Games

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is our September 2026 pick: a vast four-hero tactics RPG for Switch 2. What critics praised, the drawbacks and who it suits.

Six games two people can play together on one console, from It Takes Two and Split Fiction to Overcooked! 2, Cuphead, Mario Wonder and Stardew Valley.

Big Walk is our August 2026 pick: House House’s co-op adventure where talking is the main mechanic. What critics loved, the catches and who it’s for.

Denshattack! is our July 2026 pick: a stunt game where your skateboard is a train. What critics praised, the weaker spots and who should play it.

Which retro consoles collectors love, and what to check before buying one second-hand: region, video output, disc drives, save batteries and fakes.

Stop your console overheating: where to place it, how to clean the vents safely, and a monthly checklist based on Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo guidance.

The Adventures of Elliot is our June 2026 pick: Square Enix’s time-hopping HD-2D action RPG. What critics loved, what they didn’t, and who it suits.

Wired or wireless, open or closed-back, and which headsets actually work on Xbox, PS5 and Switch 2: what to check before you buy a gaming headset.

Forza Horizon 6 is our May 2026 pick: the open-world racer finally reaches Japan. What critics praised, the minor gripes and who it suits.

How cloud gaming works, the broadband speed and latency you really need, and how Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce NOW and PlayStation Plus compare.