Month: May 2021

Zack Snyder’s Justice League is finally out on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD in the UK. Preorders are arriving on May 24, but you can still buy the 4-hour epic from just £9.99 at Amazon. If you want the best quality possible, might we suggest going for the 4K UHD version, £24.99, especially if you’ve got an Xbox Series X or PS5 that can take full advantage of the improved visuals.

Other deals today include the FitTrack Dra BMI scale, down to £39.20 with code AFF20. A brilliant deal considering the list price of £147.50. Yakuza: Like a Dragon is also down to £18.60 on Xbox,

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Preorder Zack Snyder’s Justice League Blu-ray, Releasing May 24, 2021

Zack Snyder’s Justice League has launched globally via digital streaming platforms to reasonable success, and you can now preorder the film in 4K UHD from Amazon. In the UK the film will cost £24.99 if you preorder before release.

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Zelda & Loftwing Amiibo Now Available to Preorder

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FitTrack Dara – Smart Body BMI Scale down to £39.20 with AFF20 (was £147.50)

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DualSense Midnight Black and Cosmic Red Now Available to Preorder

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PS5 Retailers Expecting to Restock Soon

Top tips for securing a PS5 in the UK. Make sure to create an account and add the console to your wishlist at your chosen retailer. Argos and Amazon are great examples of users easily being able to purchase the console without issue when going via their wishlist when the stock is live. Make sure you’re also following @IGNUKDeals for live stock updates.

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Microsoft has officially taken over publishing rights for “future iterations” of The Outer Worlds from Private Division, and that news arrived a day after Take-Two Interactive’s president said the company was fully committed to the franchise.

During Take-Two Interactive’s Q4 2021 earnings call (via Seeking Alpha), CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed that The Outer Worlds has sold-in more than 3 million units since it was released in October 2019. Later in the call, Take-Two president Karl Slatoff answered a question about the Obsidian Entertainment-developed game, stating that the company was not only excited about the future of The Outer Worlds, but was happy to be a part of it.

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“And we will be participating in the franchise and whatever the future holds for that franchise,” Slatoff said. “So we feel really good about it. And we think that it’s still building audience and this game itself has a lot of life left in it. And in the future — we’ll see what the future holds for it. But we do think it’s a long-term franchise and it is certainly something that we’re pleased with the results.”

Take-Two’s comments on being involved in The Outer Worlds’ future were of note mainly due to the fact that Microsoft purchased Obsidian in 2018, and Slatoff’s comments made it seem as though it would retain publishing rights for new installments despite that.

Private Division cleared up the confusion in a statement to Gamasutra, saying that, while the company would still be supporting 2018’s The Outer Worlds, Obsidian and Microsoft would handle the publishing of future iterations.

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“Private Division is still supporting and marketing The Outer Worlds, including the upcoming release of Murder on Eridanos DLC on Nintendo Switch,” said the company. “Moving forward, Obsidian and Microsoft will be publishing future iterations in the franchise, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see where they take it.”

For more, check out our review of The Outer Worlds: Murder on Eriadanos DLC, the second and final expansion for the game that is very much a murder-mystery.

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LittleBigPlanet’s servers have been temporarily disabled following ongoing attacks that include hackers posting offensive in-game messages.

LittleBigPlanet’s Twitter account shared the update, saying, “Due to the severity of the recent attacks we have no other option than to temporarily disable the game servers. We do not take these attacks lightly especially when they target our loyal community members. Thanks for understanding.”

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The decision to take down the servers follows users like u/blueblur98_YT on Reddit noticing that hackers had been targeting specific groups by creating error messages that contain offensive content.

This is another chapter in the unfortunate server woes for LittleBigPlanet, a game that was originally released in 2008 for the PS3. Users noticed that LittleBigPlanet’s servers went down in March 2020 and the community received few updates as to what exactly was causing the issues.

LittleBigPlanet’s Twitter shared an update at the end of April, saying the servers were being taken down to test new security updates, and now these new attacks are impacting the game yet again. While wonderful when it works, this also affects LittleBigPlanet 2 & 3 as all three games are tied together in a way that, when one game has problems, the other two do as well.

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Prior to these most recent attacks, the community was split in deciding whether to believe the server issues were due to a single, aggrieved member of the LBP community that stole server keys and claimed to upload thousands of junk levels as a DDOS attack to cripple servers or if it was based on a lack of support for games as they get older.

