Age of Empires at 25: the strategy game that inspired a generation of historians
Many historians of a certain age admit that the game reinforced their passion for the past and got them into the field. Four of them explain what drew them in
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Pushing Buttons: At Tokyo Game Show, I saw the Japanese games scene I grew up with is still live and kicking
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Why video games are the new frontier for pop culture’s obsession with the past
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Apartment Story review – an entrancing slice-of-life game about the monotony of modern adult life
This voyeuristic life simulator depicts Arthur’s lonely life in his unassuming flat as he gets dragged into danger – but you’ll get the biggest thrills just from washing his dishes
EA Sports FC 25 review – taking graceful advantage of open gaming goal
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review – a lot to learn
The Plucky Squire review – jolly adventures on and off the page
I Am Your Beast review – like Rambo on fast-forward
Astro Bot review – glittering ideas make Team Asobi’s 3D platformer a gem
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Black samurai, scary monsters and stoners – the biggest games for autumn 2024
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The best video games of 2024 so far
Survive a spooky theme park, embark on a punishing journey through ancient Iceland or try your hand at a magical card game – the year’s best games so far
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