Cooperative gaming – like shooting Nazi zombies with a friend – comes to the fore in Zombie Army Trilogy
From Borderlands to Payday 2, by way of Left 4 Dead and Destiny, the world is full of games that just don’t quite work when played solo.
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Violent games may be meant for “mature“ audiences, but truly mature themes in gaming are rare
The ratings labels on the boxes may say a game is only suitable for older teenager or adults, but that’s…
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Watch: Anita Sarkeesian tells her Gamergate harassers “f**k you“
The critic gets angry, and for good reason.
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The games that never end: how long does a video game have to be to be good?
As the reaction to The Order 1886 has demonstrated, we seem to have reached a point a developer can think…
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In Total War: Attila, rampaging across Europe as the Huns is the most fun you can have
What sets this game apart is its perspective on the past: it’s not often you get to play as the…
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The clash of data and the battle of statistics: why football management games are fun
In real life, the magic of football lies in its unpredictability. But in Football Manager, players hate elements that undermine…
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Should videogames let you pay to win?
Many multiplayer titles offer in-game boosts – for a price. But is it fair when someone beats you by getting…
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Inkle’s 80 Days is a brilliant game that isn’t really a game at all
Is it a text adventure? Is it a puzzle game? Is it some sort of visual novel? This acclaimed gaming…
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