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[]FILE - The Nintendo Switch 2 is demonstrated during a media event, in New York, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) [FILE - The Nintendo Switch 2 is demonstrated during a media event, in New York, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)]IT'S SUPER (LIKE MARIO)! Nintendo Switch 2 final preview: Why it's start of something big and not just 4K upgrade
Weve gone hands-on with the Switch 2 ahead of launch this week, and were more convinced than ever that Nintendo has another big hit in storehere's all we learned
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Gamers brand Trump's tariffs 'diabolical' as Nintendo delay Switch 2 pre-orders due to impact
Donald Trump
This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated, please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and videos
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Mario Kart World is the perfect Switch 2 launch title and I will be playing for months
Nintendo Switch
Between its open world exploration, array of secrets and incredible Knockout Tour mode, we no longer have any doubts that Mario Kart World is going to sell consoles by the bucketload
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Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: A nice return to Okinawa with Daddy Kiryu
Video games
Kazuma Kiryu returns to sunny Okinawa in the latest Kiwami refresh from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios as number three in the series gets a refresh with an additional new story added
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PlayStation takes fight to Nintendo with State of Play on eve of Switch 2 launch
PS5 Sony Playstation 5 News
Sony is promising 40 minutes of "news and updates on must-play games" for PlayStation 5, right on the eve of Nintendo's Switch 2 launchhere's what we expect to see at State of Play
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[]ON THE HUNT! Monster Hunter Wilds review: A fitting sequel to World that expands upon it in every way
Monster Hunter
Monster Hunter Wilds is that rare sequel that takes everything good about its predecessor and improves it all
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Hitman devs' James Bond game gets title and here's how to watch big reveal this week
James Bond
Hitman developer IO Interactive will hold its first-ever showcase this week, giving us our first look at the studio's upcoming James Bond title which is known as 007 First Light
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Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is fun but it should have been a launch freebie
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's other launch title for the Switch 2 is Welcome Tour, but it's hard not to feel like it should have been a freebie in the box with the consolehere's why
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Like a Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: Mad Dog Majima thrives in wildest game in series
Video games
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the latest game in the long-running series by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio as Goro Majima gets to hog the spotlight in huge spin-off on the high seas
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Eagle-eyed Fans spot Persona 6 clue as anticipation builds for next RPG hit
Persona
Looking forward to Persona 6? You're not the only one, and eagle-eyed fans have spotted a hint at the next game in the RPG series in an Atlus recruitment picture
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GTA 6 price 'revealed' ahead of release date news and fans are not happy
GTA 6
GTA 6 fans have spotted a sneaky clue that teased Trailer 1's release date and offers a date for the next one but is it all an elaborate hoax or will it prove to be true?
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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review - 2025's first Game of the Year contender?
Video games
Henry of Skalitz is back with an RPG that stands among the genre's biggest and best find out why you need to play it in our Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review
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WWE icon Dave Bautista begs Netflix for Gears of War update and says 'get it together'
WWE
Dave Bautista has been attached to a Gears of War movie for years, but now the former WWE Champion is pushing Netflix to get the ball rolling on the project once and for all
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February 2025's biggest new game releases coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC this month
Video games
From high-budget sequels to some childhood nostalgia, February is packed with great games to play. Here are our picks across all the major consoles, as well as PC
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Nintendo shoots down Switch 2 launch game rumours with long-awaited Pokemon update
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has revealed that Pokemon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 are coming to the original Switch first, and aren't currently planned for Switch 2 outside of backwards compatibility
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Daily Star's best games of 2024 rated from Call of Duty to multi-player that blew up
Video games
With 2024 nearly done, there were some fantastic titles launched in the last calendar year across all platforms including AAA and indie titles here's how our 'Game of the Year' list looks
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GTA 6 release date 'update' due today as Rockstar's parent company countdown ends
GTA 6
The long-awaited Take-Two earnings call is tonight, but Rockstar Games' GTA 6 has hit a surprising couple of milestones this week as the wait for Trailer 2 goes on
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Call of Duty player takes legal action after spending over 2 years battling ban
Call Of Duty
One Call of Duty player spent more than two years battling a ban from Activision's shooter, and they've finally got the result they wanted after a lengthy legal process
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EA FC make 'transfer deadline day' swoop to give fans major 'live skeleton' upgrade
EA FC 25
Even EA is in the transfer mood as they make move to firm up that it is a leader in advanced sports optical tracking and analysis solutions' which could be big news for EA FC 26
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Assassin's Creed Shadows in bizarre leak as game details end up on racy site
Assassins Creed
Assassin's Creed Shadows details have leaked in the strangest way possible, with pages from the game's art book uploaded to a site specialising in adult content
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[]Video games'IT'S CLOBBERIN' TIME': WWE 2K25 review - Best wrestling game in years hurt by surprise 'Island' Cena-style heel turn
WWE 2K25 is here in early access, but is it worth your time? Despite some major missteps with its new Island mode, it's hard to argue against the rest of what's included
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Diablo 4 review: A slick, brutal dungeon crawler packed with baddies to battle
Playstation
