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Ex-Blizzard boss’ tipping comments show the industry needs to pay devs fairly

A new tweet from an ex-Blizzard president suggests that fans should be able to tip the creators of their favourite games, and we're far more interested in executives paying their teams more fairly.

Ardán's FÍS Games Summit paints a hopeful picture for the future of Irish game development

The FÍS Games Summit is a gathering of game developers each year in Galway, and it shows the promising future that lies ahead for game development in Ireland.

5 best reclining gaming chairs to buy in 2024

Here are our top picks for the best reclining gaming chairs in 2024, so grab a seat from this list and say goodbye to bad posture during long gaming sessions.

The chaos of Manor Lords has me dying to play more

Manor Lords is one of my most anticipated games in 2024, and I got the chance to experience the chaos of its medieval city-building in this short preview.

7 best Mario games on Nintendo Switch to play in 2024

There are loads of Mario games available on Nintendo Switch, but which ones are worth your time? Here are our favourites, from 3D World to Odyssey.

The Rogue Prince of Persia is a worthy contender to Dead Cells' roguelite throne

I played a chunk of Rogue Prince of Persia, and it could be something very special. Read my full preview of Ubisoft's latest platformer to find out why.

Final Fantasy XIV has breathed new life into my Xbox

My Xbox has become the ideal way to catch up on Final Fantasy XIV, and a great way to rediscover the console itself, too.

How deception became Helldivers 2's secret weapon

Few game studios are brave enough to lie to their fans outright - but the propaganda machine of Helldivers 2 has made the best fibbers of Arrowhead Game Studios, and the game is better for it.

I played the Divinity Original Sin board game in a London basement

Larian invited us to play the Divinity Original Sin board game in London, and while not everything went to plan, I came away smiling.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra needs to avoid Insomniac's Spider-Man's biggest flaw

Marvel's 1943: Rise of Hydra has lifted the veil on how it appears - but it's got some work to convince players that it won't fall into the same gameplay pits as the games that came before it.