Big hitters get their grand unveiling alongside some surprise announcements as gaming’s biggest event arrives in Germany... (There was also a live performance of a piece of music from Clair Obscur ... Without further ado ....
PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2; Iron Galaxy Studios/Activision. This remake is a nostalgia fest of grabs, spins, flips and skids – and a stiff, even occasionally humiliating test of skill ... ....
Video games are the closest you can get to trying a new body for a bit, and when I played as the androgynous Link, I felt subversive and empowered ... Before that, we had to take what we could get. And what I had was Link, from The Legend of Zelda ... ....
This year’s event showcased gaming’s evolving landscape, from blockbuster titles to standout indie projects. • Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up here ... This week’s issue is a dispatch from our correspondent Alyssa Mercante ... ....
Nintendo Switch 2; Nintendo. The Nintendo Switch 2’s flagship game is a winner, and often feels more like a journey with your friends than a straight competition ... I imagine this game will revive living-room multiplayer for millions of families ... ....
The long-trailed console offers sturdier hardware, improved graphics and seamless online functionality. But it’s more of an update than a revolution ... Hardware-wise, it is the upgrade of my dreams ... ....
For years, the Switch has been a companion through life’s changes, gaming milestones and a lifeline to fun in chaotic times. The lifespan of a games console has extended a lot since I was a child ... Five years was a long life for a gaming machine ... ....