How Much Profit is Enough Profit for Activision Blizzard?
Android / iOS / Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
This week we've learned of hundreds of layoffs at the same time as the company revealed record numbers.
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 15th of February 2019
Philips and the Golden Age of the TV
We travelled to Amsterdam for a closer look at the 2019 models from the Dutch masters.
Gaming's Defining Moments - Max Payne 2
PC / PS2 / Xbox
The Fall of Max Payne hit players hard with its convincing, dark narrative way back in 2003.
Text: Lisa Dahlgren Published on the 3rd of February 2019
CA on Romance and Records in Total War: Three Kingdoms
PC
The Creative Assembly sat down with us in London to talk about the characterful return of Total War.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 2nd of February 2019
The Dawn of PC Store Exclusivities
PC
There is a war brewing and the implications could be more far-reaching than simply where we can buy games for our PC.
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 30th of January 2019
Resident Evil 2: Seven Tips on How to Escape Raccoon City
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Leon and Claire are in for a lot of trouble and you may just need a little extra guidance to help them pull through.
Text: Roy Woodhouse Published on the 28th of January 2019
Far Cry: New Dawn - Reflections on the End of the World
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Creative director Jean-Sebastien Decant sat down and talked to us about New Dawn's reception, the new antagonists, returning to Hope County, and much more.
Text: Connor Makar Published on the 27th of January 2019
Gamereactor's CES 2019 Highlights
Android / iOS / Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
What first happens in Vegas, comes to the rest of the world soon enough, and here is the list of our favourite things from the recent tech show in Nevada.
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 26th of January 2019
What We Know About Mortal Kombat 11
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
The lid has been blown open and here's what we know about the upcoming fighting game from Netherrealm Studios.
Text: Connor Makar Published on the 18th of January 2019
Bungie's Big Jump: What Next After the Split with Activision?
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
With Bungie taking the plunge and looking to a future where it self-publishes Destiny, we consider the studio's new-found freedom and what that might mean.
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Mike Holmes Published on the 11th of January 2019
Getting Competitive - Esports in 2019
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We take a look at the next 12 months to see what there is to look forward to across a range of esports-focused titles.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 8th of January 2019
2019 Preview: Indie Wishlist #2
iOS / Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We take a look at another batch of promising indie titles, this time games with indie label backing.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 6th of January 2019
2019 Preview: Indie Wishlist #1
iOS / Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We've collected together a bunch of indie games that we can't wait to get our grubby mitts on this year. Hopefully.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 5th of January 2019
2019 Preview: The Last Six Months
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We take a closer look at the second half of the year, as well as round-up all those 2019 games without a release date.
2019 Preview: The First Six Months
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Plenty of big comebacks and long-awaited sequels as well as some promising new concepts make for a strong start to the new year.
GOTY 18: Red Dead Redemption 2
PS4 / Xbox One
Our votes have all been cast, the numbers have been crunched, and we're finally ready to reveal our game of the year.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 31st of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: God of War
PS4
Kratos and God of War were reinvented in a new Norse setting.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 30th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Studio
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
The titles we play don't just make themselves, and so we look at the studios that are currently working at the top of their game.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 30th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Spider-Man
PS4
Insomniac give Spidey the game fans have been longing for.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 29th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Independent Game
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
From heartwarming adventures to retro ninjas, 2018 has a lot to show.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 29th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo Switch
It's not just a clever title, this really is the Ultimate game in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 28th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best New IP
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Here are the games that took us somewhere new in 2018.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 28th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: RimWorld
PC
After a lengthy stint in Early Access, RimWorld is out in the wild and surviving just fine.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 27th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Esports Moments
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
2018 has seen incredible plays, impressive turnarounds, and one or two fairytale stories.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 27th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Narrative
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
The games that made us laugh, cry, and even question the world around us.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 27th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown - Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
PC / PS4
It might have landed early in the year, but the experience stayed with us for a long time.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 26th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Design
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Games don't have to look pretty or sound great to be good, but sometimes it helps.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 26th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Assassin's Creed Odyssey
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
A broken spear, a Greek tragedy, and a whole lot of choices make Odyssey one of 2018's best games.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 25th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Multiplayer
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Here are the games that brought us together and pulled us apart in 2018.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 25th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Sea of Thieves
PC / Xbox One
Rare's piratical sandbox adventure started off good and then got better and better.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 24th of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Expansion
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
These content drops and expansions took already great games and made them even better.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 24th of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Far Cry 5
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We had a fine time exploring the ins and out of Hope County, Montana.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 23rd of December 2018
GOTY 18: Best Remaster or Remake
These games got another bite at the cherry in 2018, and showed why they deserved another look.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 23rd of December 2018
GOTY 18 Countdown: Tetris Effect
PS4
Given the history of the game and the pedigree of its creators, it's no surprise that it turned out well.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 22nd of December 2018
GOTY: Best Ongoing Game
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Here are the games that continue to impress in 2018.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 22nd of December 2018
Gaming With Nana: What to Play This Xmas
Whether you have young relatives or really ancient ones, these games might get them on board for some forced family fun.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 21st of December 2018
Fallout 76 - One Month After The Vault Doors Opened
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Bethesda's latest online RPG has been a talking point, often for all the wrong reasons, but where does it stand a month after release?
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Sam Bishop Published on the 19th of December 2018
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Beginner's Tips
Nintendo Switch
There's a lot to take in with Nintendo's new brawler, but these tips should help you get started.
Text: Kieran Harris Published on the 18th of December 2018
Gaming's Defining Moments: Diablo
PC / PS1
Speak of the Diablo.
Text: Roy Woodhouse Published on the 12th of December 2018
Fumito Ueda: Going Indie, Competition & Three Humans
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We interviewed the Japanese creator right before he was handed the Vanguard Award at Fun & Serious 2018.
Almost Heaven? What Fallout 76 Needs to do to Improve
PC / PS4 / Xbox One
After spending some time in Appalachia, we've got a few ideas about how Bethesda can improve life outside of the Vault.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 9th of December 2018
Creating a Monster: Bendy and the Ink Machine
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
We spoke to Mike Mood about the unique horror game and how its art-inspired characters came to life.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 8th of December 2018
Opinion: Why is Steam Issuing Tax Breaks for the Rich?
Linux / Mac / PC
Developers and publishers potentially getting more money on Steam is a great thing. Isn't it?
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 3rd of December 2018
The Ever-Present Question on Sexism in Esports
We sat down with Hurrah's Angela Natividad to discuss the topic at hand.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 1st of December 2018
Five Years of Xbox One and PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One
We look back at what this generation has brought us and how things have changed over the years.
Text: Gamereactor Staff Published on the 29th of November 2018
Batalj: Solving the Turn-Based Multiplayer Dilemma
PC
A studio formed by four DICE veterans offers an interesting way to keep matches quick while maintaining deep strategy.
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 29th of November 2018
Off the Pitch Action: Behind eFootball.Pro's League
We take a look at the upcoming competition.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 27th of November 2018
Gaming's Defining Moments - Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow
Gameboy / Nintendo 3DS
These stories have been reimagined in Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee.
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Sam Bishop Published on the 25th of November 2018
The Future of the Past: The Art of Time Travel in Games
We take a look at some of the games that have shaped our understanding of time travel.
Text: GR Staff Published on the 23rd of November 2018
With Sony out is this the end of E3 as we know it?
Nintendo Switch / PC / PS4 / Xbox One
Who is going to fill the massive void left by PlayStation?
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Bengt Lemne Published on the 19th of November 2018