From 2.5D to Clarity: Creating the Art of Arranger
At GDC 2025, David Hellman gave a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of developing the artistic direction for Arranger.
The Making of Date Night in Star Wars: The Old Republic
At GDC 2025, Ashley Ruhl, Narrative Director of Star Wars: The Old Republic, shared the journey behind Date Night.
The Art of Absurdity: How Thank Goodness You’re Here! Puts Comedy First
Coal Supper explore their unorthodox approach to designing Thank Goodness You’re Here!.
Balatro wins Game of the Year at the 2025 GDC Awards
Balatro picks up the top prize at the 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards.
Consume Me wins Grand Prize at the 2025 IGF Awards
Consume Me wins the Grand Prize at the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards.
Every soundtrack on the Nintendo Music app
Nintendo's collection of memorable game soundtracks has found a new home. Here’s our regularly updated roundup of every album included on the Nintendo Music App
The games that made me: Jet Set Willy
A reflection on the surreal world of Jet Set Willy, where glitchy wonder, British humour, and pixelated adventure defined childhood gaming.
Conference Call: GDC 2025 Preview
Heading to GDC 2025? Here are our top picks from a packed lineup of panels, talks, and tutorials.…
Colour Clash and Cassette Piracy: The Joys of ’80s Gaming
The British gaming scene of the 1980s involved cassette tapes, writing pages of code and pretending that graphics didn’t matter.
Nintendo Switch Online: Every NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA, and Genesis game
The complete list of NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA, and Sega Genesis games on Nintendo Switch Online.
Down The Retro Handheld Rabbit Hole
I've been chasing the perfect retro handheld, but all I ever play is setup and configuration.
Nominees announced for the 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards
The Independent Games Festival Awards return to celebrate the creativity and innovation of indie game development.
Nominees announced for the 2025 Game Developers Choice Awards
Organisers of the 25th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards have confirmed this year's list of finalists.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review
Calling Donkey Kong Country Returns HD non-essential might seem harsh, but the phrase fits as snugly as a banana in its peel.
Cut Scenes: Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture vs. Annihilation
Scenes is Josh Wise’s regular column on the intersection between films and video games. This week, it’s Everybody's Gone to the Rapture vs. Annihilation.
Touch Screens and Toilet Cubicles: The Nintendo DS Launch Revisited
Reflecting on the launch day of the Nintendo DS.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership review
Mario & Luigi: Brothership looks weird, which makes sense, given that it sounds weird, as well.
How Super Mario is being refreshed for the next generation
When Mario first appeared in Donkey Kong in 1981, he wasn’t even Mario.
Cut Scenes: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin vs. Ripley’s Game
Cut Scenes is Josh's regular examination of the intersection between video game and film. This week it's Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and Ripley's Game.
EA Sports FC 25 – Nintendo Switch review
EA Sports FC 25 on Nintendo Switch delivers a solid football experience that just about overcomes its technical limitations.