Beyond Linkin Park: A Band Inspired by the Ultimate Lifeform What do Linkin Park, Shadow the Hedgehog and even Transformers have in common? Well that's simple: Julien-K and Dead by Sunrise.

Beyond Linkin Park: A Band Inspired by the Ultimate Lifeform

What do Linkin Park, Shadow the Hedgehog and even Transformers have in common? Well that's simple: Julien-K and Dead by Sunrise.

Cloud Strife’s True Father: Brand New Facts Exposed! One of Final Fantasy VII's biggest mysteries, just who is Cloud Strife's dad? Well, we think we've finally figured it out!

Cloud Strife’s True Father: Brand New Facts Exposed!

One of Final Fantasy VII's biggest mysteries, just who is Cloud Strife's dad? Well, we think we've finally figured it out!

The Expensive Truth of Completing Gen 3’s National Dex Completing the Pokedex for Fire Red, Leaf Green, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire is a ridiculous, expensive and gruelling ordeal.

The Expensive Truth of Completing Gen 3’s National Dex

Completing the Pokedex for Fire Red, Leaf Green, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire is a ridiculous, expensive and gruelling ordeal.

Heartless Gaming Mums That Will Make You Appreciate Your Own These mothers and are so ridiculously bad at the job they are sure to make you grateful for everything your mother has done for you!

Heartless Gaming Mums That Will Make You Appreciate Your Own

These mothers and are so ridiculously bad at the job they are sure to make you grateful for everything your mother has done for you!

On the Level: “Sokobos” Provides Fun for the Puzzle Expert To err is human. To solve is divine. We were provided a copy of this game by Daisy Games for review purposes. While this is cool, this has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN CHIEF and CLASSICs enjoyer Sokobos is an interesting title by Daisy Games that sees you going through a series of increasingly difficult Sokoban puzzles in an Ancient Greek setting.

On the Level: “Sokobos” Provides Fun for the Puzzle Expert

To err is human. To solve is divine. We were provided a copy of this game by Daisy Games for review purposes. While this is cool, this has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN CHIEF and…

The Unparalleled Appeal of Pokémon’s Creature Design There are over 1000 creatures developed by Game Freak, each with their own appeal. From Charizard to Simisear, each is loved by someone. But, why?

The Unparalleled Appeal of Pokémon’s Creature Design

There are over 1000 creatures developed by Game Freak, each with their own appeal. From Charizard to Simisear, each is loved by someone. But, why?

Fire Red and Leaf Green: Knowledge is Powerful What should you know going into Fire Red and Leaf Green on Nintendo Switch? Well here I have compiled all the oddities and quirks of this fantastic remake.

Fire Red and Leaf Green: Knowledge is Powerful

What should you know going into Fire Red and Leaf Green on Nintendo Switch? Well here I have compiled all the oddities and quirks of this fantastic remake.

Which Zelda Do You Think Is The Most Fashionable? This week, the Legend of Zelda series turns 40 years old. We could've done a lot for this anniversary; reminiscing about our favourite games, conspiring about the upcoming movie, or even writing a whole thesis on why the Koroks are little... seeds... But worry not, my fellow fashionistas! I swooped in like a loftwing, snagged this week's article out of the grips of the guys of Underlevelled to bring you a compilation of the prettiest outfits our Princess of Hyrule has ever worn.

Which Zelda Do You Think Is The Most Fashionable?

This week, the Legend of Zelda series turns 40 years old. We could've done a lot for this anniversary; reminiscing about our favourite games, conspiring about the upcoming movie, or even writing a whole thesis on why the Koroks are little...…

Pretty Good: How I Became A Tactical Espionage Expert Achieving Metal Gear Solid 2's Big Boss Ranking Was a Religious Experience There are video game-related challenges out there that ask a lot of the player. Some require you to beat the game with restrictive conditions, such as getting to the credits within a certain timeframe or without dying. Some require you to play the game with every single collectable obtained.

Pretty Good: How I Became A Tactical Espionage Expert

Achieving Metal Gear Solid 2's Big Boss Ranking Was a Religious Experience There are video game-related challenges out there that ask a lot of the player. Some require you to beat the game with restrictive conditions, such as getting to the…

Will Potion Shop Simulator Be Your Next Cosy Obsession? The rising tide of simulator-style games shows no sign of slowing. Saturation point is looming, and you can certainly see that there are so many hitting the market now that playing them all would be impractical at best. So is Potion Shop Simulator worth your time, or should you skip it? Something to note before we proceed: Pebbles Games, the developer of…

Will Potion Shop Simulator Be Your Next Cosy Obsession?

The rising tide of simulator-style games shows no sign of slowing. Saturation point is looming, and you can certainly see that there are so many hitting the market now that playing them all would be impractical at best. So is Potion Shop…

50 Amazing PS1 Classics You Need To Play The first PlayStation had (and continues to have) a lot going for it. CDs, dual shocks, a start-up sound so satisfying Frank Ocean began an album with it. It also boasted an impressive library full of subversive and genre-defying games that some of us on the team are still exploring to this day. These are some of our top picks: the games that defined our childhood and/or persevered through the passages of time.