While there are those who still love playing the original, Sackboy has made his way to PS5 with Sackboy: A Big Adventure. In our review, we said that it “is a charming LittleBigPlanet spin-off that trades its creation tools in for a more straightforward Mario structure.”

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Ubisoft has confirmed that Watch Dogs: Legion will be getting a 60 FPS “Performance Mode” on PS5 and Xbox Series X on June 1 alongside the ability to play with friends on the same console family, which means Xbox One players can play with those on Xbox Series X/S and PS4 players can play with those on PS5.

This news was revealed via an update to Watch Dogs: Legion’s roadmap, and Ubisoft shared that while it had initially planned to release Title Update 4.5 in late May, it wants to “make sure that the different teams working on separate pieces of content have the time they need to create the best game experiences possible.”

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This extra time will allow it to fix bugs in Title Update 4.0 and add more Quality of Life improvements. As part of this change, however, it has decided to move both Invasion and Extraction PVP modes to Watch Dogs: Legion’s August update.

Lastly, Ubisoft said Title Update 5.0 will arrive in early July and will bring with it the Bloodline Story DLC and the ability to play the entire campaign as Watch Dogs’ Aiden and Watch Dogs 2’s Wrench.

It ended its update by saying, “you may have noticed a surprise in the roadmap… Please stay tuned for more!” This surprise appears as a question mark for the June 1 update, meaning we should find out soon what Ubisoft has in store for us.

For more, check out our Watch Dogs: Legion review and our thoughts after getting hands-on with its online multiplayer.

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This Sunday of deals comes with quite the mix of unique offerings. The Berserk Manga is on sale over at Amazon, and is something we cannot recommend enough. Dungeons and Dragons fans can pick up a great looking pair of weapon replicas over at GameStop while Newegg has a powerful Aorus Laptop on sale with a 3000 series GPU inside it. If that’s not enough, we’ve got plenty of great games on offer as well!

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Twitch has announced that it is adding more than 350 new tags related to gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ability, mental health, and more.

As detailed in a new blog from Twitch, these additions will arrive next week will include such tags as transgender, Black, disabled, veteran, Vtuber, and many more. Furthermore, Twitch will be removing references to “ally” from the LGBTQIA+ tag and will instead create a standalone ally tag.

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These new tags will not change how tagging works and are obviously optional, and they are being added in hopes it will help give creators more choice.

Twitch also took the time to thank the trans community for requesting a “transgender” tag, and “for their passion and persistence in pursuit of that request.” It also notes it should have been added much sooner.

Speaking of which, many have wondered why these additions have taken so long as tags were launched back in 2018. Twitch explained that tags were created to boost discovery and “help creators describe their content and to help viewers find streams they’re interested in.”

It was initially designed to help creators describe what they were streaming, not “who they were or what they stood for. We have maintained this distinction since that time, and we were wrong.”

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The LGBTQIA+ tag was the exception to this initial thinking, and while it began as an experiment, it stayed on based on the overwhelming positive feedback.

To help create this new list and be as inclusive as possible, Twitch partnered with “several independent, third-party organizations such as GLAAD, The Trevor Project, AbleGamers, SpecialEffect, and other experts focused on the progress of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and marginalized communities.”

If there is a tag that you feel is missing, Twitch encourages you to let them know via UserVoice. It will take highly upvoted suggestions on a weekly basis and, after an internal evaluation, will add them to the list.

As with many good things, there is the potential for it to be used in a negative and harmful way. By utilizing these tags, certain “bad actors” may use this to find streams for malicious purposes. Twitch notes that streamers should familiarize themselves with the Moderation Tools, utilize mods on their channels, and report anyone who violates Twitch’s Community Guidelines. Those found in violation of these guidelines with be subject to enforcement of Twitch’s Hateful Conduct and Harassment Policy.

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On May 26 at 9:30am PT/12:30am ET/5:30pm BST, Twitch will be going live on Twitch.TV/twitch to speak more about these tags and address as many questions as it can.

For more on Twitch, be sure to check out how Twitch plans to crack down on harassment and its new “Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches” category that is meant to appease advertisers.

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Getting the best gaming headset doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Rather there are plenty of budget gaming headsets that incorporate fantastically comfortable designs. What’s more they can offer a surprising array of audio features for surround sound and enhanced sound, and most importantly a decent microphone for above potato quality team chat. Memory foam, sizable speaker drivers, metal construction, clear microphones, virtual surround sound, and even wireless connectivity, it can all be had with a surprising number of budget gaming headset.

