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Warframe’s upcoming update, The Shadowgrapher, is getting close to launch. As the sci-fi MMO takes a different direction, players will soon have to slip through tight corridors and shadowy routes in its first horror-focused game mode. Still, the real question remains: how do you make an experience built around bullet jumping and space ninjas feel … Read more

14th March Hello there, and welcome back to our usual slot, where we share a little about the games we’ve been getting stuck into. This week, it feels like nearly everyone has jumped into Pokémon Pokopia—except for Bertie and Connor. They might just be the staff members with the most polished taste, which is a … Read more

At the end of February, the Stop Killing Games campaign landed in Brussels. Members of the European Parliament met with people determined to protect the ability to play video games in a period marked by nonstop end-of-life announcements—ranging from Anthem to Highguard. Meetings with MPs, along with a press conference, took place as the online … Read more

If extraction shooters are games where you step away from the chaos between rounds to review what you’ve taken, then I guess I’m leaning into Marathon in the right spirit. I struggle to keep up with the pace of a squad, let alone provide meaningful help to teammates, and in most fights I feel pretty … Read more

Let’s be honest: nobody’s walking into a shop to buy a Switch 2 for Drag x Drive, right? People aren’t exactly lining up for the relatively fresh console iteration that supports a mouse-driven take on Metroid Prime 4 (even if it’s kind of fun). So far, the Switch 2’s mouse capabilities feel a bit underused—at … Read more

“I’m interested in what you think,” he begins, speaking in that unmistakably low, resonant voice of his — and that’s how our conversation kicks off like a math riddle. Let’s try this: for 16 years, a vocal track has opened many video game trailers, and several of those trailers have drawn millions of views. The … Read more

As the old saying goes, you might wait forever for a fantasy-inspired Minecraft-like to finally arrive—and then, seemingly out of nowhere, two land at once. Just a few months after Hytale made its big splash following near-cancellation, Enjoy Studio’s sandbox survival RPG Everwind is now ready to move into early access. What sets it apart, … Read more

In an earlier chapter of my work, I wrote at length about Tunic on our sister site, VG247. It earned my pick as the best game of 2022, and I was genuinely hooked. Alongside deep dives into the intricate (and often musical) puzzle design, the hidden messages players only uncovered after years of effort, and … Read more

Happy birthday, Game Boy Advance! It’s been 25 years since Nintendo’s handheld range burst onto the scene in lively 16-bit color. Nearly two and a half decades later, and after shifting an impressive 81.5 million units, this pocket-sized system has earned a truly legendary reputation. Its catalog is massive, packed with lots of well-known video … Read more

Last month, Pokémon marked the milestone of its 30th anniversary. The franchise—both a major video game series and a cultural touchstone—has kept growing across multiple generations thanks to its focus on building bonds, celebrating friendship, and fueling rivalry through its games. Yet, across the long run of entries, a particular release has always felt like … Read more