This perfectly pitched one-button game will have you endlessly coming back for more.
The similarities to Shovel Knight are undeniable, but this old-school platformer is enjoyable nonetheless
An obscure but brilliant 1994 game for the Atari ST.
Now on Switch, this puzzler from Frozax Games is an ideal way to unwind.
A few highlights from this year’s WASD, including Viewfinder, Have a Nice Death and A Highland Song.
Seven classic Ninja JaJaMaru games from the 1980s and 1990s have been re-issued, along with a brand new title.
I don’t play online games. There was about a month there in 2010 where Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on the trusty PlayStation 3 was the Sandy to my Danny Zuko. And it’s about to fly away.
Remembering Jeff Minter’s ungulate shooter on the Atari ST.
Think Banjo-Kazooie, but with time travel.
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.
Memories of a tough but delightful game on the Atari ST.
A love letter to the turn-based battles of yore.
Bertil Hörberg offers a wildly imaginative take on Super Mario Bros. 2.
I reviewed this unexpectedly brilliant Indonesian high-school adventure for The Guardian.
At the very end of the year, Matt finds his favourite game of 2022.
Atomic Heart! Zelda! Snufkin! Here are a few of the spangly new video games we’re looking forward to in the coming year.
Citizen Sleeper! Silt! Rollerdrome! Join us as we look back at our favourite games of 2022.
After two turbulent years, 2022 felt like a fresh start.
Creative completionism.
Finally we’re treated to second helpings of this charming Zelda homage.
Live. Get whacked by an oar. Repeat.
I found out in a feature for Time Extension.
A look at one of the biggest and most complex articles I’ve ever written.
It turns out the plague really IS all that bad.
Featuring John Romero!
For a health worker in German-occupied Denmark, doing the right thing isn’t as simple as it might seem.
Dome Keeper! Ninja or Die! Planet of Lana! More!
As the venerable machine turns 50 this month.
Tony Hawk meets James Caan in a fast and thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.
Punishingly hard but eminently satisfying.
In which I bring exciting news, and wax lyrical about the wonderful Spiritfarer.
Jaleco’s 1991 arcade game gets a long-awaited re-release.
A MOST AGREEABLE PASTIME 