PC (Oculus Rift, Valve Index, HTC Vive); Valve CorporationThe classic shooter series gains a thrilling new perspective, thanks to VR tech that works symbiotically with the narrative Virtual reality and the Half-Life series have both struggled with the ...

Don’t fret about your kids overdoing it in front of the TV. Games will offer comfort and variety during the coronavirus crisisAs with millions of other parents around the world, when our two sons get home from school this afternoon, we have no idea whe...

Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One; BethesdaThe latest addition to the demon-slaying franchise is a gorgeously designed gore fest that delivers relentless funPicking up where the 2016 reboot of Doom left off, Doom Eternal offers the merest breath of ex...

Sony confirms custom AMD RDNA 2 graphic processor, solid state drive and innovative 3D audio – without showing the new consoleSony has revealed the full technical specifications of its PlayStation 5 console.In a blogpost, followed by a lengthy online t...

The soulful platformer returns to an extraordinarily beautiful world filled with new characters, challenges – and myriad foes to engage in combat More than anything else, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an intoxicating feast for the senses. From its h...

If the coronavirus means you’re facing weeks stuck at home, blasting aliens or exploring oceans together online is a great way to stay in touch with friendsCoronavirus and culture – a list of major cancellationsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our c...

Nintendo announces product line in collaboration with toy maker featuring a smart Mario figure and brick playsetsLego and Nintendo have announced a joint product named Lego Super Mario, which combines the toy maker’s playsets with the gameplay of the M...

With the demo thrilling gamers all over the world, we speak to co-director Naoki Hamaguchi about the vision behind this long-awaited reimaginingWhen Final Fantasy VII hit the PlayStation in 1997, the role-playing adventure genre was changed for ever. A...

This is a genuinely fraught topic: is it generational, habitual, or explained by neuroscience? I asked the expertsImagine you are playing a video game where you’re looking out over an explorable world. You have a controller in your hand and you want yo...

Microsoft confirms key specs of games console plus new ‘Smart Delivery’ feature allowing one-size-fits-all game purchases Microsoft has confirmed that its next games console, the Xbox Series X, will feature a 12 teraflops graphics processor, eight time...

PC; Echo Chamber Games/Curve DigitalThese date-based dexterity tests offer a sharp commentary on modern romance … but with all its maddening pitfallsTen minutes into my date with Taylor and I’ve spilled the champagne, smashed four glasses and slapped h...