Pools review
It's often said that horror is more effective when we don't actually see the monster. Which is fine, a valid statement, even – but what if the monster is the haunting spectre of verruca socks and discarded plasters?
Princess Peach: Showtime! review
At last, after years in Mario’s portly shadow, Princess Peach gets a turn in the spotlight.
Cut Scenes: Haze vs. Starship Troopers
Cut Scenes is Josh Wise’s regular examination of the intersection between video game and film. This time, it’s…
Tomb Raider I–III Remastered review
Port-and-remaster specialist Aspyr has dusted off another old relic from gaming history, the original Tomb Raider trilogy.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review
How do you move on from the Arkham series? It's simple. We, uh, kill the Batman. (And the rest of the Justice League, while we're at it.)
Silent Hill: The Short Message review
This may not be a full fat Silent Hill sequel, but the surprise release of The Short Message is welcome, all the same.
Another Code: Recollection review
Blue skies, lurching water, and an island looms into view. Such were the sights that began Another Code:…
The Invincible review
The relationship between authors and the games that spring from their work is a curious one.
Jusant review
Jusant, the latest from Don't Nod, is a climbing puzzle game – quite the departure for a developer best known for its narrative games.
Alan Wake 2 review
Alan, Wake up!
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery review
As befits the genre, our mystery begins with our detective's peace shattered by a ringing telephone – a call from their supervisor, and a new case to investigate.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder review
The chance to see Mario change into an elephant shouldn’t be missed.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review
Everyone's friendly neighbourhood superhero is back in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and he's more Venomous than ever.
Detective Pikachu Returns review
Detective Pikachu Returns centres on Detective Pikachu, who happens to be both a detective and a Pikachu. Also…
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.
Unlicensed, but thrilling – Agent 64: Spies Never Die preview
Agent 64: Spies Never Die might look like a modern "demake" in the style of Goldeneye 007, but there's a lot more to it than its retro looks.
Exoprimal review
Remember when we were all disappointed that Exoprimal wasn't a sequel to Dino Crisis? Just hold that thought.
Drowning in spirits, chasing ghosts in the dark: A night in the modern arcade
"Arcade is Dead", or so they say, but its modern descendant, the bar-slash-arcade? That's alive and well, if a little bit sozzled.
Cut Scenes: Cyberpunk 2077 vs. Strange Days
Cut Scenes is Josh’s regular examination of the intersection between video game and film. This week, it's Cyberpunk 2077 vs. Strange Days.
Cut Scenes: Max Payne 3 vs. Man on Fire
Cut Scenes is Josh's regular examination of the intersection between video game and film. On the ticket this time, it's Max Payne 3 and Man on Fire.