Games

If you’re still rocking your Xbox 360 in 2021, then we salute you. This classic console has weathered the test of time more successfully than its rival, the PlayStation 3, and although Nintendo’s Wii emerged the victor of that particular generation, we still think the Xbox 360 was one of the greatest consoles ever made … Read more

If you’re anything like us, then you’re a sucker for a good pirate story. Of course, real pirates were nothing like their romanticised cousins; they were drunk sailors who plundered ships for loot, murdered people indiscriminately, and contracted plenty of very nasty diseases. In the storybooks, though, pirates are swashbuckling outlaws, always ready to put … Read more

It seems inevitable, as console graphics follow at the heels of computer generated imagery in big production movies, that one day the experience of playing a game will be indistinguishable from the magnetism of watching a narrative play out on the big screen. Some would argue we’re there already – the list below certainly makes … Read more

Who hasn’t wanted to run a zoo? Sure, there’s lots of upkeep involved, and actually doing it would probably be a lot less rewarding than in our fantasies, but running a zoo – getting to meet all of the adorable animals and contribute towards their continued survival – would feel amazing. Luckily, we have games … Read more

The Nintendo Switch’s success should come as no surprise. It’s an incredibly convenient and well-crafted console, capable of both being a standard home entertainment system and acting as a handheld for when you’re on the go. With that in mind, it shouldn’t be shocking that there are a wealth of great gaming experiences to choose … Read more

You don’t always have to be behind the screen to enjoy your love of video games. Whether you’re an online poker player, fascinated by the emerging world of esports or want to escape to a world beyond ours, here are ten books for video games to put on your Summer reading list: 1. Ready Player … Read more

Every time a new FIFA game is released, the same old criticisms get trotted out against it. “It’s just the same game as last year,” the naysayers cry. “How much better can a football game really get?” The last one is really a veiled compliment; after all, EA is an absolute master of the craft … Read more

Nintendo has finally lifted the veil off of their highly rumored Nintendo Switch model. While some of the speculations have ended up being true, a lot of what gamers were hoping for  didn’t pan out. This new OLED model feels like a refresh of the hybrid console rather than a full mid-generation upgrade. The Nintendo … Read more

For a few years now, the relatively new open world genre has churned out some of the biggest and most popular games on any console. We’re talking huge worlds populated by players and AI bots, filled with a natural web of narrative options and propelled by the player’s ability to stumble on scattered events and … Read more