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Random Access Memory: Llamatron

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Remembering Jeff Minter’s ungulate shooter on the Atari ST.

Graeme 10 March 2023 Random Access Memory

Clive ‘N’ Wrench review: a throwback to the glory days of 3D platformers

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Think Banjo-Kazooie, but with time travel.

Matthew H. Mason 10 March 2023 Reviews

Some might say video games are a true oasis

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In 1993 the world watched as the apparent dangers of video games on society were laid bare. Some might say that sunshine follows thunder, – and if you look in the right places, video games are indeed a most agreeable pastime.

iamsirgaulian 10 March 2023 Opinions

Random Access Memory: Starquake

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Memories of a tough but delightful game on the Atari ST.

Graeme 22 February 2023 Random Access Memory

Chained Echoes review: a deeply charming take on classic JRPGs

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A love letter to the turn-based battles of yore.

Matthew H. Mason 13 February 2023 Reviews

Onion Assault review: beast-mode mama

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Bertil Hörberg offers a wildly imaginative take on Super Mario Bros. 2.

Matthew H. Mason 1 February 2023 Reviews

A Space for the Unbound is out today, and it’s fantastic

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I reviewed this unexpectedly brilliant Indonesian high-school adventure for The Guardian.

Lewis Packwood 19 January 2023 Opinions

Lil Gator Game review: will make you smile from start to finish

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At the very end of the year, Matt finds his favourite game of 2022.

Matthew H. Mason 19 January 2023 Reviews

Our Most Anticipated Games of 2023

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Atomic Heart! Zelda! Snufkin! Here are a few of the spangly new video games we’re looking forward to in the coming year.

Lewis Packwood 4 January 2023 Features

The Most Agreeable Games of 2022

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Citizen Sleeper! Silt! Rollerdrome! Join us as we look back at our favourite games of 2022.

Lewis Packwood 31 December 2022 Features

All the stuff I wrote about video games in 2022

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After two turbulent years, 2022 felt like a fresh start.

Lewis Packwood 19 December 2022 Features

Dorfromantik review: a game of epiphanies

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Creative completionism.

Matthew H. Mason 16 December 2022 Reviews

Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince review: more of the wonderful same

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Finally we’re treated to second helpings of this charming Zelda homage.

Matthew H. Mason 15 December 2022 Reviews

Ship of Fools review: nautical silliness on a perpetual loop

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Live. Get whacked by an oar. Repeat.

James Keen 14 December 2022 Reviews

Whatever happened to the Sega R360?

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I found out in a feature for Time Extension.

Lewis Packwood 9 December 2022 Features

The fascinating world of video-game preservation: a ten-page feature for EDGE

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A look at one of the biggest and most complex articles I’ve ever written.

Lewis Packwood 10 October 2022 Features

The Plague Doctor of Wippra review: welcome to misery hour

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It turns out the plague really IS all that bad.

Lewis Packwood 6 October 2022 Reviews

A trip to Play Expo Blackpool

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Featuring John Romero!

Lewis Packwood 5 October 2022 Features

Gerda: A Flame in Winter review: a fascinating morality tale from the Second World War

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For a health worker in German-occupied Denmark, doing the right thing isn’t as simple as it might seem.

Matthew H. Mason 27 September 2022 Reviews

The Best Games of EGX London 2022

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Dome Keeper! Ninja or Die! Planet of Lana! More!

Lewis Packwood 25 September 2022 Features

The fascinating story of the Magnavox Odyssey, the world’s first game console

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As the venerable machine turns 50 this month.

Lewis Packwood 20 September 2022 Features

Rollerdrome review: a slick and stylish skater-shooter

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Tony Hawk meets James Caan in a fast and thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.

James Keen 5 September 2022 Reviews

Souldiers review: a beautiful mix of Metroidvania and Dark Souls

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Punishingly hard but eminently satisfying.

Matthew H. Mason 22 August 2022 Reviews

From The Armchair: The Rare Luxury of Playing Video Games

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In which I bring exciting news, and wax lyrical about the wonderful Spiritfarer.

Lewis Packwood 15 August 2022 From The Armchair

Avenging Spirit review: possession-based platformer finally resurrected

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Jaleco’s 1991 arcade game gets a long-awaited re-release.

Matthew H. Mason 15 August 2022 Reviews

Final Vendetta review: beat ’em up homage with a few new tricks of its own

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Because Streets of Final Double Dragon Rage Fight would be too long a name.

Matthew H. Mason 8 August 2022 Reviews

The new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak amiibo are amazing

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What a stunning bunch.

Lewis Packwood 6 July 2022 Amiibos

Wonder Boy Collection review: solid games but sparse extras

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A no-frills reissue of some classic platformers.

Matthew H. Mason 5 July 2022 Reviews

Grapple Dog review: a nail-bitingly brilliant platformer

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Twitch-perfect controls and a sublime learning curve result in a game that’s consistently fun yet challenging.

Matthew H. Mason 27 June 2022 Reviews

Ocean’s Heart review: a lovable Zelda-like

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Ocean’s Heart borrows liberally from the Zelda playbook, but with some varied locales and fun swashbuckling gameplay.

Matthew H. Mason 8 June 2022 Reviews

Lock-On goes from strength to strength

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Three issues in, this beautiful, high-quality gaming journal is getting better and better.

Lewis Packwood 24 May 2022 Features

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees review: thrilling brachiation

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Swinging through the trees is a sheer joy, and a wonderful way to highlight the game’s environmental message.

Matthew H. Mason 16 May 2022 Reviews

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