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Palworld is the new massive open-world survival adventure that is the first game in a long time to challenge Pokémon's dominance over the monster-collecting genre.

The massive open world of Palworld is positioned perfectly for multiplayer. And thankfully, for anyone looking to play with friends, it's very much a real thing.

Living in the reality of Palworld is hard enough for the game's Pokémon-like critters, with players able to force their 'Pals' into menial factory jobs and/or gun-based violence — but one particular creature seems to be hating it more than the rest.

There's no denying that Palworld has become a hit game, despite the obvious comparisons to Nintendo's Pokémon and several other iconic games that it pays very close homage to.

Palworld is the new hot game, blowing up Steam, Xbox Game Pass and the internet as a whole in recent days. While those on console can simply download and get stuck in, PC players will need to check out what specs are needed ahead of playing.

Palworld has taken the world by storm. So much so that the servers have been taking a hit, with fans frantically searching the web to check the server status.

It's been almost seven years since Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, but our treasure hunting days are about to make a comeback.

Palworld is causing something of a stir in the gaming world, with players rushing to experience ‘Pokémon with guns’ so we’ve got the best starters explained and will go over which Pals you should pick to maximise your chances of survival.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered releases today, bringing that heartbreaking story back into our lives in even higher definition. And with a few extra goodies.

If you’re scratching your head wondering how to breed Pals, then you’re in luck – we’ve got Palworld breeding explained for you, and will go over all the basics including how to make cake, navigate the Breeding Farm and encourage your Pals to mingle.

It was a staple game on tablets about ten years ago. We remember everyone playing Plants Vs Zombies back then, and, along with its sequel and various spinoffs, it's still an immensely popular mobile game today.

With The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered almost among us, it's time to relive the bittersweet story of Ellie and Abby. Whether in preparation for the TV show's return, to collect the new trophies, or just for its own sake, Naughty Dog's longest and most ambitious game is definitely worth revisiting.

Naughty Dog is known for pushing the boundaries when it comes to graphics.

As if to prepare us for the upcoming emotional rollercoaster in season 2 of the TV adaptation, Naughty Dog has rereleased its source material.

Dead by Daylight, the multiplayer survival horror released back in 2016, has had some eclectic crossovers in its eight years. From Chucky, to Halloween's Laurie Strode, to Nicolas Cage, it's giving Fortnite a run for its money.

Ahead of its early access launch, Palword has been in the hands of critics and YouTubers who have been poring over the game for a week or so, and we’ve got their thoughts for you to chew on in our review round-up.

'Pokémon with guns' certainly grabs your attention, and given how much it has been wishlisted on Steam, it’s clear this hook has worked.

Palworld certainly has an interesting premise, with reviews being quite positive about the game described as 'Pokémon with guns', and so we’ll take a look at whether Palworld will come to PS4, PS5 or Nintendo Switch.

GAME, one of the last big game-selling chains that is still operating brick and mortar stores in the UK, has confirmed that it will stop accepting trade-ins and selling pre-owned games.

The Switch is still Nintendo's current-gen console, and it's still going strong. This is decent going for a piece of hardware that first came out in 2017.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been on our radar since it was announced halfway through last year, and we're super hyped that it's only a couple of days away from general release.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown sees you hacking and slashing a lot of foes so it’s wise to check out the tools of the trade with our full list of weapons and guide on how to upgrade them.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is only a few days away (unless you're playing already with early access).

Critics and players alike are raving about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and for good reason – it’s an excellent game, as seen in our review round-up.

Let’s get something cleared up first — this reviewer is a big fan of The Last of Us Part 2 in its original form. In fact, when put on the spot recently and asked what my favourite games of all time are, TLOU2 is one of the first that came to mind.

As is the case with Metroidvanias, you’ll be exploring the world map, backtracking and opening up new routes in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — and fast travel helps keep the action fresh by avoiding well-trodden ground.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the latest incarnation of the long-running puzzle platformer, will be released to the world in a couple of days.

