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Battlefield 6 review | More refined than innovative

Battlefield 6 might be lacking in new ideas, but its highly polished and cathartic multiplayer is on target, and more than makes up for a patchy story campaign. Reviewed by Joel Franey Video by Hal Dimond

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Battlefield 6 review | More refined than innovative

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