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March 2020

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – the video game where we can still be together

A new instalment in Nintendo’s social simulation series is out now – and its title offers the sort of optimism we’re very short of

July 2018

Chill out: a new wave of relaxing video games shows there's more to them than violence

Sam Greer
Niche indie games cater to a huge audience and prove there’s something for everyone

October 2017

Games reviews roundup: Fifa 18; Nintendo Classic Mini: SNES; Metroid: Samus Returns

The latest iteration of the football gaming behemoth doesn’t disappoint, but the big hits of the season surely come in a pair of blasts from the past

July 2017

Games reviews roundup: Miitopia; Pyre; That’s You!

Nintendo’s cartoon avatars offer a gateway to role-play, Supergiant Games score a winner and PlayStation’s PlayLink refreshes the quiz experience

May 2017

Hands-on with the Nintendo 2DS XL – perfect for kids?

More toylike than other Nintendo handhelds, light and sturdy, the 2DS XL looks like it’s meant for young gamers

January 2017

Games reviews roundup: Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King; Shantae: Half-Genie Hero; Rise and Shine

An old favourite gets a 3DS release, a battling bellydancer breaks into the big-time consoles, and a talking gun fires up a 2D platformer

December 2016

Games reviews roundup: Watch Dogs 2; Dishonored 2; Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS

Best culture 2016
The 10 best video games of 2016

November 2016

How to succeed at Pokemon Sun and Moon

If you’re just starting out in the latest Pokémon adventure, here are some tips to get you catching ‘em all that much quicker

September 2016

Games reviews roundup: ReCore; Axiom Verge; Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

A new world proves less than brave, while a blast from the past offers retro thrills and an RPG classic is probably one for the fans

May 2016

Games review roundup: Ratchet & Clank; Donkey Kong Country; Mario & Sonic at Rio 2016

Ratchet & Clank and Donkey Kong Country are superbly updated, while Mario & Sonic at the Olympics is a tame cash-in

April 2016

Yo-Kai Watch review – a cute contender to the Pokemon throne

The cute monster battling fun is extremely familiar, but Yo-Kai watch has plenty of its own charm

February 2016

Games reviews roundup: Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo; Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon; Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

A solid but uncharismatic new racer from Milestone, the return of Pokémon and stunning Ninja action

January 2016

Games review roundup: Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India; Story of Seasons; Wave Race 64

Assassin’s Creed in India lacks charisma, it’s no holiday down on the farm simulator, while a vintage water racing game shows it still holds pole position

November 2015

Games reviews roundup: Call of Duty: Black Ops III; Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash; New Style Boutique 2: Fashion Forward

Activision sticks to a winning formula, while Nintendo serves a fault on the court but shows sartorial brilliance in the shops

October 2015

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer review – sweet but empty

Nintendo’s domestic design sim is as cute as you’d expect, but although the lights are on, there’s nobody home