In true TLOU fashion, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has been officially revealed after a leak confirmed the existence of the revamped Naughty Dog title, and we've got everything to bring you up to speed on the release date, pre-order and news.

It’s almost easier to name all the franchises that haven’t had a Fortnite crossover at this point.

Lethal Company took the gaming community by storm towards the end of last year.

The best Nintendo Wii games of all time will have you waving the Wiimote and Nunchuck around with a massive stupid grin plastered over your face.

Every Grand Theft Auto results in the player getting rich by unscrupulous means, but with Lester in GTA 5, we can now engage in white-collar crime, too — and we’ve got the Stock Market Assassinations missions from GTA explained to get rich quick.

Fans have been wanting a new Spyro the Dragon game for a long time now, probably since even before the fantastic Spyro Reignited Trilogy launched back in 2018. Recently, however, there have been a handful of Spyro 4 rumours. Let’s explain what that’s all about.

A Fortnite Avenged Sevenfold collaboration has been teased since November 2023 and whatever it is the metal band has been working on is being added to the game. Today.

If you’ve been feeling dramatic every time you pull on a hooded garment… if you’ve been distrusting every person across a table from you… if you’ve been slagging people off behind their backs (more than usual)… then you, dear reader, have got The Traitors fever.

Sony's first PlayStation – released in 1994 — not only moved 3D graphics from the fringe into everyone's living room, but it dispensed with cartridges in favour of the optical disks that many players still use today. It really was ahead of its time.

The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 Reloaded release date has been revealed, along with details of what to expect from its patch notes.

If you’re looking to fly around the game’s massive map quickly and want to do so more entertainingly than in a simple aeroplane – the flying bike in GTA 5 Online is what you need.

Giovanni is still in Pokemon Go and this boss battle is still a tricky one – especially as he changes his tactics every month. You can never just rest on your comfortable laurels when taking him on.

Season 2 of Modern Warfare 3 is now only around the corner, with plenty of new content on the way for the latest Call of Duty.

After years of rumours and much speculation, Konami confirmed to the world that a remake of the much beloved Silent Hill 2 was in the works.

EA Sports FC 24 enters 2024 with lots of new exciting ways to claim your favourite football player. The latest of which surrounds a Fire and Ice promo that offers up not only one but two chances to claim some of the best in the game.

More and more PlayStation games are making their way to PC, with Horizon Forbidden West now scheduled to be the next big blockbuster from the Sony studio to arrive on the platform.

Final Fantasy XIV (or Final Fantasy 14) has continued to delight MMORPG fans for over a decade with four expansion packs released. Now the fifth expansion, Dawntrail, is nearer than ever before!

Half-Life 2 has been astounding video game lovers for decades. With Valve seemingly not interested in making its own remaster, a group of dedicated fans have come together to utilise the latest Nvidia technology to make the idea a reality.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has been around the block a few times by this point, but how is the game holding up now that its Booster Course DLC tracks have all been delivered?

There's no denying that Hogwarts Legacy was one of the biggest games of last year, with millions of Harry Potter fans jumping at the chance to enrol in that iconic wizarding school and unravel a mystery decades before The Boy Who Lived was even born.

The rumour mill is churning once again. This time it's surrounding the return of Travis Scott in Fortnite, following his long absence away from the game for legal reasons.

Given that it first launched back in 2011, it’s something of a surprise that Minecraft is still as popular as it is. If you’ve never played the blocky game before and are looking to know where to start, you’re in the right place. Here’s how to play Minecraft.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 enters 2024 with the introduction of Ranked Play now on the horizon. For those who love that competitive edge, this is the mode for you.

If you’re looking to make your time spent in the nuclear wastes of Boston a little easier, you’ll want to use some of the many different Fallout 4 cheats and console commands.

