Top 12 Family Video Games for Christmas 2025
Ditch Monopoly this Christmas! Discover the 12 best family-friendly multiplayer video games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Perfect for festive fun with all ages.
Ditch Monopoly this Christmas! Discover the 12 best family-friendly multiplayer video games for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Perfect for festive fun with all ages.
A New York school board faces investigation after claims it used a wooden box to silence critics during public meetings. Discover the details and official response.
Discover the best family board games for 2025, from award-winning strategy to budget-friendly fun. Expert recommendations to bring everyone together this holiday season.
Discover the groundbreaking sounds of 2025. Our definitive list of the year's most innovative experimental albums pushes musical boundaries. Listen now!
Veronica Gosling, the Exeter-based artist and writer whose debut novel was hailed as a 'tiny Wuthering Heights', has died at 94. Discover her life of creative curiosity.
Newly revealed documents show David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's killers, had a violent confrontation with Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi in Belmarsh Prison. Norris admitted to threats and racist abuse.
Donald Trump's announcement of 'Patriot Games' for America's 250th anniversary has drawn immediate parallels to The Hunger Games. Discover the social media storm and political reactions.
Rail investigators issue urgent safety warning after sensors failed to detect a sudden landslide that derailed an Avanti West Coast train in Cumbria. Read the full report on the risks to UK rail infrastructure.
Riot Games confirms a massive 2027 overhaul for League of Legends, including a visual revamp and gameplay changes. Get the full details on 'League Next' here.
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
Oliver Lewin, jailed for plotting attacks on the M1 and communication masts, has his parole case heard in public for the first time. Read the details of the landmark hearing.
SteamDB data reveals a record 19,468 games launched on Steam in 2025, but over half have 10 or fewer reviews. Discover the stark reality for indie developers in an overcrowded market.
Discover the ultimate selection of family-friendly party games for the holidays, featuring Mario Kart World, karaoke, and chaotic co-op fun. Perfect for festive gatherings.
GameCentral reviews 'Look Outside', the 2025 indie survival horror JRPG that blends EarthBound with Lovecraftian terror. Discover why this £8.99 PC game is one of the year's most unique and disturbing experiences.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's murderers, has been refused release by the Parole Board. Baroness Doreen Lawrence brands him a 'coward' for withholding names of other attackers.
David Norris, one of the killers of Stephen Lawrence, has been refused parole. The Parole Board ruled the 49-year-old must remain in prison. Read the full details.
The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
Ben & Jerry's co-founder accuses new owner Magnum of trying to 'silence' the brand's social mission after the chair and two directors are removed from the independent board.
Oxfam GB's board has removed chief executive Dr Halima Begum following an independent review that identified serious leadership and behavioural issues. Read the full story on the charity's leadership crisis.
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Readers debate whether 2025 is the best year ever for independent games, while also worrying about Nintendo's future and Warner Bros. developer layoffs. Join the discussion.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Ditch the dusty classics! Our expert guide reveals the 30 best modern board games for Christmas 2025, from party hits to deep strategy, perfect for UK families and friends.
From 1-metre extreme mullets to toddler categories, Mulletfest 2025 in Kurri Kurri, NSW, celebrated the iconic hairstyle with bogan games, tyre lifting, and family fun. See the winners.
Julianne Schultz reflects on the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in board appointments, arguing true meritocracy requires more than just ticking boxes. Read her insights on effective governance.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.