Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: House Of Ashes review: very nearly a fun horror romp
It's still too serious for its own good, but it's going in the right direction
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Bethesda's new Starfield trailer introduces mercenary and pirate factions
As well as a little detail about the Settled Systems' history
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Feature: Exclusive: Here's how you'll know which games will run on Valve's Steam Deck
We speak to Valve about their Steam Deck compatibility review programme
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EWS podcast episode 161: the best songs special
Hello to Randy Newman, if he's listening
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Feature: Into The Pit was inspired by Devil Daggers and a Nicolas Cage film
"It was such a specific vision... how people were trying to emulate that nostalgic feel with modern technology."
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Feature: I'm sorry to say it New World, but you need mounts, mate
I refuse to get off my high horse
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RPS Asks: you to please take our 2021 readership survey
Help shape the future of the RPS supporter program
News
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No Man's Sky's new update lets you ride on flying worms
The worm has turned
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Haunted Chocolatier is the Stardew Valley developer's next RPG
Run a chocolate shop staffed by ghosts
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Battlefield 2042 will tweak maps, UI and more in response to beta feedback
Making a better future
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The Uncharted movie finally has a trailer
Drake ft. a lil baby
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Razer cap RazerCon announcements with first PSU and liquid cooler components
New haptic feedback headsets launched as well
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Dwarf Fortress Steam edition video demonstrates convenience of seeing what's happening
The premium edition's graphics are so welcome!
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Amanita's unhappy Happy Game is coming in time for Halloween
And has a demo now
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Skyrim will add aquariums in its Anniversary Edition
The fishiest Skyrim yet
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Can’t buy an RTX 3080? GeForce Now will let you play with one in the cloud
Still gonna cost you, though
Supporter funded articles
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Letter From The Editor #03: EGX Rezzed is dead, long live EGX Rezzed
We talk Rezzed's move to Birmingham and new site features
Hello folks. Sorry to be writing this letter so late into October. This time two weeks ago I was walking the halls of London's ExCel on my way to host the first RPS Presents panel at EGX 2021, and all the planning and organising I had to do for it rather cut back on my available writing time. I then took some time off to …
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The zombies in Back 4 Blood are more fashionable than me
Fresh to death
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Truly, hell is other people
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Mon Amour is the most crazed, loved up take on Flappy Bird you'll ever see
Another kiss of life from Onion Games
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Reviews
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House Of Ashes review: very nearly a fun horror romp
It's still too serious for its own good, but it's going in the right direction
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WD Blue SN570 review: The best cheap SSD grows up
You can't go wrong with this fast, affordable SSD
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Deals
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Corsair's flagship Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT headset is 26% off in the UK
A deep £65 discount on an unreasonably luxurious gaming headset.
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Get a high-spec 1TB NVMe SSD for £139 after a 21% off voucher
A good price for the PC and PS5-compatible XPG S70 Blade.
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Get the outstanding Razer Viper ultralight mouse for 50% off
One of the best FPS mice for just £40, complete with optical switches, flexible cable and 69g weight.
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Get an RTX 3070 gaming laptop for £1250 after a £150 discount
A big discount on a mobile gaming powerhouse.
Bestest Bests
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Inscryption review: a sinister and excellently crafted card game with a darkly comic underbelly
I've never meta-fiction I didn't like
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The 50 best strategy games to play on PC in 2021
From tiny robot battles to grand historical warfare
Hardware
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Razer cap RazerCon announcements with first PSU and liquid cooler components
New haptic feedback headsets launched as well
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Can’t buy an RTX 3080? GeForce Now will let you play with one in the cloud
Still gonna cost you, though
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Best SSD for gaming: our top SATA and NVMe picks
Our top solid state drive recommendations
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WD Blue SN570 review: The best cheap SSD grows up
You can't go wrong with this fast, affordable SSD
From The Archive
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Let's take a moment to enjoy the post-it notes and graffiti in Back 4 Blood
Don't dead open inside
I spent some time this weekend wallowing happily in Back 4 Blood, the co-op zombie smasher positioned as a "spiritual successor" to Left 4 Dead. Had a great time; got covered in blood. Genuinely, I favour melee quite a lot, and one of the people I played with kept saying "You are covered in so much blood!" in a tone I took to be …
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I'm a sucker for a good menu noise
It can't only be me
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Monster Hunter Rise might just be my ideal Monster Hunter game
After years of trying (and failing) to make high fashion dino pants, I've finally found a MonHan that clicks
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Man, I'm so looking forward to The BB Boys becoming The BBBB Boys
Buddy Bot's gonna be my new best friend in Death Stranding Director's Cut
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How Hades plays with Greek myths
Hell to pay
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Resident Evil Village's Beneviento house is like the monstrous lovechild of PT and Resi 7
It scared the bejeezus out of me
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Bloody hell, Psychonauts is still a bit good, isn't it?
