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By Simon Parkin published 3 January 24

Feature Holiday Long Read | Edge magazine goes in-depth with one of, if not the most recognizable names in Japanese video game horror

By Simon Parkin published 25 April 23

FEATURE Thanks to a filmmaker and his dream team of designers and musicians

By Simon Parkin last updated 11 August 22

Feature The writer and director behind Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, and Detroit: Become Human in conversation with Edge Magazine

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Nemesis review: "A magical sense of tension"
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Arcs review: "A whole lot of game in a small package"
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Path of Exile 2 review: "A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: "The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"
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Marvel Rivals review: "So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: "Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"
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Mufasa: The Lion King review – "It's no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"
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Kraven the Hunter review: "The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – "An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"
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Nightbitch review: "Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"

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Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: "Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"
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Secret Level review: "An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"
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Skeleton Crew review: "Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"
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Creature Commandos review: "James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"
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Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: "Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place"