Author: Fintan McGuinness
Studying Ancient and Medieval History, playing every SRPG I can find, reading Icelandic sagas, and thinking 'they should make a game out of this.' (It should be an SRPG)
Why Sir Trevor McDonald Was the Perfect Choice for GamesMaster
Sir Trevor McDonald has been cast as the GamesMaster, this is why he was the perfect choice. The renowned broadcaster lends an impactful edge to the programme that perhaps no other performer could hope to match. He also just has an absolute...
The 5 Best Quick PC Games to Play While You Wait
These 5 games don’t take long to start or finish a round of. Take a look at the varied crop of the best party games that can be recommended for a quick 5-15 minute gaming session. They are perfect for those times when you are waiting at you...
5 All-Time Classic Turn-Based Games Now Available on Mobile
Take a look at 5 of the best turn-based games ever made which are now available on mobile. If you are looking to revisit an old favourite on the go, or finally experience a piece of gaming history without dusting off a Famicom, here are som...
Upcoming Releases Suggest a Bright Future for Tactics Games
Which upcoming tactics games should gamers be excited about? This article covers a few of the most interesting games that are soon to be released and what they mean for the tactics genre. From major sequels to new IPs (and even a huge rumou...
What Makes a Game’s Dragon Fights Great?
What makes for the perfect dragon fight in RPGs? Timing! Read how some games manage to get the arrival of dragons so right and others get it so wrong. There is a certain mystique inherent to the dragon and it should never go wasted as just ...
Why UFC Undisputed 3 Is Still the Best MMA Game
UFC Undisputed 3 is still the best MMA game ever made. Why is it that a game with an outdated roster and PS3 graphics still holds a special place in the hearts of so many players? Let's take a look at the major differences between THQ and E...
5 Napoleonic Musket Tips for Holdfast: Nations at War
These are the key tips needed to reliably make shots and stay alive in Holdfast: Nations at War. It can often feel like shooting simply comes down to RNG, but there are a number of things you can do to be more accurate and have more chances...
Holdfast: Nations At War: Gaming’s Most Chaotic Multiplayer Experience
Holdfast: Nations at War is a different kind of multiplayer experience from what you are used to. Its battles are bigger, the tone wilder and the community more niche than in any other game. There are, however, many downsides associated wi...
Ranking Each Season of Documental
Which Documental series is best? Everyone has heard about the insane nature of Japanese game shows, and this is one of the real crazies. Documental has joined the small field of such shows that have made it to the west as full releases. Sor...
Wildermyth Review: DnD for the Lockdown Age
In Wildermyth, you lead your (sometimes) merry band of adventurers through the usual caves, canyons, and forests. But also, through love, loss and slowly turning into crows. In the world of Wildermyth, it's best to expect the unexpected. F...
Dragon Quest XII: Are Changes Needed?
See whether the major changes announced for the upcoming Dragon Quest XII are necessary. The series, renowned for resisting major changes to genre conventions, seems to be finally catching up to the way the winds have been blowing. Turn-bas...
The Best Way to Get Into the Movies of Mandalorian Star Werner Herzog
This list contains the five best movies for dipping your toes into the wild world of Werner Herzog. They range from feature films to documentaries, from the Amazon to Germany, and across multiple languages. A whole new audience may be disco...
Which Total War: Rome Remastered Faction Should You Play?
This guide suggests an appropriately challenging Total War: Rome Remastered faction for your level of experience with Total War games. The various factions offer very different experiences. Campaigns range from growing a massive empire out ...
3 of the Best Abilities for Each Class in Wildermyth
This guide will tell you the best abilities to look out for when levelling heroes in Wildermyth. The best abilities can take a late addition from a backup to a member of the party you send to the final boss. So make sure you know which to c...
Why Rome: Total War Is Still the Best Game in the Series
Rome: Total War is getting a remaster in April. Here's why Rome still maintains its place as the best game in the Total War series. The rest of the series has since made a lot of changes - some for the worse, some for the better. Overall, h...
Battle Brothers: How to Get Started
If you are struggling with Battle Brothers' early-game, then this is how to get started. With the game coming to Switch on March 11th, there is likely to be a whole new band of brothers with no idea how to even begin in this punishing open ...
5 Established Fantasy Worlds That Would Make Great Games
5 fantasy worlds from a variety of media have been pulled together to see which settings would make the best games. These settings have been built up outside gaming and could be the perfect settings for new stories or sandboxes. Read which ...
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition: How to Recreate Historical Strategies Used by the Real Lords of the West
See which bonuses have their basis in real history and which you should use to dominate the competition with these new OP civs! This is how Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition's new DLC: Lords of The West, gives you access to the very sam...
