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By Vikki Blake last updated 16 October 25

Best List Our comprehensive ranking of the 25 best South Park episodes of all time, going from season 1 all the way through to the ongoing season 28

By Emma-Jane Betts, Sam Loveridge last updated 16 October 25

Upcoming There are still loads of upcoming Switch games to look out for this October, now that Pokemon Legends is finally here

By Fay Watson, Emma-Jane Betts last updated 10 October 25

Best List From One Punch Man season 3 to The Witcher season 4, these are the best new TV shows still to come this year

By Sam Loveridge last updated 3 October 25

Guide All the latest Elder Scrolls 6 news and rumors you need to know as Bethesda keeps namedropping its next RPG

By Sam Loveridge last updated 2 October 25

Best List Get lost in the best open world games to play now, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Red Dead Redemption

By Sam Loveridge last updated 30 September 25

Best List Our top 15 Xbox exclusives to play in 2025, from Avowed to State of Decay 2

By Louise Blain last updated 19 September 25

Best List Ranking all the best Assassin's Creed games to play in 2025 now that Shadows has entered the mix

By Sam Loveridge last updated 17 September 25

Best List The best PS4 games you can play right now, from God of War to Spider-Man and everything in between

By Alyssa Mercante last updated 15 September 25

Best List Ranking the best RPGs, from classics like Assassin's Creed to the punishing Lands Between of Elden Ring

By Nick Thorpe last updated 10 September 25

Best List Let's wind back the years to look at the 25 best PS1 games from Sony's ground-breaking games console

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Ninja Gaiden 4 review: "Thrilling action and deep blood powers make this the series' best and a stunning return to form"
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Keeper review: "One of the most wonderfully bizarre games I've ever played – a stunning slice of magic"
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 review: "My dream vampire RPG has been staked – this blunt-toothed sequel is just a boring, linear action brawler instead"
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Ball x Pit review: "Vampire Survivors and Breakout collide in this brilliant roguelike ball basher that struggles with repetition"
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A review: "Fast fluid real-time fights and a world worth exploring make this finally feel like the anime come to life"

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Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"
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One Battle After Another review: "One of the best studio movies in years and an instant classic"
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The Conjuring: Last Rites review: "Not bold or memorable enough for the Warrens' final chapter"
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle review: "Roars past Mugen Train as Demon Slayer's best adventure yet"
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The Long Walk review: "One of the best Stephen King adaptations ever made"

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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
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Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"
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Gen V season 2 review: "As strong as the first season, if not stronger"
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Wednesday season 2 part 2 review: "Ortega shines, but it's a zombie who steals the entire show"
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Peacemaker season 2 review: "Darker and sadder than the first year, but there's still a lot of fun to be had with the 11th Street Kids."