The Diablo series is back on the next-gen consoles and the makers Blizzard have gone all-in on developing a deep dungeon crawler packed with gameplay
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LG evo C3 smart TV review: A costly but quality 4K OLED TV set ideal for gamers
Technology
Telly maker LG is known for its high quality gizmos but how good can a 1,399 TV set aimed at high-end gamers and 4K lovers be across both types of user? It turns out, very good
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C-Smash VRS review: A brilliant PSVR2 multiplayer game mixing tennis and Tetris
Playstation Vr
London developer RapidEyeMovers has delved into the archives to bring back a Sega Dreamcast title from 20+ years ago and given it a new life on Playstation's PSVR2 headset, and the results are good
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Dead Island 2 review: A brutal, blood-soaked zombie slayer of a PS5 video game
PS5 Sony Playstation 5 News
It's been 13 years since Dead Island and the makers are now finally back with a brutal new zombie slayer game packed with gore and undead battling action on the PS5 and Xbox Series X
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Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price announced as new Mario Kart game unveiled
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed, and after months of rumours, we now know the release date, price and a list of games we'll be playing on it
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'I never thought I needed one household gadget now I couldn't do without it'
Technology
The Daily Star's Assistant Editor Richard Brown is on a journey to becoming a sensible adult, with an air purifier the next step on that path. But is it actually useful?
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open at GAME with limited stock Here's how to secure yours
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch 2 went live for pre-orders in the UK, with GAME joining the list of retailers selling the new gaming device. However, the new console has been selling out quickly
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Mario Kart World: All we know about latest Nintendo racer ahead of Switch 2 event
Nintendo Switch
Mario Kart 9 (or whatever it ends up being called) is the first game revealed for the Nintendo Switch 2 here's all we know about the upcoming racer which could be a system-seller
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April 2025's biggest new game releases coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC this month
Video games
After a packed March, there's still plenty of gaming to go around, with PlayStation and Xbox remasters and re-releases, an exciting new RPG, and Cristiano Ronaldo in a fighting game
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Nintendo attempt to stop scalpers buying up all the new Switch 2 consoles here's how
Nintendo Switch
Bosses at Nintendo appear to be going to great lengths to stop scalpers, with extreme conditions being placed on anyone wishing to register to pre-order the new console
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Nintendo Switch 2 UK preorders go live as major retailer lets you skip the launch day rush
Nintendo Switch
Currys and ShopTo will let Nintendo fans skip the queues for the Switch 2 by registering interest now here's how to get the ball rolling for the latest console
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When is Multiversus going offline? As Batman and Bugs Bunny's best efforts fail
Video games
Multiversus, the Super Smash Bros. rival from Warner Bros, will be going offline in May, its developer has announced as the platform fighter begins its final season next week
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Daily Star's best and worst wrestling games from iconic entry and slobberknocker
Video games
Whether you're into TNA, WWE, or AEW, there have been plenty of wrestling video games over the years, but some are better than others which ones have you played?
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Overwatch 2 announces 'groundbreaking' PvP changes after Marvel Rivals surges to success
Overwatch
Overwatch 2's new season 14 is here, but its biggest additions arguably arrive today with the return of 6v6 and the Avatar anime crossover skin range that fans have been waiting for
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Dune: Awakening hands-on preview and how it'll devour your time like a hungry sandworm
Video games
Dune: Awakening might be one of the most exciting shakeups of the survival sandbox in years, aiming to offer a slick experience from start to endgame and I've played it
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Dune: Awakening boss on 'challenges', famous cameos and World of Warcraft comparisons
Video games
Dune Awakening could be the biggest game in the survival genre since Palworld, and we had the chance to speak to Scott Junior, Executive Producer about the game's development
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GTA 6 could be best reason yet to buy a PS5 Pro, former Rockstar employee claims
GTA 6
One ex-Rockstar developer has spoken about the challenges facing GTA 6 on a technical level, and why a PS5 Pro might be the best way to play the company's magnum opus
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Xbox's multiplatform strategy pays off as it becomes biggest publisher in the world
XBox
While all eyes are on Nintendo's Switch 2, Microsoft's console strategy appears to be paying dividends as Xbox was the world's biggest publisher in December 2024
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[]Video gamesPIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME: Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii lets Majima go Mad Dog on land and sea
Despite having no idea what to expect with Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, I found myself absolutely enthralled throughout read my preview to find out why
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Minecraft Legends review: An action-strategy game that offers years of co-op fun
Xbox Series X
Mojang is back with another Minecraft spin-off but this time has been able to combine the series' classic mechanics into a real time strategy game that will last you years
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The Dark Pictures Switchback VR review: A one-trick-pony PS5 horror rollercoaster
Playstation Vr
The makers of Until Dawn join the PSVR2 bandwagon with a new horror game that's set on a spooky rollercoaster ride
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Resident Evil 4 review: A brutal, improved remake of the horror hit for the PS5
Resident Evil
Capcom has gone all-in to revamp and improve this 2005 Gamecube horror game and the results are blood-curdlingly good for those seeking a challenging and frightful run-and-gun hit
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WWE 2K23 review: A new must-have undisputed king of wrestling games has emerged
WWE
Long-time fans of wrestling games have been begging for something different from all forms of sports entertainment games for years, and 2K has massively delivered with this brilliant new addition to the WWE 2K franchise
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Civilization 7 review: Brave changes payoff for beloved series but where is Gandhi?
