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We also have a comparison feature covering how Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered scales across Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS5 Pro, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally: www.respec.net/feature/236-dynasty-…

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Respec @respec.net · 10h

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered does a good job of bringing back a classic with a fresh coat of paint and new features, but it has a few quirks holding it back. Our review: www.respec.net/review/235-dynasty-w…

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Respec @respec.net · 18h

Star Fox version 1.2.0 is now live bringing in new Battle Mode stages, visual adjustments during boss fights, & more. The full soundtrack is now streaming on Nintendo Music: www.respec.net/news/238-star-fox-sw…

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Respec @respec.net · 29/09/2026

Returning to the Nintendo Museum two years, what's changed (and what hasn't) truly emphasizes just how quickly the house that Mario built is changing: www.respec.net/feature/237-visiting…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

Kite was skeptical of Gundam Rogue Orbit until he had a chance to play it himself. His hands-on preview with the PS5 version: www.respec.net/preview/226-gundam-r…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, Ace Combat 8's pre-order bonus, has been an absolute joy so far. Our impressions with AC0's new ported version on PS5 and Steam Deck: www.respec.net/feature/219-ace-comb…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

We also covered Ace Combat 8 on PC handhelds. While it is one to skip on Steam Deck and ROG Ally right now, there is hope for OneXPlayer3 and MSI Claw: www.respec.net/feature/218-ace-comb…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

We also checked out Ace Combat 8 on PS5 Pro, base PS5, and Xbox Series X. Our thoughts with the console versions so far: www.respec.net/feature/220-ace-comb…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve's renewed focus on cinematic storytelling, alongside some of the series' most in-depth dogfighting across your entire crew makes for one of the best games of 2026 so far. www.respec.net/review/231-ace-comba…

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Respec @respec.net · 25/09/2026

The podcast is here! This week, review discussion of Fire Emblem and Control Resonant, TGS adventures, and the 30th anniversary of the US N64 launch & its tiny game line-up is upon us. Remember Comet? bit.ly/4AyFtYR

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Respec @respec.net · 23/09/2026

I don't care how big Fortnite is. Sora with a gun is wrong www.respec.net/feature/224-i-dont-c…

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Respec @respec.net · 23/09/2026

Birdcage on Nintendo Switch is an easy recommendation if you want a shoot 'em up that looks and sounds incredible. It isn't the deepest game in the genre, but is well worth your time. Our review: www.respec.net/review/217-birdcage-…

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Respec @respec.net · 22/09/2026

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered reminded Kite of the PS2 original with a fresh coat of paint alongside some elements from Dynasty Warriors: Origins. His preview: www.respec.net/preview/214-dynasty-…

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Respec @respec.net · 22/09/2026

Xbox announces a new round of layoffs and a major restructuring for its studios - new Halo from purpose-built Activision team, but Ninja Theory to be closed: www.respec.net/news/221-xbox-announ…

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Respec @respec.net · 21/09/2026

Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered producer Tomohiko Sho chats with us about the future, the Switch 2, DW5 Remastered, Origins 2, & much more: www.respec.net/interview/213-dynast…

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Respec @respec.net · 21/09/2026

Silent Hill: Townfall has a marvelous sense of time and place coupled with a riveting story, but unfortunately so many of the gameplay elements around that grind down the experience. Our review: www.respec.net/review/212-silent-hi…

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Respec @respec.net · 18/09/2026

On this week's podcast, Tom talks about Wolverine being just OK, while Rebecca checked out the LaDS community IRL www.respec.net/podcast/211-wolverin…

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Respec @respec.net · 18/09/2026

Control Resonant is another technical showcase of a game from Remedy that shines on PS5 Pro: www.respec.net/news/209-control-res…

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Respec @respec.net · 18/09/2026

Control Resonant review - Remedy’s action metroidvania RPG is one of the biggest disappointments of the year: www.respec.net/review/210-control-r…

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Respec @respec.net · 17/09/2026

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast - All the news, announcements, and trailers www.respec.net/news/208-xbox-tokyo-…

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Respec @respec.net · 16/09/2026

Rebecca was on the ground at Gamescom to see how the Love and Deepspace community is IRL as the Valko wars continue www.respec.net/feature/207-the-love…

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Respec @respec.net · 15/09/2026

Marvel's Wolverine review (PS5) - high expectations make this simple, but decent game feel like a huge disappointment www.respec.net/review/206-marvels-w…

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Respec @respec.net · 14/09/2026

Honkai: Nexus Anima's Gamescom demo shows off its first bootleg gym leader and even more wild accents. Our hands-on preview: www.respec.net/preview/203-honkai-n…

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Respec @respec.net · 14/09/2026

Hori Arcade Classic Pro announced for Switch 1/2 and Windows 11 featuring multiple modules designed for the Arcade Archives series. Pre-orders are now live: www.respec.net/news/205-hori-arcade…

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Respec @respec.net · 11/09/2026

Busy week, busy podcast! This week Tom, Alex, Mikhail and Breens discuss Zelda & the Nintendo Direct in-depth, and Xbox's Kojima win. Plus, there's something in Tom's eye... bit.ly/46eycQ9 Over in Patreon episode: TGS prep behind-the-scenes, and movie Tom hated... bit.ly/4xiXJm2

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Respec @respec.net · 10/09/2026

The cosy game fan has logged on! Petit Planet's latest build brings Pokopia-inspired elements to Animal Crossing in space www.respec.net/preview/194-petit-pl…

