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I've probably played more JRPGs than there are bones in my body — these are the six PS5 games I'd suggest for anyone new to the genre
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (353+ words) Your very own JRPG starter pack I'm a huge Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) fan, and have devoted more hours than I'd care to admit to the genre over my 25 years of living. And there's nothing I enjoy more than sharing…...
I bred the ultimate cat army in Mewgenics, a new game from the creator of The Binding of Isaac – but there’s a lot more to this turn-based roguelike
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (1369+ words) Hours and hours of replayability Inventive twist on the roguelike genre Humor won't be for everyone Can be gruelling if you get in a slump It's finally here; after a tumultuous few years of will-they-won't-they development, Edmund McMillen (The Binding…...
Sea of Remnants has 400+ NPCs with their own identities and story arcs — every player interaction will offer different outcomes
1+ week, 2+ day ago (408+ words) Each NPC has a daily routine and a personal outcome that can be influenced by the player Sea of Remnant's open world will feature 400+ named non-player characters (NPCs) with individual story arcs that can be influenced by the player's actions....
We finally know Lego's first three Pokémon sets, and my wallet can't cope with the nostalgia
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (551+ words) Turns out Ash only needed $649.99 to get 8 Gym Badges Following that electric teaser last year, we've finally been shown the first three Lego Pok'mon sets, and it turns out the true Champion battle at the end of the Elite Four…...
I'm a huge board games fan — here are the 7 best ones to help you survive January 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1633+ words) Get through January with these games instead of your tech Guess who's back? For the last two years, I have offered up 7 board game recommendations to help prevent you and your loved one from dying of boredom in the cold,…...
Looking for the best games to play with the family? These must-play titles are perfect for bringing everyone together over New Year's
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1263+ words) Picks for every major platform Don't stress about the prospect of having to keep everyone entertained over New Year's and the wider holiday period. Whipping out that dusty old Monopoly box, putting on a classic movie, or forcing everyone out…...
These cheap Nintendo Switch puzzle games will keep you sane if you’re dreading the family get-together this Christmas
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (603+ words) To Jupiter and beyond The Holidays are a wonderful time of year to unwind, forget about work or school for a bit, eat great food, and chill out with friends and family. Unfortunately, not all Christmas gatherings are made equal;…...
I love Lego and I've found the 18 best Boxing Day deals on Star Wars, Architecture and Classic sets
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1243+ words) Black Friday is done and dusted, but thankfully there's one more big sale event to go before 2025 ends " Boxing Day. The good thing is you don't necessarily have to wait for December 26 to score some deals. Lego sets tend to…...
From The Witcher 3 to Octopath Traveler 0, and more — these are the games we're immersing ourselves into this Christmas season
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (996+ words) Committing to something this Christmas The concept of a "Christmas game" is one I"ve enjoyed since my teenage years. A game that you"ve reserved for the Christmas holidays, to fully dive into during the downtime that you (hopefully)…...
The first online chess game happened in December 1844
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) Moves were transmitted using a numbering system across 60 kilometers On 26 November 1844, two chess teams faced off while separated by 60 kilometers, as the Washington Chess Club played a team in Baltimore using the newly built electrical telegraph. Three consulting members played…...