Features – VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com Best video game news first, plus reviews and guides Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:10:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Dune game feels pleasingly authentic, and might even influence the next movie https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/the-dune-game-feels-pleasingly-authentic/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/the-dune-game-feels-pleasingly-authentic/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:38 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=206159 Funcom explains why using an alternative timeline is the right decision for its game – and to avoid stepping on Villeneuve’s toes]]> Funcom explains why using an alternative timeline is the right decision for its game – and to avoid stepping on Villeneuve’s toes…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/the-dune-game-feels-pleasingly-authentic/feed/ 0 This developer’s last game ended after a year. So what makes Exoborne different? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/exoborne/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/exoborne/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:00:47 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=205914 Sharkmob's extraction shooter is a lot of fun to play, but I worry for it in a market that's never been more cutthroat]]> Sharkmob's extraction shooter is a lot of fun to play, but I worry for it in a market that's never been more cutthroat…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/exoborne/feed/ 0 I’m not sure how Id Software will ever top Doom: The Dark Ages https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/im-not-sure-how-id-software-will-ever-top-doom-the-dark-ages/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/im-not-sure-how-id-software-will-ever-top-doom-the-dark-ages/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:58:40 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=205549 The Bethesda studio's purple patch of form continues with an almighty third entry ]]> The Bethesda studio's purple patch of form continues with an almighty third entry…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/im-not-sure-how-id-software-will-ever-top-doom-the-dark-ages/feed/ 14 Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ world is stunning, but I enjoyed its Shogun-esque drama more https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/assassins-creed-shadows-world-is-stunning-but-i-enjoyed-its-shogun-esque-drama-more/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/assassins-creed-shadows-world-is-stunning-but-i-enjoyed-its-shogun-esque-drama-more/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:00:21 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=205553 Ubisoft’s open-world Japan has been long awaited, but its scripted moments proved most compelling]]> Ubisoft’s open-world Japan has been long awaited, but its scripted moments proved most compelling…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/assassins-creed-shadows-world-is-stunning-but-i-enjoyed-its-shogun-esque-drama-more/feed/ 2 The Switch 2 reveal was boring, uninspiring… and absolutely fine https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/the-switch-2-reveal-was-boring-uninspiring-and-absolutely-fine/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/the-switch-2-reveal-was-boring-uninspiring-and-absolutely-fine/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:25:54 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=204968 Ultimately, it’s the games that will be the deciding factor in Switch 2’s long-term success]]> Ultimately, it’s the games that will be the deciding factor in Switch 2’s long-term success…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/the-switch-2-reveal-was-boring-uninspiring-and-absolutely-fine/feed/ 8 I can’t believe the new Like A Dragon game was made in less than 18 months https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/i-cant-believe-the-new-like-a-dragon-game-was-made-in-less-than-18-months/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/i-cant-believe-the-new-like-a-dragon-game-was-made-in-less-than-18-months/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:00:32 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=204847 Goro Majima is back, and now he's a pirate in Sega's bonkers spin-off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii]]> Goro Majima is back, and now he's a pirate in Sega's bonkers spin-off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/i-cant-believe-the-new-like-a-dragon-game-was-made-in-less-than-18-months/feed/ 7 I’m officially now worried I’ll play nothing but Civilization 7 for the rest of the year https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/civilization-7-preview/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/civilization-7-preview/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:00:20 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=204686 Sid Meier's armchair dictator simulator is back, with treats for new players and one-more-turn veterans]]> Sid Meier's armchair dictator simulator is back, with treats for new players and one-more-turn veterans…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/civilization-7-preview/feed/ 0 Nintendo Music app: The full list of game soundtracks available so far https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/nintendo-music-app-the-full-list-of-game-soundtracks-available-so-far/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/nintendo-music-app-the-full-list-of-game-soundtracks-available-so-far/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=198509 There are more than 85 hours of music available now: here's every game included]]> There are more than 85 hours of music available now: here's every game included…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/nintendo-music-app-the-full-list-of-game-soundtracks-available-so-far/feed/ 1 Hands-On: 2025’s first big sequel seems like it was worth the wait https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/hands-on-2025s-first-big-sequel-seems-like-it-was-worth-the-wait/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/hands-on-2025s-first-big-sequel-seems-like-it-was-worth-the-wait/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:00:49 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=204206 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sets up a grimey, sprawling medievil RPG]]> Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 sets up a grimey…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/hands-on-2025s-first-big-sequel-seems-like-it-was-worth-the-wait/feed/ 7 The crisis at Ubisoft has deepened – and the end result is inevitable https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/the-crisis-at-ubisoft-has-deepened-and-the-end-result-is-inevitable/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/the-crisis-at-ubisoft-has-deepened-and-the-end-result-is-inevitable/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:23:42 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=204344 A string of flops is forcing Ubisoft to change, but I hope some of what made the company different can survive]]> A string of flops is forcing Ubisoft to change, but I hope some of what made the company different can survive…

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