Go To Steam Right Now And Buy A Game
We are so caught up in adverts for the biggest new games, but the best experiences can be found in seeking out smaller titles
2023 Is The Best Year To Be A New Gamer
From influential remakes to blockbusters favouring approachability, 2023 is proving to be a great year for newcomers to gaming
Screwball Needs To Return In Spider-Man 2
Screwball was the comic relief villain of the first game who had you pull off annoying stunts, but some fans were so annoyed they want her gone
Multiplayer Is A Studio Killer, And Naughty Dog Is Next
Naughty Dog has delayed Factions indefinitely, but it feels like the prestige narrative-driven studio is a bad fit for Sony's live-service dreams
The Little Mermaid Wastes Halle Bailey's Voice
Halle Bailey does a great job in The Little Mermaid, but the songs don't let her R&B tones shine through, and just like Ariel, her voice is stolen
Tears Of The Kingdom Is The Perfect Balance Of Listening To And Ignoring Fans
Zelda builds on ideas from Breath of the Wild in ways that try to meet fans halfway while still challenging their preconceptions.
Foamstars Could Be Exactly What Splatoon Needs
Foamstars is being dismissed as a Splatoon rip-off, but it could help launch a new genre: the Splatlike.
File Sizes Are Too Big These Days
Mortal Kombat 1 is going to be 100 GB, and this is fast becoming unsustainable for gamers and their console space
We Need To Get Over Days Gone 2
There has been yet more talk of a Days Gone sequel this week, and we all need to let it go.
You Don't Actually Care About The Spider-Man Water
People are complaining about the water in Spider-Man yet again, but it's a non-issue that, if taken seriously, will only make video games worse
No Character Creator Is More Stressful Or More Rewarding Than Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons has an involved, complex character creator, but its secrets are more rewarding than any other building system.
Stop Treating Consoles Like Sports Teams
Sony is gearing up for more acquisitions, but we shouldn't cheer for capitalism like a sports team.
Neva's Lack Of Gameplay Made It Sony's Best Reveal
Neva was my standout game of the PlayStation showcase, and seems like a game destined to make us feel, and think, very deeply.
No Game Has Made Me Feel For Its Cast Like The Walking Dead
Lee and Clementine, along with the rest of the cast, make The Walking Dead one of the most emotionally challenging experiences in gaming
Wraith In Spider-Man 2 Will Confront Peter's Biggest Flaw
Spider-Man 2 will see Yuri return and take up the mantle of Wraith, which could have huge thematic repercussions for Peter Parker's development
So, Does PlayStation Have Any Games?
PlayStation's Showcase demonstrated a lack of first party titles and there do not seem to be many fresh ideas coming up for Sony
It’s A Good Thing That Spider-Man 2 Isn’t Co-Op
For a few hours, it seemed Spider-Man 2 had co-op. Looking at how other superhero games have done it, it's for the best that Spider-Man swings alone
After Us Review - A Thin Commentary On Pollution
After Us wants to call attention to an important topic, but is short on engaging ideas to reach its audience.
After Us: How To Start The Second Level
Once you can fast travel to the Ark in After Us, it can be tough to figure out where to go next, but the answer is thankfully quite simple.
Ghost Of Tsushima 2 Doesn't Deserve The Huge Pressure It's Under
Ghost of Tsushima's unique position in the culture war will hang over it until the sequel arrives.