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One of the many joys of combat-based RPGs is playing around with weapons. The more we have to choose from, the better. This has always been the case with the Final Fantasy series.

The original Final Fantasy 7 has plenty of unforgettable moments, one of which is the «date» section in the Gold Saucer.

With the first game coming out in 1986, the almost four-decade-old Castlevania series has oodles of games.

Players everywhere have been liberating the galaxy of Helldivers 2, however, it now appears that mechs could make up a major part of a new update.

If you played through 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake, you might have an inkling of what to expect from Rebirth (which releases today on PS5).

One of the most contentious elements of 2020's Final Fantasy 7 remake was the first seven hours of the original being stretched to a 40-plus hour game.

Now that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out in the world, it's only natural to wonder how many chapters it has. Or you might prefer to call them missions or levels.

From the dawn of Pong to the present day, thousands of video game titles have captured our hearts and our imaginations – and occupied countless hours of our leisure time – but which is truly the best ever?

To some it was a highlight of the game, a revelation in the story. To others it was an overlong interactive cutscene, time wasted when we could be levelling up.

Square Enix is known for bringing its Final Fantasy games to PC at some point, so what's happening with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Is the game actually coming to the platform?

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered launches today, and Atari CEO Wade Rosen seems pretty impressed with how well the 1995 LucasArts game is still playing. See what he told us in the video above!

The team behind Helldivers 2, presumably fully aware that Steam Deck and PC players would go digging into the game's files, have left a funny little detail in there.

Legendary first-person shooter Doom has once again proven it can be played in the most unexpected places.

It's a distressing time for the gaming industry. Yesterday, Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed it would be laying off a huge number of employees across the globe and closing a significant studio «in its entirety».

In a game all about subverting the law and doing crime, cheats would seem thematically appropriate for Mafia 3 – well, we’ve got the situation explained, as well as some secret hacks to help improve your game.

When it first launched in 2016, you'd be forgiven for shrugging off Pokémon Go as a passing fad.

Almost four years since returning to Midgar, Cloud, Tifa, Barret and Aerith are set to journey out into the vast open world of Gaia in the highly anticipated sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

There’s a whole lot of nasty stuff out there in the Capital Wasteland, and if you’ve struggled to keep your head above the water since Fallout 3 released in 2008, then perhaps some cheat codes, console commands and how to use them are in order for you.

To celebrate the 28th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan, three of the most beloved evolutions from the original games are set to receive special raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

If you ever miss the days of collecting Pokémon cards, ordering them in a binder and showing them off to friends, then Pokémon TCG Pocket is the game for you.

Geralt of Rivia has got a lot on his plate, which is exactly why we think it's a forgivable offence to make use of The Witcher 3 cheats.

To mark today's Pokémon Day celebrations, during an online Pokémon Presents showcase, a brand new game was announced.

Some games take weeks to find an audience. Some take months. And then there's Helldivers 2, which has become an instant hit, surpassing more than 1 million copies sold in its first three days of launch. So, what's next?

Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish you had some Fallout: New Vegas cheats and console commands and the know-how on how to use them to make your life easier.

Looking to level up fast in Fortnite? Well, you've come to the right place, as we've rounded up all of the best maps for earning XP.

Pokémon Day 2024 has now been a major celebration for the pocket monster community for eight years, giving developer Game Freak the chance to unveil some new trailers and teasers for what's next in the much-beloved franchise.

Live. Die. Repeat. That's the job of the special forces unit known as the Helldivers, who are here to fight for freedom by taking on the scourges of a hostile galaxy set in a dystopian future.

Putting players into the slimy shoes of Vecna, Stranger Things VR is out now on Meta Quest headsets.

Pokémon Go has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2016.

Helldivers 2 is quickly becoming one of the games of the year for a reason.

At the end of last year, we were treated to the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. It broke the internet not only because of how great it looks, but because the last GTA came out over a decade ago. This is big news.

Crash Bandicoot was an icon of the '90s.

As with every RPG (and in life, when we think about it), it's preferable to work smart than work hard. And Palworld is no different.

Spyro first appeared in 1998 on the PlayStation, and he quickly joined Crash Bandicoot in becoming an icon of the era. The cute, fire-breathing, headbutting bundle of joy was a big part of our childhoods, as was his invitingly ambient world.

The Force was strong with today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, with fans finding out the Nintendo Switch release date for Star Wars Battlefront: Classic Collection during the online event.

The first two Xbox games coming to Nintendo Switch have now been confirmed, courtesy of today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.

Pokémon Go first launched in 2016 and took the world by storm. Everyone's step count tripled as they downloaded this novel augmented reality experience and searched their local area for the cute characters of their childhood.

After months of speculation, FromSoftware is finally going to reveal its Elden Ring DLC trailer later today (Wednesday 21st February 2024).

If you're a fan of open world games like Pokémon, you'll know that getting to know the map is an important step in mastering the game.

Palworld (that «Pokémon with guns» game you've definitely heard of by now) has taken 2024 by storm. This is, no doubt, thanks to the 130 plus pals available, the cool job system, and – mostly – our collective desire for games with cute creatures to befriend.

Helldivers 2 is quickly becoming one of the most successful titles of 2024, having overtaken even Palworld on the Steam top sellers list.

Remasters are ubiquitous in the gaming world. From upcoming Star Wars: Dark Forces to the recent The Last of Us Part 2, it doesn't matter how old a game is to receive the remaster treatment – a rerelease with its original aesthetic replaced with a modern look.

