Readers discuss the most iconic video game sound effects and jingles, from Sonic the Hedgehog’s rings to the Metal Gear Solid ping. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader D Dubya, and includes regular sound effects, short jingles, and even the noise of the consoles themselves. Readers were also encouraged to…
Readers name the video game reviews they’ve disagreed with the most, including Aliens: Colonial Marines and God Hand. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader Simon Ashworth, who asked what review – either one of ours of from somewhere else – sticks out to you as being either too harsh or…
Readers discuss the best video game music from the current and previous generation, including Returnal and Ori And The Blind Forest. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was inspired by reader Andee but limited the discussion to the PlayStation 4 and 5 era, to ensure it wasn’t just the usual suspects that got mentioned.…
Readers discuss the best video game music from the current and previous generation, including Bloodborne and Splatoon 2. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was inspired by reader Andee but limited the discussion to the PlayStation 4 and 5 era, to ensure it wasn’t just the usual suspects that got mentioned. People found plenty…
With the year now half over readers discuss the best new games so far, from Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to Monster Hunter Rise. The games had to have been released new this year and we wanted to know how many you’d bought in total and how well you feel publishers have coped with the…
With the year now half over readers discuss the best new games so far, from Mass Effect Legendary Edition to Returnal. The games had to have been released new this year and we wanted to know how many you’d bought in total and how well you feel publishers have coped with the problems caused by…
Readers discuss what they’d like to see from the sequels to their favourite franchises, from Final Fantasy to The Legend Of Zelda. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was inspired by Grackle, who asked what you want to see from the next sequel in your favourite franchise. It doesn’t matter whether the sequel has…
Readers reveal the games and announcements they’re most looking forward to from E3 2021, including Starfield and Elden Ring. By this time next week E3 2021 will have begun and while it’s online only it should still be the biggest preview event of the year. The pandemic has made it difficult to predict what might…
Readers discuss the games they’d most like to see get an upgrade on Xbox Series X and PS5, from old classics to new titles like Monster Hunter: World. The subject for this weekend’s Inbox was inspired by reader Bacon and Microsoft’s ongoing efforts in terms of backwards compatibility and features like the FPS Boost. As…
Readers reveal the single-player games they’ve spent the longest on, with hundreds of hours spent on the likes of Zelda and Disgaea. The subject for this week’s Hot Topic was suggested by reader 84Colbat and includes time spent replaying the same game multiple times, rebuying it when it’s re-released on new formats, or simply playing…