Is It Love? Stories

The next-gen console finally became indispensable despite its most bizarre year yet

Impeccable casting helps Miyazaki's stories shine even brighter

It's never too late to let your nearest and dearest gamers know you care

From Cid to Songbird, here are the best heroes and villains of this year’s video games

CD Projekt Red’s comeback story needed a Mass Effect 3 Citadel moment

And don't forget Shadow the Hedgehog's amazing shoes

Obbe Vermeij's splendid blog revealing insights into the early days of Grand Theft Auto has been gutted

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is the latest example of Sony’s neverending assembly line

Cheap games, good books, useful accessories, and super tiny dice are all perfect (and affordable) holiday gifts

How Final Fantasy XVI, Street Fighter VI, and more were robbed of noms at this year's Keighley-fest