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Many still regard video games as a waste of time or downright sinister. But the real story is very different, says Guardian video games editor Keza MacDonald
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Online retailer is investigating spate of pre-delivery thefts of newly released £450 console
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3 out of 5 stars.The sixth conspiracy-fuelled blaster has airstrikes, zombies and macho platitudes a-plenty, but its lack of 80s pop culture is a missed opportunity
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Gamers express anger as demand crashes websites and new console sells out
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In his non-fiction graphic novel, the writer and comic-book artist takes us on a revealing exploration of the timeline of games – and why we play them
Opinion
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2 out of 5 stars.In trying to apply the formula behind games such as Journey and Abzû to an open world, The Pathless ends up overstaying its welcome
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4 out of 5 stars.The weather’s as bad as ever, but this smart, inventive and witty open-world game is a veritable Viking feast of adventure
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4 out of 5 stars.This unusual take on virtual farming has you battling demons – when you’re not tending to rice paddies
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4 out of 5 stars.This Spiderverse-inspired take on Spider-Man has a new hero and an appealing message reflecting America’s vibrant diversity
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4 out of 5 stars.This free-with-the-console game is a ridiculously cute and charming tribute to 25 years of PlayStation history, games and hardware
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3 out of 5 stars.Frenetic action and precise manoeuvring add to this cyberpunk game in which success wobbles on a blade edge
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Want to build worlds, become a crime kingpin, get lost in space, or enter the afterlife? Then our countdown of the 50 best games of the era has something for you
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From being a goose on the loose to controlling whole galaxies, here’s a world of experiences for all the family
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