Japan’s biggest indie festival turned 7 this year. Jack Richardson was lucky enough to check it out, but has something on his mind. What truly makes ‘indie’?
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Classic Comeback | Star Wars: Battlefront II
Intergalactic invasion has never been so entertaining.
Mass Defect: Making Space Mistakes in Rodina
George Benjamin Jones takes another game and plays it wrong. This time, it’s Rodina.
Terraria - A Game About A Guide About A Game
Alex Lavin walks us through why walk throughs aren’t such a bad thing in the case of Terraria
Classic Comeback | Borderlands 1 & 2
With a countdown to its third major game, Oliver Luddy takes a look back at Borderlands 1 and 2 to explore how the series has aged.
A Worldbuilding Guide - The Long Introduction
No idea where to start on the small task of building an entire world? Alfie Kerr has you covered.
Realism in games is actually impairing engagement for disabled gamers
Imogen Donovan examines an unintended consequence of technological advancements in games. How do players adapt?
Classic Comeback | Grim Fandango
Over 20 years after the release of Grim Fandango, Calypso Mellor finally sees what the fuss is about.
How I Learnt to Love The Spoiler
Hate spoilers? Maybe you shouldn’t. Oliver Luddy will tell you why.
Persona 5 Royal: Royally Improving the Gameplay
Five additions to Persona’s 5 gameplay that would royally improve the game.
Meet the 16-year-old developer taking gaming by storm
Louie Cornish hangs out with game dev wunderkind Calvin Parsons in a fascinating look into the story behind Negative Atmosphere.
How to Sequel - A Guide on Not Screwing Up a Good Thing
What makes a good sequel? Alfie Kerr is here to tell you how it’s been done best, and the pitfalls to avoid.
The Rise of the Simulation Genre in Console Gaming
Lower the gates for platform-exclusive genres! Ugo Galimbertti explores the resurgence of the Simulation genre on consoles.
Overwatch: A Storm is Brewing
Shocking news: the Overwatch community is unhappy. Alex Green looks into why.
Heroes of the Storm: An Agonising Death
Liam Gregory gets out the scalpel and starts slicing, exploring Heroes of the Storm’s disappointing downfall.
Guide: How to Trick Your Friends Into Thinking Games Are Good
Oliver Luddy lets you into his secrets and tells you how to get your friends into gaming. By the time they realise you’ve sucked them in, it’s too late.
Playing God in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Some games are made to be challenging. George Benjamin Jones broke one of them apart and rebuilt it in his image.
The Subtle Variety of Red Alert's Soundtrack
More than 20 years later, it remains Frank Klepacki’s best work.
Figuring it Out: A Look at Night in the Woods
Leaving university and coming home can be a big change in your life. George Benjamin Jones reflects on Night in the Woods and its coming of age experience.
Sekiro: FromSoftware’s Most Accessible Title Yet
Issy van der Velde explores Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and why to the average player it’s FromSoftware’s most accessible title to date.