Keza MacDonald

From a magical realist gem to a environmentalist action game, the titles up for prizes at the industry’s classiest awards are a welcome reminder of its creative vivacity in tough times

As Bafta launches a survey asking the public to nominate the most influential game of all time, we asked people from across games and culture for their picks

The PlayStation Portal offers a new way to play PS5 games at home or on the go. But it struggles to match the seamless gaming experience I yearn for

Its investment in indie darlings and big-name talent suggested the streamer wanted big stakes in the gaming industry, but layoffs, lousy ties-in and leadership changes suggest that is changing

The team behind Capcom’s hit series was known for its extensive grounding in real-world adventures. The latest chapter, developed during Covid, required a different kind of daring

There are so many games out there, deciding what to tackle next can be overwhelming. Enter Ludocene, a dating-style app that matches you with titles based on your personal tastes

Obsidian’s huge, heavily detailed fantasy world has a lot of variety and texture, and interesting people to meet - but the combat and exploration wear thin

Dragon Age: The Veilguard has reached 1.5 million gamers around the world – yet its developers have labelled it a disappointment. With unfair expectations, it’s the niche and left-field titles that will suffer

​Some games are meant to be played forever, but you have to know when to pull the plug, even if you haven’t finished it

The snowbound successor to Lonely Mountains: Downhill has its downsides but still delivers the same urgent thrills, even if team play isn’t a patch on the solo experience