It’s that time of year when EA treats us all to the EA Sports FC 24 Team of the Year promotion in Ultimate Team!

Since launching in December, LEGO Fortnite has skyrocketed to an average of two million-plus daily average users.

One of the great bonuses of buying a new console is when platform holders add the ability to play classic games, such as having the option to play PS3 games on the PS5.

Epic Games is bringing wrestler-turned-actor John Cena back to the world of Fortnite, making him the latest famous face to grace the Fortnite Item Shop with a special skin.

It's been seven years since Pokémon Go made its way to mobiles around the world and, still, millions are checking in every day to update their Pokédex. January is set to be no different, with plenty of new and returning creatures appearing.

Team-based first-person shooter The Finals has been making waves since its December release, with many players now considering jumping into the action themselves. The one thing holding them back — crossplay. Is it available? And if so, across which platforms?

More than 27 years after debuting on MS-DOS, Bethesda's beloved Daggerfall action RPG has received its own remaster from one devoted fan who has spent almost a decade on the project.

It's been well over a year since the launch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, but Game Freak has made sure players aren't short of things to do.

Long gone are the days when the peak of mobile gaming was Doodle Jump, as fully-fledged experiences can now be had in the palm of your hand — and we have the best to play right now for both iOS and Android.

VR continues to expand. What was once thought of as a fad has now grown into a lucrative market, with Sony's PlayStation VR 2, the Meta Quest 3, HTC Vive, Valve Index and many more headsets all now competing to come out on top.

Most players are now several realms deep in God of War Ragnarok, which against all odds is receiving just as much praise as the 2018 reboot.

Blade is back! And this time, the Marvel vampire killer won't be reduced to a lacklustre tie-in game with a movie release or simply used as a supporting character.

Looking to redeem some handy free gifts in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet? Well, you've come to the right place, with plenty of Mystery Gift codes now ready for the taking.

It's fair to say, in a game with endless customisation, that we quickly become bored of poor ol' Steve and want look a bit more unique. You can achieve this by trying out the best Minecraft skins you can download in the game right now.

Much like the buildings in The Finals, we’ll be breaking down each of the classes to find the best builds for the Heavy, Medium and Light class.

If you’re planning on spending a lot of time flying your spaceship around or taking on the dastardly Crimson Fleet, you’ll want to know how to get ship parts in Starfield.

Sony has been launching some of its best games on PC in the last couple of years, and 2023 saw the troubled PC release of TLOUP1.

LEGO is all about making your own world with your own rules and to keep the tradition alive, we've got the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga codes including all cheats and extras to unlock.

First launched in 2020, the PlayStation 5 is now one of the most popular consoles of all time and a fan favourite with experienced and newbie gamers alike.

Christmas is always a great time to spend with the people, games and movies that you love. And today we've heard about a new Elf-inspired Roblox experience that lets you do all three of those things at the same time!

What have you spent your time playing in 2023, and which new release would you say has been the game of the year? That's the main topic of this week's One More Life gaming podcast episode.

Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas gift or you fancy treating yourself this festive season, we've rounded up all the best Xbox Series X deals to help you out.

Backwards compatibility has been a staple of console gaming for generations.

We’ll preface this article by saying there are a lot of Mario games, and to make sense of the vaunted series, we have the Mario games in order of release.

2023 has been a knockout year for PC games, and we've got the best from the past and present to play right now.

This year's Fortnite Winterfest is now underway, with the seasonal spectacular seeming to raise one particular question among the fans: where is Sgt Winter? Luckily, his location isn't that difficult to find!

Remembering the login details for your Fortnite account can be difficult, and Epic Games is also encouraging users to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts.

First introduced in 2022, Steam Year in Review (formerly Steam Replay) lets you see all the games you played in 2023, and we have how to see your Wrapped-like stats recap explained!

If you're plugged into the world of gaming, you will have heard of the Steam Deck by now, even if you didn't know there was also an amped-up OLED version available to buy.