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Treyarch is back with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, a direct sequel to the 2010 classic that seeks to build upon the storied history of Woods, Mason and company as they once again seek to save the world from an unknown threat. It takes the backdrop of the Cold War and turns it into something scolding hot, with the silent paranoia of nuclear annihilation...

Ever since it picked up the Star Wars license, it was only a matter of time until Electronic Arts worked the iconic sci-fi franchise into some of its biggest properties, and The Sims 4 is arguably the perfect candidate. Its core experience is defined by player choice, giving them the tools to explore their virtual lives with charmingly goofy consequences.  Translating...

It’s almost fascinating how Nintendo seems to forget about its legacy sometimes, with dozens of classic titles waiting in the vaults simply begging for a modern release, but the company seldom gives them the appreciation they rightly deserve.  Even with Super Mario 3D All-Stars, it’s an unusual release which simultaneously honours the legacy of...

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has clearly had a huge impact on the gaming industry. Nintendo took the finest parts of Assassin’s Creed and Skyrim before crafting it into something completely unique, setting a new benchmark for open-world design that, in the eyes of many, is yet to be beaten.  Its feats of freeform exploration, experimental...