In this week’s newsletter: Fuelled by a backdrop of sexist culture, alarming censorship guidelines and ‘anti-woke’ ire, the summer’s biggest hit has become a lightning rod in the video game culture wars
This seemingly minor addition allows players to sprint and dive in every direction so crunch moments can feel like a ridiculously fun John Woo shootout
Following extraordinarily low sales and player counts, Sony has removed its latest shooter from sale on PC and PS5
Autumn and winter are the best time for gamers, and if your set-up is looking a little stale, here are the key ingredients for a serious seasonal upgrade
Marking the anniversary, the creators of the rap beef beat-em-up sequel share memories of transforming Flavor Flav and Snoop Dogg into legendary video game characters
The Scottish studio’s debut game is a fiendishly innovative take on the classic space battle genre
This queer emancipation story is set in a cosy pixellated art world but all is not what it seems. You’ll tend your flock, pick some flowers – and also have to dethrone God
The collection comes from a mysterious (and fictional) 80s video game company and includes puzzles and platformers, RPGs and category-defying hybrids, all in 8-bit splendour
Years ago, I could confidently beat my kids at Earth’s ultimate multiplayer game, but those days are gone. Or are they?
Players use supernatural powers to source and curate their stock in this refreshing action game which sits somewhere between Suspiria and a psychic Bargain Hunt