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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 review – a silly, shiny gem
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 ups the ante with more shenanigans, bigger action, and more Jim Carrey.

Celebrating women in games gives hope for the future
Exhibits like Code Breakers: Women in Games represent hope for a new generation of women in the games industry.

Halo TV Series - Episode 1 Recap - ‘Contact’
The first episode of the Halo TV show, 'Contact', kicks off a solid start to the video game series.

Tunic and the Anatomy of a Video Game Secret
Tunic is game that's very good at dishing out the pure joy found in the discovery of the hidden secret.…

Activision Blizzard facing new sexual harassment lawsuit
The new lawsuit was filed on behalf of an employee who claims she was regularly pressured to drink and take…

Everything announced at the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase
The Future Games Show promised 40+ games, including a number of fresh reveals, and it certainly delivered.

Epic Games commits Fortnite proceeds to Ukraine aid
Fortnite proceeds from 20 March to 3 April 2022 will go directly towards humanitarian relief efforts.

IGF Awards 2022 - All the winners and nominees
2021 was a stellar year for independent games. Find out which titles won the highly contested awards at the IGF…

GDC Awards 2022 - All the winners and nominees
The GDC Awards 2022 celebrated the gamut of excellent games in 2021, from indie projects to blockbusters. Here are the…

Why Cricket video games are vital to Australia's national identity
Big Ant Studios and Beam Software shared their perspective on the history of cricket games as part of the Born…