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.
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.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
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.
Explore Melbourne DJ Moopie's indie label A Colourful Storm and its charming new compilation 'Going Back to Sleep', featuring Daily Toll and Who Cares?. Plus, the week's best new music from Flea to Jana Horn.
Embark Studios' Arc Raiders has beaten heavyweights like GTA 6 and Battlefield 6 to become Google's most searched-for game of 2025. Discover the full top 10 list and analysis here.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.
Mysterious Irish indie artist Dove Ellis releases his stunning debut album 'Blizzard'. Discover the Galway-born singer's Jeff Buckley-esque sound and why his London show sold out in an hour.
GameCentral readers debate a lacklustre year for Nintendo, with Metroid Prime 4's 'good but not great' launch and questions over the Switch 2's future. Join the discussion.
A new film, Life in One Chord, chronicles the Dunedin indie scene through the memoir of Straitjacket Fits frontman Shayne Carter. Explore the triumphs and tragedies of a seminal music movement.
Rockstar Games faces backlash as its promised free next-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption fails for Xbox players, contradicting its own announcement and causing widespread confusion.
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.
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.
Your last chance to grab the best Cyber Monday 2025 deals on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and games before prices return to normal. Act before midnight!
New Zealand's indie game developers are achieving remarkable success through innovative government programmes like Code, showcasing standout titles at Pax Australia and generating millions in revenue.
Wolf Alice deliver a stunning 70s-inspired performance at Manchester Arena, showcasing their most complete and fun reinvention yet. Read our full review of the indie chameleons' triumphant show.
A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.
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.
A reader argues that experienced gamers have a duty to introduce younger fans to a wider world of gaming beyond free-to-play titles like Fortnite. Discover why broadening gaming horizons matters.
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.
British indie band Radiohead set new attendance record at The O2 with 22,355 fans, surpassing Metallica's 2017 milestone during their four-night London residency.
Discover how The Outer Worlds 2's poor story created unexpected family connections. A father-son gaming review exploring RPG mechanics and what makes games truly immersive.
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!
Neon Inferno boasts some of 2025's best 2D artwork but is let down by awkward controls and punishing difficulty. Read our full review of this cyberpunk shooter.
Discover the 10 best PlayStation 5 games discounted for Black Friday 2025 in the UK, from award-winning RPGs to stunning action adventures. Grab these bargains now!
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.
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 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.
Discover why 'AI slop' beat Ozempic face to become Macquarie Dictionary's 2025 Word of the Year, reflecting our new digital reality. Read the full story now.