While there are so many available options, we’ve cut through the fluff to find and test the best options for you. These inexpensive options offer a ton of value for around $100 or less. Whether you’re playing on an Xbox Series X/S or PS5, or a gaming PC, we’ve picked out some truly outstanding budget options so you can be sure you’re getting your money’s worth. If you’re browsing in the UK, click here to find out where you can to find the best budget gaming headsets.

TL; DR – These are the Best Budget Gaming Headsets:

• SteelSeries Arctis 1
• Corsair HS35
• Xbox Wireless Headset
• Razer BlackShark V2 X
• Corsair HS70 Pro
• SteelSeries Arctis 7X
• PDP LVL50
• Sony Pulse 3D
• HyperX Cloud Stinger S
• Corsair HS60 Haptic

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1. SteelSeries Arctis 1

Best Budget Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: PS4, Xbox One, PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, Mobile ● PS4, Xbox One, PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, Mobile ● Interface: Interface: wired ● wired ● Connections:Connections: 3.5mm audio cable ● 3.5mm audio cable ● Drivers: 40mm neodymium ● Frequency response:Frequency response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz ● 20Hz – 20,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: Surround sound modes: 2.0 ● 2.0 ● Weight:Weight: 272g 272g On a tight budget, you really can’t do better than the SteelSeries Arctis 1 (read our review). This headset isn’t doing anything wild, like tossing in 7.1-channel surround sound or delivering Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connection. But, for just $50, it’s offering an exceptional experience for gamers.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 takes design cues from the rest of the Arctis line, though it’s ditched the suspension headband design for a lower-profile approach with a simple cushioned headband and size-adjustment sliders. That said, it does feature spacious earcups and 40mm neodymium drivers like the other headset in this series, and it even offers the same Airweave fabric on its ear cushions for breathability and comfort. The headset delivers solid sound from just about any source that uses a 3.5mm headset jack, and your teammates will appreciate clear voice comms from you through the ClearCast microphone.

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2. Corsair HS35

Best Ultra Cheap Gaming Headset

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It fully cross-platform though, so you can use it on PC, consoles, and even your phone/tablet. Its large 50mm drivers deliver an expansive soundstage. Its flexible boom mic also delivers great sound quality and it’s Discord Certified too. That all said, the audio balance of the HS35 is only so-so due and the bass can be a little too heavy for my taste. There’s some give and take, but you won’t find a cheaper quality gaming headset than this.

3. Xbox Wireless Headset

Best Budget Xbox Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC, Mobile ● Interface: Wireless, wired ● Connections: Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm ● Drivers: 40mm Neodymium ● Frequency response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphones:X ● Weight: 312gYou don’t have to spend a ton to get a good wireless gaming headset that’s going to work seamlessly with your Xbox Series S or X. The new Xbox Wireless Headset is built to connect directly with your Xbox using the Xbox Wireless protocol, so you won’t need any extra dongles or accessories cluttering your gaming setup. And, since it’s made specifically for the system, you’ll get to enjoy digital surround sound support in your games.

The Xbox Wireless Headset has all you need to get in the game. From its large over-ear headphones with 40mm speaker drives and its retractable boom mic, it’s got the hardware for you to hear the game and be heard by your teammates. If you want your headphones to do a little more than just game, you can also use these headphones with computers and mobile devices over Bluetooth or 3.5mm audio cables, letting you get that much more functionality for your money.

4. Razer BlackShark V2 X

Best Wired Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: PS4, Xbox One, PC/Mac, Switch, Mobile ● Interface: wired ● Connections: 3.5mm audio cable ● Drivers: 50mm ● Frequency response: 12Hz – 28,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: 7.1 ● Weight: 240gThe Razer BlackShark V2 X is the more affordable version of the BlackShark V2 (read our review), as it cuts about half off the price off, but it doesn’t sacrifice too much in design or features. The BlackShark V2 X offers up a wired headset with a wider frequency response range than you’d typically find on a budget headset. And, even though it lacks the THX Spatial Audio of its premium sibling, it does still provide 7.1-channel surround sound through software for Windows devices.

This headset is designed with serious gameplay in mind, and that means it has to keep distractions at bay. So, in addition to its over-ear design that provides sound isolation, the design also has to remain comfortable through long play sessions. To that end, Razer has added thick padding to the headband and dense memory foam into each ear cup.