Video games
Civilization 7 makes big changes to the series, and while they won't appeal to everyone, I found them to be a great way to keep me engaged from Turn 1 to Turn 1000
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GTA 6 fans plan ambitious tribute for night before launch as Rockstar clarifies future
GTA 6
GTA 5 players are proposing a group drive around Los Santos before the end of an era, with GTA 6 on the horizon and slated for launch later this year but you'll need plenty of gas
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EA F1 25 release date confirmed with Brad Pitt movie races and fan-favourite mode return
Video games
EA's Formula 1 series has a confirmed release date, with the new entry skidding onto consoles and PC on May 30 check out everything we know, including the return of Braking Point
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GTA 6 earnings call explained: When is Take-Two meeting that could reveal release date?
GTA 6
While we heard a rumour last week about GTA 6 launching in September, the retailer has now confirmed it's not based on any insider information but we know when we will hear
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Every Nintendo Switch 2 launch game 'leaked' so far Xbox classic and Zelda remaster
Nintendo Switch
What's a console without games? That's what we're asking ahead of Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal on April 2, with a roundup of every rumoured game launching on the system
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South of Midnight review: A fresh, emotional action game that shines on Xbox
XBox
Xbox Game Pass is getting a cracker of a new title here on day one as South of Midnight offers a brilliantly fresh console hit combining several classic gameplay tropes
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Space-Time Smackdown release time: When do new cards and trading go live?
Pokemon
Pokemon TCG Pocket is getting another expansion, and this one's the big one since it includes trading as well as Gen 4 critters here's when you can start playing
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Path of Exile 2 vs Diablo 4? Daily Star's verdict on Elon's Musk's 'favourite' games
Diablo 4
Whether you're a billionaire or someone looking for a new game to play, there's a lot to like about both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 read our comparison of both to help make up your mind
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Split Fiction's latest trailer shows co-op hit It Takes Two was no fluke
Video games
Split Fiction might be one of the most exciting games in the first half of 2025, and a new trailer has shown just how much it has to offer co-op players
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The Sims 1 and 2 Legacy Collections launch for 25th Anniversary, including all DLC
PC gaming
As leaks suggested earlier this week, The Sims and The Sims 2 have been re-released for PC, letting players enjoy the classic titles on modern hardware
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Leaked Nintendo Switch 2 price is 'cheaper than its rivals' but fans have one moan
Nintendo Switch
The Switch 2's price has leaked, and while fans are still keen on Nintendo's new system, some are cautious that it might be too expensive for the features it offers
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GTA 6 $100 price fear dubbed 'ridiculous' as gaming expert rages why it makes 'no sense'
GTA 6
After one analyst suggested GTA 6 could be priced at $100 to help 'save' the video game industry, another has called the suggestion 'ridiculous and 'a bridge too far'
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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 player sees Season 2 with brutal baseball bat 'murder spree'
Call of Duty Black Ops
The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2 update lands in a few hours but one player is ringing in the update with a once-in-a-lifetime scorestreak involving a baseball bat
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Nintendo Switch 2 leak claims 'one of 2025's biggest games' is coming to new console
Nintendo Switch
The Switch 2 is coming, and while Nintendo hasn't formally revealed its software lineup yet, one rumour suggests we'll be slaying demons in no time.
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[]Nintendo SwitchIT'S A HERE! Nintendo Switch 2 finally revealed here's all we know from announcement trailer
Nintendo has finally revealed its next console, the Switch 2, anD it launches this year
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Before Your Eyes review: An innovative PSVR2 game that you control by blinking
Playstation Vr
The PSVR2 has only been out a few weeks but the games keep coming thick and fast and this innovative year-old title really utilises the built-in eye tracking tech
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Ragnarock review: A heavy metal viking themed PSVR2 rhythm game worth buying
Playstation Vr
Rhytym game fans who have just got their hands on the new PSVR2 headset should take a look at this 20 heavy metal game that combines top tunes with a viking rower theme
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Scars Above review: A Returnal style sci-fi game on PS5 that isn't as good
Playstation
Serbian developer Mad Head Games tries its hand at a sci-fi space epic set on a moody alien planet but the resulting guns and exploration game fails to hit the mark
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Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2's flagship title shows off the new tech
Playstation Vr
Playstation's VR2 headset is out next week and, after we gave it top marks, it is time to turn our attention to the flagship launch game that's set in the wonderful Horizon universe and revolves around mountain climbing and arrow shooting
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[]Video gamesGen Z gamers most likely to rage quit, poll finds
Gen Z gamers are the most prone to rage quitting but seven in 10 are back on the game in just half an hour.
