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Retro racing game 4PGP, colourful low-poly game screens

4PGP review (PS5): a 90s-style arcade racer with a modern edge

By Ian Dean published

More than Sega nostalgia.

Gaming
Photos of a retro game art book

Fatal Fury / Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History review

By Ian Dean published

This gorgeous retro gaming book explains why Fatal Fury deserves more respect.

Books
A render of a Nintendo Switch 2 covered in gold confetti

One year on, why Nintendo Switch 2 has become my console of choice

By Alan Wen published

Looking back at the first year of Nintendo's sequel hybrid, including the best exclusives.

Gaming
Ikea Skadis accessories

My top useful 3D prints for the Ikea Skadis pegboard

By Beth Nicholls published

The possibilities are endless, but this is where you start!

3D Printing
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu

The Mound hands-on: trust breaks down fast in this extraction nightmare

By Ian Dean published

Omen of Cthulhu makes art direction its smartest idea.

Gaming
A woman with red hair, eyes closed, laying on a textured background

PlayStation State of Play – why PS5’s future is built on aesthetic risk-taking

By Ian Dean published

The most exciting games have the strongest art direction and personality.

Gaming
Kemuri game, a manga character

New PS5 game Kemuri turns Japanese folklore into one of gaming's most stylish cities

By Ian Dean published

Ikumi Nakamura's punchy, manga-stylised visual aesthetic shines.

Video Game Design
FF VII Rebirth on Switch 2, anime like characters stand in front of a sunset on rocks

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: an incredible RPG that's almost too big for Switch 2

By Alan Wen published

Gold Saucer eyes bigger than your stomach.

Gaming
A demonic king praying

Necrophosis: Full Consciousness review – unsettling art direction elevates shallow puzzles

By Ian Dean published

Like exploring a living Beksiński painting, but it lacks depth.

Gaming
Retro inspired indie game, like Zelda, Mina the Hollower

Mina the Hollower review: goes beyond a Game Boy Color Zelda homage

By Alan Wen published

More Bloodborne than Link's Awakening, this is an ambitious retro-inspired indie you need to play.

Gaming
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