Games

Pragmata is our April 2026 pick: Capcom’s lunar shooter where you hack and shoot at once. What critics praised, the weak spots and who should play it.

Six board games that genuinely work for kids, teens and adults together, with player counts, ages and play times from the publishers.

Pokémon Pokopia is our March 2026 pick: a cosy building game that swaps battles for rebuilding Kanto. What critics loved, the gripes and who it suits.

What makes a game cosy, and six well-loved picks to unwind with, from Stardew Valley to Unpacking, with platforms and who each one suits.

Resident Evil Requiem is our February 2026 pick: two heroes, real scares and big action. What critics praised, what they didn’t, and who it suits.

New to PC gaming? What each part does, prebuilt vs building your own, choosing a monitor, and where to buy games, without the jargon.

Cairn is our January 2026 pick: a tense limb-by-limb climbing game critics loved, with a few clumsy moments along the way.

Step-by-step parental controls for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch: age limits, spending, chat and playtime, plus the settings parents often miss.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is our December 2025 pick: gorgeous, atmospheric Prime exploration, held back by an empty desert hub.

Europa Universalis V is our November 2025 pick: the deepest grand strategy game yet, with launch balance issues critics flagged.