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The Swindle review: The crime caper falls short of pulling off the perfect heist

The Swindle is a thrilling heist through steampunk Victorian London.
27 July 2015
Animation, Games, Cg artwork, Aeolian landform, Illustration, Digital compositing, Video game software, Pc game, Animated cartoon,

Journey out now on PS4: Why you must experience one of PlayStation's best games

Available now on PS4 and free to existing PS3 owners, why Journey is an experience you cannot miss.
21 July 2015
Games, Animation, Fictional character, Pc game, Video game software, Fiction, Sphere,

Broken Age Act 2 review: A surprisingly mishandled finale

Broken Age started so strong, how did the finale go so wrong?
06 May 2015
People in nature, Woody plant, Paint, Art, Animation, Watercolor paint, Lavender, Painting, Illustration, Artwork,

Whole new world: The exploration-focused ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox One

Meet three exploration games that expand the horizon of what you can expect on Xbox One.
05 April 2015
Graphics, Symbol, Games, Graphic design,

Axiom Verge review (PS4): The vast sprawling adventure that evokes Metroid

Explore an alien world as enticing as it is foreboding in Axiom Verge.
30 March 2015
Line, Carmine, Graphics, Coquelicot,

#IDARB (Xbox One): The crowd-sourced, hashtag-powered multiplayer game

Other Ocean makes a frantic multiplayer game that's just as fun to watch.
21 January 2015
Garden, Land lot, Rural area, Yard, Backyard, Lawn, Village, Paint, Painting, Landscaping,

The Talos Principle review (PC): One of the year's cleverest puzzle games

The Serious Sam team shows a new side with a thoughtful and restrained puzzle game.
12 December 2014
Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Fictional character, Cg artwork, Long hair, Step cutting, Animation, Brown hair,

Telltale's Game of Thrones Episode 1 review (PC): A strong start

Opener 'Iron from Ice' builds high anticipation for Telltale's Game of Thrones season.
05 December 2014
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Winter, Toy, Fictional character, Freezing, Snow, Doll, Figurine, Creative arts, Action figure, Ice cap,

Never Alone review (Xbox One): Bridging culture through gameplay

Alaska Native game Never Alone seeks to inform and entertain players with mixed results.
19 November 2014
Fictional character, Animation, Digital compositing, Fiction, Action-adventure game, Kneeling, Sculpture,

This War of Mine review (PC): Bringing the war home

This War of Mine is a gut-wrenching look at survival on the sidelines of war.
14 November 2014
Text, Ocean, Poster, Aqua, Calm, Working animal, Book, Wave, Book cover, Publication,

The Sailor's Dream review (iPad): Lost at sea

Simogo returns to iOS with a journey that doesn't quite live up to its pedigree.
06 November 2014
Cg artwork, Animation, Fictional character, Games, Video game software, Pc game, Digital compositing, Strategy video game,

Volgarr the Viking review (Xbox One): Brutally hard, perfectly crafted

Xbox One's best action game unexpectedly comes from a brutal 2D platformer.
05 November 2014
Animation, Fictional character, Space, Animated cartoon, Graphics, Digital compositing, Video game software, Cg artwork, Action-adventure game, Graphic design,

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones review (Wii U): A better bastard

Developer Curve Studios sneaks its fantastic stealth sequel onto Wii U.
29 October 2014
Track, Digital compositing, Pc game, Adventure game, Animation, Headlamp, Railway, Action-adventure game, Cg artwork, Video game software,

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter review (PC): Eerie and atmospheric

Each mystery you solve will bring you closer to Ethan Carter in a remote village.
02 October 2014
Games, Pc game, Fictional character, Video game software, Strategy video game, Screenshot, Adventure game, Software, Action-adventure game, Animation,

Iron Fisticle review (PC): Two fisticles are better than one

Iron Fisticle revives co-op arcade action with a rogue-like twist.
29 September 2014
Hairstyle, Picture frame, Wrist, Cool, Black hair, Muscle, Fictional character, Animation, Brick, Fiction,

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die review (Xbox One): A delightfully bizarre trip

