The unexpected modern renaissance of point-and-click adventure games
Whisper it quietly, but I've credible evidence to suggest we're currently in the middle of a point-and-click adventure game resurgence.
Journalism
Here are a bunch of articles I've written recently. Feel free to use the dropdown menu to filter by News, Editorial, Guides, or Reviews - enjoy!
25 years on, it’s time for a Planescape Torment remake
Baldur's Gate 3's edgy sibling Planescape Torment deserves another shot at life, and now's the perfect time to finally make it happen.
If a month of Pokemon TCG Pocket has taught me anything, it's that Mewtwo is still the world's strongest Pokemon
Players are conceding battles the moment they see a benched Ralts, but is there a way to counter this Psydrive overdrive?
Pathologic 2 is the greatest game you've never played, and it deserves a second chance ahead of Pathologic 3
Kids, you don't get any Pathologic 3 until you've finished your Pathologic 2
Riven remake review - a 1997 classic reborn as this year’s top puzzler
Riven's remake somehow achieves the impossible - all at once rewarding the nostalgia and support of long-time fans, embracing wild creativity, and fully realizing the needs of a modern audience. The 1997 classic is reborn as one of the year's best puzzle games.
Best PS5 story games with deep lore to play in July 2024
Looking for something packed with lore and teeming with unknowns? There are whole worlds at your disposal in our list of the best PS5 story games.
Weird cinema can’t stop resurrecting Frankenstein’s monster
Fans of weird cinema can’t get away from Frankenstein’s monster. Just what is it about this creepy creation that inspires so many?
These map hacks will help you dominate VALORANT's battlegrounds
The definitive mini guide to VALORANT map strategy. Learn how to tap into your skills in any map layout, with tips for both attacking and defending from professional esports stars.
‘The Big Con’ review: a refreshing take on nostalgia and the art of the heist
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “well, I like crime, but I don’t know how I would make it work with my ‘90s nostalgia obsession that otherwise consumes all of my time”, then The Big Con is for you.
Loved Disco Elysium on PS Plus Extra? Your next game should be Norco
If you've played Disco Elysium on PS Plus Extra and want something that engages on a similar emotional level, I can't recommend Norco on PS5 and PS4 enough.
How world champions G2 Gozen changed the game in 2022
G2 Gozen racked up an incredible record this year, claiming two consecutive Game Changers trophies and taking first place in the World Championship. Here's how they did it.
RuneLite HD mod for ‘Old School Runescape’ gets major lighting upgrade
Lighting improvements, macOS fixes, and more.
An elderly couple are looking for a “PS4 pro” to help them play ‘The Last Of Us Part II’
"We need someone who is patient and can teach without judging us, without getting frustrated or irritated"
8 multiplayer tips for Age of Empires 2
Level up your Age of Empires 2 knowledge with our handy multiplayer guide. These tips will equip you to go head-to-head with other players and master your civs.
PS Plus Premium is hiding a secret 2 player masterpiece in its catalog
Hold your objections and hear me out: Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy on PS Plus Premium is one of the best 2 player games in the entire catalog.
Former Microsoft cozy game Moonglow Bay has revealed its PS5 platinum
Moonglow Bay's PS5 and PS4 platinum trophy has been revealed — it's time to cast a line and fall in love with fishing in this cozy 2-player game.
Sony needs more janky PS3-era experiments like the EyePet
As London Studio closes, let's take a look back at what made its games so unique by taking a closer look at the weird, janky, hilarious EyePet on PS3.
Skull and Bones' busted PS5 platinum trophy has finally been fixed
The previously unobtainable Skull and Bones platinum trophy has been fixed, finally enabling one simple feature with update 1.3. Let's sail those AAAA seas.
Alone in the Dark will reward sober PS5 players with a platinum
The Alone in the Dark PS5 platinum trophy has been revealed, and it's soberingly difficult. Completionists, teetotallers, and speedrunners — this one's for you.