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@FraserG @AlwaysPlaying links will be working now, sorry about that!

@Markatron84 thanks, yeah that’s expected. We will work to improve it so the sizes aren’t increasing next!

@Markatron84 thanks for the feedback... we've just put some code live that should at least prevent the boxes from shrinking back down (something we can control on our side). Let me know if that improves things for you, cheers!

@vded can you email over a screenshot? [email protected] thanks!

@Kaloudz thanks for the suggestions, we'll certainly consider them. I do like the idea of different badges for different things but need to think about it a bit more first.

@Tharsman haven't considered that... but could easily add an option to 'hide all supporter badges' I guess if people really don't want to see them.

@Kaloudz oh yes, games and food, that's what you meant!

@SyracuseSalt thanks for the kind words!

@Kaloudz it's more complicated than that, but yes, Google will profile you as a user and therefore ads are personalised based on a wide range of factors — this is true of almost all online advertising.

@Balta666 more likely there just wasn't a ad to show you at that moment in time, so you got the empty box

@UnusedBabyWipes Hooked... you can see what we did there. Thanks for the kind words!

@Japer83 @RentedPanda check your email

@OliverOwen personally I really like remasters and remakes. I can see why you feel that the resource is a waste to you, however, you could use the same logic for any genre that doesn't suit your tastes. I don't really enjoy RPGs, but I'd never say they are a waste of resources because other people like them and I don't.

@everynowandben we’ll have to agree to disagree on this then.

@everynowandben we can’t fit all the information from an article into the headline, hence people need to click and read the full article to get the full context. The headline is always a condensed version, as a summary, for the reader to decide if they want to read the full thing.

As above, clickbait is more commonly associated with deception. This isn’t what we’re doing. Every piece of media you consume is designed to encourage you past the headline, otherwise you’ll probably end up with half the story/context.

@everynowandben by that definition every single article we publish is clickbait, as is every article on any news website.

@everynowandben best way to give feedback is via the contact form and talk to us directly.

However, on this one I think we'd simply disagree with your interpretation of clickbait. Our standpoint is that clickbait is a headline that is knowingly misleading and/or not representative of the article behind it. Just because the headline is interesting or entices you to click, isn't clickbait, unless it is misleading.

For obvious reasons we try to make our content appealing to click as we are competing against every other website, however, I don't believe we fall foul of any issues and our headlines are always accurate to the content behind them.

@NEStalgia agreed, using the console logos instead of a plain font may look better and potentially having some opacity on that white would look nice. It would be less "clear" in focus groups though I'm sure.

Personally I would vote for putting it just on the shrink wrap or having a revisable cover without all the warnings and logos

@Vincent294 not currently, but it's actively being looked at internally, so watch this space.

@FraserG fantastic job with this review, I'm hyped to get my hands (and therefore fingerprints) on it in a couple of weeks!

@PatDavisGames yeah, there is no denying any of that. I'm a little sceptical about Epic's intentions outside of their own obvious benefits if they win this, but they have certainly done far more for the gaming industry than Apple have at this point in time. Yes, Apple have provided a huge platform but that typically favours the big hits on iOS and not the smaller guys.

@Tharsman @Grot yeah, whilst I believe Epic did this because they thought it would be a big PR win and get iOS Fortnite players on their side, I'm not sure it's panning out like that.

As for developers, agreed, whilst there is uncertainty for the Unreal engine on iOS devices that could well sway project decisions away from the platform. I think it's in everyone's interest to get this resolved ASAP, but naturally that won't happen.

Whilst this makes total sense, it doesn't have any bearing on the lawsuit at hand. It's just not allowing Apple to disrupt things whilst that case is being heard. Very early days on this.

This is sad, it's only a matter of time until all the print mags are gone I guess. It's a shame but at the same time you can understand why it's happening.

@KelticDevil thanks and we’re glad to be back!

You know what? That's pretty cool.

@TheNewButler you can charge via USB-C, but I'm not sure if that means it has batteries or not!

@rjejr instant ban.

I actually downloaded this on PC recently as there is a mod to let you play it on modern computers, didn't get very far (awkward on PC) so really looking forward to the remaster!

@Octane we've been posting behind closed doors, self-isolating from the world until today

Looking forward to seeing how Microsoft can claw back some market share with the new console

@Red620Ti don't worry, I totally understand where you're coming from - after all I've worked on the site since day zero (nearly 6 years ago) and certainly isn't the outcome I or we wanted.

Bizarrely I'm quite used to this kind of thing now, Nintendo always gets criticized when it does do something, and when it doesn't. For example, if they decided a similar route to ditch the Gamepad and make it optional (ala Kinect) they would have people saying that's great, and many more saying its an admission of failure.

I think Microsoft are heading in the right direction again, they need to correct all the mistakes they've made (listed above) and suck up the criticism. They've still got some work to do to get back on top, but the last gen showed us that it's possible to have a poor start but turn it around in time - PS3.

Support will come, it will take time, and a few big games, I'm thinking like GoW last gen.

I like the pad, can I get one of those?

It's a pretty good coup for Microsoft, at least for those interested in FIFA...

Ouch, for him. Perhaps a good move for Microsoft though...

@FullbringIchigo haha, I haven't seen it on Outside Xbox... I do think all the above buzz words WILL be used though!

Oh and by the way, Pure Xbox is not owned by Eurogamer But we are part of the Gamer Network.

Haha, very good Ken! How'd you come up with that?

Very glad... all these points are very annoying!

It's a shame, in many ways, but with Most Wanted I'm not sure where the series would go... it's got everything in there that they wanted to do, so how do you top it?

I can imagine working on the same series of games for 10 years is probably enough to tire many people, looking forward to what they work on next!

Enjoyed the 3rd one, definitely going to have to grab this one now... nice review Jordan!

Bloody hell, this sale is impressive.

Damn, some seriously cheap games.

Seems legit, makes sense to announce something before E3. Bring on April!

It really depends if Microsoft are heading to go in a different direction, Sony seemed quite focused on games, where as Microsoft may pursue other avenues of media, PC interaction, "Digital Home" and so on.

That said, I would expect Microsoft to try and match PS4 like for like, and offer some new things as well, to try and give it an edge. It's obviously going to be head to head.

I would bet serious money on this coming out on Xbox 720!

Well jel. I'm going to have to order this one now.

It's all about timing, 5 years from now this won't be an issue as everyone will be used to digital-only purchases.

However, having grown up where trading games, loaning to friends was the norm its hard to swallow. I think if this did happen, it might have a short term impact, but would soon become a non-issue.

I wonder what affect it will have on the retailers though, who often thrive on used game sales... great talking point!

Couldn't agree more, it's a very solid game. Best ever from Criterion? I'm not quite sure.

Sounds pretty good to me, but would you recommend for a Burnout series fan?

They're not scared of change are they?!