Robo Instructus presents itself as a starting ground, a place to learn before graduating into the big leagues. A welcoming game that just wants to teach you a skill before sending you into the real world

Real time strategy that mixes magic with relaxation and a deep system of ideas that you can learn at your leisure? That’s the kind of game that I could easily spend an afternoon with as I spend hours searching and taming magical islands.

Eleven years is a hell of a long time to wait for a sequel, and yet, here we are. Times have changed, hardware has evolved and the entire gaming landscape is a far cry from what it once was back in the late 2000s. Devil May Cry 5 is not the product of evolution. It’s a throwback to another era, …

I may be imagining this, but couch co-op seems to be on the rise again. While it’s definitely still sitting in the hospital recovering from the devastating wound online multiplayer inflicted upon it, it seems to be trying to open its eyes again and asking for a glass of water from the nurse who’s just so happy to see it coming to. There’s something special about couch co-op that can’t be captured by a long distance internet connection.

The real-life unsolved case of Jack the Ripper, who spread panic and prostitute entrails across Victorian London, has captured the public imagination for over 130 years. Unsurprisingly, during that period the serial killer story has spawned over a hundred non-fiction books and resulted in just as many fictionalised explorations in popular culture, from novels, short stories and comics to feature …

Every month one of our writers has a look at a gem of yesteryear that we didn’t review on release. This week we take a look at the dark, surreal offering that broke Suda 51 in the West. Over the last decade or so Goichi Suda – or Suda 51 to you – has established a reputation of being something …

Are you wanting more concrete hands-on time before you make a decision on The Division 2 because FOMO can go eat a sausage? Well you’re definitely smarter than I am. Fortunately, just in case you missed out on the private beta, you can hop into an open beta from March 1 to March 4. Here’s a breakdown on what you need to know about it.

Yesterday saw the official reveal of Pokémon's next big evolution, with the unveiling of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. In it, there was a glimpse at the new region of Galar, a collection of green hills and frigid snowy landscapes inspired by the British countryside. Naturally, fans are happy. And passionate! Fan art has already begun pouring in, and so far the results are awesome.