Small docks, big impact. Whether you want a spare dock for a second TV, a travel-friendly option for gaming on the go, or simply a cheaper alternative to Nintendo’s official model, third-party Switch 2 TV docks are a great way to keep your console charged and ready for big-screen action. The best options combine reliable…
Po-TATE-oh? I’ve long said that the handheld emulation sector is saturated with devices which all basically do the same thing, with only minor increases in processing power setting them apart – well, that and design inspiration, which usually involves cloning the look of a famous portable from decades ago, like the GBA or GBA SP….
This column / article / retrospective (or whatever you want to call it) is a reflection on why and how we collect and play video games. Each time we’ll cover a different collector (although not in this issue!) and discuss various (sometimes) polarizing topics that affect us. The Origins of the ESRB and American Gaming…
Category: Games August 13, 2025 Hail to the 9 Kings: Say Hello to Your New Auto-Battler Obsession Joe Robinson, Director of Communications, Hooded Horse Summary 9 Kings launches today on the Microsoft Store, and into PC Game Pass via Game Preview. It’s a roguelite strategy game about making tough choices, and optimizing your board to…
We speak to director Kenichi Nishi. We’re republishing this feature to celebrate Chibi-Robo’s impending arrival on Nintendo Switch Online, which originally went live in 2022. Even the most enthusiastic Nintendo fan could be forgiven for overlooking Chibi-Robo. Not just because he’s a mere four inches tall, but because his GameCube exclusive debut arrived so late…
Folk just want to kill troublesome monsters. Dragons. Dinosaurs. A horrific lava octopus. But in Monster Hunter Wilds, sating one’s bloodlust, in many cases, means putting up with some severe performance issues. Take a gander at the Steam page and you’ll see that, despite Title Update 2’s fixes, recent reviews sit at “Mostly Negative”. And…
“It’s not cheats”, says YouTuber Basically Homeless to his Counter-Strike 2 compatriots. “… It’s my muscles doing it.” This, as the app he has set up with enemy detection code ported from bona fide cheats stimulates the electrodes attached to his body. The shocks contract his muscles to move his crosshair in the direction of…
Pika choose. Clothing brand Uniqlo has put together some pretty sweet gaming collections in the past. We’ve seen the likes of Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy and Animal Crossing all headline previous ranges, and now it’s time for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (and TCG Pocket) to take the limelight. The new collection is…
Is it a swish or an air ball? Drag x Drive is Nintendo’s latest attempt to give us a unique sports game that utilises their latest console’s flashy tech. And this time, it isn’t just any old sport. If you’ve ever watched wheelchair basketball, you know how technical it can get, and Drag x Drive…