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Last chance for PS5 gamers to pre-order GTA VI under 50, not 70 this weekend
GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto fans can knock more than 20 off Rockstar's latest instalment by beating a looming deadline
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Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls review: Brutal, chaotic toon superhero fighting fun
Marvel
The Playstation 5s new Marvel Tokon brawler is a side-scrolling 4vs4 tag-team battle title packed with famous action heroes youll recognise from comic books
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2nd-hand Xbox sales boom as Microsoft hike console costs by 43% due to AI demand
XBox
The computer firm has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs, resulting in the Series X console now costing 670
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Lego Pokmon Smart Play review: Brick tech reaches new heights with TV tie-in
Lego
Lego chiefs return with more of their Smart Bricks and this time its a tie-in with the Pokmon cartoon franchise to get you battling Charizards with Pikachu
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[]FortniteFortnite down as players report server issues with complaints spiking
Gamers have logged 200 reports of server problems around 9am on Downdetector as the massive outage continues - this is a breaking news story
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The best free-to-play games on your shiny new PS5, Xbox Series X or Nintendo Switch
Playstation
Theres a growing list of dozens of free-to-play video games your loved ones can download now thatll light up their new console without the need to break the bank further with expensive festive spend
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World's first fully AI-powered reality show goes live and it's like the Hunger Games
Artificial Intelligence
Non Player Combat is a fully AI-powered game show, where each six of the characters 'autonomously' make their own decisions while they ruthlessly hunt eachother
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Ex-Marine Paul Doyle's neighbours' shock after 'nice guy' turned celebration to mayhem
Liverpool parade incident
Neighbours of Paul Doyle described him as 'Mr Healthy Dude' as the 54-year-old pleaded guilty to driving into Liverpool FC fans during the victory parade celebrations
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Who is Paul Doyle as Liverpool parade crash driver admits ploughing into fans
Liverpool parade incident
Paul Doyle, 54, is a married father-of-three and former business owner whose social media accounts suggest an interest in cryptocurrency
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[]Video gamesGen Z gamers most likely to rage quit, poll finds
Gen Z gamers are the most prone to rage quitting but seven in 10 are back on the game in just half an hour.
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Last chance for PS5 gamers to pre-order GTA VI under 50, not 70 this weekend
GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto fans can knock more than 20 off Rockstar's latest instalment by beating a looming deadline
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Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls review: Brutal, chaotic toon superhero fighting fun
Marvel
The Playstation 5s new Marvel Tokon brawler is a side-scrolling 4vs4 tag-team battle title packed with famous action heroes youll recognise from comic books
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Sci-fi superfan builds 9k Star Wars spaceship in garden complete with fully-stocked bar
Star Wars
Chester Walsh, 29, from Northamptonshire, spent three months and 9,000 building a Star Wars-inspired spaceship in his back garden and it even has a fully-stocked bar
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2nd-hand Xbox sales boom as Microsoft hike console costs by 43% due to AI demand
XBox
The computer firm has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs, resulting in the Series X console now costing 670
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[]XBox2nd-hand Xbox sales boom as Microsoft hike console costs by 43% due to AI demand
The computer firm has increased the price of Xbox consoles worldwide, citing rising memory and storage chip costs, resulting in the Series X console now costing 670
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Days left for FIFA fans to pre-order EA Sports FC 27 on PS5 and Xbox for lowest price
FIFA
Gamers can cut 20 off EA Sports FC 27which features thousands of footballers, including England's Jude Bellingham
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Xbox 'major outage' today? Gamers checking server status as thousands unable to play
XBox
Xbox has been hit by a major outage for several of its services, including games and gaming, according to its server status, leaving thousands of gamers left unable to play on their consoles,
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Halo Campaign Evolved review: An amazing makeover for an superb sci-fi classic
Halo
The Xbox exclusive Halo series returns but this time the original game gets a campaign makeover for modern audiences and comes not only to Xbox consoles but PC and Playstation 5 too
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni review: A highly versatile video gaming headset
Playstation
Audio bods SteelSeries are back with yet another brilliant set of headphones that offer gamers multiple ways of connecting to all their consoles, PCs and handhelds at the same time
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