New 'Guitar Hero' Clone 'Sound System' Announced for 2026
A new rhythm game, Sound System, developed by Guitar Hero veterans, launches this summer with a new plastic guitar controller, reviving the iconic 2000s gaming trend.
A new rhythm game, Sound System, developed by Guitar Hero veterans, launches this summer with a new plastic guitar controller, reviving the iconic 2000s gaming trend.
Amazon's hit reality show Beast Games returns for a second season with a $5m prize. Our review finds it a mindless, immature blend of Squid Game and Love Island that's more tedious than controversial.
Flotsam offers a uniquely cheerful take on the post-apocalypse. Our review explores this relaxing survival city builder set on a flooded Earth, now fully released on PC.
A massive, Chinese-dominated fishing fleet is exploiting a regulatory vacuum off Argentina, decimating squid stocks and risking ecological collapse. Learn about the environmental and human cost.
Our review of Clawpunk, the 2025 pixel-art brawler mixing feral cyberpunk with arcade chaos. Discover why this feline-themed action game is a must-play. Read the full verdict now.
A reader explores how Thank Goodness You're Here! recaptures the uniquely British humour and character lost from the UK's golden age of game development. Discover why this anomaly stands out.
Lionsgate executives confirm major AAA video game adaptations of John Wick and Saw are in development and will be announced soon. Get the latest details.
A 12-year-old boy was found dead after trying a dangerous trend linked to the Netflix show Squid Game. Read the full inquest details and warnings.
A major security breach at Ubisoft forced Rainbow Six Siege offline after hackers distributed billions in credits. Servers are back, but the marketplace remains closed. Read the latest.
GameCentral's 2025 awards honour the year's best visuals, music, and innovation, while also naming the worst game. Discover the unsung heroes and the one to avoid.
IO Interactive delays 007 First Light to May 27, 2026, taking the spot vacated by GTA 6. The developer cites a need for extra polish for its ambitious Bond origin story.
Terminator 2D: No Fate is a retro-style game that rewinds the clock, offering the best Terminator gaming experience in decades. Read our full review.
Irish indie game The Séance Of Blake Manor earns a stellar 9/10. Our review explores this 1897-set supernatural detective mystery, one of the best games of the year. Read the full analysis.
A reader's feature explores the spectacle of The Game Awards, questioning if popularity equals quality, and analyses Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's big win. Join the conversation.
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.
Consume Me, the award-winning autobiographical indie game about a student's struggles, is one of the year's most unique titles. Read our review of this PC-exclusive gem.
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.
GameCentral readers express deep concern over plummeting console sales, the struggles of Call Of Duty, and the future of major publishers. Is the gaming bubble bursting?
The most-watched trailers from The Game Awards 2025 are in, with Marvel Rivals and a Chinese action RPG beating Tomb Raider and Star Wars. Discover the full list and the shock snubs.
A frustrated UK gamer argues that developers have lost the skill of creating a smooth difficulty curve, citing Hollow Knight: Silksong, Dark Souls, and others. They call for a sensible middle ground and better difficulty options.
Indie horror game Horses, from acclaimed developer Santa Ragione, has been removed from major storefronts. We explore the controversy and whether the ban is justified.
A passionate gamer argues that Capcom should embrace the campy humour of its past and create a full-blown comedy Resident Evil or Dino Crisis game to innovate the industry.
A passionate gamer makes the case for Assassin's Creed Shadows as 2025's top single-player experience, praising its open world and compelling gameplay. Discover why this title is a must-play.
Leaks reveal the rumoured line-up for The Game Awards 2025, including Control 2 and a Silent Hill 1 remake. Find out what's confirmed and what's ruled out for the December 11 event.
Italian horror game Horses faces Steam ban over explicit content concerns, launching December 2 on Epic Games Store. Developer fears financial collapse without Steam access.
Discover Rue Valley, a time travel adventure game where you have just 47 minutes to escape a Groundhog Day scenario. Read our full review of this Disco Elysium-inspired title.
New research shows children prefer virtual currency and cosmetics over traditional games this Christmas. Discover the shifting trends in gaming gifts and what it means for parents.
Microsoft's $75.4 billion Activision acquisition falters as Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 underperforms, raising questions about Xbox's future and industry-wide consequences.
As Tomb Raider approaches its 30th anniversary, fans express frustration over development delays and creative missteps. Discover why this iconic franchise faces an uncertain future.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 delivers disappointing campaign and lacks innovation despite robust multiplayer. Read our full review of Activision's latest shooter.