A look back on a year of personal triumphs mixed with utter despair.
I spent the best part of a year researching the history of this 1990s mail-order company for Retro Gamer magazine.
My inner eight-year-old is crying with joy.
All good games come to those who wait.
It’s been a difficult year, but there have been some fantastic games.
The life of an animal is misery and slavery: that is the plain truth.
How I fell in love with a conjoined canine.
I get all misty-eyed at seeing my first ever cover feature.
A tale of nefarious deeds that will strike at your soul.
Holy hand grenade this beta was fun.
It doesn’t feel real.
Formula Fusion gets resurrected with a substantial makeover.
This 16-bit-styled sequel triumphantly surpasses the original.
Worth buying a ticket to ride.
It’s time those lazy simians worked for a living.
A chance to squeeze gaming time into the smallest of gaps.
This farming-RPG from Chibig is a peaceful counter to the world’s chaos.
Twenty years on from the last game, hopes are high for Larian Studios’ stab at continuing the beloved series.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PlayStation’s European debut, I spoke to the creators behind the console’s most iconic launch game.
A viciously difficult XCOM-alike that encourages repeat attempts.
Love of mine, someday you will die, but I’ll be close behind, and I’ll follow you into the dark…
With the start of a new generation imminent, we look back on our favourite games from the current crop of consoles.
One for the road.
A growing sense of contentment.
Piece together the events to reveal the diverging careers of two country stars.
Charming characters and compelling tales, all based on real-life stories.
The talented indie developer performs a perfect hat trick.
Homicidal puzzling.
I spoke to the man behind it all in a feature for Eurogamer.
Don’t Starve meets The Wind Waker.
At £249/$299, Microsoft’s console will give Sony something to worry about.
Goodwill down the drain.