1‘MultiVersus has a rare second chance at getting it right, and I really hope it does’Player First Games' first launch was an example of how live service done wrong can turn a fanbase sour2 weeks ago1 Comment
27The Game Awards was one of the best – but it should do more2023 delivered a typically blockbuster show, but saved little time for developers3 months ago27 Comments
7By default, Ubisoft won this week’s best ‘live’ conferenceThe in-person showcase added a welcome human touch to an increasingly sterile digital landscape9 months ago7 Comments
13Xbox saves the summer with a solid showcase that channels the E3 of oldFrom Fable and Forza to exciting third party debuts, Xbox brought the gaming goods to a fallow year9 months ago13 Comments
6Analysis: Why are video game companies laying off staff?While it's been a bleak month for video games, overall the industry is in remarkably good health1 year ago6 Comments
9I thought The Game Awards was a surprisingly great showHIT POINTS: While the usual caveats apply, I ended the stream with a smile firmly fixed on my face1 year ago9 Comments
2Remembering the time I met Shigeru Miyamoto on the Tube as a teenagerHow a fake ID, oversized shirt, and a chance encounter changed my professional life1 year ago2 Comments
5Stadia died like Hemingway went bankrupt: gradually, then suddenly.Hit Points: Where did it go wrong? In every single way apart from the tech, as far as I can tell1 year ago5 Comments
1Physical events are bringing excitement back to the games industryAs a journalist and a fan of games, I'm delighted Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show are back1 year ago1 Comment
1Yves Guillemot’s vision for the future of Ubisoft is a little blurryNew games, services and ideas are plentiful at Ubisoft – but so are the hurdles in its way1 year ago1 Comment
Review: Princess Peach Showtime is a spirited, if safe starring role for Nintendo's iconic heroinePeach's pleasing variety performances make up for some shallow mechanics
3Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a faithful revamp of the GBA original, to a faultNintendo delivers another staunchly faithful remake, but what's left offers little challenge for core players
1Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story is a fitting tribute to a gaming iconDigital Eclipse's latest doesn't span all of Minter's career, but what's covered is handled with care
5Review: Rise of the Ronin's great combat can't elevate a pedestrian open worldTeam Ninja delivers a jack of many trades, but it fails to double down on any of them