Episodic Xbox One exclusive D4 is SWERY's best game yet, and also his weirdest.
24 September 2014
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Steering part, Automotive design, Steering wheel, Cap, Windshield, Driving, Academic dress, Automotive mirror, Gauge, Automotive window part,

Roundabout review (PC): A B-movie Crazy Taxi meets Kururin

Roundabout puts a twist on driving games in more ways than one.
18 September 2014
Bird, Beak, Purple, Adaptation, Violet, Lavender, Gull, Parallel, Rectangle, Wing,

Hatoful Boyfriend review (PC): Don't pigeonhole this dating sim

Hatoful Boyfriend is equal parts hilarious, heartwarming and horrifying.
04 September 2014
Blue, Green, Teal, Turquoise, Aqua, Font, Magenta, Graphics, Illustration, Graphic design,

Hohokum review (PS4): A surreal tour through distant dimensions

Honeyslug takes players on a surreal vacation with a rainbow serpent.
25 August 2014
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Why have Doctor Who games got it so wrong over the years?

It's about time Doctor Who fans got a game worth playing.
21 August 2014
Poster, Christmas, Illustration, Graphics, Sweetness, Toy, Fictional character,

Road Not Taken review (PC): A challenging puzzle game out of poetry

Spry Fox makes an interactive poem out of wilderness survival.
11 August 2014
Art, Evening, Painting, Paint, Dusk, Illustration, Art paint, Drawing, Sunset, Fiction,

Gods Will Be Watching review (PC): Forsaken by heaven

A frustrating adventure game made more so by its lost potential.
24 July 2014
Technology, Fictional character, Animation, Poster, Gadget, Illustration, Fiction, Cloak, Advertising, Portable communications device,

Destiny beta impressions: The good, the bad and the beta

We find out what works - and what doesn't - in the Destiny beta.
22 July 2014
Animation, Fictional character, Games, Pc game, Video game software, Fiction, Graphics, Animated cartoon,

MouseCraft review (PC): Building a better mouse trap

PC and PlayStation game MouseCraft is more than just another game about suicidal rodents.
08 July 2014
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Animation, Standing, Interaction, Animated cartoon, Cartoon, Art, Conversation, Illustration, Painting, Drawing,

Valiant Hearts: The Great War review (PC): A war game with a heart

Valiant Hearts follows four people through the war that tore their lives apart.
27 June 2014
Audio equipment, Electronic device, Gadget, Technology, Peripheral, Audio accessory, Headset, Headphones, Hearing, Electric blue,

Project Morpheus: Hands-on with Street Luge, EVE Valkyrie at E3 2014

Sony brings land luge and space combat to its PS4 virtual reality headset.
20 June 2014
Colorfulness, Line, Games, Parallel, Majorelle blue, Nail, Screenshot, Software, Square, Number,

Mario Maker E3 2014 hands-on preview: Wii U's impressive level editor

Build the Mario level of your dreams with Wii U's impressive level editor.
13 June 2014
Facial hair, Beard, Interaction, Moustache, Conversation, Mobile phone, Sleeveless shirt, Laugh, Love, Active shirt,

Bounden review (iPhone): It takes two to mess up a tango

A dancing game for two more likely to start a fight than a friendship.
30 May 2014
Animation, Fictional character, Cg artwork, Animated cartoon, Cartoon, Anime, Red hair, Long hair, Games, Illustration,

Transistor review (PC): Lightning strikes twice for Supergiant

Supergiant Games proves Bastion wasn't a fluke with Transistor.
20 May 2014
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Mobile reviews: Republique Episode 2, Superfrog HD, Intake

Digital Spy reviews a fresh batch of mobile games in this week's roundup.
07 May 2014
Green, Red, Pink, Magenta, Games, Purple, Colorfulness, Pc game, Fictional character, Video game software,

Mobile reviews: Wayward Souls, Third Eye Crime, Leo's Fortune

Digital Spy reviews a fresh batch of mobile games in this week's roundup.
29 April 2014
Fictional character, Interaction, Costume accessory, Holiday, Facial hair, Beard, Christmas, Illustration, Animation, Costume hat,

