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10 Greatest Adventure Video Games of the 21st Century

  • Entertainment ranking of the 10 greatest adventure video games from 2000 onwards, evaluated on narrative, worldbuilding, gameplay, and critical acclaim
  • Featured titles span fantasy (The Witcher 3), sci-fi exploration (Metroid Prime), and post-apocalyptic narrative (The Last of Us), demonstrating genre versatility
  • Adventure games succeed when emphasising the journey and discovery of worlds rather than focusing solely on destination or objective completion

Collider has published a ranked list of the ten greatest adventure video games of the twenty-first century, chosen by writer Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck on the basis of criteria including sense of adventure, worldbuilding, narrative, gameplay design, visuals and critical acclaim. The list highlights how the adventure genre spans multiple…

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Crimson Desert Switch 2 Port Now In A Playable State, Release Targeting “First Half Of 2027”

  • Crimson Desert's Switch 2 port has achieved foundational playability
  • Pearl Abyss is targeting first half of 2027 for release pending technical optimisation
  • Final launch date contingent on quality assurance and technical verification completion

Pearl Abyss has confirmed its Switch 2 version of Crimson Desert has reached a "playable" foundational state, with the studio now targeting a launch in the first half of 2027, though the date remains unconfirmed. The update, shared in the company's latest earnings letter, marks continued progress on…

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This week’s most compelling new Steam game is Horse Magnifier, which is about magnifying horses

  • Horse Magnifier is a surreal image-matching puzzle game.
  • It earned over 250 very positive Steam reviews shortly after launch.
  • The Steam edition includes 50-plus levels and Workshop support.

Horse Magnifier: The Full Horse, an unusual puzzle game centred on distorting images of horses, has launched on Steam and quickly attracted attention. PC Gamer argues that its early reception shows there remains an audience for deliberately strange, small-scale games alongside more conventional releases. Players use different magnifying…

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Xbox’s CEO teased that she’s seen The Elder Scrolls 6, so now we have to guess what it’s called

  • Xbox CEO Sarah Bond says she has seen The Elder Scrolls 6.
  • No title, setting or release date confirmed yet.
  • Comment reignites fan speculation about the next Elder Scrolls game.

Xbox CEO Sarah Bond has confirmed she has personally seen The Elder Scrolls 6 in action, fuelling fresh speculation about the long-awaited Bethesda role-playing game ahead of its eventual release. The comment, made during a promotional appearance, offers little concrete detail but reassures fans that development is progressing…

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Stardew Valley – Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Now Live

  • Fangamer announces physical Stardew Valley – Switch 2 Edition, priced $39
  • Includes base game, upgrade pack and illustrated manual
  • Pre-orders open now; shipping set for 5th February 2027

Publisher Fangamer has announced a physical release for Stardew Valley – Switch 2 Edition, with pre-orders now open. The upgraded version of the beloved farming and life sim first launched digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 last year, reaching European players earlier this year, and this physical release gives…

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Saber Interactive retains writer but uses AI for passenger dialogue

  • Saber retains a human writer for core narrative content.
  • AI will generate dialogue for procedurally generated passengers.
  • The policy has prompted fresh industry concerns.

Saber Interactive has said it has not replaced a writer with ChatGPT for its forthcoming driving game, but will use AI to generate some passenger dialogue. The studio says a human writer remains responsible for the core scripted narrative, while AI will supply variable conversations for procedurally generated…

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Absolutely everything you need to know about romance and marriage in Fields of Mistria

  • Build affection through conversations, gifts and heart events.
  • Dating precedes marriage in Fields of Mistria.
  • Romance features may expand as development continues.

Fields of Mistria allows players to build romantic relationships with eligible villagers, progress through dating events and eventually marry a chosen partner. The guide matters because it explains the game’s relationship system and the requirements players need to meet to unlock its major romance milestones. Players increase affection…

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Xbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screen

  • Leaked photos show an Xbox Elite 3 prototype with a built-in screen
  • Also reveals dual scroll wheels, repairable design and Torx screws
  • Non-functional unit reportedly bought for $200 on OfferUp

A prototype of Microsoft's next Xbox Elite controller has surfaced in leaked photographs, confirming a previously unseen built-in screen alongside hardware upgrades that had already been anticipated from earlier regulatory filings. A Reddit user claims to have bought the non-functional engineering sample for $200 on the secondhand marketplace…

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Ewan McGregor Wants to Spend the ‘Rest of His Career’ Playing Obi-Wan Kenobi

  • McGregor wants to keep playing Obi-Wan Kenobi indefinitely
  • He says he's ready, but Disney hasn't committed yet
  • Future plans may depend on Star Wars: Starfighter's success

Ewan McGregor has said he would happily spend the rest of his career playing Obi-Wan Kenobi, urging Disney to commission another film or series featuring the character. Speaking to E! News, the actor said he remains ready and willing but that Disney has not shown the same enthusiasm,…

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Amazon Is Offering a Great Deal on a RTX 5070 Ti Gaming PC, and It Includes Two Upcoming AAA Games

  • Amazon discounts Acer Predator Orion 6000 RTX 5070 Ti PC to $2,099.99
  • Deal includes two free AAA games via Intel's Gamer Days sale
  • PC pairs RTX 5070 Ti GPU with Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, 32GB RAM

Amazon is offering a discount on the Acer Predator Orion 6000 gaming PC, which is fitted with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, capable of smooth 4K gaming performance. The deal has become more attractive with the start of Intel's annual Gamer Days sale, which runs until…

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