Latest articles by Joe Donnelly
GTA 5's open world map was so ahead of its time that it's no surprise people are still flocking to it 10 years later
Feature Opinion | It may be cliche to describe video game settings as central characters, but it's absolutely true of Grand Theft Auto 5's Los Santos and Blaine County
Solo-ing this old-school GTA Online mission is the best way to make quick cash during this week's 4x RP and GTA$ event
Opinion Opinion | This Lamar Davis throwback is loud, lively, and, crucially, lucrative - cash in while you can!
The most exciting Nintendo and Sony showcase standouts were last century's ideas
Opinion Opinion | It really feels like a golden age inspired by a Golden Age
I'm late to the Baldur's Gate 3 party, so I've decided to ruin that party by being an absolute bastard to everyone I meet
Opinion Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredibly flexible story-generator for the best and worst players among us
My first experience of an open world space game was on the Atari ST 31 years ago – Starfield is the game I've dreamt of ever since
Opinion Opinion | I've waited 31 years and 12 computers for a space game like Starfield
I went hands-on with my most-anticipated upcoming open world game, and it didn't disappoint
Preview Impressions | Islands of Insight is a game-changer for puzzle game fans – check out its open playtest now
Starfield isn't "Skyrim in space", and I'm torn on whether that's a good thing or a bad thing
Opinion Opinion | Starfield's slow burn sets apart from what's come before, for better and worse
Starfield thrives in its quietest moments because few studios do implicit dread like Bethesda
Opinion Opinion | Raiding seemingly abandoned outposts is one of the most entertaining side ventures in Starfield
Blasphemous 2 has the best interconnected map I've seen since Dark Souls
Feature Opinion | From the Crown of Towers to Profundo Lamento and the City of the Blessed Name, Blasphemous 2's world is a joy to explore
Worldless is a gorgeous action platformer that blends peaceful Metroidvania adventure with hectic rhythm combat
Preview Preview | Worldless will keep you on your toes in its loudest and quietest moments
Helskate oozes creepy and cool with a new trailer for its skateboarding roguelite
News Helskate gives us another reason to roll with it
Crimson Desert is what action-RPGs could look like post-Elden Ring and Tears of the Kingdom
Gamescom 2023 Gamescom 2023 | If Crimson Desert is half as exciting as its gameplay trailer then we're in for something special
Dustborn is a super-stylish blend of Borderlands, Telltale's The Walking Dead, and Kentucky Route Zero
Feature Gamescom 2023 | The latest from Dreamfall Chapters developer Red Thread Games wants you to choose your words wisely
What Barbenheimer could teach us about Starfield, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros Wonder, and Baldur's Gate 3
Opinion Opinion | Barbenheimer was a celebration not a competition – I want the same from video games in the coming weeks
Blasphemous 2 review: "A Soulslike sequel that's as unsettling as it is unpredictable"
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Red Dead Redemption on Switch transported me back in time to one of my favorite GTA moments
Feature Opinion | Playing Red Dead Redemption on Switch conjured a beautiful PSP memory in me from 18 years ago
Rockstar's acquisition of FiveM mod team could be absolutely massive for GTA 6
Opinion Opinion | FiveM is best known for its GTA roleplay servers, which makes the move an interesting one ahead of the next Grand Theft Auto
Meet the Dark Souls 2 magician whose masterful boss-killing spell combo will blow your mind
FEATURE Interview | From Elden Ring to Demon's Souls – this "so satisfying" Dark Souls 2 Hex magic combination is one of the best I've ever seen
From GTA 6 news to Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield and Spider-Man 2, 2023 might be one of the biggest years for games this century
Opinion Opinion | With time, I reckon this year could sit among history's very best
