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Jon Newcombe

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Fable: The Journey to a New Beginning

Fable: The Journey to a New Beginning

We look back at the legacy of Lionhead's fan-favourite fantasy series as the next entry is readied for release over at Playground Games.

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VampyrScore

Vampyr

"We expect that genre fans will appreciate what it tries to achieve, however, a wider audience is unlikely to find much to sink their teeth into."

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Yoku's Island ExpressScore

Yoku's Island Express

"It's relaxing and enjoyable for the most part, while also testing player skill just enough to keep things interesting."

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InkedScore

Inked

"It's a visual delight that presents an intriguing narrative and some stimulating conundrums."

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Bio Inc. RedemptionScore

Bio Inc. Redemption

"Overall, Bio Inc. Redemption feels very much like a mobile game ported to PC - which in fairness is exactly what it is."

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Road RedemptionScore

Road Redemption

"Despite some issues, there's fun to be had with Road Redemption."

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The Banner Saga 2Score

The Banner Saga 2

"It's hard not to admire the scale of what Stoic has achieved."

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Football Manager 2016Score

Football Manager 2016

"It excels at allowing you to play out your football fantasies and the addiction factor is incredibly high."

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Chaos RebornScore

Chaos Reborn

"Every turn is a gamble, sometimes it goes wrong and you lose, sometimes you deserve to fail only to come out on top."

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Invisible, Inc.Score

Invisible, Inc.

"Every attempt to conquer the campaign is hugely enjoyable, even if the story doesn't stay as fresh as the action."

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Crimson DragonScore

Crimson Dragon

"The repeated objectives and clunky controls detract from what could have been a better experience."

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Zoo TycoonScore

Zoo Tycoon

"There are plenty of features but it's rarely a hefty challenge. It's a game to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace, an experience to celebrate and share because it's so refreshingly pleasant."

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Bioshock Infinite: Burial at SeaScore

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea

"Burial at Sea is an enjoyable blast through a familiar setting. But the short run time raises a difficult question."

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Bioshock Infinite: Rebuilding Rapture

Bioshock Infinite: Rebuilding Rapture

We sit down with Burial at Sea's producer, Don Roy, and find out more about the inspirations behind the incoming DLC.

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Football Manager 2014Score

Football Manager 2014

"The real beauty of Football Manager is in the stories you will experience."

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Pokémon X/YScore

Pokémon X/Y

"New features, and engaging visuals show great strides forwards. X and Y will be looked on very fondly in years to come."

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Godus Hands-On

Godus Hands-On

Who knew being a God involved so much clicking?

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Amnesia: A Machine for PigsScore

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

"While sneaking, hiding, running away and solving environmental puzzles isn't everyone's idea of fun, players looking for a nail-biting horror experience could do worse."

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The Consistent Console Message

The Consistent Console Message

As we're in the midst of a console war, Jon Newcombe considers if consumer desires should be driving technological innovation.

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FIFA 14 - What to Expect

FIFA 14 - What to Expect

As the latest instalment of the ever popular football simulator nears release an abundance of information has been revealed.

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Tales of XilliaScore

Tales of Xillia

Tales of Xillia is absurd, and it flourishes in absurdity.

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Dynasty Warriors 8Score

Dynasty Warriors 8

China's legendary warlords take to the battlefield once more for some high-octane button bashing action.

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A Step Back in Time: Project Eternity

A Step Back in Time: Project Eternity

Project Eternity is a return to the dark and punishing world of the isometric RPG. Thousands of people wanted it. Chris Avellone promised to deliver it. Thanks to Kickstarter, it looks like we're going to get it.

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Surgeon Simulator 2013Score

Surgeon Simulator 2013

Though the clinical title suggests otherwise, Surgeon Simulator 2013 won't help medical students get their licence.

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Battle Ready: WildStar takes aim

Battle Ready: WildStar takes aim

The MMO with a free-form fighting system more akin to Zelda than Warcraft is taking shape ahead of release. We go hands-on and talk to the man behind the combat.

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6 screens from D4

6 screens from D4

From the creators of Deadly Premonition.

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Next-Gen Exclusives: Xbox One

Next-Gen Exclusives: Xbox One

All the major exclusive announcements from Microsoft's conference at E3.

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Project Spark revealed at E3

Project Spark revealed at E3

Game creation game shown off at Microsoft conference.

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Forza Motorsport 5 announced

Forza Motorsport 5 announced

It's the announcement we all knew would happen, but it's still a welcome sight.

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Slender: The ArrivalScore

Slender: The Arrival

Run away screaming or embrace the darkness?

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EvolandScore

Evoland

"Initially the game is two-tone, similar to the original Gameboy. An early chest transforms the world into colour, by the end characters are 3D models traversing glorious HD."

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BattleBlock TheaterScore

BattleBlock Theater

"The story is absolutely barmy. Narrated with goofy enthusiasm and near perfect comic timing, it's a rollercoater of wackiness that's almost impossible not to fall in love with."

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Rhythm DestructionScore

Rhythm Destruction

"Think Dance Dance Revolution meets Ikaruga, and you're close to understanding what Rhythm Destruction is all about."

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