50 Amazing PS1 Classics You Need To Play

The first PlayStation had (and continues to have) a lot going for it. CDs, dual shocks, a start-up sound so satisfying Frank Ocean began an album with it. It also boasted an impressive library full of subversive and genre-defying games that some of us on…

Is PlayStation Plus Premium Worth the Extra Cost? Simple: Committing to an annual subscription for a gaming service can be daunting. Which one is right for you? Will you get your monies worth? Let's Discuss PS Plus.

Is PlayStation Plus Premium Worth the Extra Cost? Simple:

Committing to an annual subscription for a gaming service can be daunting. Which one is right for you? Will you get your monies worth? Let's Discuss PS Plus.

What was Net Yaroze? Sony’s Weird PlayStation Experiment In today's climate of "almost PCs" as consoles, if you have PC-coding skills, there's very little stopping you from developing a game for any platform you like. You can create, test and build all on a PC, with certain game engines making it even easier by providing a full suite of tools geared towards helping you create for your chosen platform.

What was Net Yaroze? Sony’s Weird PlayStation Experiment

In today's climate of "almost PCs" as consoles, if you have PC-coding skills, there's very little stopping you from developing a game for any platform you like. You can create, test and build all on a PC, with certain game engines making it…

Strange PlayStation Controllers That You Need To See! For whatever reason, the PS2 has some of the weirdest 3rd party controllers ever known to man. While I can understand some, others are baffling. This list covers a few of those controllers and their gimmicks. I might've even included a cheeky PS3 controller. This list contains controllers I've personally tried to use. While I could include other controllers, such as the Onimusha Katana Controller or the Resident Evil Chainsaw Controller, I've never used them, and everyone knows about them.

Strange PlayStation Controllers That You Need To See!

For whatever reason, the PS2 has some of the weirdest 3rd party controllers ever known to man. While I can understand some, others are baffling. This list covers a few of those controllers and their gimmicks. I might've even included a cheeky…

Riley’s Game of the Year 2025 2026 is finally upon us, so let's take a moment to reflect on the gaming experiences 2025 brought and see which games take the cake in my game of the year list!

Riley’s Game of the Year 2025

2026 is finally upon us, so let's take a moment to reflect on the gaming experiences 2025 brought and see which games take the cake in my game of the year list!

12 of the Best Santa Suits in Gaming Gaming and Christmas come hand in hand, and what could be better than gaming in December? Why, dressing as jolly Saint Nick of course!

12 of the Best Santa Suits in Gaming

Gaming and Christmas come hand in hand, and what could be better than gaming in December? Why, dressing as jolly Saint Nick of course!

Video Games We Are Excited To Play in 2026 2026 is looking to be another year packed with excellent games, but which ones should you keep your eyes out on? No Grand Theft Auto VI here folks!

Video Games We Are Excited To Play in 2026

2026 is looking to be another year packed with excellent games, but which ones should you keep your eyes out on? No Grand Theft Auto VI here folks!

Jakks Pacific Most Wanted: Essential Sonic the Hedgehog Figures Which Sonic the Hedgehog characters should Jakks Pacific turn into action figures next? Let's discuss the options and what I have on my personal wishlist!

Jakks Pacific Most Wanted: Essential Sonic the Hedgehog Figures

Which Sonic the Hedgehog characters should Jakks Pacific turn into action figures next? Let's discuss the options and what I have on my personal wishlist!

50 Xbox 360 Games That You Need To Play!(November)

The Xbox 360 had a rather complex and problematic launch, the ever-present curse of the "red ring of death" being the bane of many Xbox 360 owners in the late 2000s. It was a tough time for Microsoft, but overall, the console by the end of its…

Transformative: Digimon is a Great Franchise Digital Monsters continue to change with the times. The only constant is its charm. And dragon people. Digimon is a franchise that came about as an edgier version of the Tamagotchi virtual pet toy. You would hatch a digital creature from an egg, and depending on how you treated it, it would develop into a variety of somewhat crude-looking monsters. It has since grown into a beautiful multimedia franchise with various manga, anime, movies, video games, trading card games, and toys beneath its many, many belts.

Transformative: Digimon is a Great Franchise

Digital Monsters continue to change with the times. The only constant is its charm. And dragon people. Digimon is a franchise that came about as an edgier version of the Tamagotchi virtual pet toy. You would hatch a digital creature from an egg, and…

On the Level: “Godlike Burger” Passes its Health Inspection The quaint presentation hides food rich in wacky hijinks. We were provided a copy of this game by Daedalic Entertainment for review purposes. This has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN CHIEF and NINJA APPRECIATOR You ever played Overcooked? That one game that lets you and your friends experience all the joys of buckling under the demands of the service industry without any of the pay?

