Gaming Features
Story of a Game: Demon’s Souls
Demon's Souls went from being a total flop to one of the PS5's launch titles. Here's its story.
The History of the Game Engine: Part 5 – Reinventing the Wheel
Where did the need for the game engine come from, and for what purpose? Part 5 of our History of the Game Engine series endeavours to answer that exact question.
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs): Part 5 – Mastering Dungeons
In part 5 of our Growing up on RPGs series, Crispin explores what was going on in the West while the NES games brought Japanese role-playing ideas to the world.
Story of a Game: Burnout Paradise
In April's chapter of Story of Game, Burnout Paradise features. For years, Burnout Paradise entertained. Here's its story.
History of the Game Engine: Part 4 – RPGs Step Up to the Plate
In part 4 of our History of the Game Engine series, David looks at Role-Playing Games and the impact of AI.
The Complete History of Role-Playing Games (RPGs): Part 4 – Here Comes the JRPG
Enter Japan—or, more aptly, the Japanese RPG. Now synonymous with the role-playing game genre, Part 4 of the series explores the birth of the JRPG.
History of the Game Engine: Part 3 – The Rise of 3D Graphics
Today, we take 3D graphics for granted. They're everywhere. But how did they come to be? Part 3 of our History of the Game Engine series looks at the early days of 3D graphics.
Story of a Game: DOOM
Everyone knows the game, but what's the story of DOOM? Crispin takes a look at where DOOM came from and the people behind it.
Why did Nintendo Ignore Zelda’s 35th Anniversary?
Nintendo games are celebrating big anniversaries this year. Except for one. The Legend of Zelda turns 35 and Nintendo is seemingly ignoring it.