Gaming Features
The History of the Game Engine: Part 10 – Developing Toolkits
Computers speak binary, people don't. So how do we programme them? Enter development toolkits—tools that accelerate development and translate for the developer.
The Great Chip Shortage of 2020 – 2021
The great chip shortage of 2020 continues into 2021, with no sign of things abating. But, why? How? What's caused it?
How Are Computer Chips Made? From Sand to Silicon…
Just what goes into making the chips inside our consoles & gaming computers? Here's a brief guide on the process & what's involved.
Growing Up on RPGs: Part 10 – Fighting Demons from the Top Down in Diablo
Released in 1997, DIablo was a game that completely revitalised and re-invented the entire Roguelike experience for millions.
Story of a Game: Plants vs. Zombies
George Fan was keen for his games to be original and quirky and aliens weren’t doing the right thing for him. What could he have instead? Plants vs. zombies, of course!
History of Nintendo: Part 2 – Nintendo’s Biggest Game Franchises
In part 2 of the History of Nintendo, a quick look at which Nintendo franchises have soured to become multi-generation sensations.
Is eFootball 2022 a Disaster or a Breakthrough?
eFootball 2022 is touted to be a contender to rival FIFA22 with its free-to-play and continuous development model but the initial launch has gone anything but smoothly.
History of Nintendo: Part 1 – Nintendo’s Yakuza Beginnings
Everyone knows Nintendo, right? But their beginnings may not quite be what you expect.
The Atari VCS – Part Three
In the final part of the mini-series, let's take a closer look at the next chapter of Atari and the new, 2021 Atari VCS hardware announced earlier in the year.