A reader speaks of his love of reading and writing video game reviews but complains that they focus too much on informing and not enough on entertaining.

The Pac-Man episode of Amazon Prime show Secret Level is the inspiration for this strange new Metroidvania and its peculiar mix of influences.

A new point ‘n’ click graphic adventure is not just a clever nod to the early days of video game storytelling but one of the most satisfyingly dark game of the year.

2023’s surprisingly good homage to 80s classic RoboCop sees Officer Murphy uphold the law in a new standalone expansion with improved graphics.

Nintendo’s second big release for the Switch 2 puts Donkey Kong in the spotlight, as he rampages through the most destructive video game ever made.

A new indie developer makes an impressive debut with a Commandos-esque strategy puzzle game that features some truly jaw-dropping visuals.

A city builder crossed with a roguelite puzzler becomes one of the most uniquely relaxing games of the year, and an absolute bargain to boot.

Sony takes the unusual step of releasing new remasters of PSP titles Patapon and Patapon 2 on Switch, as well as PS5, but are they worth such an effort?

Activision remake two more of the original PS1 and PS2 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, adding in new content and taking away some of the original music.

Activision remake two more of the original PS1 and PS2 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games, adding in new content and taking away some of the original music.

July is a bumper month for smartphone games, including the all-new Persona 5: The Phantom X for iOS and Android.

One of the best PC games of the 90s has been remastered for consoles, as Nightdive Studios gives the sci-fi horror sandbox a well-deserved makeover.

Season 2 has begun (Panic)

The strangest handheld console ever made, and the only one with a crank handle, has started its second season of downloads, from some of the best indie developers in the world.

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There’s finally an alternative to EA Sports FC, with Sloclap’s 5v5 street football game offering less serious and more arcade style action.

As a new movie prepares for launch, the latest attempt to adapt Tron into video game form comes with a very interesting and purposeful glitch.

From the makers of This War Of Mine and Frostpunk comes a new sci-fi survival game, where you literally are your own worst enemy.

After escaping a cult, whose members included her parents, and learning to program an indie developer explains why Quantum Witch is such a personal project.

Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear, returns with a sequel to one of the strangest big budget games ever, but while this one is even weirder it’s also a lot more fun.

Nintendo’s new console already has two dozen games available, but reviews have been sparse, as GameCentral gives an overview of everything that’s currently available.

The only full price third party exclusive for the Switch 2 launch is a reboot of Stranded Kids, which Konami has turned into a co-op game.

From the producer of GTA 5 comes one of the most badly made video games of all time, that’s somehow even worse than its reputation suggests.

Nintendo’s remaster of the sequel to Zelda: Breath Of The Wild has been tweaked and upgraded, with considerably better graphics and a few new tricks and options.

The most important third party release for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a port of Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty, but how does it run on the new console?

The most important third party release for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a port of Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion Phantom Liberty, but how does it run on the new console?

One of the best Yakuza games is remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2 with new content and features, but is it worth the inflated price tag?