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Respec @respec.net · 10/09/2026

"I want people to see it as an open-world action adventure" - Final Fantasy VII Revelation's director on moving the game and franchise beyond being "just a JRPG" bit.ly/46AoQyp

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Respec @respec.net · 10/09/2026

Today's Switch 2 system update also adds new options for System Transfer, Virtual Game Cards, Handheld Mode Boost controller support, saving audio settings separately for each connected TV, and more: www.respec.net/news/200-switch-2-vr…

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Respec @respec.net · 10/09/2026

Nintendo Switch 2 system update 23.0.0 is now available adding VRR support in docked mode, a Handheld Boost mode toggle from Quick Settings, and more: www.respec.net/news/200-switch-2-vr…

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Respec @respec.net · 10/09/2026

Physint, the action-espionage title from Kojima Productions, is now being published by Xbox after Sony wanted to cancel it: www.respec.net/news/199-physint-xbo…

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Respec @respec.net · 09/09/2026

Playdate Season Three begins on October 8. This season features the action RPG Gloom Gate, Root Bear developer's Soggy Froggy, Cross Words by Shaun Inman, and more: www.respec.net/news/198-playdate-up…

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Respec @respec.net · 09/09/2026

Everything announced at today's Nintendo Direct with trailers: www.respec.net/news/197-nintendo-di…

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Respec @respec.net · 09/09/2026

Rebecca played Ontos and from the brief demo reckons it's everything you loved about Soma, but minus the monsters and with a lot more wriggly rat walls www.respec.net/preview/192-ontos-ev…

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Respec @respec.net · 08/09/2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 releases on November 5 www.respec.net/news/196-the-legend-…

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Respec @respec.net · 08/09/2026

In Stranger than Heaven’s punchy & impactful combat, Alex senses the distant DNA of Streets of Rage. That's brilliant, obviously. His preview, plus comments from its developers: www.respec.net/preview/193-in-stran…

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Respec @respec.net · 08/09/2026

Guns of Eschaton, a Weird West soulslike, is the final game worked on by Viktor Antonov, the legendary art director behind city designs including Dishonored's Dunwall and Half-Life's City 17 www.respec.net/preview/190-can-guns…

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Respec @respec.net · 07/09/2026

"Really important things, occur and just happen, and time just keeps moving" - sunset visitor's Remy Siu on 1000xResist, diaspora, coffee, and more: www.respec.net/interview/188-1000-x…

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Respec @respec.net · 06/09/2026

Crazy Taxi’s open world is a surprisingly great framework for its manic gameplay, But those gen AI concerns loom large & prove that no matter how fun the thing you've made, the merest whiff of association is toxic: www.respec.net/preview/185-...

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Respec @respec.net · 05/09/2026

Crazy Taxi’s open world is a surprisingly great framework for its manic gameplay - even as gen AI concerns loom large www.respec.net/preview/185-crazy-ta…

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Respec @respec.net · 05/09/2026

New Blood's excellent immersive sim Fallen Aces gets Steam Deck optimization update, Episode 2 soundtrack release, and SteamOS + Steam Deck startup movie: www.respec.net/news/191-fallen-aces…

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Respec @respec.net · 04/09/2026

Podcast time! This week: Sony's disappointing State of Play, reviewing Onimusha, Dawnwalker, & Orbitals, plus Kirk's game preview trip that involved a toilet chaperone: www.respec.net/podcast/189-sonys-di…

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Respec @respec.net · 04/09/2026

Is Exodus about to bring back the sprawling Mass Effect-style sci-fi RPG? Archetype Entertainment’s game is eight years in the making and aiming big. Our big interview and video: www.respec.net/interview/186-is-exo…

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Respec @respec.net · 03/09/2026

We've updated our State of Play round-up with the State of Play Japan reveals. You can find all the games, trailers, and announcements here: www.respec.net/news/187-sonys-plays…

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Respec @respec.net · 03/09/2026

All the games, trailers, and announcements from PlayStation's State of Play September www.respec.net/news/187-sonys-plays…

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Respec @respec.net · 02/09/2026

Before GTA 6 takes over, make some time this October for the expansion to one of the best games of 2024. Dragon's Dogma 2 Dark Arisen is looking great www.respec.net/preview/183-dragons-…

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Respec @respec.net · 02/09/2026

Is anyone more qualified to talk about a LEGO city builder than Alex? We don't think so. LEGO Skylines hands-on www.respec.net/preview/182-lego-sky…

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Respec @respec.net · 02/09/2026

Nintendo just released a free Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 patch featuring enhanced visuals and more. We did a quick comparison covering visuals and load times: www.respec.net/news/181-mario-kart-…

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Respec @respec.net · 01/09/2026

From Genshin Impact to... Elden Ring? Hands on with HoYoverse's Nodusfall - Is it a Soulslike or something more forgiving? www.respec.net/preview/180-genshin-…

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Respec @respec.net · 01/09/2026

It’s hard to imagine anyone not having a good time with Orbitals. The co-op gameplay, standout anime presentation, and riveting story make for a game you’ll enjoy from start to finish. Our review: www.respec.net/review/177-orbitals-…

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Respec @respec.net · 01/09/2026

Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Switch 1 got a free Switch 2 patch today bringing in resolution improvements. We did a quick comparison covering the patch both docked and handheld: www.respec.net/news/179-pikmin-3-de…

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