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Sam Gowing

Staff Writer

I didn't play a videogame that wasn't Snake II or Pokemon Red until I was about 12. Since then I've been trying to make up for lost time, loving anything with a sprawling single-player campaign. And also lots of Halo.

Articles by Sam Gowing

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Granblue Fantasy: Versus

Since its release as a browser-based JRPG in 2014, Granblue Fantasy has transcended to megahit status in Japan.

Bleeding Edge characters posing for group selfie
Review
Bleeding Edge Review
Razor-Sharp Arena Brawling
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Review
Yes, Your Grace Review
Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown
Bleeding Edge logo with Gizmo firing minigun
Preview
Bleeding Edge Glistens, But Still Needs Sharpening
Hands on with the multiplayer melee brawler
Granblue Fantasy: Versus title as Gran lunges with his sword
Preview
Granblue Fantasy: Versus Packs a Punch
The Japanese megahit comes Stateside
Skellboy title with happy skeleton carrying its head
Review
Skellboy Review
A Game with No Body To Go With
Journey to the Savage Planet green goo logo and spaceman
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Journey to the Savage Planet Video Review
The 4th-Best Space Adventure in the Galaxy
Journey to the Savage Planet green goo logo and spaceman
Review
Journey to the Savage Planet Review
The 4th-Best Space Adventure in the Galaxy
Conan Chop Chop title screen
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Conan Chop Chop Video Preview
A cut above your average dungeon crawler
Conan Chop Chop title screen
Preview
Conan Chop Chop is a cut above your average dungeon crawler
Conan the not-so-barbaric
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Shovel Knight: King of Cards Video Review
A Royal Flush
Shovel Knight King of Cards title
Review
Shovel Knight: King of Cards Review
A Royal Flush