Oxenfree II: Lost Signals preview - wonder full
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 17, 2021 | Gaming, Previews
We chat with the game's creators about teen angst being replaced by mid-30s crises
Gaming
East meets west in Octo-Ninja Hachimaru
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 16, 2021 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Developer Aisosa Ugiagbe tells us about his 3D action-platformer demo, and his plans to turn it into a full release
Backbeat preview: and the beat goes on
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 15, 2021 | Gaming, Previews
Pacing to a rhythmic pace
Killer Feature: Halo and Halo 2's regenerating shields
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 14, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Twenty years ago, Bungie's first-person shooter put its shields up
Eastward review | Panned
by Ian Dransfield | Dec 13, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Underground, overground, it's all pan-demonium
Arcade perfect: running a modern day gaming emporium
by Dan Cooper | Dec 10, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Three seasoned experts tell us about the highs and lows of running an amusement arcade in the 21st century
Grapple Dog preview: Getting into the swing
by Ryan Lambie | Dec 09, 2021 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Joseph Gribbin talks us through the two-and-a-half-year process of making his canine action-platformer
The Legend of Tianding review | Crisp and classy
by Jon Bailes | Dec 08, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
For the many, and the kung-fu
Breaking the Lore
by Antony de Fault | Dec 07, 2021 | Feature, Gaming
Award-winning writer Casey Lucas-Quaid explains how concentrated hits of lore can elevate an entire game
TOEM: A Photo Adventure review - an excellent adventure
by Lewis Packwood | Dec 06, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Get me pictures of Spider-Man! And a moustache! And a fluffy sheep!
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
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