5. Corsair HS70 Pro

Best Budget Wireless Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: PC, PS4 ● Interface: wireless ● Connections: 2.4GHz wireless USB dongle, Micro USB ● Drivers: 50mm Neodymium ● Frequency response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: 7.1 ● Battery life: 16 hours ● Weight: 331gThe Corsair HS70 (read our review) was one of the first cheap wireless gaming headsets, and it’s only gotten better with the upgrade to the HS70 Pro. You can use it for both PS4 and PC, with support for 7.1-channel surround sound on the latter.

You’re getting a well-crafted headset with a headband and ear cups that are both made of an incredibly plush memory foam material, so you won’t find many gaming headsets more comfortable than the Corsair HS70 Pro. If you want to go wireless and stay on budget, this is the best option for you.

6. SteelSeries Arctis 7X

Best Multi-Platform Budget Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4/PS5, PC/Mac, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS● Interface: wireless, wired ● Connections: 2.4GHz wireless USB-C dongle, USB-C wired, 3.5mm audio cable ● Drivers: 40mm Neodymium ● Frequency response: 20Hz – 20,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: 7.1 ● Battery Life: 24 hoursShort of using a wired connection, it can be pretty hard to get a good headset that’ll play nice with both sides of the console market. But, the SteelSeries Arctis 7X (read our review) will do just that. It’s not going to be as cheap as some of the other headsets on this list, but it’s nearly doing the impossible by supporting both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 – wait for it – wirelessly. Yep, that’s right. The SteelSeries Arctis 7X supports a wired connection if you need it, but the USB-C dongle will let you connect to the next-gen console of your choice wirelessly.

That alone is some serious value for a headset to offer, but the SteelSeries Arctis 7X doesn’t stop there. You’re also getting support for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. That’s thanks to a wide variety of connectivity options. Depending on which platform you’re on, you can even get virtual surround sound. All that, and it offers a comfortable design and a 24-hour battery life. (Note: the near-identical Arctis 7P does not support Xbox Series X.)

7. PDP LVL50 Wireless

Wireless Audio on the Cheap

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Compatibility: PS4, Xbox One ● Interface: wireless, wired ● Connections: 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle, 3.5mm audio cable ● Drivers: 50mm Neodymium Drivers ● Surround sound modes: 2.0 ● Weight: 300gWith the PDP LVL50 (read our review), we’ve come to another affordable wireless gaming headset option. It’s a stand out $80 headset that’ll work with the Xbox One, PS4, and PC thanks to its dedicated wireless dongle that makes setup easy.

This pair of cans push out some seriously loud audio, to the point that we had to keep the volume nob at 50% most of the time. There’s no fancy surround sound here, but positional audio was still pretty good even with just stereo. The only thing holding back this wireless gaming headset is its all plastic and sometimes creaky build quality.

8. Sony Pulse 3D

Best Budget PS5 Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: (Wireless) PS5, PS4, PC, Mac (Wired) Mobile ● Interface: wireless, wired ● Connections: 2.4GHz wireless USB dongle, USB-C, 3.5mm audio cable ● Drivers: 40mm Neodymium ● Surround sound modes: Tempest 3D ● Battery life: 12 hours ● Weight: 295gYou might expect a first-party product to cost extra, but the Sony Pulse 3D (read our review) headset is actually fairly affordable. At just $99, you’re getting a pair of wireless gaming headphones that are going to work seamlessly with your PS5. Considering wireless headsets aren’t too commonplace at this price point, these headphones become an even better offer.

The headset is designed for PS5 and will deliver Sony’s special blend of spatial sound through Tempest 3D audio, giving you a more realistic experience in games. The headset will also work with PS4, PC, and Mac wirelessly. With a 3.5mm audio cable and USB-C connection, it can support even more devices. With 12 hours of battery life, it may not be the most power-packed headset, but it should have enough juice to get you through a couple of long gaming sessions as long as you remember to recharge regularly. Of course, you can always just wire the headset into your controller if you run out of power.

