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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
Features 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

Helsmiths of Hashut review: Fear this new Warhammer Age of Sigmar army, because it's gonna kick ass
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review The Chaos Dwarfs have returned, and they're pissed

I played Deadpool VR and its creative combat is excellent but I'm not sure it's good enough to make me tolerate the Merc with the Mouth's constant talking
By James Daly published
Hands-on Gamescom 2025 | The Meta Quest 3 game offers blades and bullets aplenty, and Neil Patrick Harris nails Deadpool's delivery

40 years later, Mario is still the ultimate gaming mascot: "He's got that Mickey Mouse effect"
By Darran Jones, Nick Thorpe published
Features 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

How well do you know the Super Mario series?
By Sam Loveridge published
Quiz Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with our quiz on the series

Almost 90 years after Superman was first called the Man of Tomorrow, James Gunn is reviving the name for his big sequel
By George Marston published
Features What the comic history of the title Man of Tomorrow can tell us about James Gunn's Superman sequel

The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman is taking over Transformers with plans to "methodically" expand the Energon Universe, but don't worry about buying "567 monthly titles" to keep up: "We're not looking to blow up anyone's budget"
By George Marston published
Features Interview | Robert Kirkman discusses taking over Transformers, and his plans for the future of the Energon Universe

Upcoming Switch games for 2025 and beyond
By Emma-Jane Betts, Sam Loveridge last updated
Upcoming There are still loads of upcoming Switch games to look out for this September now that Hollow Knight Silksong has landed
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