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Black Ops 2, Treyarch's unexpectedly experimental shooter, still surprises and discomforts – though not always intentionally
By Jeremy Peel published
Feature Feature | Revisiting Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the FPS that turned the sub-series into a vital pillar for Activision's shooter behemoth

Why EA is razing Battlefield to its foundations in order to build something explosively new with Battlefield 6: "[I] felt an obligation to create one of the best Battlefields the world has ever seen"
By Alex Spencer published
Big Preview | Rally Point: Battlefield 6 needs to go big to get the iconic FPS back on track – speaking with multiple developers, we get the briefing on the battle strategy

Mario is a sports star, doctor, and has even fought Sonic – 40 years after Super Mario Bros, it's the plumber's sheer versatility that's been the secret to success
By Nick Thorpe published
Feature The Magic of Mario | Mario's platform games are the core of the series, but the star has done everything from racing his rivals to throwing fists with icons like Sonic and Pac-Man – that adaptability has helped to ensure that the plumber's next outing is never far away

Super Mario Bros' legendary themes have ensured they're unforgettable after 40 years: "Koji Kondo wrote Mario music with such light-hearted joy"
By Nick Thorpe published
Feature The Magic of Mario | The sublime sounds of Super Mario Bros have led to the creation of some of the most memorable gaming audio of all time

Super Mario Bros' legendary jump helped define 40 years of platforming, Donkey Kong Country programmer says: "You had more control... There was risk/reward"
By Rory Milne published
Feature The Magic of Mario | From his Donkey Kong coin-op debut to the long-running Super Mario series, Mario has been defined by his responsive controls and eclectic abilities – Chris Sutherland helps to explain why Mario's mechanics are sublime

The "elegant design" of Super Mario Bros levels has inspired devs for over 40 years, but it was Super Mario 64's 3D leap that was a "watershed moment"
By Nick Thorpe published
Feature The Magic of Mario | Mario could have all the appeal as a character, but without engaging worlds to explore he wouldn't be much of a star – Nintendo's divine design has been key

40 years later, Mario is still the ultimate gaming mascot: "He's got that Mickey Mouse effect"
By Darran Jones, Nick Thorpe published
Feature The Magic of Mario | A captivating character is one element that makes Super Mario Bros timeless – after all, you can't have Mario without the Mario

8 years on, Hollow Knight is still an extraordinary achievement – but can Silksong live up to the hype?
By Alex Spencer published
Opinion Feature | Revisiting the past as Silksong looms
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