Hello reader. Kept you waiting, huh? Yep, it’s been 3 months since we posted; we kicked off our 6th anniversary and then went dark. So, you might be wondering - what happened? Are we dead? Well, that’s not a simple answer. I can only speak for myself on this matter. I’ll get into what’s going on shortly, but I wanted to confirm with a quick statement.

The gangs all back together for a super special anniversary stream! Tune in on Sunday 17th May to see all the shenanigans live and help us celebrate six years!

The PlayStation 3 may have had a rough start, but it managed to boast an impressive library of exclusives and third-party selections. It even managed to eclipse the Xbox 360 sales, taking a solid second place to the Wii.

Let's talk about my journey to obtain the Platinum Trophy for Insomniacs black sheep; Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One for the PS3.

Please, log in. Check your mail. There's something interesting for you to see. If you've not heard of Serial Experiments Lain, I don't blame you. It's a cult classic anime that immerses itself in themes of identity, conspiracy, addiction and mental health. It follows a young girl, Lain, whose life changes forever after she receives an email from a classmate who had sadly killed themselves the previous week.

Animal Crossing players can be picky people. I should know, I'm one of them! One thing we can be particularly picky about is the villagers in our towns and on our islands. With the latest New Horizons update, you can be sure to see plenty of strange characters walking around your island. But which of these am I excited to see, and which ones will make me turn off the game for the day in fear of coming face to face with their god-awful designs?

What do Linkin Park, Shadow the Hedgehog and even Transformers have in common? Well that's simple: Julien-K and Dead by Sunrise.

One of Final Fantasy VII's biggest mysteries, just who is Cloud Strife's dad? Well, we think we've finally figured it out!

Completing the Pokedex for Fire Red, Leaf Green, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire is a ridiculous, expensive and gruelling ordeal.

These mothers and are so ridiculously bad at the job they are sure to make you grateful for everything your mother has done for you!

To err is human. To solve is divine. We were provided a copy of this game by Daisy Games for review purposes. While this is cool, this has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN CHIEF and CLASSICs enjoyer Sokobos is an interesting title by Daisy Games that sees you going through a series of increasingly difficult Sokoban puzzles in an Ancient Greek setting.

There are over 1000 creatures developed by Game Freak, each with their own appeal. From Charizard to Simisear, each is loved by someone. But, why?

What should you know going into Fire Red and Leaf Green on Nintendo Switch? Well here I have compiled all the oddities and quirks of this fantastic remake.

This week, the Legend of Zelda series turns 40 years old. We could've done a lot for this anniversary; reminiscing about our favourite games, conspiring about the upcoming movie, or even writing a whole thesis on why the Koroks are little... seeds... But worry not, my fellow fashionistas! I swooped in like a loftwing, snagged this week's article out of the grips of the guys of Underlevelled to bring you a compilation of the prettiest outfits our Princess of Hyrule has ever worn.

Achieving Metal Gear Solid 2's Big Boss Ranking Was a Religious Experience There are video game-related challenges out there that ask a lot of the player. Some require you to beat the game with restrictive conditions, such as getting to the credits within a certain timeframe or without dying. Some require you to play the game with every single collectable obtained.

The rising tide of simulator-style games shows no sign of slowing. Saturation point is looming, and you can certainly see that there are so many hitting the market now that playing them all would be impractical at best. So is Potion Shop Simulator worth your time, or should you skip it? Something to note before we proceed: Pebbles Games, the developer of…

The first PlayStation had (and continues to have) a lot going for it. CDs, dual shocks, a start-up sound so satisfying Frank Ocean began an album with it. It also boasted an impressive library full of subversive and genre-defying games that some of us on the team are still exploring to this day. These are some of our top picks: the games that defined our childhood and/or persevered through the passages of time.

Committing to an annual subscription for a gaming service can be daunting. Which one is right for you? Will you get your monies worth? Let's Discuss PS Plus.

