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SEPTEMBER

LEGO BRAWLS We don’t normally associate LEGO with all-out violence, but that’s set to change when LEGO Brawls hits (and kicks, and punches and…) Still, it’s not TOO violent, as it’s billed as a “family-friendly brawling video game”. Giving off some serious Super Smash Bros . vibes, players get to customise their own unique minifigures and let them

SESSION: SKATE SIM Seven years in the making, get ready for a skate sim that's been made by and for skaters. Inspired by the classic 1990s era of street skating and packed with classic locations to get your moves on at, ultra-realistic physics are what it's all about. This is aided via the dual stick control method,

with each one representing each of your feet. A focus on realism and immersion is key to the experience, which doesn't bog players down with scoring – you'll know if you've done good!

loose either locally or online in the multiplayer brawler, which features levels inspired by classic LEGO sets including Ninjago, Castles, Pirates and Classic Space.

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THE LAST OF US PART I Naughty Dog’s genuine PlayStation classic arrives on the PS5 with all the sorts of enhancements that you’d expect on the new-gen powerhouse. Rebuilt to take advantage of the new console’s oomph, all the emotion and action of the original single-player post-apocalyptic tale returns, along

THE DIOFIELD CHRONICLE A collaboration between Japanese developers Square Enix and Lancarse, The DioField Chronicle uses the latest technology to introduce a new real-time strategic battle system, which they’re calling "Real Time Tactical Battle". Featuring stunning diorama-styled visuals, become involved in

with the prequel chapter Left Behind . Expect greatly enhanced visuals with realistic lighting, fast loading, haptic feedback and adaptive trigger action from the DualSense controller, 3D audio and more.

a gritty and immersive fantasy tale chronicling an epic story of war and honour, wherein a band of elite mercenaries called Blue Fox arise amidst the flames and the chaos – but ultimately for good, or bad?

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NBA 2K23 While Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker fronts the regular release, rather aptly Michael Jordan with his legendary number 23 graces the cover of a special Michael Jordan Edition of the game. The return of Jordan to the cover also sees The Jordan Challenge back, wherein players are tasked with recreating 15

ALFRED HITCHCOCK - VERTIGO Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo is one of the legendary director’s most cherished works, and it provides inspiration for this new adventure story that explores his familiar themes of obsession, manipulation and madness. It’s the tale of a writer named Ed Miller, who has survived his car plummeting

iconic moments from the man’s career. Elsewhere, this year’s model is bulging with slick updates, including a bunch of offensive gameplay boosts as well as a more polished MyPLAYER experience.

into a Californian canyon. He insists that his wife and daughter were in the vehicle with him, but there’s no sign of either of them... What ensues is a powerful trip into the mysteries of the human mind.

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SPLATOON 3 Nintendo’s keenly-awaited third outbreak of ink-shooting mayhem, Splatoon 3 takes us to the sun-scorched Splatlands, and its metropolis Splatsville. It may be a desert, but it isn't deserted, as it's inhabited by tough, battle-ready Inklings and Octolings. Prepare for mega four-by-four Turf

FIFA 23 It’s the end of an era – the final FIFA game before next year heralds the arrival of EA Sports FC . It’s going out in style, too, with new-gen editions advancing the HyperMotion2 video capture tech, men’s and women’s comps (including World Cups), cross-play between consoles, updates to FIFA

War battles in an array of new stages, with new moves and weaponry to master. There's also a fresh new story mode, plus the next wave of co-op mode Salmon Run, and wild futuristic fashions galore.

Ultimate Team and the career mode plus heaps more. With over 19,000 players, 700-plus teams, 100-plus stadiums and over 30 leagues, you’d better believe this is the best FIFA yet!

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