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LUCID is live at Steam Next Fest. 💥
@Apogee_Ent's updated three-hour demo is already earning praise, with @HeyPoorPlayer calling it “one of the best Metroidvanias I’ve played in ages.”
Try it on Steam 👇
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Tales of Berseria Remastered may not be the most necessary remaster to come along, but it's well worth experiencing.
Here's our review:
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We recently had the chance to revisit Max and Chloe with an early preview of Life is Strange: Reunion. Our time with the game left us with a million questions, and we can't wait to see what's in store in the final release next month.
Here's our preview.
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Resident Evil Requiem is an equally terrifying and thrilling installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror saga, blending tense, methodical exploration with the action-packed set pieces that define the franchise’s modern offerings.
Read our full review here.
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Hey folks, if you want to play the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta a little early, please be sure to like this post, retweet, follow and comment below.
Tomorrow we'll be handing out 30 early access beta codes at random to everyone participating in this giveaway. If there are less than 30 entries then everyone wins a code.
Remember to comment your preferred platform below.
Like, retweet, follow and comment now! #BlackOps#CallofDuty#BlackOps7beta#blackops7
Developed by @_BuffaloBuffalo, Fresh Tracks is a blast to play with a killer soundtrack and incredibly well-designed mechanics. Any fan of rhythm games should absolutely check it out.
Here's our full review.
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Whether you grew up with Joe Musashi or are stepping into his tabi boots for the first time, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a spectacular evolution for the series that cuts through the competition.
Read our review of @SEGA and @lizardcube's latest here.
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Hey Poor Player's Andrew Thornton gets an early taste of @GungHo_America 's Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a beautiful update to a fantastic game.
Read our full preview here.
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Can’t wait to jump into Eternia? Now’s your chance at #gamescom2025!
Play He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction at the @8BitDo booth in the Retro Area: Hall 10.2 Booth F-021g tomorrow morning!