Hotline Miami and the portrayal of violence
Hotline Miami is one of the most violent games of recent times, and its sequel Wrong Number has managed to outdo its predecessor, so much so that it was (perhaps unsurprisingly) banned in Australia.
Why the ‘Big Box’ Lair of the Clockwork God Collector’s Edition is a big deal
We spoke to Dan Marshall about the Lair of the Clockwork God Collector's Edition, and why indie games getting "Big Box" releases is so cool.
GOTY 2021: The 21 best video games of 2021
We're at it again, trying to compile subjective opinions into official-looking lists – here are the 21 best video games of 2021, according to Thumbsticks.
The wonder and fear of radio in video games
There's a childlike sense of wonder to radio. Making an ocean of the sky, radio waves broadcast out like the tide, songs and voices carried out like messages in bottles.
How an existential beat ’em up is reworking open-world gameplay
As The friends of Ringo Ishikawa arrives on Xbox, we speak to the game’s creator about its development and themes.
Can we please stop making video games based on HP Lovecraft?
Game designers “base your spooky game in literally any other horror mythology than Lovecraft, please, I’m begging you” challenge.
How divergent thinking helped create Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
The founders of Velan Studios reveal their approach to developing games, including Mario Kart Live Home Circuit for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Knockout City.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: The big plot comparison and ending analysis
One year on, the Final Fantasy VII Remake is still living rent-free in our head. Here's the most comprehensive plot analysis we could muster.