9. HyperX Cloud Stinger S

Best Budget Surround Sound Gaming Headset

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Compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mobile ● Interface: Wired ● Connections: 3.5mm Audio Jack, USB-A Dongle ● Drivers: 50mm Neodymium drivers ● Frequency response: 18Hz – 23,000Hz ● Surround sound modes: Virtual 7.1 (PC Only) ● Weight: 275gHyperX’s Cloud Stinger design continues to evolve, and with the Cloud Stringer S you get to level up the experience with virtual surround sound for a solid combination of comfort and audio. The HyperX Cloud Stinger S offers up a lightweight design at just 275 grams, so you’ll barely feel it on top of your head, but it’s still squeezing in 50mm drivers for powerful sound.

The headset can connect to almost any device using its 3.5mm audio cable, but that won’t give you the 7.1-channel surround sound experience. For that, you’ll need to connect to a Windows PC using HyperX’s USB dongle. Then you’ll really be getting the most out of the HyperX Cloud Stinger S. If you’re not gaming on PC, you can skip the surround sound and save a few bucks by going with the simple Cloud Stinger or even the cheaper Cloud Stinger Core.

10. Corsair HS60 Haptic

Best Budget Haptic Gaming Headset

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This headset will connect to your PC over a USB connection and deliver the rumble from your games right into each ear cup with its haptic motors. Pair that with support for Windows Sonic surround sound, and you’ll get a bit of extra immersion that standard headphones wouldn’t offer. Corsair also takes pains to make sure its headsets are comfortable, and the Corsair HS60 Haptic has spacious ear cups and a headband with plenty of cushioning packed inside and a study build to help make sure this is a headset that’ll last.

Where to Get the Best Budget Gaming Headsets in the UK

Finding the right gaming headset can be a match made in heaven, but you don’t need to pay above and beyond to find your lucky set. Out of all the headsets we’ve tested on this list, every single one is available to pick up in the UK, and at a reasonable price. Whether it’s our favourite the SteelSeries Arctis 1, or the incredibly affordable Turtle Beach Recon 70, there is a headset ready and waiting for you. Don’t see the headsets below? Click here.

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What to look for in a Budget Gaming Headset

We’ve picked out the cream of the crop when it comes to budget gaming headsets, but you can still run into a lot of bad apples. Here we’ll tell you about a few things you should expect from this market of cheap gaming headsets including build and sound quality.

Of the budget gaming headsets we’ve tested, we found that build quality can run the gamut between flimsy and cheap to super sturdy to the point of being almost too heavy. Of course, you’ll also get better build quality as you move up the price scale—less molded plastic and more metal. If you can check out these gaming headsets in store, be sure to not just put them on but give them a decent stretch (without snapping them in half!) and see if it creaks at all.

Although you will find scratchy fabric ear cups on some models, you’ll also encounter smooth synthetic leather and soft fabric, too. When it comes to leather vs fabric, it all comes down to your preference, but know that leather offers more sound isolation while fabrics are more breathable. Also be on the lookout for memory-foam padding as it offers the cushiest, most comfortable fit against your head.

Sound quality can be impressive across the board, though the tendency we found across the category was to favor low frequencies instead of highs or mids. You’ll get cleaner highs and better separation between mid and low frequencies in the midrange gaming headsets or higher class peripherals.

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Crytek appears to be teasing an imminent announcement of Crysis 2 Remastered.

The official Crysis Twitter account wrote “They used to call me Prophet” on May 20, which is a line spoken by Major Laurence “Prophet” Barnes in 2011’s Crysis 2. On May 20, it followed up with a screenshot from Crysis 2, which you can see below, which more or less confirms a reveal is around the corner.

Crysis Remastered was released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (via the Epic Games Store) on September 18, 2020, after it was delayed due to mixed fan reaction to leaked footage of the game, and it looks like Crytek isn’t done bringing Crysis games to modern consoles.

In our review of Crysis 2, we said, “It’s a beautiful, engrossing experience that avoids the anemic, scripted playbook made law by the 500 pound shooter gorilla. It plays well, encourages creative problem-solving, and confidently delivers a series of escalating and changing encounters and scenarios that will push you to think in a way few shooters have in an era of increasingly funneled experiences. While Crysis 2 loses its footing during a few odd moments, Crytek more than delivers on the promise of their previous games. “

For more, check out what Crysis and other games got right and mostly wrong about life in 2020.

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This Saturday has brought with it quite the mix of deals. If you intend to play Biomutant on PC, you can preorder it right now at Green Man Gaming for 20% off. If you’re a FFXIV fan, get yourself a discounted game time card (or stock up for later this year when Endwalker drops). That’s not all, as we’ve also got tons of great deals on games further down the page.

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