Trip the mind fantastic
Indiescovery
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Into The Pit was inspired by Devil Daggers and a Nicolas Cage film
"It was such a specific vision... how people were trying to emulate that nostalgic feel with modern technology."
Into The Pit is a fast-paced roguelike shooter with hints of Doom, and excellent hands that shoot magical bullets. It's not the first occult-themed game to turn hands into guns (and I sure hope it won't be the last), but is inspired by one. I spoke to Into The Pit's creator, Tom Betts, who told me about the game's Devil Daggers influences, from weaponry to …
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Lo-fi adventure Chasing Static is now out with some classic horror puzzling
Blown fuses? Spooky bunker? You know what to do.
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TFI Friday: three indie puzzle games with slightly melancholy vibe
Feel happy sad with A Juggler's Tale, The Sundew and Night Reveries
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Mon Amour is the most crazed, loved up take on Flappy Bird you'll ever see
Another kiss of life from Onion Games
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Song Of Farca is great if you don't take it personally
I hardly know her!
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Pokémon-like RPG Monster Crown has left early access
No balls here, only pacts
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HitFlesh takes you back to a classic MMO's haunted fan server
Something spooky is going on in Asgarath
Latest articles
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No Man's Sky's new update lets you ride on flying worms
The worm has turned
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Corsair's flagship Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT headset is 26% off in the UK
A deep £65 discount on an unreasonably luxurious gaming headset.
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Haunted Chocolatier is the Stardew Valley developer's next RPG
Run a chocolate shop staffed by ghosts
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Get a high-spec 1TB NVMe SSD for £139 after a 21% off voucher
A good price for the PC and PS5-compatible XPG S70 Blade.
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Battlefield 2042 will tweak maps, UI and more in response to beta feedback
Making a better future
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The Uncharted movie finally has a trailer
Drake ft. a lil baby
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Razer cap RazerCon announcements with first PSU and liquid cooler components
New haptic feedback headsets launched as well
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Dwarf Fortress Steam edition video demonstrates convenience of seeing what's happening
The premium edition's graphics are so welcome!
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Amanita's unhappy Happy Game is coming in time for Halloween
And has a demo now
Guides
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Best Skyrim console commands on PC
Fus Ro Dah what you want
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Which New World Faction should you choose: Syndicate, Covenant, or Marauders?
Factions and Companies in New World explained
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A deep dive into Subnautica’s mods. Better bases, easier crafting, and a handy map app
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How to get Fiber and Hemp in New World
How to obtain Fiber from Hemp Plants in New World
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Minecraft 1.19 release date: The Wild Update
Learn everything that you can expect with The Wild Update
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New World Iron: where to find Iron Ore and how to get Fae Iron
Where to find Iron Ore locations in New World, and Fae Iron explained
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Everything that we know about Fireflies in Minecraft
Fireflies will give swamps a glow up in Minecraft
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Genshin Impact tier list of best characters
This tier list reveals the best characters in Genshin Impact
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New World beginner's guide: tips and tricks for surviving and thriving in New World
Use these New World tips and tricks to learn the game quickly
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Everything you need to know about mangrove swamps in Minecraft
What are you doing in my mangrove swamp?