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While you wait for Final Fantasy 16, consider playing the unfairly maligned Final Fantasy 13 on Game Pass

Square Enix’s 2009 RPG was a departure for the series, and earned a lot of criticism for its experimental nature. But it was still pretty damn good, right?

Here are the big Activision Blizzard games that could be coming to Xbox Game Pass

With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard now very public – and very important – news, we've looked into which games could come to Xbox Game Pass when the deal completes.

Square Enix should be ashamed of the Kingdom Hearts release on Switch

Kingdom Hearts – finally – comes to Switch. But its arrival is leaving a lot of dedicated Kingdom Hearts fans with a bad taste in their mouths

"Will Sony buy Ubisoft?" and other questions after Xbox’s shock acquisition of Activision Blizzard

The big announcement that Microsoft plans to acquire Activision Blizzard has left us with some burning questions that we've done our best to address here

Online is great, but the joy of a LAN party is still unmatched

In the age of online play, sometimes getting all your mates over for drinks and games is still the best call

6 dream games we’d like to see from Activision Blizzard at Xbox

Now that Xbox looks set to acquire Activision Blizzard, we’ve thought – with alarming speed – about some crossover games we’d love to see

Here are the best speedruns you need to check out from Awesome Games Done Quick 2022

AGDQ 2022 is over now, and as ever, the seven-day speedrunning marathon played host to some of the best moments you're liable to see in gaming this year.

6 other historical settings we want Pokemon to visit after Legends: Arceus

Where should Pokemon go next? Which other historical eras should Game Freak focus on once it's covered Japan? We've got some burning ideas...

Does Project L have what it takes to make it big?

Still a long way out but bringing the hype nevertheless, does the next venture into the fighting game scene by Riot have what it takes to make a splash?

God of War PC tech review - Norse a lot of big improvements

God of War is Sony's best PC port so far, but don't expect any major upgrades.

Monster Hunter Rise PC review impressions: Looks like I won't be going back to Switch for Sunbreak

Capcom's latest Monster Hunter title is finally here on PC, and in every way it outshines 2021's original Switch release

What are you playing this weekend?

The holiday coma is over. Time for some more games.

VG247's most anticipated games of 2022

From Elden Ring to Starfield, it’s a massive year for new games across PC and console – but what is the VG247 team looking forward to the most?

Monster Hunter Rise’s PC features are tempting me to put another 100 hours into the game

Capcom launches Monster Hunter Rise on PC next week, and after putting days into the game on Switch, playing it in 4K seems like a no-brainer.

The Catch-Up: What Team VG247 played in the holidays

As you all know, the holidays are for sitting in your pyjamas and doing a whole lot of nothing. Which also means video games. Here's what we got up to during the break.

Best of 2021: Monster Hunter Rise and Dorrani’s other GOTY Picks

Also mentioning, Eastward, Metroid dread and Returnal.

Best of 2021: Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, and Connor's other GOTY picks

With Legends of Runeterra, Genshin Impact, and Guilty Gear: Strive as runners up.

Best of 2021: Returnal, and Sherif’s other GOTY picks

Sherif explains why these games were his favourite in 2021.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the VG247 team!

One last post before the holidays. We hope you all have a great break!

The Best Christmas Video Games to play over the holiday season

Got some time to yourself this holiday? Here are some games to help you get into the festive mood

These Halo Infinite PC Accessories are available at GameStop right now

These Razer Halo Infinite PC accessories might not last until the new year

It Takes Two takes 50% off for both PC and consoles

Play The Game Awards' Game of the Year for half the price

Best of 2021: The Forgotten City, and James' other GOTY picks

The *correct* Game of the Year choices, thank you very much

I really hope Resurrections leads to a Matrix video game revival

The Matrix Resurrections had better be good. There’s a lot riding on it - including our chance for another Matrix universe video game.

Best of 2021: Resident Evil Village, and Steph's other GOTY pick

Two very different genres, both very, very, very good.

Rockstar offers olive branch for PC GTA Definitive edition owners with free game

PC players can redeem an extra game for free until January 5 2022.

Best of 2021: Halo Infinite, and Alex’s other GOTY picks

With Metroid Dread, Deathloop, Hitman 3, and Nier Replicant as noteworthy runner-ups!

Best of 2021: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and Tom's other GOTY picks

Plus It Takes Two, Forza Horizon 5, and the most underrated multiplayer game of the year.

Xbox Series S is best next-gen console as PS5 and Xbox Series X stock issues persist

A next-gen console you can actually buy? That's the Xbox Series S.

As a child, Game Pass on Christmas Day would have felt unbelievable

A lot has changed in the world of video games since I started playing.

Halo Infinite has completely sold me on the Xbox Elite Controller

The first time I owned an Elite Controller, I thought it was an expensive gimmick. It turns out all it takes is one game practically built for it to justify its existence, though.

You really need to see three Gregorian Monks belting out the Halo theme

Just when you thought the Halo theme couldn’t slap any harder…

Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PC is a basic, bare-bones port - but this game is irresistible on max settings

It’s great to have the brilliant FF7 Remake on PC - but don’t expect its no-frills PC port to break any limits, if you know what I mean.

A Halo Infinite glitch is erasing save files and ruining multiplayer

Players report having their campaign progress completely erased on the penultimate mission.

The Analogue Pocket is the best gaming hardware I’ve used in years

The modern-retro maestros at Analogue are back. Their latest system, a tribute to handheld gaming, is their best yet.

Skin-crawling sci-fi horror, Scorn, gets October 2022 release date

The long-awaited Alien-inspired first person adventure will finally scare you silly next October.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla expansion Dawn of Ragnarok leaks ahead of reveal

Odin looks set to take centre stage in this ambitious Norse mythology themed DLC.

What are you playing this weekend?

It's almost eggnog and presents time. Let's celebrate early.

Annoyed about Skyrim’s constant re-releases? Don’t be, the alternative is much worse

Game preservation and emulation are important issues the industry needs to address.

The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 tech demo is Xbox Series X|S and PS5's T-Rex

Spend some time in this highly interactive tech demo and you'll be excited for what current-gen consoles are capable of, visually.

VG247's Alternate Game Awards 2021

Finally, it's time to roll out the red carpet for the most prestigious awards of the year. But who will get a gong for 2021?

Warframe New War narrative deep dive with Digital Extremes

Rebecca Ford talks more about the narrative implications of The New War, alignment, and where we're headed next.

Warframe New War Interview - the long, Covid hit road to release

We sat down with Rebecca Ford to discuss the update's three year journey.

Chorus review-in-progress – what a delightful end-of-year-surprise

Chorus constantly punches above its weight.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite coming to Xbox Game Pass in December

After launching back in August this year, Cold Iron's co-op shooter is heading to Xbox Game Pass in December – just in time for a big update.

Best Cyber Monday keyboard and mouse deals

These are the best Cyber Monday deals for gaming keyboards and mice.

Best Cyber Monday Gaming Monitor Deals

Save money on the best monitor deals in the Cyber Monday 2021 sale.

What are you playing this weekend?

And don't say nothing!

I know the Halo Infinite campaign is great, as ever since the preview ended I’ve had withdrawal symptoms

You know a game is good when it drills into your brain and just won't go away. Just a few hours of Halo Infinite has done it to me.

"A very bright future" - Dedicated Halo players have their say on Halo Infinite's multiplayer

We sat down and talked to some dedicated Halo players to find out how they'd rate it against the rest of the series.