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The RPG indie game interview; a stylised character on a pixel art background

This brilliant parody of The Elder Scrolls was made possible with pre-made assets

By Alan Wen published

The solo indie dev behind The RPG explains how customising off-the-shelf 3D models has helped.

Video Game Design
Capcom Fighting Collection 2; anime fighting characters

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review: a pixel-perfect celebration of chaos and creativity

By Ian Dean published

These retro games feel surprisingly modern.

Gaming
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster hands-on

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster hands-on: ahead of its time

By Ian Dean published

A timely reminder of how artful video game visual design can be.

Gaming
Tempest Rising art and design; cg character art showing tanks and soldiers

How Tempest Rising channels the heart of '90s strategy games without "losing its soul"

By Ian Dean published

It's a balancing act, shares game director Frederick Schreiber.

Video Game Design
Fatal Fury City of the Wolves review; anime and comic book characters from an SNK video game

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review – a triumphant comeback that rekindles the series' classic fighting spirit

By Alan Wen published

SNK's original prize fighter still packs a punch with its comic book roots.

Gaming
Unbeatable

How indie rhythm game Unbeatable takes inspiration from Dreamcast and early 90s anime with its stylish hand-drawn animation

By Alan Wen published

Art director Andrew Tsai on the appeal of a style that embraces limitations.

Video Game Design
Capcom Fighting Collection 2; anime fighting characters

I played Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for a week: here's why we need this frenzied '90s game art style to make a comeback

By Ian Dean published

This retro game collection packs a visual punch.

Video Game Design
Donkey Kong Bananza art

Nintendo sparks wild fan theories after Donkey Kong Bananza leak

By Natalie Fear published

Who’s the mystery character?

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
Neo Geo Super Pocket retro console; a black and a red handheld retro console with SNK and Neo Geo branding

Evercade's new Neo Geo handheld console has a rare retro game everyone needs to play

By Ian Dean published

The 14-game Super Pocket handheld features one of my all-time favourite games.

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