Carlton Hill

Carlton Hill

Games writer

Carlton is a video game journalist who grew up playing 16-bit consoles in the late 1990s, quickly developing a love for all things RPG and FPS. His favourite video game is Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped on the original PlayStation, which he’ll defend as having the very best 3D platforming in a game that doesn’t include the word “Mario”. In addition to Creative Bloq, you can find him writing words about games in places like Debug Magazine, WhyNow Gaming and more.

Latest articles by Carlton Hill

Best Nintendo Switch 2 games; Mario in a kart driving out of Switch 2 console
Nintendo Switch 2 games: the best games to play on launch day

By Carlton Hill Published

The 8 Nintendo Switch launch games every new owner needs.

Gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch OLED; a black games handheld console and a white games handheld console
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch OLED – should you upgrade?

By Carlton Hill Published

Excited by the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 but not sure if you should upgrade or buy the older Switch OLED? Here are the main differences between the consoles.

Gaming
Modretro Chromatic review; a Game Boy like retro console on a wooden floor
Modretro Chromatic review: a mostly pixel-perfect Game Boy console, ideal for the modern era

By Carlton Hill Published

The best Analogue Pocket alt?

Gaming
Atari 400 Mini review; a retro console on a retro themed background
Atari 400 Mini review: A timely reminder not all iconic computer design is by Apple

By Carlton Hill Published

Atari's niche retro computer expertly gets the mini console treatment.

Product Design
Super Pocket review; two colourful retro consoles on a wooden table
Hyper Mega Tech! Super Pocket review: retro gaming greatness at a brilliant budget price

By Carlton Hill Published

Hyper Mega Tech!’s small and affordable Super Pockets are a great way to experience some of retro gaming’s best.

Gaming
Analogue Pocket review; a small handheld on a sofa
Analogue Pocket review: I've been using this retro console for a year, and it remains the best Game Boy alternative

By Carlton Hill Published

Analogue Pocket is not only a slick bit of kit, but easily the most ideal way to play Nintendo’s most cherished portable back catalogue. A year of use, and it's still my preferred retro console.

Gaming
Atari 2600+ review; a retro games console made from wood and plastic
Atari 2600+ review: retro analogue design makes an almost excellent comeback

By Carlton Hill Published

An affectionate throwback to the analogue design era.

Gaming