Helldivers 2 pits four players together in a galactic battle for supremacy, as the Terminid Brood and Automaton faction threaten the expansion of Super Earth — and we’ve got the multiplayer platforms explained to answer the burning question, «Is Helldivers 2 crossplay?»

Fortnite is known for its crossovers. From Spongebob to Resident Evil, many a famous face from disparate media has made an appearance in the battle royale behemoth.

Epic's decision to bring back Fortnite's OG map last year might have seemed like nostalgia bait, but it proved to be one of the game's most successful seasons.

Helldivers 2 – the sequel to 2015 top-down shooter Helldivers – released earlier this month for PlayStation 5 and PC. Despite the genre changing to third-person, it's received a fairly warm reception.

Diamond or Pearl? Dialga or Palkia? These are the big decisions put towards Trainers in the latest Sinnoh event for Pokémon Go – but is one better than the other?

The Tomb Raider trilogy of the '90s is beloved by video game fans far and wide.

Tomb Raider Remastered is here to inject a decent dose of '90s nostalgia, with everyone's favourite heroine, Lara Croft, returning to her three original adventures on modern consoles and PC.

Palworld dungeons are scattered throughout the Palpagos Islands with lots of Pals up for grabs, including a few exclusive ones that can't be found anywhere else on the map.

Become a pirate kingpin. Assemble a fleet of ships. Hunt for lost treasure. And gather a team of cutthroats to reign dominance on the high seas in Skull and Bones.

Making the best recipes in Pokémon Sleep can yield plenty of rewards for those looking to get the most out of the mobile game.

Palworld has almost exceeded a whopping 20 million players in less than a month since launch, and players are continuing to build up their Pals for battle.

More than a decade after development first began, Skull and Bones is finally arriving on console and PC.

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since Hogwarts Legacy first came out.

Sora in Smash Bros. It's still an unbelievable achievement.

Helldivers 2 is the new hot game that has been blowing up on both PlayStation and the PC platform. What about Xbox, though? Why is the game not available on Microsoft's games console?

EA has unveiled a collaboration with Canadian supermodel and beauty entrepreneur Winnie Harlow as part of its latest update for The Sims 4.

When does a re-release become a remaster? And when does a remaster become a remake? These questions were on my mind as I dived, climbed, blasted and explored my way through Tomb Raider I-III Remastered.

The Carnival of Love seasonal event arrives in Pokémon Go, bringing about plenty of opportunities to earn lots of XP and catch plenty of pocket monsters.

Japanese developer Pocketpair – best known for being the team behind Palworld – has urged people to apply for the company, with the studio reportedly being «overwhelmingly short of friends».

Helldivers 2 has become an unprecedented success for Sony on the PC platform, surpassing more than 150,000 concurrent users over its opening weekend and over 1 million copies sold globally.

Fortnite and Amazon appear to be on the precipice of another collaboration, with Hazbin Hotel, the adult animated musical comedy from Vivienne Medrano, looking set to be introduced into the battle royale in the coming weeks.

If you're looking for a challenge (and to complete the game) you'll want to take on the Palworld bosses.

Another EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team promo is here. Make way for the EA FC 24 Future Stars promo and add a new generation of talented ballers to your squad.

The TMNT crossover in Fortnite continues today (Friday 9th February), with Shredder and Splinter skins being added to the game – following on from the introduction of everyone’s favourite heroes in a half-shell in December 2023.

If you’re playing through the game and have thought to yourself, 'This is good, but I wish it had Twitch Drops,' you’re in luck.

Helldivers 2 is a game designed with co-operative play squarely in mind, and yet there are those who want or have to play the game on their lonesome — and with them in mind, we have our Helldivers 2 solo guide and how to play in single-player explained.

Palworld is full of high-level Pals that can be extremely difficult to defeat and capture – especially in the early stages of the game, as you scramble for basic resources just to survive.

It shouldn't be a relief when you see the credits roll at the end of a video game. You want to feel satisfied with the experience you've had, not just glad that it's over so you can move onto other things.

With Halo season 2 launching this week, we had the chance to jump on a video call with some of the key players behind the live-action TV adaptation of the iconic Xbox gaming franchise.

CoD MW3 Season 2 has brought a whole host of new content, with maps such as Stash House earning fan praise for not only being an “instant classic”, but also for featuring a Breaking Bad link in the maps’ trailer.

One of the defining features of the survival-crafting game Palworld is the fact that the busywork can be offloaded to the eponymous Pals — and Anubis, in particular, has great stats for this.

Whether you’re looking to make things easier for yourself or alter the game visually, there’s already a Palworld mod out there for you.

If you're looking to show off to your mates about how much you've played the game or how well you've done in it, you'll want to unlock all the Palworld achievements.

Xbox Game Pass is a wonderful thing for the budget-conscious gamer, but issues have arisen with Palworld, as it isn’t as feature-complete as it is on Steam.

Everyone's favourite stealthy video game protagonist Solid Snake has now joined the ever-growing world of Fortnite. The battle royale crossovers continue with force in Chapter 5, with Metal Gear now getting in on the action, following the likes of Peter Griffin from Family Guy and US rapper Eminem.

The success of Palworld has naturally led to comparisons between the game and Pokémon, with the internet now debating whether any legal ramifications could happen due to their similarities.

Sure, Palworld might seem a lot like certain other titles, but the crafting element of the new trending game is quite different.

It's almost time for Master Chief to return to our screens in Halo season 2!