant return of Naval Warfare in Battlefield 6 Season 4! Get the breakdown on the new massive Tsuru Reef map, the return of Wake Island, and dynamic waves launching on July 21.
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A Guide to Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves
What are Tall Tales in Sea of Thieves? Read our comprehensive guide detailing every single story campaign, their unique premises, and hidden themes.
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Getting Started in Skull and Bones
Master the Indian Ocean with our essential Skull and Bones beginner's guide. Discover 5 top tips to upgrade your ship, manage your crew, and build your pirate empire efficiently.
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The History of Monkey Island
Look behind you, a three-headed monkey! Trace the complete history of the Monkey Island series, from the 1990 SCUMM roots to 2022's brilliant Return.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Getting Started
An unexpected shift from turn-based RPG to classic action won't stop Pirate Month. Discover how Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii won me back, plus how it performs on Steam Deck.
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced – Review Round-up
Dive into our comprehensive review roundup for Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Discover what critics love, what they hate, and whether Edward Kenway’s modernized voyage is worth your coin.
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Return to Monkey Island – Giveaway!
Set sail for Melée Island! We’re giving away a free Steam code for Return to Monkey Island. Check out why we love this modern classic and enter to win today.
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What is Skull and Bones?
What actually is Ubisoft's #SkullandBones ? Strip away the "AAAA" marketing hype and internet drama to find out what this naval combat RPG is really about.
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Quick Look – Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
A masterful, magical swan song. Read our Quick Look review of Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, the brilliant final stealth-tactics game from Mimimi Games.
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Pirate Month at Dying Art Media
Ahoy! July 2026 is Pirate Month at Dying Art Media. Join us for deep dives into Sea of Thieves, Skull and Bones, Pirate Yakuza, anime, coffee, and more.
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The GTA VI Pre-Order Chaos
GTA VI pre-orders are live, but staggering prices, locked Ultimate Edition content, and disc-less physical boxes leave a bitter taste. Here is our breakdown.
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Marvel SNAP: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Ready for a new meta? Marvel Snap's Brand New Day season brings the Sinister Six, massive buffs for Move decks, and the new Hyper Cube Rush event. Get all the card stats and details here!
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Review Round-up: Star Fox
Is a hyper-polished, 1:1 remake of a 30-year-old rail shooter enough to lead the Switch 2 launch? We round up the critics' reviews for Star Fox.
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Some of our favourite James Bond Easter Eggs in 007 First Light
Discover the cleverest James Bond Easter eggs hidden in 007 First Light. From vintage Q-Branch props to classic Hitman nods, here are the secrets you missed.
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Review: Dave the Diver
Discover why Dave the Diver is a masterpiece. Read our full review of the addictive deep-sea fishing and sushi management sim that defines charm.
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Review: 007 First Light
Our biggest review to date. Both in terms of the game and in terms of the word count! 007 First Light is a special one that deservers the effort.
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PUBG is changing the Blue Zone
PUBG is overhauling its iconic Blue Zone for the first time since 2023. Discover how the new time-based damage scaling and tailored mode pacing will completely shift the battle royale meta.
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Overwatch Season 3 and new hero Shion have arrived
Overwatch Season 3 is live. Discover new Damage hero Shion, her motorcycle-tossing mechanics, and how she reshapes the lore for Kiriko and Hanzo.
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Coming back to Warframe in 2026
Returning to the Origin System after years away? From Warframe 1999 to soaring player counts, here is why Digital Extremes' epic is thriving in 2026.
Review: Steam Controller
The 2026 Steam Controller delivers drift-proof sticks and unmatched customization for PC gamers. Is the price tag worth the SteamOS lock?
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Review – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Discover why Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a slow-burn RPG masterpiece. Read our definitive review of its stunning art, deep combat, and devastating story.
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PUBG Introduces Interactive Smoke
PUBG’s new Interactive Smoke feature completely destroys the battle royale comfort zone. Discover how real-time physics, bullet trails, and vehicle wakes are changing late-game strategy forever.
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Sea of Thieves – Massive June 2026 Update
Rare launches Sea of Thieves Season 20 this June. Discover the new Custom Seas sandbox tools, massive Pirate Emporium sales, and exclusive summer rewards.
Review: Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6 is a banger. We still play it most weeks, all the way from launch. Here's our review of the latest in the long-standing series.
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Nintendo Direct – June 2026
The latest Nintendo Direct completely blew the doors off the Switch 2, confirming a full Ocarina of Time remake alongside Kingdom Hearts IV and Xenoblade Genesis. Read our full recap.
