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In this weeks podcast the Sparks give you their hands-on impression from the first few hours of the Playstation exclusive Everybodys Gone to the Rapture. We celebrate Rare Replay hitting the top spot in the UK all formats chart, Rares first number 1 since 1998. We also discuss pre-owned games and a digital future, ask if promotion campaigns are too long and debate the Xbox Cloud finally flexing its muscles in Crackdown 3. Plus Darren hangs up his boots as he finally conquers Witcher 3, hear his final (non-spoiler) report. Also in this weeks podcast Antony is still excited from his trip to Gamescom, hear his report fresh from the show floor including the great games played and potentially a Lost Spark exclusive as the producer of Star Wars Battlefront reveals a Death Star level in his after-demo chat.

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Wes Johnson is Cloud and Sarah Quillian, aka Adella, is Aeris. Photographer Jan-Michael Losada made a whole series out of this, with some very cool underwater shots, so be sure to check out the rest of the pics.

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William Kirk at GameCloud writes: "When I finished episode four, I felt sick to my stomach. For a game that plays with so many clichés, it never ceases to amaze me how each episode still manages to surprise and draw me in further. Dark Room pulls at your heartstrings from the very beginning and doesnt hesitate to kick you when your guard is down. Its a feeling Ive only ever experienced while playing The Walking Dead, and now I sit here anxiously writing as I begin the wait for the finale. Things that used to bother me about earlier episodes dont anymore, and its rewarding to see solid continuity across the series. Its still quirky at its core, but Ive crossed all barriers of disbelief to immerse myself. Theres no stoping now!"

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The gaming world has been in a state of shock, surprise, and hype since Microsoft showed off a demo of Crackdown 3 at their Gamescom panel last week. In light of Crackdown 3's impressive demonstration, many Xbox One owners are now suggesting that third-party developers ditch parity in their multiplatform games, so as to take full advantage of the Xbox One's Cloud computing technology.

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For most game developers, creating games is all about exploring creativity to deliver unique experiences in the virtual world. Unfortunately, to some developers the entire focus is on making a quick buck.

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Before Fallout 4 was officially unveiled, many thought it would come in 2016. Most developers unveil the game one or even two years before launch. but Bethesda dropped on us a 2015 release date (on November 10th to be precise). VP of Marketing Pete Hines told us the philosophy behind an announcement so close to the games launch.

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Lliam Ahearn at GameCloud Australia writes: "Up until the final quarter or so of Arkham Knight, I was having the best time Ive had with a game for a long time. An excellent, complex and personal story, a beautiful setting, proven combat and stealth, satisfying tank battles and superb Batmobile based puzzle solving its an exceptional game. Unfortunately, things start to feel a little rushed towards the tail-end, lacking the standards the game itself establishes. Had the story maintained its highs, the side content ended before becoming boring and a certain villain been implemented in a way that didnt suck, or not at all, Batman Arkham Knight would have been a brilliant experience. As it stands, its a great game with notable flaws that feels a little rushed in places."

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Lliam Ahearn at GameCloud Australia writes: "Up until the final quarter or so of Arkham Knight, I was having the best time Ive had with a game for a long time. An excellent, complex and personal story, a beautiful setting, proven combat and stealth, satisfying tank battles and superb Batmobile based puzzle solving its an exceptional game. Unfortunately, things start to feel a little rushed towards the tail-end, lacking the standards the game itself establishes. Had the story maintained its highs, the side content ended before becoming boring and a certain villain been implemented in a way that didnt suck, or not at all, Batman Arkham Knight would have been a brilliant experience. As it stands, its a great game with notable flaws that feels a little rushed in places."