Gaming Archives

Beyond rhythm: the new face of musical action games

by Ed Nightingale | Nov 30, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

How experimental developers are remixing rhythm and gameplay to create unique experiences

No More Heroes 3 review | Scrappy, excessive, inspired

by Alan Wen | Nov 29, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Third strike’s the charm

Hot Wheels Unleashed review | Leading the way

by Aaron Potter | Nov 26, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Die-cast and Furious: Toybox Drift

Enhanced mode: the challenge of giving games a next-gen upgrade

by Aaron Potter | Nov 25, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

With true PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series exclusives still few and far between, we speak to the studios updating their titles for the next-gen era

The end of Sir Clive's era

by Kim Justice | Nov 24, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

A restless farewell

Designing Bloodhunt's battle royale city

by Konstantinos Dimopoulos | Nov 24, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

Sharkmob’s game director talks us through the design decisions that shaped Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt’s Prague

The lost art of handheld demakes

by Alan Wen | Nov 23, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

As the lines blur between consoles and portable systems, we remember the conversions that pushed handheld hardware to its limits

Road 96 review | A compelling mix tape

by CJ Wheeler | Nov 19, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

Warning: contains mild peril and travel board games

Ray tracing doesn’t make beautiful games; great art direction does

by Dan Root | Nov 17, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

Breath of the Wild? It doesn't need ray-tracing to be breathtaking, writes Dan Marshall

Hoa review | Sunny delight

by Jon Bailes | Nov 16, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

It's a bug's life in Skrollkat Studio's simple yet charming platformer

Fortnite, everynite

by Steve McNeil | Nov 15, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

What should you buy Fortnite-loving kids for Christmas?

JETT: The Far Shore review | Sputters on landing

by Jim Trinca | Nov 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

A tale of star pilgrims that’s more ‘grim’ than, er, ‘pil’

The three pillars of investigative gameplay

by Antony de Fault | Nov 11, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

Ever wanted a player to more deeply engage with the details of your story? Here’s how

Season preview - capturing the apocalypse

by Ryan Lambie | Nov 10, 2021 | Gaming, Previews

Writer Kevin Sullivan chats to us about his studio’s upcoming adventure

Two Crude Dudes and the joy of throwing things

by Ian Dransfield | Nov 09, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

Looking back at a brawler that stood out from the arcade pack thanks to a unique throwing mechanic

Balsa Model Flight Simulator preview - a new space

by Ian Dransfield | Nov 08, 2021 | Gaming, Previews

It’s one small step from Kerbal

Wizordum preview - hectic Heretic

by Ian Dransfield | Nov 05, 2021 | Gaming, Previews

Wiz-a-dor-ah, we adore her

VHS: The future of game preservation?

by David Crookes | Nov 03, 2021 | Gaming, Opinions

Libraries, museums, and private collectors are joining forces to find the best ways of preserving video gaming’s past

Bobbins: The video games of Frank Sidebottom

by Jack Yarwood | Nov 02, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

Cult comedy legend Chris Sievey was also a programming genius. His family and friends share their memories

What does a video game producer do?

by James OConnor | Nov 01, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

It’s a common job title in the games industry, but what is a producer? And what skills do you need to become one?

Death's Door review | Stylish, funny, superb

by Lewis Packwood | Oct 29, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

A corvid test you’ll thoroughly enjoy

Speakeasy: introducing RichCast

by Ryan Lambie | Oct 28, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

RichCast is an upcoming platform designed to let just about anyone make voice-activated, interactive experiences. Co-creator Philip Oliver tells us all about it

Weird fishes: the making of Moonglow Bay

by Ryan Lambie | Oct 26, 2021 | Gaming, Interviews, Previews

Bunnyhug Games talks us through the making of its wholesome fishing RPG, Moonglow Bay

Axiom Verge 2 review | Samus it ever was

by Ryan Lambie | Oct 25, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews

An imperfect - but definitely absorbing - sequel

Fellout - returning to The Outer Worlds

by Ian Dransfield | Oct 22, 2021 | Feature, Gaming

Ian’s heading back for one more crack at 'Not Fallout New Vegas 2'

Saturnalia preview: fear and loathing in Sardinia

by Ryan Lambie | Oct 21, 2021 | Gaming, Previews

Terror stalks the cobbled streets of a Sardinian village in Santa Ragione’s upcoming horror, Saturnalia. Director Pietro Righi Riva tells us all about it