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I've seen the IKEA x Xbox collection at Gamescom, and among some goofier products, there's one handy item I want right now
By James Pickard Published
IKEA and Xbox have unveiled a fun and functional nine-piece collection at Gamescom, and after seeing it in person, I can see why these products will be popular with a range of people.

'If we stuck with the silent protagonist method, we wouldn't be able to tell this story properly' — Metro 2039 executive producer says making The Stranger a speaking protagonist 'goes hand in hand with telling a personal story'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 will feature a new speaking protagonist, The Stranger, which allowed 4A Games to tell a darker, more personal story.

Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.

Metro 2039 creative director shares how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected the game, says there are 'no gray zones' in the story and 'we are not afraid to call evil evil'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has shared how the events of the Russia-Ukraine war have manifested in its upcoming first-person shooter, Metro 2039.

'The entire audio system has been rebuilt' — Metro 2039 executive producer says sound has been 'reimagined in a way to really support thick, dense atmosphere'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer a deeper sense of immersion.
Latest Reviews

I wasn't convinced by Elden Ring Tarnished Edition until I played it on Nintendo Switch 2
By Abbie Stone Published
I was skeptical at first, but Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is simply a delight on Nintendo Switch 2.

Star Wars Zero Company review: a Clone-Wars-era story that seamlessly melds isometric warfare and a stunning cinematic experience
By Demi Williams Published
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.

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By Rhys Wood Published
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By Zak Storey Published
The Soma Chroma is seriously comfortable. It's good at being a chair, but it's just a bit "meh" at everything else.
PC Gaming

Star Wars Zero Company review: a Clone-Wars-era story that seamlessly melds isometric warfare and a stunning cinematic experience
By Demi Williams Published
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.

'If we stuck with the silent protagonist method, we wouldn't be able to tell this story properly' — Metro 2039 executive producer says making The Stranger a speaking protagonist 'goes hand in hand with telling a personal story'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 will feature a new speaking protagonist, The Stranger, which allowed 4A Games to tell a darker, more personal story.

Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.

Metro 2039 creative director shares how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected the game, says there are 'no gray zones' in the story and 'we are not afraid to call evil evil'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has shared how the events of the Russia-Ukraine war have manifested in its upcoming first-person shooter, Metro 2039.

'The entire audio system has been rebuilt' — Metro 2039 executive producer says sound has been 'reimagined in a way to really support thick, dense atmosphere'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer a deeper sense of immersion.

'The most striking on the surface thing is going to be the density of what you see' — Metro 2039 creative director says the game's new engine allows 'billions' of objects, whereas Metro Exodus allowed up to 30 million
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 creative director Andriy Shevchenko has revealed that 4A Games' latest game engine allows "billions" of objects to create a dense, realistic world.
Nintendo

Get ready for even more game reveals — here's how to watch the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026
By Demi Williams Published
The Future Games Show returns with three digital showcases at Gamescom 2026 — here's how you can watch.

'There was never really any big plan that these two games would both release next to each other' — FromSoftware president suggests a return to single-player games after Nightreign and The Duskbloods
By Demi Williams Published
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki has suggested the studio could return to making single-player games after Elden Ring: Nightreign and The Duskbloods.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 review: the best way to experience two stealth classics
By Scott McCrae Published
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection.

Nintendo has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2's new UK price — it's only going up by £24
By Demi Williams Published
Nintendo has officially confirmed the new UK price for the Nintendo Switch 2, which increases next month.
Playstation

Star Wars Zero Company review: a Clone-Wars-era story that seamlessly melds isometric warfare and a stunning cinematic experience
By Demi Williams Published
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.

'If we stuck with the silent protagonist method, we wouldn't be able to tell this story properly' — Metro 2039 executive producer says making The Stranger a speaking protagonist 'goes hand in hand with telling a personal story'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 will feature a new speaking protagonist, The Stranger, which allowed 4A Games to tell a darker, more personal story.

Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.

Metro 2039 creative director shares how the Russia-Ukraine war has affected the game, says there are 'no gray zones' in the story and 'we are not afraid to call evil evil'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has shared how the events of the Russia-Ukraine war have manifested in its upcoming first-person shooter, Metro 2039.

'The entire audio system has been rebuilt' — Metro 2039 executive producer says sound has been 'reimagined in a way to really support thick, dense atmosphere'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer a deeper sense of immersion.

'The most striking on the surface thing is going to be the density of what you see' — Metro 2039 creative director says the game's new engine allows 'billions' of objects, whereas Metro Exodus allowed up to 30 million
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 creative director Andriy Shevchenko has revealed that 4A Games' latest game engine allows "billions" of objects to create a dense, realistic world.
Xbox

I've seen the IKEA x Xbox collection at Gamescom, and among some goofier products, there's one handy item I want right now
By James Pickard Published
IKEA and Xbox have unveiled a fun and functional nine-piece collection at Gamescom, and after seeing it in person, I can see why these products will be popular with a range of people.

Star Wars Zero Company review: a Clone-Wars-era story that seamlessly melds isometric warfare and a stunning cinematic experience
By Demi Williams Published
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.

'If we stuck with the silent protagonist method, we wouldn't be able to tell this story properly' — Metro 2039 executive producer says making The Stranger a speaking protagonist 'goes hand in hand with telling a personal story'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 will feature a new speaking protagonist, The Stranger, which allowed 4A Games to tell a darker, more personal story.

Metro 2039 executive producer says the game brings back the 'spookiness' of the claustrophobic metro tunnels from the first games while also offering open world zones: 'We didn't want to ditch everything that we did in Metro Exodus'
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.

'The entire audio system has been rebuilt' — Metro 2039 executive producer says sound has been 'reimagined in a way to really support thick, dense atmosphere'
By Demi Williams Published
4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer a deeper sense of immersion.

'The most striking on the surface thing is going to be the density of what you see' — Metro 2039 creative director says the game's new engine allows 'billions' of objects, whereas Metro Exodus allowed up to 30 million
By Demi Williams Published
Metro 2039 creative director Andriy Shevchenko has revealed that 4A Games' latest game engine allows "billions" of objects to create a dense, realistic world.