On the Level: “Godlike Burger” Passes its Health Inspection

The quaint presentation hides food rich in wacky hijinks. We were provided a copy of this game by Daedalic Entertainment for review purposes. This has not influenced the honesty and impartiality of this article Suavest DAVE, EDITOR IN…

Seeking Out Lost Media: Pikachu’s Vacation This article is part of a series where I search for media from my childhood. In this part, I’ll be finding Pikachu's Vacation. When Pokémon: The First Movie was released in Japanese theatres in 1998, there was an additional 20-minute short before the movie. The short movie made its way to Western theatres in late 1999. But I didn't go to the cinema to see the first movie.

Seeking Out Lost Media: Pikachu’s Vacation

This article is part of a series where I search for media from my childhood. In this part, I’ll be finding Pikachu's Vacation. When Pokémon: The First Movie was released in Japanese theatres in 1998, there was an additional 20-minute short before the…

The Dark Side of the Pokédex: The Scariest Lore The Pokedex can be pretty inconsistent, but it can also be delightfully dark. Here's some of the darkest entries!

The Dark Side of the Pokédex: The Scariest Lore

The Pokedex can be pretty inconsistent, but it can also be delightfully dark. Here's some of the darkest entries!

The Best Frightening Flicks for the Family The spookiest season of all is upon us, and soon the kids will be released from school for half term. Scary! Now, if you're a parent, an aunt/uncle, best friend of a parent, or just have a child in your life, you know how fun this particular break can be. However, the weather can be a bit of a downer, to say the least.

The Best Frightening Flicks for the Family

The spookiest season of all is upon us, and soon the kids will be released from school for half term. Scary! Now, if you're a parent, an aunt/uncle, best friend of a parent, or just have a child in your life, you know how fun this particular break can be.…

Exclusivity is Killing Great Movies HUNTR/X are the coolest, but we need to confront the demon elephant in the room Like the majority of the world in the last few months, I’ve been swept up in the KPop Demon Hunters hype. It’s a fantastic film, and ranks among my top 5 of the year. Immediately after watching it, I soda-pop shoulder shuffled my phone out of my pocket to see about buying it on 4K Blu-ray.

Exclusivity is Killing Great Movies

HUNTR/X are the coolest, but we need to confront the demon elephant in the room Like the majority of the world in the last few months, I’ve been swept up in the KPop Demon Hunters hype. It’s a fantastic film, and ranks among my top 5 of the year. Immediately…

Can Lightspeed Rescue Save the Day? The Power Ranger Team of the Millennium Aren't Quite Fast Enough Rangers Revisited is a feature where I, an adult, decide to sit down and watch a season of Power Rangers, a franchise which formed a significant part of my childhood. I'll be reviewing each one in no particular order (other than the initial seven seasons) and finding both the positives and negatives, whilst being painfully aware of the fact that I am dedicating so much time and energy to what are basically extended advertisements for toys.

Can Lightspeed Rescue Save the Day?

The Power Ranger Team of the Millennium Aren't Quite Fast Enough Rangers Revisited is a feature where I, an adult, decide to sit down and watch a season of Power Rangers, a franchise which formed a significant part of my childhood. I'll be reviewing each one in…

6 Similar Games to Scratch That Little Nightmares Itch Love Little Nightmares? Here's a selection of games that match the vibe, gameplay or atmosphere of Tarsier Studios classics.

6 Similar Games to Scratch That Little Nightmares Itch

Love Little Nightmares? Here's a selection of games that match the vibe, gameplay or atmosphere of Tarsier Studios classics.

30 Spooky Games That Won’t Make You Shit Yourself Halloween is a time for sending chills down your spine. However, that doesn't fly with some of us. Getting scared is something we just can't cope with, but we still love the Halloween season. Whether you're looking for a month-long hyperfocus on a slightly tamer spooky game, want to cosy up with a somewhat Hallow-themed game, or you're dipping your toes into the creepiness before you delve into the horrors, our team have compiled a list of 30 spooky games for you to enjoy this October.

30 Spooky Games That Won’t Make You Shit Yourself

Halloween is a time for sending chills down your spine. However, that doesn't fly with some of us. Getting scared is something we just can't cope with, but we still love the Halloween season. Whether you're looking for a month-long hyperfocus on a…

40 Fantastic JRPGs You Should Check Out Need something to scratch that JRPG itch? Here are our favourites!

40 Fantastic JRPGs You Should Check Out

Need something to scratch that JRPG itch? Here are our favourites!

Is The Original Sonic Riders Actually Good? Sonic Riders is a controversial series, either you love the mechanical depth, or you find it a confusing mess. But, here's why the original game is great.

Is The Original Sonic Riders Actually Good?

Sonic Riders is a controversial series, either you love the mechanical depth, or you find it a confusing mess. But, here's why the original game is great.