Mars Evergreen
mevergreen.bsky.social
Mars Evergreen
@mevergreen.bsky.social
Freelance contributor at @VideoGamerCom

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Has absorbed far too much gaming.
It’s time to learn your poker hands and step inside the virtual casino, because we’re running down the best gambling games to lose some entirely fake money.

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Best gambling games – Money for nothing - VideoGamer
It’s time to learn your poker hands and step inside the virtual casino, because we’re running down the best gambling games to lose some entirely fake money.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Project Genie is the new AI from Google DeepMind, and its world creation has got investors scared, but it’s still a long way off from wrecking the video games industry.

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Project Genie is out of the bottle, but it’ll be a while before Google’s AI can make anything real - VideoGamer
Project Genie is the new AI from Google DeepMind, and its world creation has got investors scared, but it’s still a long way off from wrecking the video games industry.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The Nioh 3 open world is a new step for Team Ninja, but all it did was make me wish to be reunited with the Elden Ring map and the sense of adventure it evokes.

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The Nioh 3 open world doesn’t remotely scratch that Elden Ring itch - VideoGamer
The Nioh 3 open world is a new step for Team Ninja, but all it did was make me wish to be reunited with the Elden Ring map and the sense of adventure it evokes.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Nioh 3 has occasional spots of fun, but struggles to find anything worth recommending in its bland open-field design and rote approach to Soulslike design.

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Nioh 3 review - Breath of the mild - VideoGamer
Nioh 3 has occasional spots of fun, but struggles to find anything worth recommending in its bland open-field design and rote approach to Soulslike design.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a unique oddity, as Square Enix’s JRPG megahit is probably the only game that could have survived an adaptation this full-on.

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No other series could sustain the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy’s sheer ambition - VideoGamer
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a unique oddity and probably the only game that could have survived an adaptation this full-on.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The new Fable reboot from Playground Games is making plenty of promises, but thankfully, it isn’t planning to reinvent the Fable gameplay formula.

#Fable

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The new Fable gameplay looks more like a refinement than a revolution, and that’s just perfect - VideoGamer
The Fable reboot from Playground Games is making plenty of promises, but thankfully, it isn’t planning to reinvent the Fable gameplay formula.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Ubisoft’s stock plummets after restructuring led the company to close studios and cancel numerous Ubisoft games, and it’s not going to stop here.

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Bad news for Ubisoft games will likely get worse as scrapped projects and studios pile up - VideoGamer
Ubisoft’s stock plummets after restructuring, studios closures, and numerous canceled games, and it’s not going to stop here.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Cairn is the new game from The Game Bakers, and it’s an excellent mountain climbing experience with more depth than Jusant and more introspection than Peak.

@thegamebakers.com #Cairn

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Gorgeous new climbing game, Cairn, is much lonelier than Peak and Death Stranding - VideoGamer
The Game Bakers' Cairn is an excellent mountain climbing experience with more depth than Jusant and more introspection than Peak.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Don’t Stop Girlypop was a breath of fresh air after being immersed in the dourness of Pathologic 3, and I’m so glad this bright pink DOOM arrived when it did.

@girlypop.net

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Don’t Stop Girlypop was a real palate cleanser after Pathologic 3 - VideoGamer
Don’t Stop Girlypop was a breath of fresh air after being immersed in the dourness of Pathologic 3, and I’m so glad this bright pink DOOM arrived when it did.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:52 PM
After the 2XKO console release, Caitlyn has been added to the roster of 2XKO characters, but tasteless monetization practices rear their head once more.

#2XKO

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In 2XKO, Caitlyn is free to unlock, but there’s a twisty catch - VideoGamer
After the 2XKO console release, Riot Games has added Caitlyn to the 2XKO character roster, but monetization rears its head once more.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Larian Studios' next RPG, Divinity, wants more diverse companions than the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, but they need to stand on their own two feet.

#Divinity #BaldursGate3

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These Baldur’s Gate 3 characters are memorable but flawed, here’s how Divinity can be better
Larian Studios' next RPG, Divinity, wants more diverse companions than the Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, but they need to stand on their own two feet.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake isn’t among Ubisoft’s cancelled games, instead being delayed, meaning more time to work on some improvements.

#AssassinsCreed #Ubisoft

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If the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake has been delayed, we should be grateful - VideoGamer
The Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake isn’t among Ubisoft’s cancelled games, instead being delayed, meaning more time for improvements.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
With the 2XKO console release, we’re officially into the first season of 2XKO, and I’m begging Riot Games to please let me take a buddy online in 2XKO Duos.

