The 5 weirdest Japan-only Nintendo Famicom games
by Steven Tucker | Sep 26, 2023 | Features, Guides
Ozzy Osbourne, Soviet leaders, and babies with magical rattles all feature in our list of the five weirdest Japan-only Famicom games ever made…
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The final Famicom was made 20 years ago today
by Steven Tucker | Sep 25, 2023 | Features, Guides
It's twenty years since Nintendo’s final Famicom was made in Japan. We look back at the differences between it and its western cousin, the NES.
Our highlights from yesterday's Nintendo Direct
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 15, 2023 | Guides, News
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! F-Zero 99! Trombone Champ! Here's a look at the best bits of the latest Nintendo Direct.
The developers quitting Unity: an at-a-glance guide
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Features, Guides
The makers of Cult of the Lamb, Among Us and Frogsong are among the developers who’ve said they’re quitting Unity in the wake of its Runtime Fee debacle.
Cassette futurism | Alternatives to the sci-fi space aesthetic that almost every game uses
by Chris Farnell | Sep 13, 2023 | Features, Guides, Interviews
Starfield's the latest in a long line of games to embrace the cassette futurism looks. But as Chris points out, other aesthetics are available.
To boldly go: ranking the best toilets in No Man’s Sky
by Chris Farnell | Sep 12, 2023 | Features, Guides
If you need a loo break while exploring the galaxy in No Man's Sky, there's a surprising number to choose from. We rank the best toilets the game has to offer.
Annapurna Interactive 2023 | Blade Runner, T-poses, Laser Eyes, and every game announced
by Alan Wen | Jun 29, 2023 | Features, Guides
The Annapurna Interactive showcase included new game reveals, release dates, platform updates, as well as a reveal of its first internally developed title.
Final Fantasy XVI starter guide: 10 key tips for beginners
by Alan Wen | Jun 23, 2023 | Features, Guides
Just getting to grips with Final Fantasy XVI? Then check out our starter guide, with ten tips to get you started in the vast world of Valisthea.
Final Fantasy XVI combat guide
by Alan Wen | Jun 23, 2023 | Features, Guides
Need help mastering the real-time combat in Final Fantasy XVI? From precision dodging to using Eikon abilities, here’s the only guide you’ll need.
Steam Next Fest | Our pick of must-play demos you can try now
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 20, 2023 | Features, Guides, News
If you feel a bit overwhelmed by the dozens of demos available in the latest Steam Next Fest, here's a selection of potentially great games you can sample right now...
Street Fighter 6 character guide | Which fighter is right for you?
by Alan Wen | Jun 02, 2023 | Guides
Street Fighter 6 has a roster of 18 warriors available at launch. Here's our at-a-glance guide to the strengths and weaknesses of each character.
Street Fighter 6 World Tour guide: tips and tricks you'll need to become a world warrior
by Alan Wen | Jun 02, 2023 | Guides
Get your bearings in Metro City and the world of Street Fighter in our in-depth guide to Street...