Hailing from the windswept wilds of Wales, Drew Moffatt is GiN’s European Correspondent. His bi-weekly EuroFiles column sniffs out the latest game news from across the pond and from the industry in general.
It’s the reason for the season. With Halloween just behind us, trees dropping their leaves and a chill in the air, Chella celebrates with her top three Gothic games. With a huge list to choose from, gamers do love their spooky titles, will she pick ones that are also on your favorites list?
Jeff is Chella’s favourite thing about the latest Spider-Man game, but he’s also an example of the quality of the writing, which sets this game apart.
Chella heads to ancient Greece and delivers her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Kassandra is a charming female protagonist, taking the helm of the biggest game of the series. The first few hours show a game focused on combat rather than stealthy assassinations.
Chella takes a look at the hottest games for autumn 2018, as the big releases come thick and fast towards the end of the year.
Video games are being celebrated at London’s V&A museum, in a show that looks at the creativity behind big titles, as well as exploring the culture of games and the ideas they express.
The new Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay video offers a first look at how this sequel is really shaping up. Chella takes a look and is struck by the introduction of player choice, in a world that offers lots of room for shades of moral grey.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the next adventure for Lara Croft, but this is a series that’s steeped in colonialism and the idea of the white saviour. Chella looks at gameplay videos for the new game and worries that this problem isn’t going away any time soon.
No Man’s Sky Next is the big update from Hello Games, bringing multi-player, space battles and character customisation. Chella goes back into space to see how all the changes have enhanced the game and whether it’s enough to diffuse the backlash.
It’s hot in the UK, so Chella is looking for games to keep her cool and relaxed. No enemies, no stress, just beautiful, relaxing games for some chilled summer vibes.
Cyberpunk, desert exploration, sword-wielding foxes and world weary racoons – Chella takes a look at the indie games that slipped under the radar at E3 2018.
