Shadow of the Colossus

Welcome to the first of a weekly column where I look to round up the most important happenings in the gaming world over the last week (disclaimer: I decide what’s…

This week we debate whether the Shadow of the Colossus remake did enough to stand out in 2018, interview the Creative Director behind The Station and break down how to craft a narrative focused game.

Released for the PlayStation 2 in October 2005, the original Shadow of the Colossus was a medium-defining experience that capped off its console generation with emotive nuance and potency that…

I firmly believe that people’s favorite games are those they play in their teenage and early adult years, and, well, that’s where I’m at now.

With the greatest week in video games of the year coming to a close, it has come time to reflect on the rollercoaster ride of emotions that is the Electronics…

In recent years, Sony has been known to craft some of the most spectacular showcases to be seen on an E3 stage. After loading the first half of the year…

Are you overwhelmed with the E3 news? Do you find that there is simply too much keep track of? Here is an overview of the biggest announcements and details, compacted…

When it comes to E3 conferences, Sony has well and truly backed themselves into a corner in recent years. From killing the Xbox One before it was even released in…

It’s no secret that Shadow of the Colossus is one of the finest video games ever made. The endless praise, and acclaim that the game has amassed over the years…

Bosses are a fundamental part of video game heritage. They not only represent a greater challenge that the player must overcome, but also embody that level which you’ve likely just…

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One year ago, a few intrepid young gamers took it upon themselves to start their own gaming website. That project eventually became Goomba Stomp.

In 2001, the videogame landscape was different. The PS2 was king of the hill. PCs hadn’t yet become another kind of console. There was no Steam and no Good Old…

There are very few games that give you the feeling that you’re playing something truly special right from the start. The Last of Us comes to mind. Metal Gear Solid V is certainly…

With the end in sight for another glorious E3, gaming fans around the World were invited to experience their first tantalising glimpses of some of the  biggest upcoming titles for the…

People have a broad tendency to want to simplify evil. In that sense the idea of a monster can be as comforting as it is frightening. After all, as bad…

I distinctly recall the first time I ever saw anyone cry because of a video game. It was back in the mid-’90s, and during a game of Marble Madness on the…

There have been plenty of great animal side kicks in gaming over the years, so it was tough to narrow this list down to just five. With that in mind,…