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Why do we play? How do games work? From games philosophy to sci-fi, here are 20 delightful and essential reads for gamers
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Writers and artists including Róisín Murphy, Tiffany Calver and Sigala on the art that transports them to the dancefloor during lockdown -
4 out of 5 stars.
Little Nightmares 2 review – puzzler's quest in a fever-dream fairytale
4 out of 5 stars.Navigate Mono’s surreal, gothic world in a bid to free the adults from their TV addiction -
From old-school publishing models to a collective of indie game makers, funding has never been more important for an industry in perpetual flux -
The Game of Throne actors will take on the roles of Ellie and Joel in HBO’s adaptation of the blockbuster video game
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4 out of 5 stars.
Little Nightmares 2 review – puzzler's quest in a fever-dream fairytale
4 out of 5 stars.Navigate Mono’s surreal, gothic world in a bid to free the adults from their TV addiction -
4 out of 5 stars.
One of the brightest and cutest Mario games with a novel adventure as a side dish
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4 out of 5 stars.
Olija review – exquisite throwback to early-90s adventure games
4 out of 5 stars.PC, Nintendo Switch; Skeleton Crew Studio/Devolver Digital
With fast and fun fighting, a swashbuckling Lord Faraday explores a ruined archipelago where he has been shipwrecked -
2 out of 5 stars.
The Medium review – split-world horror stranded in unsatisfying limbo
2 out of 5 stars.Bloober Team’s beautiful-looking exploration of intergenerational trauma is ripe ground for innovative storytelling, but fumbles its big themes -
4 out of 5 stars.
Hitman 3 review – a wild bacchanalian backdrop to bloody escapades
4 out of 5 stars.Industrialised murder probably shouldn’t be this entertaining, but this final part of the trilogy is a minor masterpiece -
2 out of 5 stars.
Super Meat Boy Forever review – a gristly challenge
2 out of 5 stars.Precision and playfulness made the original irresistibly difficult, but this vindictive sequel feels more like a punishment
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You heard all about The Last of Us Part 2, Animal Crossing and Cyberpunk 2077. Here are the overlooked gems that kept us sane in the pandemic
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Want to build worlds, become a crime kingpin, get lost in space, or enter the afterlife? Then our countdown of the 50 best games of the era has something for you
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