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A trainer presses their watch in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the GamesRadar+ Autumn Preview frame
Pokemon I love turn-based RPGs, but 20 minutes of Pokemon Legends: Z-A has convinced me that real-time combat could be the way forward for the series
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Pokemon Pokemon Legends: Z-A hands-on: With overhauled battles and denser exploration, I'm shocked at how fundamentally fresh this could feel
Pokemon Legends: Z-A screenshot
Pokemon A new Pokemon Legends: Z-A clip teasing its seamless battling has fans more excited for the RPG than any of its actual trailers: "This will be the best Pokemon game"
Being challenged to a trainer battle in Pokemon Legends ZA
Pokemon New Pokemon Legends: Z-A gameplay shows off how the RPG's trainer stealth attacks work, and they look so brutal that we're going to feel like we're part of Team Rocket
Pokemon Legends: ZA screenshot of the protagonist trainer holding his hand out towards a mysterious small glowing orb
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Pokemon Pokemon Champions is replacing Scarlet and Violet as the new place for official VGC tournaments, with devs calling the spiritual Stadium successor "the one-stop shop for everyone interested in Pokemon battles"
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  • We've played Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its AWESOME new combat may be the way forward for the series

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Previews

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    • We played Dawn of War 4 and it's a stunning RTS game

    • We've played Hollow Knight Silksong and it's real, AMAZING, and a GOTY contender

    • We played Resident Evil Requiem and got annoyed at the protagonist. But that’s ENTIRELY the point

    • We've played Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and it's DEFINITELY worth the wait

    • After playing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, it could be the adventure Arceus should have been

    • We've played Ninja Gaiden 4 and it pushed us to the LIMIT

    • PowerWash Simulator 2 has Witcher senses to help you find dirt

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    • We played Mixtape and its vibes are immaculate

    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview | This monumental Switch 2 release has a LOT to live up to

    • Donkey Kong Bananza preview | DK’s return to the third dimension is looking worth the wait

    • Control's co-op shooter spin-off has us HOOKED | FBC: Firebreak hands-on preview

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    • FBC: Firebreak Developer Interview | Return to the Control universe

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Reviews

    • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater review | Still one of our favorite games of all time

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    • Blades of Fire review | Dares to make the case for weapon degradation being good

    • DOOM: The Dark Ages Review | Goretastic prequel hindered by new ideas

    • Expedition 33 Review | THRILLING turn-based RPG with Sekiro parries

    • Assassin's Creed Shadows review | What you Need to Know

    • The Need to Know: Monster Hunter Wilds review

    • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review | An utterly absorbing realization of medieval life

    • Dynasty Warriors: Origins review | Stripped back with a focus on visceral yet tactical clashes

    • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: the franchise's best adventure since The Last Crusade

    • The 25 best games of 2024

    • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review | The best but most broken game of 2024

    • Lego Horizon Adventures review | This unlikely build fits together perfectly

    • Great God Grove Review | Words are your weapon

Nintendo Switch 2

    • We've played Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its AWESOME new combat may be the way forward for the series

    • We played Kirby Air Riders and it's PERFECT if you've had enough Mario Kart

    • Donkey Kong Bananza is an adventure that rivals Mario’s best

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    • Breath Of The Wild Is Still The Superior Zelda Game

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    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond preview | This monumental Switch 2 release has a LOT to live up to

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News

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    • Grounded 2 - Announce Trailer

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    • Ninja Gaiden 4 - Official Release Date Trailer

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