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Doom: The Dark Ages: Review
Amongst the wreckage and labyrinthine halls of a burning medieval city, there is a small metal drop pod housing a powerful weapon: the power gauntlet. A weapon that id Software has designed to display the unbridled power of the Doomslayer. At the click of a button, you can turn demons to nothing but blood and…
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Destiny 2: On the Edge
As far back as I can remember Bungie reveals have got my blood pumping. With Destiny 2 and Halo being the absolute peaks of what they have to showcase. I am a Destiny addict. And discussing that with people almost makes it feel like I’m sitting in an AA meeting admitting my deepest shames from…
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Expelled!
Time loops lend themselves perfectly to video games, but that does not mean that all time loop games are created equal. Outer Wilds, uses its time loop to encourage player exploration, discovery and learning. Solving its central mystery feels immensely satisfying. Without expert craftsmanship or a deft touch, loops run the risk of becoming repetitive…
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Gaming Puzzle Boxes
Introduction: There are a couple of things that I always have sitting on my desk: a notebook, a photo of my wife, and a puzzle. The puzzle is Titan, made by Felix Ure here in the UK. It is a 50mm solid brass sphere with one visible join across its circumference. It is a beautifully…
Gaming Acuity 