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‘The Pale Beyond’ and ‘Sons of the Forest’ use unfamiliar surroundings and constant jeopardy to keep players engaged
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For some firms, the future of work is already here
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Not everyone will be able to win
An unhurried game in which we collect the sights and sounds of a land on the brink of cataclysm
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The most ambitious game ever to emerge from the franchise will delight fans — unless they join the boycott
Battle royale ensues as you draw fantastical creatures to defeat the AI-powered enemy
Theatre and gaming are combined in a show that claims to let participants converse with coma patients
Indonesia-set adventure delves beneath the surface of a sleepy town and into characters’ psyches
‘Grand Theft Auto’ was no place for kids but newer titles are incorporating them as a way of adding emotional depth
Whether you like medieval mysteries, robot dinosaurs or gentle ginger cats, there’s something for you here
The benefits and excesses of political ideologies are a popular theme but honest and intelligent analysis is rare
Fantasy games retailer’s shares jump on announcement
Because what’s Christmas without a Transformer?
The Unity Technologies CEO sees artistic creativity as crucial to the success of new platforms
Newzoo predicts sector will return to growth next year and will generate over $211bn in sales by 2025
Steam Deck and cloud gaming have sparked a comeback for dedicated devices
US tech group tries to address antitrust concerns over acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The popularity of farming simulators persists with ‘Stardew Valley’ having sold 20mn copies since 2016
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