Our Weekly Gaming Roundup: What the Team Is Playing Now
Welcome back to our weekly feature, where we share a glimpse into the games occupying our team's leisure time. It's another exciting week of gaming discoveries and revisits for the team.
- Bertie is delving deep into the new challenges of Slay the Spire 2.
- Connor is grappling with player frustrations in Marathon, finding a stark contrast to the more peaceful community experience in Old School RuneScape.
- Kelsey is immersed in Pokémon Pokopia, all while playfully exploring the fictional romantic pairing of Leon Kennedy and Lara Croft in their spare time.
- Meanwhile, Dom is revisiting a favorite game, embracing its familiar mechanics once more.
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Halloween: The Game to Launch Digitally in New Zealand
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A Forgotten Lord of the Rings Co-op Game Gets a Surprise Remaster and More to Come
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Precognition: Sam Barlow's New Sci-Fi Horror Game Developed with Brandon Cronenberg
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Star Wars: Zero Company - A Brilliant XCOM-like Experience
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Battlefield 6 Player Gets Refund After 470 Hours as EA Removes Rush Mode
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