Child of Light review (Xbox One): A gorgeous interactive fairy tale

A satisfying strategic role-playing game wrapped in a gorgeous fairy tale.
28 April 2014
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Art, Fictional character, Illustration,

Child Of Light

28 April 2014
Armour, Sculpture, Breastplate, Mask, Digital compositing, Fictional character, Fiction, Action film, 3d modeling,

War of the Vikings review (PC): Multiplayer battler released too soon

War of the Vikings is an interesting beta pretending to be a bad full game.
24 April 2014
Parallel, Urban design, Playing sports, Net, Games, Artificial turf, Digital compositing, Shadow,

Mobile reviews: Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft, Hitman GO, more

Digital Spy reviews Blizzard's addictive card game in this week's roundup.
22 April 2014
Art, Stunt performer, Stunt, Motorcycle, Cg artwork, Fictional character, Extreme sport,

Trials Fusion review (Xbox One): Teaching an old bike new tricks

RedLynx makes a worthy successor to Trials Evolution.
16 April 2014
Urban design, World, Majorelle blue, Games, Screenshot, Video game software, Pc game, Strategy video game,

Mobile reviews: RollerCoaster Tycoon 4, Monument Valley, SideSwype

We also look at the "gorgeous" Monument Valley in our weekly mobile review round-up.
16 April 2014
Terrain, Animation, Games, Pc game, Aeolian landform, Video game software, Strategy video game, Cg artwork, Sand, Digital compositing,

Trials Frontier review (iOS): Breaking new ground

RedLynx makes some concessions in bringing Trials Frontier to iOS.
10 April 2014
Plain, Games, Pc game, Video game software, Screenshot, Strategy video game, Fictional character, Adventure game, Action-adventure game, Animation,

Mobile reviews: FTL, Warhammer 40K: Storm of Vengeance, Word Explorer

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
08 April 2014
Poster, Space, Machine, Advertising, Video game software, Graphic design, Shooter game, Action-adventure game, Pc game, Gadget,

Strike Suit Zero Director's Cut review (Xbox One): Now more satisfying

Born Ready Games has fixed nearly every issue for the definitive Strike Suit Zero.
07 April 2014
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Alien: Isolation hands-on preview - The original sci-fi horror returns

Isolation could do for Alien games what Batman: Arkham Asylum did for the Dark Knight.
02 April 2014
Light fixture, Ceiling fixture, Chandelier, Lighting accessory, Candle holder, Lamp, Vintage clothing, Candle,

Mobile reviews: Game of Thrones: Ascent, Star Wars: Assault Team, more

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
01 April 2014
Fictional character, Armour, Hero, Costume, Superhero, Action-adventure game, Animation, Action film, Cg artwork, Pc game,

Batman: Arkham Knight preview: Why fly when you can drive?

Rocksteady brings back the Dark Knight to next-gen consoles with a need for speed.
27 March 2014
Animation, Art, Mythology, Fiction, Animated cartoon, Illustration, Middle ages, Painting, Costume, Fictional character,

Mobile reviews: 999: The Novel, The Collectables, Monster Legacy

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
25 March 2014
Electronic device, Input device, Game controller, Bicycle accessory, Machine, Gadget, Playstation accessory, Home game console accessory, Joystick, Macro photography,

ID@Xbox: Microsoft's Chris Charla on Xbox One's indie strategy - GDC

Chris Charla on the differences from Xbox Live Arcade, discoverability and more.
23 March 2014
Technology, Animation, Machine, Aqua, Service, Cartoon, Animated cartoon, Pilot, Hearing, Aerospace engineering,

Mobile reviews: Surgeon Simulator, Smash Hit, The Perils of Man

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
18 March 2014
Clock, Circle, Home accessories, Illustration, Quartz clock, Watch, Tail, Wall clock, Toy, Drawing,

Mobile reviews: Doggins, Faif, Cloud Breaker

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
11 March 2014
Green, Animation, Games, Screenshot, Square, Computer, Video game software, Animated cartoon, Pc game, Computer program,

