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Game review: The Talos Principle 2 (PS5)
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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The Talos Principle 2 offers stunning graphics and challenging puzzles, making it a must-play for fans of adventure-style puzzle games like The Witness.
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Game review: Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (Switch)
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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The new Puzzle Bobble game, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!, can now be played exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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Potential cheating vulnerabilities in Chess.com: Check Point
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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Check Point Research identified security vulnerabilities in Chess.com, which, left unpatched, can be used to cheat and solve games without playing.
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Game review: Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PC)
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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At long last PC gamers get to join Nathan Drake and friends with Naughty Dog’s Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
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Game review: Return to Monkey Island (PC)
Mon, 17th Oct 2022
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The creator of the classic Monkey Island games, the legendary Ron Gilbert, returns to the franchise with the aptly named Return to Monkey Island.
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Game review: Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series: A nostalgic journey with updated graphics, 2D to 3D, and challenging gameplay. (110 characters).
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Game preview: The Quarry (PC)
Mon, 30th May 2022
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On playing a bit of The Quarry, I began to understand why the game has got its own release rather than just being part of The Dark Pictures Anthology.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Game review: The Eyes of Ara (Switch)
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Critically acclaimed puzzle game 'The Eyes of Ara' falters on Nintendo Switch with awkward controls.
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Get on the piste with When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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You want to be picking up all three stars for each level, but you can progress to the next as long as you’ve successfully got your skier over the line.
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Celtra sets sights on ANZ markets with new spinout
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Celtra spins out 'Puzzle', a new creative consultancy for ANZ market.
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Super ScribbleNauts
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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Super Scribblenauts amps up creativity with adjectives, enhancing its unique puzzle-solving universe where almost anything can be conjured.
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Game review: Tumble
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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If you like spatial puzzles then Tumble is for you. Ingenous controls, a time vacuum - what more could you ask for.