MINEKO’S NIGHT MARKET: delightfully cosy island adventure – with a mystery twist
Mineko's Night Market is a charming indie game blending crafting, mystery, and Japanese culture.
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Cosy games to curl up with this autumn
While Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield and Lies Of P are dominating our game time, this season is also ripe for revisiting cosy, easygoing modern classics.
CYBERPUNK 2077: NO COINCIDENCE – a thrilling ride through neon-drenched Night City
Dive into the world of Cyberpunk 2077 with spinoff novel No Coincidence by Rafał Kosik, a pulse-pounding journey through Night City's underbelly.
Unlock the mysteries of OXENFREE II: the supernatural sequel you didn’t know you needed
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, the sequel to the indie darling of 2016, brings supernatural twists and new relationships to the beloved game series.
What’s in a name? FINAL FANTASY XVI and the case of Clive
Final Fantasy XVI has been making waves with its unusual naming choice for its main character, a tradition that Hannah Collins traces all the way back to the franchise's start.
Is TINY LIFE the next Sims?
Tiny Life, the indie competitor to The Sims franchise, allows you to explore an open world, manage your tinies' moods, and experience hilarious chaos.
Anime-style speedrunner NEON WHITE lets you slay demons by solving puzzles
Neon White is a fast-paced first-person shooter and puzzle platforming game that, once you've grasped the skills required, you'll be shooting and bouncing your way to victory.
Gaming in Wales: the indie studios on your doorstep – and what they need to grow
With the Christmas game releases packing wishlists, John Evans looks closer to home at the small yet passionate community of independent gaming studios in Wales, and what they need to grow.
Anime-inspired motorcycle shooter RUNNER brings retro arcade energy to VR
, the new vintage arcade-style motorcycle shooter game from Truant Pixel, has just launched for Quest 2.
AMSTRADS AND ATARIS is more than just 80s home computer nostalgia
Far more than just a lazy slab of nostalgia, Amstrads And Ataris is a precise record of a billion-pound industry’s humble and somewhat innocent beginnings.
Roll up for D&D this summer – where & how to play in Wales
If you or your younger offspring are looking to get into the world's greatest role-playing game, there have never been more avenues for you to do so, both online and in-person.
SWANSEA COMIC & GAMING CON: a welcoming geeky weekend for all
Wales is lacking Elysiums for geeks, gamers and fans. Luckily, Ricky Webber, Adam Wilmot and Simon Kendrick have managed to work together to sate our hunger, creating Swansea Comic & Gaming Convention.
The future of esports in Wales – from the Welsh Masters to the Commonwealth Games
Ahead of the Welsh Masters, Hannah Collins spoke to Esports Wales' Founder John Jackson about the tournament, as well as the future of competitive gaming in Wales.
A fun little time filler but WHO PRESSED MUTE ON UNCLE MARCUS? isn’t the most inventive game
Thanks to the pandemic, any mention of an online quiz and we all run to the hills, screaming “no!” Here, though, you’ve got no choice, given one of your fellow contestant is a murderer.
NIGHT BOOK | INTERVIEW
Created by homegrown developers Wales Interactive, Night Book is a technologically ingenious game/movie hybrid. Buzz’s Billie Ingram Sofokleous spoke to its director Alex Lightman and lead actor Julie Dray.
NIGHT BOOK | GAME REVIEW
Billie Ingram Sofokleous tackles Night Book: a linear interactive movie with branching narratives, 15 endings, 220 scenes and a multitude of possibilities.
ANNA RUST | INTERVIEW
ANNA RUST | INTERVIEW This London-based actor has enjoyed roles in productions including Carnival Row and Ophelia; you may have even seen her likeness in one of the most talked about …
Doom Eternal | Games Review
DOOM ETERNAL | GAMES REVIEW Blow off some lockdown steam with Doom Eternal.Whether or or not you’ve had anything to do with games in your life, there’s a high …
Last Oasis | Game Preview
If you and your friends are looking for an immersive experience look no further than the nomadic survival MMOG (massively multiplayer online game) Last Oasis. Set in a desert …
BOARD GAMES TO RECREATE OUTDOORS… INDOORS
BOARD GAMES TO RECREATE OUTDOORS… INDOORS Since lockdown began, the nation’s been looking for things to occupy themselves in the house and the popularity of board games has exploded …
ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS | GAME REVIEW
ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS | GAME REVIEW Animal Crossing: New Horizons may be exactly what the world needs right now. Although that may seem a little hyperbolic, couldn’t we all …
BOARD GAME REVIEW ROUNDUP | CULTURE IN QUARANTINE
Fight off the boredom with these five board game recommendations, from John-Paul Davies and Ben Woolhead You’ve Got Crabs (Exploding Kittens) This is a new one for us. A one-joke card game, with …
THE ARCADE VAULTS | FEATURE
The joy that sticks? Oliver R. Moore Howells takes a trip down memory lane at Cardiff’s new hotspot for fans of all things gaming. It’s the weekend, and with Friday …
GAMES REVIEWS | SEPTEMBER
SEMBLANCE **** Nyamakop (PC) Semblance doesn’t break any traditional narrative conventions. Its premise is simple – the gooey world you inhabit has been frozen solid, and your job is to fix …