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I Went Back To A Seaside Arcade From My Childhood - Does It Hold Up?

Electric Palace in Weymouth – a memorable seaside arcade from my childhood. Does the excitement still hold up?

Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro Controller Review

Defying all expectations, this is a brilliant pro controller at a decent price.

games, reviewJason EnglandJune 22, 2019Nacon, Revolution Unlimited, esports, PS4, Playstation 4, Controller, Review

Three Things I Learnt From E3 2019

E3 2019 has come and gone, leaving me with three important lessons.

games, FeatureJason EnglandJune 12, 2019E3 2019, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Sony, Playstation

Best Of PlayStation Days Of Play Sales

Sony have just dropped some insane PlayStation Days Of Play deals!

games, FeatureJason EnglandJune 9, 2019Stuff Magazine, Playstation, Days of Play, Sale, Best Deals

9 Big Predictions For E3 2019

E3 2019 is just around the corner - here are my big predictions for the show.

3 Reasons Why The Future Is Better Than You Think It Is…

It may not be easy to see it right now, but the future will be better than you fear.

10 More Classic Games That Deserve A Remake

Ten just wasn’t enough… Here are ten more classic games that deserve a remake.

games, FeatureJason EnglandApril 11, 2019Retro Games, remake, List, bushido blade, socom, bully, medal of honor, Tony Hawk, Half-life, Metal Gear Solid

Less Than 1% Of UK Adults Consider Loot Boxes To Be Gambling - That Needs To Change

Just 0.05% of adults in the UK have named loot boxes as a form of gambling. That is crazy, given the amount of airtime given to them in recent months…

games, editorialJason EnglandApril 4, 2019loot crate, Loot boxes, Study, Research, video game

An Ode To Telltale’s 'The Walking Dead’ - One Of The Greatest Video Game Stories Ever Told

And so we reach the end of The Walking Dead - Telltale Games’ swan song and probably one to the best stories I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing.

games, editorialJason EnglandMarch 31, 2019The Walking Dead, Telltale Games, Skybound, Walking Dead, Final Season

1More Spearhead VR Gaming Headphones review - Stuff Magazine

Fully-featured gaming headphones for a fraction of the price.

games, Technology, reviewJason EnglandMarch 28, 20191more, spearhead VR, headphones, gaming headphones, review

Pokémon Snap Just Turned 20 Years Old - Perfect Time For A Revival

Pokémon Snap was released two decades ago and the timing could not be more perfect for a rebirth of this Pocket Monster-meets-Instagram photography game.

games, FeatureJason EnglandMarch 26, 2019Pokemon Snap, Pokemon, Pokemon GO, Pokemon Go, Nintendo Switch, Smartphones

Mini Metro - A Superb Subway Simulator And Overlooked Zen Tribute To Ruthless Efficiency

If you haven’t played Mini Metro yet, you owe it to yourself to try this amazing subway simulator.

games, reviewJason EnglandMarch 21, 2019Mini metro, App, Review, Game, iOS

The End Of Traditional Games Consoles Starts Now

With Google’s cloud gaming announcement, Stadia, comes a ticking clock to the eventual demise of traditional games consoles.

games, editorial, Most PopularJason EnglandMarch 19, 2019Google, Stadia, Game streaming, future, Games Console, playstation, Xbox, Nintendo

What is the Future of eSports?

From all indications, the future of competitive gaming is bright and that’s a conservative projection.

gamesGuest WriterMarch 17, 2019

Game Doesn’t Know What A “Millionaire” Is - My Issues With Their Latest Marketing Stunt

UK retailer Game has announced a rather misleading Fortnite giveaway, which I think is more harmful than good…

games, editorial, Editor's PicksJason EnglandMarch 11, 2019Fortnite, Game, Retailer, Public Relations, PR, Marketing, Fail, Millionaire

Five Heartwarming Video Game Couples

Love is all around - even in your favourite video games. Here are five heartwarming in-game relationships.

Clock Simulator Review - Nintendo Switch

Time inevitably goes on, so let’s make a video game about it! Does Clock Simulator hold up as an addictively unique rhythm experience? Let’s find out.

games, reviewJason EnglandFebruary 11, 2019Clock Simulator, Review, Nintendo Switch, Game

The 10 Hardest Moral Choices In Video Games That Are Wrong Either Way

More than any extreme difficulty setting, morally ambiguous choices have become the hardest part of any video game. Here are 10 of the more impossible decisions you have to make.