In today's climate of "almost PCs" as consoles, if you have PC-coding skills, there's very little stopping you from developing a game for any platform you like. You can create, test and build all on a PC, with certain game engines making it even easier by providing a full suite of tools geared towards helping you create for your chosen platform.

For whatever reason, the PS2 has some of the weirdest 3rd party controllers ever known to man. While I can understand some, others are baffling. This list covers a few of those controllers and their gimmicks. I might've even included a cheeky PS3 controller. This list contains controllers I've personally tried to use. While I could include other controllers, such as the Onimusha Katana Controller or the Resident Evil Chainsaw Controller, I've never used them, and everyone knows about them.

2026 is finally upon us, so let's take a moment to reflect on the gaming experiences 2025 brought and see which games take the cake in my game of the year list!

Gaming and Christmas come hand in hand, and what could be better than gaming in December? Why, dressing as jolly Saint Nick of course!

2026 is looking to be another year packed with excellent games, but which ones should you keep your eyes out on? No Grand Theft Auto VI here folks!

Which Sonic the Hedgehog characters should Jakks Pacific turn into action figures next? Let's discuss the options and what I have on my personal wishlist!

The Xbox 360 had a rather complex and problematic launch, the ever-present curse of the "red ring of death" being the bane of many Xbox 360 owners in the late 2000s. It was a tough time for Microsoft, but overall, the console by the end of its life did super well and it's not hard to see how. It was powerful, easy to develop games for, and was curvy like a mf.

Digital Monsters continue to change with the times. The only constant is its charm. And dragon people. Digimon is a franchise that came about as an edgier version of the Tamagotchi virtual pet toy. You would hatch a digital creature from an egg, and depending on how you treated it, it would develop into a variety of somewhat crude-looking monsters. It has since grown into a beautiful multimedia franchise with various manga, anime, movies, video games, trading card games, and toys beneath its many, many belts.

The quaint presentation hides food rich in wacky hijinks. We were provided a copy of this game by Daedalic Entertainment for review purposes. This has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN CHIEF and NINJA APPRECIATOR You ever played Overcooked? That one game that lets you and your friends experience all the joys of buckling under the demands of the service industry without any of the pay?

This article is part of a series where I search for media from my childhood. In this part, I’ll be finding Pikachu's Vacation. When Pokémon: The First Movie was released in Japanese theatres in 1998, there was an additional 20-minute short before the movie. The short movie made its way to Western theatres in late 1999. But I didn't go to the cinema to see the first movie.

The Pokedex can be pretty inconsistent, but it can also be delightfully dark. Here's some of the darkest entries!

The spookiest season of all is upon us, and soon the kids will be released from school for half term. Scary! Now, if you're a parent, an aunt/uncle, best friend of a parent, or just have a child in your life, you know how fun this particular break can be. However, the weather can be a bit of a downer, to say the least.

HUNTR/X are the coolest, but we need to confront the demon elephant in the room Like the majority of the world in the last few months, I’ve been swept up in the KPop Demon Hunters hype. It’s a fantastic film, and ranks among my top 5 of the year. Immediately after watching it, I soda-pop shoulder shuffled my phone out of my pocket to see about buying it on 4K Blu-ray.

The Power Ranger Team of the Millennium Aren't Quite Fast Enough Rangers Revisited is a feature where I, an adult, decide to sit down and watch a season of Power Rangers, a franchise which formed a significant part of my childhood. I'll be reviewing each one in no particular order (other than the initial seven seasons) and finding both the positives and negatives, whilst being painfully aware of the fact that I am dedicating so much time and energy to what are basically extended advertisements for toys.

Love Little Nightmares? Here's a selection of games that match the vibe, gameplay or atmosphere of Tarsier Studios classics.

Halloween is a time for sending chills down your spine. However, that doesn't fly with some of us. Getting scared is something we just can't cope with, but we still love the Halloween season. Whether you're looking for a month-long hyperfocus on a slightly tamer spooky game, want to cosy up with a somewhat Hallow-themed game, or you're dipping your toes into the creepiness before you delve into the horrors, our team have compiled a list of 30 spooky games for you to enjoy this October.

