Helldivers 2 review: "A fiercely challenging and visually breathtaking cooperative shooter" By Rick Lane published 14 February 24 Review
In the shadow of war, Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl aims to deliver on 20 years of promise By Rick Lane published 20 January 24 Big in 2024 Big In 2024 | GSC Game World's sequel could finally realise the series' full potential
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 wants to take you back to the blood old days By Rick Lane published 20 January 24 Big in 2024 Big In 2024 | Linear levels, spectacular set-pieces, buckets of gore - what's not to like?
Arkane's sci-fi immersive sim Prey was a shock to the system, for players and its developer alike By Rick Lane published 2 January 24 Features Holiday Long Read | A sci-fi classic that's only gotten better over time
The Day Before review: "It has no redeeming qualities, and under no circumstances should you buy it" By Rick Lane last updated 12 December 23 Not yet rated Early Access Review
Warhammer 40k: Darktide review: "Lackluster progression systems undermine its grisly joys" By Rick Lane published 2 December 22 Review
The Cycle: Frontier is Escape from Tarkov meets Apex Legends, but without the appeal of either By Rick Lane published 22 July 22 Features The Cycle: Frontier – an 'extraction shooter' filled with borrowed ideas that don't quite fit
Crafting systems in AAA video games are in need of a serious upgrade By Rick Lane published 7 August 20 Features If you're tired of blockbuster games with copycat crafting systems, you aren't alone
Dismantle satellites and pay off your debts in Hardspace: Shipbreaker, a superb and offbeat space sim By Rick Lane published 4 August 20 Features Hardspace: Shipbreaker is the world's first anti-crafting game
Forget fantasy worlds I want to live in virtual suburbia By Rick Lane published 9 September 15 Editorial
Funny how? The changing art of creating comedy in modern video games By Rick Lane published 18 August 15 Features