The more things change
We’re on the cusp of a new generation of consoles, with Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 both due to launch later this month across much of the planet. So why are we having the same old arguments?
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Video games are for everyone.
In May 2019 Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, wrote in a blog post ‘gaming is for everyone’. It’s something we passionately believe here at For All The Players. Video games are for everyone, and 2.6 billion people play them.
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Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 | Review
Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is a game that does a lot of things right, with decent presentation, a wealth of customisation options and an accurate depiction of the rules of the sport that’s increasingly popular across the North American continent.
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Tom Clancy’s The Division | Review
An open world RPG shooter, Tom Clancy’s The Division features a solid story with some truly stand out moments. Best experienced with friends, The Division offers a tight and compelling loop of action and reward that keeps you coming back for more.
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Dungeon of the Endless | Review
Dungeon of the Endless is a complex game – don’t be fooled by the 18bit art style. Taken individually each game element is straightforward, but together becomes complex, challenging and rewarding experience. To succeed you’ll need to master every element and bring them all in to play to escape all twelve alien-filled dungeon levels.
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The videogame comparison
Every now and then someone outside our hobby compares video games to some other art form – usually to indicate that the piece they are critiquing has fallen short in some way. For example, Aussie teen-fiction author Garth Nix took to Twitter to express his disappointment in The Hobbit movie using that very same comparison.
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The five video game industry books you should read
Sometimes it’s nice to put down the controller, make a steaming mug of cocoa and pick up a good book. If you are loath to leave the world of video games altogether, here are five incredible books about the gaming industry you should definitely read.
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Afterglow Level 5+ Wired Headset | Review
The Afterglow Level 5+ Wired Stereo Headset by Performance Designed Products is towards the value end of the market but still offers decent sound and good features. If you are searching for a good headset for under £50 you should definitely give a pair of these a try. The Level 5+ offers decent comfort, good sound and a great microphone.
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The Flame in the Flood | Review
There comes a moment in The Flame in the Flood when you recognise the game-within-a-game. Suddenly the decisions required to help protagonist Scout survive take on new levels of importance. This tale of adventure and survival from new outfit The Molasses Flood hides the harshness of the wild and knife-edge decision making behind a veneer of beautiful visuals and a soundtrack of rare quality.
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Wondershot | Review
Wondershot is aimed squarely at the local multiplayer market, though, and here it’s very nearly a bullseye. In the right company and with the right attitude, Wondershot is a great way to spend some time with friends.
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