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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
Character Creator 5

Character Creator 5 review: Unreal Engine support and auto-rigging make it a joy to use

By Paul Hatton Published

Character Creator 5 might just be the best animation software companion of the year so far

3D
Art for 007 First Light

007 First Light review: something borrowed, something Bond, and utterly brilliant

By Ian Dean Last updated

A slow-burning and brutally elegant blend of Hitman and Batman: Arkham.

Gaming
The interior of a contemporary McDonald's restaurant in Richardson, Texas, showing large white laminate tables, black metal chairs and muted wood-effect panelling under oversized white pendant lights.

The 'dejoying' of McDonald's has lost me as a customer, and I'm not alone

By Tom May Published

Colour and wonder have been swapped for sterile minimalism.

Branding
Actor Will Ferrell sits enthusiastically on a yellow sofa holding a bag of Lay's potato chips, flanked by two friends cheering and surrounded by bowls of chips, during a soccer-themed gathering.

Can the 2026 FIFA World Cup become the global Super Bowl of advertising?

By Tom May Published

With billions watching, brands are asking whether the World Cup is advertising's next big opportunity.

Advertising
A close-up view of the back of a light green and blue octagonal watch shows its exposed mechanical movement through a transparent case back, with the stylized blue text "Royal Pop" printed in the center.

As violence breaks out over design drops, who's taking responsibility?

By Tom May Published

People are coming to blows over brands, and it needs to stop.

Branding
Characters in a fantasy sci-fi game, red and glowing

Luna Abyss review: a stylish, chaotic but flawed bullet hell shooter

By Ian Dean Last updated

An indie Doom Eternal that almost hits its targets.

Gaming
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