The longer reads: histories, deep dives, opinion and the stories behind the games we love.
68 features
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
The humble role-playing game has risen from the tabletop imaginings of Dungeons and Dragons fans to a massive industry that dominates the computer game industry. Delightful storylines, immersive…
7 October 2022
Story of a Game
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare won awards for everything from graphics to gameplay, plus the Game of the Year from multiple publications. How was it going to be topped? Were they even going to do a sequel?
30 September 2022
History of the Game Engine
Without assets, games would be...well...empty. They're the fabric of every game so in part 13, that's what we look at. What are they & how are they made?
26 August 2022
History of Nintendo
Everyone knows at least one Nintendo console. The longest-running console manufacturer by a long way, we look back at the humble beginnings and take a journey through Nintendo's console history.
19 August 2022
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs)
Choices, choices and more choices are at the heart of a great RPG. Part 12 dives into the world of choice & decision-based story.
19 August 2022
Analysis & Opinion
Zelda's been a Nintendo staple for over 30 years. Here, we take a look at some of the best & worst games from 1986 to 2017.
18 August 2022
History of the Game Engine
When considering game engines, one question that rises quickly to the top is “can I use a game engine to make my own game?” In this chapter, we answer that question.
22 July 2022
Story of a Game
During the COVID years, one game saw more news column inches than any other. What happened to make and break Cyberpunk 2077?
14 July 2022
