games
A monopoly on family fun: the resurgence of board games

A monopoly on family fun: the resurgence of board games
Coronavirus lockdowns herald new era of old-style gaming
23 Nov 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews: wings of ‘pure wonder’

Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews: wings of ‘pure wonder’
Gaming critics are wowed by the 11th instalment of the popular sim series
18 Aug 2020
Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year

Lego Super Mario: a toy every (big) kid will want this year
Nintendo’s iconic character is recreated in a new world of bricks
21 Apr 2020
20 best new video games to play in 2020

20 best new video games to play in 2020
It’s a huge year in gaming with new titles and consoles hitting the market
17 Apr 2020
How Pokemon Go caused chaos for the Canadian military

How Pokemon Go caused chaos for the Canadian military
Officers at army bases tasked with playing the game following influx of civilian fans
2 Jan 2020
Leicester’s Christian Fuchs talks esports, Fifa and Fortnite

Leicester’s Christian Fuchs talks esports, Fifa and Fortnite
Premier League winner launched his own esports team in June
19 Sep 2018
Mario Kart Tour: Nintendo brings racer to smartphones

Mario Kart Tour: Nintendo brings racer to smartphones
Japanese games giant also set for online service launch and Super Mario film
1 Feb 2018

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Mastermind contestants stopped from choosing Harry Potter

Mastermind contestants stopped from choosing Harry Potter
Blackadder and Roald Dahl also no longer allowed because researchers have run out of questions
30 Jan 2018
F1 2017 review: The most immersive racer to date

F1 2017 review: The most immersive racer to date
Vehicle handling improves for gamepad users, but players should expect to be 'challenged'
24 Aug 2017
Uncharted 4: Review round-up and all you need to know

Uncharted 4: Review round-up and all you need to know
One of 2016's biggest games is out today. Here's what the critics think and where to buy it
10 May 2016
Best virtual reality games 2016

Best virtual reality games 2016
Headsets are on the market now, so what are the best titles to get started?
15 Apr 2016
Best games of 2014 – reviews

Best games of 2014 – reviews
A rolling round-up of the best games of the year, with new reviews added as they come out
17 Apr 2014