#2XKO @2xko.riotgames.com

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2XKO console release is begging for couch co-op Duos - VideoGamer
The 2XKO console release officially signals the start of season 1. I'm begging Riot Games to please let me take a buddy online in Duos.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Fallout Season 2 certainly wants to dress up in Fallout New Vegas’ setting, but it doesn’t understand Fallout, at least not Obsidian’s take on it.

#Fallout #FalloutSeason2

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Fallout Season 2 feels like a meaningless echo of Fallout New Vegas - VideoGamer
Fallout Season 2 certainly wants to dress up in Fallout New Vegas’ setting, but it doesn’t understand Fallout, at least not Obsidian’s take on it.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The 2XKO roster is starting a little slim, but as Riot Games adds more 2XKO characters, we can hope that they have as much weirdness as these games.

#2XKO

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2XKO roster should aspire to the weirdness of Skullgirls, Soul Calibur, and others - VideoGamer
The 2XKO roster starts a little slim, but as Riot adds more characters, we hope they match the weirdness of these games.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:32 PM
VideoGamer lists the ten best video game stories of all time for those looking to cry, laugh, or revel in meaningful artistic experiences.

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Best video game stories - Stories that will stay with you - VideoGamer
VideoGamer lists the ten best video game stories of all time for those looking to cry, laugh, or revel in meaningful artistic experiences.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
An immense range of new games are coming out in 2026. We’ve been through all the new game announcements to bring you the most promising upcoming titles.

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New games coming in 2026 - Your guide to the biggest upcoming titles - VideoGamer
We’ve been through all the latest announcements to bring you the most anticipated games coming out in 2026.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Reupping my Final Fantasy 14 subscription was a joy, but boy, if MMORPGs aren’t convoluted as hell these days, something WoW manages a little better.

#FinalFantasyXIV #FFXIV

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Restarting my Final Fantasy 14 subscription is like riding the world's most complex bike - VideoGamer
Reupping my Final Fantasy 14 subscription was a joy, but boy, if MMORPGs aren’t convoluted as hell these days.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system turns survival into something more cerebral, creating a punishing game like a Dark Souls set in Silent Hill.

@icepicklodge.bsky.social #Patholgic3

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The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system has me in a vice grip - VideoGamer
The Pathologic 3 apathy and mania system turns survival into something more cerebral, creating a punishing game.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Riot Games has an opportunity to make a stacked 2XKO roster, but it’s hard to be excited for this fighter when I have to pay for each of the 2XKO characters. #2XKO

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Riot Games’ starting 2XKO characters roster feels miserly - VideoGamer
Riot Games has an opportunity to make a stacked 2XKO roster, but it’s hard to be excited when I have to pay for some 2XKO characters.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
While companies like Microsoft push for generative AI, increasing RAM costs caused by the AI bubble pose a serious danger to the video game ecosystem.

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Increasing RAM costs and a push for generative AI might be killing AAA video games - VideoGamer
While companies like Microsoft push for generative AI, increasing RAM costs caused by the AI bubble pose a serious danger to the video game ecosystem.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:06 PM
The Warhammer 40k universe is as wide as it is deep, allowing for the best Warhammer 40k games to tell all manner of grimdark stories from varied genres.

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Best Warhammer 40k games - Top titles to satisfy your grimdark needs - VideoGamer
The Warhammer 40k universe is as wide as it is deep, allowing for the best Warhammer 40k games to tell all manner of grimdark stories.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Highguard is just around the corner, and we’ve not gotten much news, but VideoGamer has suspicions as to what the PvP shooter has in store.

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The Highguard release date is almost here, but what can we expect when the devs have told us so little? - VideoGamer
Highguard is just around the corner, and we’ve not gotten much news, but VideoGamer has suspicions as to what the PvP shooter has in store.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Sony AI has opened up a whole new era of video game censorship with its new patent, potentially creating troubling new problems for developers and consumers.

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Sony AI censor-bot raises serious concerns, aims to redact in real time - VideoGamer
Sony AI has opened up a whole new era of video game censorship with its new patent, potentially creating troubling new problems for developers and consumers.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM
I recently talked about how hard it is to assess games correctly at #TheGameAwards

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We unpack The Game Awards’ mixed history
The Game Awards 2025 is as contentious as ever, but Dispatch not making the cut is only the latest in a long line of missteps. VideoGamer explores exactly why this is.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM