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Destiny 2: Where is Xur (and whats he got for sale?) – December 21

By Darryn Bonthuys
December 21, 2018
in :  Gaming
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There are still those who are willing to get up at the crack of dusk and boot up their console to find him for you. People who’ll risk digital life and limb to let you know if Xur is selling a treasure or rubbish. I just so happen to be one of those people. Maybe you’re stuck at work and can only log in later tonight. In that case: Where is Xur?

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Override: Mech City Brawl Review – A game best left in the scrap yard

By Glenn Kisela
December 21, 2018
in :  Gaming, Reviews
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Override is a game that had so much potential and could have done something great with more ambition. In the end, no amount of oil could polish this scrap metal into something decent and enjoyable.

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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice review – A must-play emotional experience with gameplay barriers

By Noelle Adams
December 20, 2018
in :  Gaming, Reviews
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If you’re struggling with the holiday blues, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is a game to match your state of mind. Now available as a physical edition for console, this moody and exceptionally polished modern classic is the perfect way to escape the shiny happiness of the season.

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Follow the tracks and win big with Critical Hit and Gautrain at the Pretoria Zoo this December

By Geoffrey Tim
December 19, 2018
in :  Entertainment, Gaming, Lifestyle
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It’s December, school is out and there’s a silly season ahead of you. Now sure, you could stay indoors and fall into a bad habit of junk food and lazing about the house, or you could do something really fun this year. You could put on your safari clothes, charge your camera and go experience an entire continent of wildlife, …

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Just Cause 4 Review – Why so Cirrus?

By Darryn Bonthuys
December 18, 2018
in :  Features, Gaming, Reviews
7

Just Cause 4 may be a maniacal sandbox full of explosions and action, but it’s a world that feels dull, repetitive and hollow inside as it missed the mark on being the perfect vehicle for some much-needed Christmas Catharsis.

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Destiny 2: Where is Xur (and whats he got for sale?) – December 14

By Darryn Bonthuys
December 14, 2018
in :  Gaming
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Everybody's favourite Agent of the Nine is hiding somewhere in Destiny 2: Forsaken, and everyone wants to know the answer to one question: Where is Xur? Click on through to find out where Xur is and what he's selling this weekend!

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We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back before you know it

By Darryn Bonthuys
December 14, 2018
in :  Gaming
11

The new year doesn’t kick off for another two weeks, but the gang here at Critical Hit has decided that now is a great time for some good old-fashioned rest and relaxation. What does that mean? Well, don’t expect to see much content from us for the next two weeks, as we’re stepping away from our computers and headed to the beach to soak up some rays.

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Features

The ten most disappointing games of 2018

By Darryn Bonthuys
December 14, 2018
in :  Features, Gaming
42

It may have been a buffet year of endless hit games, but 2018 was also a year where disappointment was regularly served up on a plate. We’re not talking bad games here, but rather those games that failed to live up their own hype or even the most tempered of fan expectations. Whether they were unpolished, woefully lacking in features or simply just a chore to play, here’s a look at 2018’s biggest disappointments.

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