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Hitman: The Wizard
Wiz Khalifa brings a new vibe to HITMAN World of Assassination! Play 'The Wizard' campaign for free on console, PC, and mobile until July 5 2026
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Star Wars Zero Company Release Date Announced
Star Wars Zero Company gets an August 2026 release date, pricing, and XCOM-style gameplay details. Here are the details!
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is announced
Capcom drops a bombshell at Summer Game Fest 2026! Get the first details on Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance and the newly confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 port.
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Hitman – World of Assassination
Hitman is a modern gaming masterpiece. The World of Assassination trilogy by IO Interactive is a fun-filled and endlessly-playable experience.
This is our take on the wonderful world of Hitman.
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PlayStation State of Play June 2026
Sony has kicked-off the Summer of games announcements with their June 2026 State of Play. Full of big releases and updates.
Find out what they've got cooking for the PlayStation!
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The Witcher 3: Getting the best ending
You can play The Witcher 3 almost endlessly. Each time finding new and different things, even 10 years on. This guide is to help you get the best ending, in one of the best games ever made.
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No Man’s Sky – The Swarm
Another monster update from Hello Games, for No Man's Sky! The Swarm is out now and it's here to mix things up yet again. Here are the details.
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Marvel Snap: Marvel Beach Bash Incoming!
Marvel Beach Bash is coming to Marvel SNAP! on 2nd June. Are you ready for some summer vibes?
Here's all the info.
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Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past DLC announced
CD Projekt Red have officially announced the new Witcher 3 DLC, Songs of the Past. Due out next year. Here are the details.
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Rocket League Re-build in Unreal 6
Rocket League is going to get a major shake-up and be one of the first games in unreal Engine 6! Here's the detail.
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Re-visiting Monster Hunter Rise
Monster Hunter Rise in 2026? How does it hold up, and how well does it run on the Switch 2? Come and see!
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The End of an Era: Bungie Announces Final Live-Service Update for Destiny 2
In a monumental shift for the gaming industry, Bungie has officially announced the end of active development for Destiny 2.
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Review: Monster Hunter Wilds
Our official 2026 Dying Art Media review of Monster Hunter Wilds is here. She bangs, and we want more.
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007 First Light: PC Specs
We're so close to 007 First Light now! We thought it best to double-check those specs to get ready as the new James Bond.
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ARC Raiders moves to Bi-Annual Updates
The Rust Belt is getting a makeover, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the big stuff. Embark Studios announces a shift in development strategy to focus on transformative updates over monthly patches in ARC Raiders.
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Quick Look: Pokemon Scarlet
We're well-into our journey with Pokemon Scarlet, after all this time. Here's our "Quick Look" to give you an idea of where we're at with it.
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What is a Nuzlocke Run?
Have you ever heard of a Nuzlocke Run in Pokemon? Wonder what it actually is? Here's our guide on all things Nuzlocke.
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Career Comparison: NBA 2K26 vs Madden 26
We love a good career mode in a sports game. How do NBA 2K26 and Madden 26 compare when it comes to delivering the rookie-to-pro fantasy?
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Nintendo suprise! Starfox Direct
Nintendo dropped a "Direct" seemingly out of nowhere, and gave us some big Starfox news. Here are the details.
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Review: Two Point Museum
On the eve of Arty Facts launching. We wanted to get the official Dying Art Media, Two Point Museum review up!
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Review in Progress: Death Stranding 2
Our Death Stranding 2 "Review in Progress" is still underway. Plodding and steady, much like the game itself. Here's what we think so far.
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Marvel Snap: Crimson Twilight
Crimson Twilight arrives next week as the new season of Marvel SNAP. New cards, met changes and loads of potential. Here's a run-down of what's coming.
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Arc Raiders: Riven Tides Update
Another big update for Arc Raiders is here. Riven Tides brings a new map, new enemy and loads more. Here's the scoop!
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Two Point Museum: Arty-Facts Incoming
Two Point Studios are going for it yet again with another expansion to Two Point Museum. Arty-Facts is due 7th May 2026. Here's everything we know.
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Review round-up: Pragmata
Pragmata is doing great numbers, and doing a round-up of reviews, it's clear to see why. Here's a breakdown of what people are saying.
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Everything we know about Marvel’s Wolverine
We're not a million miles away from an in-depth look at Marvel's Wolverine, now. But this is all we know, for the time being. Are you looking forward to it?
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Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is Revealed
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is official, and it's coming soon. Here's a quick run-down of what to expect in July 2026. Are you excited?
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Review Round-Up: Pokemon Champions
Pokemon Champions is here, and it's come with a strong mix of feelings from fans. Here's our run-down of the reviews and online sentiment.
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007 First Light – A Proper Bond Theme
The wait is almost over for the most anticipated return of the world’s favorite secret agent to the gaming world in 007 First Light. IO Interactive has officially pulled back…