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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl refresh a Nintendo DS classic with a subtle but effective spit and polish.
Pac-Man – Birth of an Icon Review
Pac-Man - Birth of an Icon details the meteoric rise of Namco's groundbreaking arcade game in glorious, vivid detail.
Back 4 Blood Review
Back 4 Blood is a rip-roaring zombie killing time, but without the right zombie slayers by your side, it's an experience without much bite.
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.
Life is Strange: True Colors Review
Life Is Strange True Colors dials up the charm at the expense of the supernatural, but can it latch on with characters alone?
Deathloop Review
Arkane is back with another high-concept shooter. Is Deathloop the studio's next masterpiece, or are we playing the same game over and over again?
WarioWare: Get It Together! Review
WarioWario: Let’s Get It Together! adds multiplayer and multiple characters to a fan favourite Nintendo franchise, but at what cost?
Surreal web cartoon Tux and Fanny makes for a sublime video game
In one day I went from not knowing a thing about Tux and Fanny to proclaiming it the best video game of 2021. Yes, with three months still left to go.
Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Review
A lack of ambition and a modicum of modesty isn’t synonymous with the sport of boxing, but there’s…
The Last of Us battle royale? That’s an idea so wild it just might work
A few weeks ago, rumours were swirling about The Last Of Us battle royale. Believe it or not, that might not be as bad an idea as it sounds.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite Review
Aliens Fireteam Elite might seem like an IP cash grab, but this co-op shooter has a lot more tucked under the hood than you’d expect.
Is Valve’s Steam Deck the perfect gateway to PC gaming?
With a simple and approachable device like the Steam Deck, will PC gaming finally get its hooks into console gamers?
Mario Golf: Super Rush Review
Mayhem and mushrooms make Mario Golf: Super Rush another multiplayer delight for the Nintendo Switch.
What’s the difference between the Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the original Nintendo Switch?
Our big guide to the difference between the Nintendo Switch OLED Model and the original Nintendo Switch.
Something was conspicuously absent from the Xbox E3 2021 conference
Master Chief? Present. Forza? Here. Sea of Thieves? Yarr! Bethesda exclusives? You bet. So why did it feel like something was missing from Xbox at E3 2021...?
Did Nintendo really just bench Zelda, again, for Breath of the Wild 2?
Is it still technically fridging if the hero's princess falls down a really big hole? Asking for a friend.
When should PS5 ‘exclusives’ stop also releasing on PS4?
There is a debate murmuring around "hardcore" PlayStation fans surrounding the cross-generation status of some of the PS5's biggest and most anticipated games.
In 2021, this silly game about shaking hands is weirdly comforting
Can I let you in on a little secret? I don't much like shaking hands. Luckily, absurdist palm-sweat simulator A Firm Handshake is here to help.