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Features May 29, 2026

Dragon Quest: Toriyama's 10 Most Iconic Monster Designs

Explore the 10 most iconic Dragon Quest monster designs by Akira Toriyama — from the beloved Slime to the fearsome Dragovian. Here's why they endure.

Features May 28, 2026

Metal Slug Sound Design: The Psychology Behind the Iconic Voice

How Metal Slug's lo-fi announcer voice became a global audio trademark more recognisable than most studio logos — and the psychology that made it stick.

Features May 22, 2026

Metal Slug: The Story of the Geniuses Behind the Game

How ex-Irem rebels founded Nazca Corporation, built a tank-only prototype, and created Metal Slug — the run-and-gun masterpiece that defined SNK's Neo Geo legacy.

Features May 22, 2026

Overwatch at 10: How Blizzard's Hero Shooter Changed Gaming

Overwatch turns 10 in 2026. Discover how Blizzard's hero shooter redefined character diversity, representation, and out-of-game storytelling for a decade.

Features May 21, 2026

Metal Slug Pixel Art: Why No One Draws Like SNK?

Metal Slug's pixel art set a standard no studio has matched in 30 years. Discover how Nazca Corporation turned Neo Geo hardware into an interactive cartoon.

Features May 19, 2026

Witcher 2 Story Recap: The Political Events That Shape Witcher 3

A complete Witcher 2 story recap covering the regicides, the Lodge of Sorceresses, and Nilfgaard's rise — everything you need before playing Witcher 3.

Features May 17, 2026

The Witcher 2 Act II: Why Its Narrative Gamble Still Stands Alone

The Witcher 2's Iorveth vs Roche split created two entirely different Act IIs — a narrative gamble that changed RPG storytelling and has never truly been repeated.

Features May 16, 2026

Terraria vs Minecraft: Who Won the Pixel War 15 Years Later?

Terraria vs Minecraft — 15 years on, these two sandbox giants couldn't be more different. Here's what really separates them and which one is right for you in 2026.

Features May 10, 2026

Uncharted 4: The Perfect Farewell to Nathan Drake

Uncharted 4 gave Nathan Drake a quiet, domestic ending — and it was perfect. Here's why Naughty Dog's brave farewell redefined how game sagas should end.

Features May 8, 2026

Uncharted 4 at 10: How the Brand Survived Beyond Gaming

Ten years after Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, we explore how Naughty Dog's cinematic masterpiece shaped action cinema — and what the 2022 film got right and wrong.

Features May 7, 2026

Resident Evil Village at Five: Brilliant Hybrid or Bold Misfire?

Five years on, Resident Evil Village still sparks debate. Was Capcom's gothic action-horror hybrid a triumph or a step too far from RE7's roots?

Features April 27, 2026

Fire Emblem Genealogy: The Game of Thrones of Video Games

In 1996, Intelligent Systems created a political epic so bold it still outshines most modern AAA narratives. Genealogy of the Holy War remains unmatched.

Features April 27, 2026

Terraria: 15 Years of Free Updates and Developer Trust

Sold for under $10, updated for free for 15 years: how Re-Logic and Andrew Spinks built the most generous developer-community relationship in gaming.

Features April 27, 2026

Uncharted 4: The Perfect Farewell to Nathan Drake

How Naughty Dog gave Nathan Drake a quiet, domestic epilogue — and why this brave narrative choice makes Uncharted 4 one of gaming's finest send-offs.

Features April 27, 2026

RE Engine Evolved: Village's Graphics From 2021 to 2026

How has Capcom's RE Engine aged since Resident Evil Village? We compare the 2021 tech to what RTX 50 Series GPUs and Nintendo Switch 2 can do today.

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Features April 22, 2026

Best Gaming Peripherals 2026: Mice, Keyboards and Headsets Tested

The best gaming mice, mechanical keyboards, and headsets of 2026 — tested across 200+ hours of competitive and single-player gaming. From budget picks to flagship gear, every category covered.

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Features April 21, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED: Which Handheld Wins in 2026?

Two very different visions of handheld gaming. The Nintendo Switch 2 is polished, powerful, and family-friendly. The Steam Deck OLED is an open PC in your pocket.

Features 8.5 April 20, 2026

Avowed Review: Obsidian's RPG Epic Is Here — And It Delivered

Avowed proves Obsidian hasn't lost the magic that made Pillars of Eternity legendary. A deep, witty, and beautifully realised first-person RPG set in the Living Lands. Score: 8.5.

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Features April 18, 2026

Best PC Gaming Builds April 2026: $600, $1200 and $3000 Builds

Three complete PC gaming builds for April 2026: a budget 1080p machine for $600, a 1440p mid-range powerhouse for $1200, and a no-compromise 4K beast for $3000. Every component tested and priced.

Features 8.5 April 18, 2026

Pragmata Review: Capcom's Best New IP in Years

Pragmata earns an 8.5 with inventive hacking combat and a genuinely moving story set on a corrupted lunar station.

Features April 16, 2026

How Monster Hunter Wilds Changed the Rules for AAA Launches Forever

Monster Hunter Wilds didn't just sell 25 million copies. It redefined what a successful AAA launch looks like: no battle pass, no season pass, free title updates, and a Metacritic of 94.

Features 8.0 April 15, 2026

Nioh 3 Review: Team Ninja's Open-World Gamble Mostly Pays Off

Nioh 3 is the most ambitious game Team Ninja has ever made — an open-world soulslike that expands the series without losing its mechanical depth. A flawed but remarkable achievement. Score: 8.0.

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Features April 13, 2026

The Best Games of 2025: A Complete Year-End Retrospective

2025 was one of the greatest years in gaming history. Monster Hunter Wilds, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Avowed, Death Stranding 2, and more delivered exceptional experiences across every genre.

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Features April 12, 2026

Best Gaming Monitors 2026: QD-OLED vs Mini-LED — The Definitive Guide

QD-OLED Gen 5 panels have never looked better, and Mini-LED has finally solved the blooming problem. Both technologies are excellent in 2026 — but for different reasons. Here's how to choose.

Features 9.0 April 10, 2026

Elden Ring Nightreign Review: FromSoftware Reinvents the Soulslike

A year on with the Forsaken Hollows DLC included, Nightreign is the definitive co-op Soulslike — FromSoftware genius distilled into perfect 30–45 minute runs. Score: 9.0.

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Features April 9, 2026

Is AI Destroying Game Development? The Real Picture in 2026

AI tools in game development are real, widespread, and deeply controversial. We examine what AI is actually being used for, and whether the fears of mass creative job displacement are warranted.

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Features April 8, 2026

Best Gaming CPUs of 2026: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Arrow Lake

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the undisputed gaming CPU champion of 2026 thanks to its 96MB 3D V-Cache. But Intel's Arrow Lake refresh offers real competition at mid-range price points.

Features 9.5 April 5, 2026

Monster Hunter Wilds Review: The Pinnacle of a Legendary Series

Monster Hunter Wilds doesn't just iterate — it reinvents. Capcom's living-world ecosystem and ferocious monster roster make this the best entry in series history. Score: 9.5.

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Features April 3, 2026

The Indie Game Renaissance of 2025–2026: Why Small Studios Are Winning

While AAA publishers struggle with $300M budgets and layoffs, indie studios are shipping some of the most creative and commercially successful games in history.

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Features April 2, 2026

Best Gaming GPUs of April 2026: RTX 5070, RX 9070 XT and the AI Price Crisis

GPU prices have never been stranger. AI demand has pushed costs up 20% year-on-year, yet the RTX 5070 and RX 9070 XT deliver generational performance gains.