10 Second Ninja review (PC): Speedrunner paradise

10 Second Ninja pushes players down to teach them how to stand again.
05 March 2014
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Animation, Games, Fictional character, Animated cartoon, Pc game, Video game software, Adventure game, Action-adventure game, Fiction, Strategy video game,

Mobile reviews: Out There, Disco Zoo, Moshi Karts

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
04 March 2014
Animation, Animated cartoon, Fictional character, Cg artwork, Cartoon, Fiction, Games, Action-adventure game, Illustration, Pc game,

Mighty Quest for Epic Loot review (PC): Beta is a premature adventure

A competent open beta shows promise, but there is still has a long way to go.
27 February 2014
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Mobile reviews: Tengami, Another Case Solved, Bug Heroes 2

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
25 February 2014
Room, Interior design, Animation, Games, Carpet, Fictional character, Machine, Pc game, Animated cartoon, Public transport,

Jazzpunk review (PC): Defying convention for the sake of comedy

This unconventional Cold War comedy has punchlines lurking behind every corner.
23 February 2014
Lighting accessory, Curtain, Heat, Animation,

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc review (Vita): Surviving high school

The Vita adventure blends murder mystery with high school drama.
20 February 2014
Green, Text, Font, Graphic design, Arch, Graphics,

Mobile reviews: Toast Time, Line of Defense Tactics, Dungelot 2

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
18 February 2014
Text, Line, Colorfulness, Font, Rectangle, Parallel, Aqua, Square, Teal, Number,

Mobile reviews: Threes, Eliss Infinity, Toad Rider

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
11 February 2014
Darkness, Space, Animation, Pc game, Games, Video game software, Fictional character, Adventure game, Digital compositing, Action-adventure game,

Dustforce review (PS3): Getting swept up in the challenge

Fast-paced platformer Dustforce demands a lot, but rewards for the challenge.
09 February 2014
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Animation, Fictional character, Games, Animated cartoon, Cartoon, Cg artwork, Action-adventure game, Fiction, Poster, Hero,

Mobile reviews: Dungeon Keeper, Bloodstroke, Flappy Bird

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
04 February 2014
Animation, Animated cartoon, Door, Games, Bookcase, Cartoon, Fictional character, Majorelle blue, Fiction, Picture frame,

Octodad: Dadliest Catch review (PC): Bizarre in the best ways

Octodad's offbeat controls shouldn't work, but they do. Beautifully.
30 January 2014
Games, Animation, Fictional character, Pc game, Action-adventure game, Video game software, Adventure game, Animated cartoon, Screenshot, Strategy video game,

Mobile reviews: Tales of Phantasia, In Fear I Trust, Suits and Swords

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
28 January 2014
Games, Pc game, Strategy video game, Video game software, Software, Screenshot, Digital compositing, Multimedia software, Action-adventure game, Adventure game,

Mobile reviews: Baldur's Gate 2, Farm Heroes Saga, Hot Wheels Driver

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
21 January 2014
Animation, Animated cartoon, Fictional character, Art, Fiction, Cartoon, Painting, Cg artwork, Illustration, Paint,

Broken Age Act 1 review (PC): Adventure games grow up

The first act of Double Fine's Broken Age is everything fans hoped for.
17 January 2014
Games, Animation, Animated cartoon, Fictional character, Play, Pc game, Construction set toy, Livestock, Video game software, Building sets,

Mobile reviews: Joe Danger Infinity, Archangel, Simian.Interface

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
14 January 2014
Tire, Wheel, Mode of transport, Automotive design, Blue, Performance car, Car, Automotive lighting, Supercar, Sports car,

Mobile reviews: Sonic Racing Transformed, Feed Me Oil 2, more

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
07 January 2014
Mode of transport, Vehicle, Automotive design, Land vehicle, Motorsport, Race track, Car, Sports car racing, Performance car, Sports car,

Mobile reviews: Ridge Racer Slipstream, Fightback, No Brakes Valet

Digital Spy reviews the latest mobile games to hit the App Store.
31 December 2013
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