2025: A Landmark Year for Indie Video Games?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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HSBC names Brendan Nelson as its new permanent chair after a year-long search, a move seen as a safe but surprising temporary fix for the banking giant. Discover the details and City reaction.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360's UK launch, we revisit the 15 most influential and memorable games that shaped its legacy, from groundbreaking exclusives to genre-defining hits.
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
Fortnite players accuse Epic Games of using AI-generated art in Chapter 7, sparking debate. This follows CEO Tim Sweeney's call to remove 'Made with AI' labels from game stores. Read the full investigation.
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
Discover the 10 best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 game deals for Black Friday 2025 in the UK. Save on top titles like Zelda, Star Wars, and Persona 5. Don't miss out!
Ahmedabad pledges a flawless 2030 Commonwealth Games, learning from Delhi's 2010 challenges. Discover how India plans to lay foundations for the next century of sport.
Discover the ultimate tabletop games for Christmas 2025, featuring Warhammer, Pokémon, Doom and Disney Lorcana. Perfect gifts for gamers of all levels with prices from £19.99.
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
BBC board members face MPs over Trump speech edit scandal, denying coup allegations while admitting to slow response. Key resignations and potential lawsuit revealed.
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Celebrating the PlayStation 2's 25th UK anniversary, we explore the iconic game franchises that are still going strong today and those that time forgot. Discover gaming history.
A frustrated gamer argues major publishers are ignoring demand for single-player games in favour of lucrative live service models, while indie developers thrive by creating passionate projects.
A BBC board member resigns after being excluded from talks on liberal bias allegations that led to the director general's shock exit. Follow the latest developments.
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns early, citing governance failures following high-level departures. Get the latest on this developing story.
Exclusive interview with IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak on 007: First Light, Eminem in Hitman, and why the games industry needs soul and risk-taking to survive.
Xbox Partner Preview delivers surprising hits including Vampire Crawlers spin-off and multiple Game Pass day-one releases. Read the full breakdown of all announcements.
Exclusive: IOC's Samira Asghari reveals her fight to negotiate with the Taliban for Afghan girls' access to sport. Discover her 'never give up' message and roadmap to LA 2028.
Sektori delivers a stunning twin-stick shooter experience from ex-Housemarque developers. Read our in-depth review of this indie gem releasing November 2025.
Nintendo's Black Friday sale is live with 25% off Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom and Paper Mario. Save on games, memberships & merch until Dec 1. Don't miss out!
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
Massive early Black Friday savings on EA games! Grab Battlefield 6 and EA Sports FC 26 for up to 54% off on Amazon UK. Don't miss these incredible pre-holiday deals.
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain warns the corporation faces an existential crisis and calls for end to ministers picking board members to restore public trust.
As Black Friday 2025 approaches with significant PS5 discounts, gamers debate whether to upgrade now or wait for PlayStation 6. Plus: Call of Duty sales decline and classic Codemasters archive discovery.