NEWS

Last night’s PlayStation State of Play carried real weight for Sony. We’re still processing the platform holder’s March message that the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Portal would see major price hikes because of “ongoing pressures in the global economic environment.” On top of that, there’s the latest increase to PS Plus pricing. There are also … Read more

To start, I want to cover a headline Sony didn’t even bother to bring up during last night’s PlayStation State of Play presentation: Grand Theft Auto 6. Still, Sony did gesture toward it, though only as background noise within the flow of its showcase. From the moment it kicked off with Marvel’s Wolverine—packed with flashes … Read more

23rd May Hello again, and welcome back to our continuing column where we share a little about the games we’ve been getting stuck into. This week, Bertie is admiring the anatomical detail in digital characters; Connor sets off on an adventure and realizes he may be the most inquisitive person he knows; and Kelsey is … Read more

Thick as Thieves seems built around a story to tell. And it’s not only concerned with talking effigies and mysterious diamonds that surface throughout its relatively brisk run. It also ties into its sudden move away from PvP, the trimmed-down state at launch, and a few issues that were handled with patchwork fixes that feel … Read more

Let me be the first to say it: I truly didn’t expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this standout, or to pack in so many nods to the Caped Crusader’s deep and storied past throughout your trip around Gotham. No matter whether you’re rushing through the main story or you’re … Read more

So, Destiny 2 is starting to slip away, and it could end up pulling much of Bungie with it. I’ve gone into detail about how a stubborn focus on earnings instead of a devoted player community and well-considered staffing choices, has damaged what the game is at its core. For many of us, the signs … Read more

Paralives starts off on a wonderfully upbeat note. We fade in to a view of the camera tracking a moving train as it rolls smoothly over a quiet countryside scene. As it draws nearer, you slide into an overhead look, and then the roof pops free—revealing the passengers inside. This sets up the tutorial for … Read more

I’m going to raise my hands and admit I didn’t expect Lego Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight to be this outstanding—or to pack in so many wink-and-nods to the Caped Crusader’s huge body of lore as you make your way through Gotham. Whether you’re just sprinting through the main campaign or you’re a … Read more

30th May Hey there—welcome back to our usual roundup, where we talk through the games we’ve been spending time with. This week, Marie drifts through Japan regardless of the season; Victoria suspects her partner of having somehow harmed their television; Chris heads down the single-track road of Warhammer 40K miniature obsession; and Bertie leans into … Read more

Earlier this week, Valve unveiled a major increase in pricing for its Steam Deck OLED lineup. In the UK, shoppers considering the company’s heavier 1TB Steam Deck OLED model saw the cost jump by more than £200, rising from £569 to £779. At the same time, the 512GB Steam Deck OLED variant became £170 more … Read more