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16-bit classic Flashback finally gets a modern sequel by the original director but it’s not quite what fans have been hoping for.

The Wednesday letters page is glad that Elon Musk hasn’t bought a video games company yet, as a reader contemplates 100 years of Pokémon.

Epic Games has started teasing The Big Bang event to end Fortnite Chapter 4, as well as the long-awaited Lego tie-in and a new racing mode.

The second DLC expansion for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet looks set to feature the game’s most challenging content to date.

The Tuesday letters page asks whether video games can get so old they’re no longer playable, as one reader recalls Fable 2’s episodic release.

It looks like Gearbox is working on at least three separate sequels at the moment, even though none of them have been announced.

You can now get an Xbox Series X console for just £360 (or £330 refurbished) and an Xbox Series for as little £190 thanks to Black Friday.

GameCentral takes a look at the new Atari 2600+ and discovers just what sets it apart from other retro mini-consoles.

The Monday letters page wishes Naughty Dog would stop making remasters, as one reader defends Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

A reader thinks that Take-Two’s idea of charging for games as you play them could work to everyone’s benefit, with a little adjustment…

The Friday letters page thinks Warner Bros. should make Suicide Squad a tax write-off, as a couple of readers lose faith in Sega.

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The Thursday letters page looks forward to Paper Mario being a role-playing game again, as one reader enjoys Yakuza spin-off Judgment.

The precursor to Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi gets a welcome remake on Nintendo Switch, in what is the only Nintendo x SquareSoft team-up.

The latest spin-off to JRPG classic Persona 5 takes inspiration from XCOM, with a new tactical role-playing adventure set in the Metaverse.

The Wednesday letters page thinks there’s not enough time to make next year’s Call Of Duty, as a reader tries to predict the Switch 2.

The most wholesomely destructive video game this year offers some classic sandbox entertainment, where the violence isn’t mindless.

Sony is planning a new system wide feature that will make replaying your favourite video game moments a lot easier.

GameCentral offers its final verdict on the Modern Warfare 3 reboot and what is easily the worst mainline Call Of Duty game so far.

The Monday letters page hopes for a break from formula with GTA 6’s plot, as one reader wants the Zelda movie to be like Lord of the Rings.

A reader examines the recent sales results for Xbox and predicts that Microsoft will now refocus on PC gaming and trying to take on Valve.

A reader has a theory as to why Sony is suddenly so interested in live service games and suggests they and the PS5 Pro are a perfect combo.

A reader is worried that now Nintendo is financing its own films it’s putting itself at serious risk if the newly announced Zelda movie fails.

Another crossover fighter takes a swing at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s throne, but Nickelodeon’s improvements might be too little too late.

The Friday letters page advises against playing Alan Wake 2 on hard mode, as one reader asks for a Sonic the Hedgehog strategy game.