Need something to scratch that JRPG itch? Here are our favourites!

Sonic Riders is a controversial series, either you love the mechanical depth, or you find it a confusing mess. But, here's why the original game is great.

Ever wondered what its like to try and lease an apartment in the Super Mario world? Us too, so here are some characters to avoid.

No port, no problem; cybernetically sprinting on the PlayStation is pretty easy This week/month/aeon on what will hopefully develop into a series of articles on the unexpected and unknown is Running High. This is a racing game for the PlayStation with a huge emphasis on running. Gone are the cars; you’ll have to rely on your little leggies in this one.

Ah, the DS. The good old clam-shelled beauty that virtually everyone had in the 2000s. No, really, it sold a whopping 150 million units across its many, many iterations, so you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who didn't have one at the time. With its dual screens, Wi-Fi connectivity, touch screen and backwards compatibility with the GBA, why wouldn't you want one?

SEGA's music is incredible, so let's see how they can capitalise on that and make an incredible rhythm game to celebrate that history.

This article is part of a series where I search for media from my childhood. In this part, I’ll be finding Barbie and the Rockers: Out of this World/Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth. If you Googled “What is the first Barbie movie?”, you would be lied to. You get “Barbie in the Nutcracker“. Now, whilst this is a good movie, and it is…

Is Epic Mickey really epic? Or does it feel like another licensed platformer? Let's find out!

Between 1983 and 1985, the games industry experienced an unprecedented worldwide crash that analysts still study to this day. Titans of the time plunged into bankruptcy and obscurity, and very few of them remain in operation today. Those that do, do so in a different form, mostly under new ownership. In short, it changed the landscape of the industry irrevocably. We still see effects from it today in how game developers and publishers do business.

Often imitated but never duplicated, the Nintendo Wii was a mid-2000s icon that sees play to this day. With its modest graphical power made up for by a cheap price point, ninja weaponry, and intuitive motion controls (courtesy of the Wii Remote), the Wii set the tone for Nintendo's console philosophy going forward. Even now, there are not a lot of barriers to getting one.

First impressions, acting decisions, concussions, incisions, etc Well, what a rollercoaster it’s been for us Mortal Kombat fans over the last few months. Game-wise, we’ve had support for Mortal Kombat 1 ending early after poor sales of the 'Khaos Reigns' expansion pack, but also the announcement of the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, helmed by Digital Eclipse. I’m excited for this Kollection, as Digital Eclipse did fantastic work on the Atari, Street Fighter, and TMNT collections, and judging by the trailer, this looks like it could be the best of the lot.

Before the DreamWorks Trolls movies, we had The Magic Trolls and The Troll Warriors. Let's explore this 30-minute movie from 1993 that shaped Melty's childhood.

Ruby & Sapphire are beloved games for their many great features, but there are some that even hardcore players can miss. Here are some of my favourite secrets!

Microtransactions are a controversial subject. Most AAA modern games have them. A large portion of the player base spends out every year grabbing skins, camos, and charms in a variety of ways. Today, we are trying to discern what is acceptable for microtransactions in the current gaming climate. Everyone's opinion is going to be somewhat different on the topic, so I've conscripted the team at Underlevelled to give us their perspective on the matter.

The summer is upon us, and the sun is beating down, burning our skin and retinas (wear sunscreen and shades, folks! Jesus Christ. - Ed). Some of us aren't too fond of the bright fireball in the sky, and would rather sit in the shade with a fan cooling down our leaky pits. However, others can't get enough of the sun and want to carry on the summery vibes well into the night.

No video game is perfect. Despite all the positives a title may have, there are always flaws that slip through the cracks of even the most polished experiences. There's nothing inherently wrong with simply enjoying a video game and not thinking about its shortcomings. However, it can be beneficial to recognise the flaws of even our favourite video games. By forcing us to be more critical with our thinking, it can benefit our enjoyment by further highlighting the things the game…