The best fighting games are fast and frantic. They’re a mix of combos and courage, of expertly-timed offences and, for some of us, frantic button-bashing. But they’re always great fun, with a lineage that stretches back almost as far as the video game medium itself. Formulating a list of just …
Read More »The 10 best Lego games on the block
The best Lego games masterfully mix the playfulness of the physical building blocks, with quick-witted humor and some of the most familiar famous faces from pop culture and film. Developed by Traveller’s Tales since 2004, the Lego series has gone from strength to strength, providing blockbuster, ahem, slants on everything …
Read More »10 best Metroid games of all-time
The best Metroid games want you to get lost for a little while. The Metroid series is a bit of an outlier in Nintendo’s portfolio, with its focus on solitary adventures and hostile alien worlds. From our introduction to bounty hunter Samus Aran on the Famicom Disk System to her …
Read More »25 Best Nintendo 64 Games Of All-Time
A list of the best Nintendo 64 games is a perfect reflection for where Nintendo was at during the fifth-console generation: experimental, daring, and focused on fun above all else. Whether you wanted to play some of the first 3D adventures on the market or get competitive with some of …
Read More »Fire Emblem Warriors – Three Hopes puts action before its characters
Fire Emblem: Three Houses always put its characters first. The Blue Lions, Black Eagles, and Golden Deer had dozens of loveable companions between them, which played no small part in catapulting the tactical series to new heights on the Nintendo Switch, as a brand new dedicated fanbase coalesced around Three …
Read More »Building tension: can this golden age of horror remakes sustain itself?
A Resident Evil 4 remake. Just the thought of it alone sends a shiver down my spine quicker than a mindless Ganado shambling up a rickety old ladder. And now it’s officially happening. Soon, too – March 24, 2023, as revealed during Sony’s most recent State of Play showcase. As …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake: Why Capcoms masterpiece deserves a generous overhaul
Resident Evil 4 was revolutionary when it released in 2005. It’s still considered by many to be the pinnacle of the franchise, and remains legendary for its transformative impact on both the action and survival-horror genres. Resident Evil 4 is arguably as important for molding the shape of modern gaming …
Read More »Marvels Spider-Man 2: Everything we know so far
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game for PS5 is in development at Insomniac, the studio responsible for some of the best PS5 exclusives. Announced during the PlayStation Showcase in 2021, Spider-Man 2 is set to continue Peter Parker and Miles Morales’ misadventures in New York City. Given that 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man sold …
Read More »Sony State of Play 2022 predictions
With Sony set to host a Summer State of Play broadcast today (June 2), now feels like the perfect opportunity to engage in a little informed speculation. The E3 2022 season is officially upon us and while the main event has been scaled back somewhat this year, we are still …
Read More »A Soul Reaver Remake would be perfect for PS5
It feels like it’s only a matter of time before a Soul Reaver remake is made a reality. Earlier this year, Square Enix sold Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal to Embracer Group for an estimated $300 million – a deal which includes classic IP like Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and …
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