We got into the specifics to see if it would be possible for a regular Joe to swing Cloud Strife's iconic weapon, and likewise what it would take to make the legendary Final Fantasy VII sword usable.
Avalanche Software has quite a responsibility on its shoulders, so what will it take?
Now the dust has settled around Halo: Campaign Evolved's arrival, we take stock and dive into how the project makes us feel about the wider series.
Wizards of the Coast continues to explore Universes Beyond with a new set featuring powerful abilities and some of the finest artwork based on the work that preceded The Lord of the Rings.
We've been fighting on the fast track and testing our denshattacking skills against the various memorable and legendary bosses in Undercoders' action hit.
With the smash hit Spider-Man: Brand New Day still making waves in cinemas and Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon, Marvel's superheroes and mutants have regained their former glory, and Magic is a way to cherish them forever.
California Games was one of the most popular sports games of the late 1980s, and Mark Cerny himself was involved in the game at one point.
We need to have a chat about Luna Abyss, the most criminally overlooked game of the summer, which I managed to finish during the summer holidays.
30 years of Tomb Raider, and Gunnar delivers what is perhaps its best gaming collaboration yet to celebrate.
This summer, editor Jonas Mäki finally got the chance to visit Japan again and took the opportunity to check out the sights, gaming-related things, and simply soak up the atmosphere. Here are his reflections.
On 6 August 1986, we landed for the first time on the hostile planet Zebes and encountered the most ground-breaking space fighter in gaming history.
Robert Downey Jr. will soon bring to life one of Marvel's greatest and most iconic villains, but will this latest big screen adaptation do the good Doctor justice?
Two very different expansions to take your adventures to the best-known Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting.
The summer is coming to a close but there's still plenty to see in cinemas and on streaming platforms.
We attended a closed-door presentation by Wizards of the Coast ahead of GenCon, where they showed us what to expect up until the end of 2027.
We spoke with developer Fair Play Labs, the team behind the anticipated indie sequel to learn more about the game now its release date has been locked in.
The final summer month is here and it's chock-full of exciting and major video game launches.
We sit down with the celebrated writer to discuss the challenges of adapting fiction, the strengths of different storytelling media, the misconceptions surrounding generative AI, and science-fiction as a vehicle for philosophical dialogue.
Now San Diego Comic-Con has been and gone, we know what to expect from Marvel up until 2029.
Compared to a curated character by a narrative team, the blank slate is never preferable.
Ravensburger puts a new spin on Rüdiger Dorn's design and adds a splash of colour to this entertaining game, which is perfect for lively summer evenings with friends.
We travelled to Japan to check out everything Nintendo has to offer at its Nintendo theme park, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year.
We've checked out the latest Cyberpunk and Gunnar collab, and took the opportunity to try out a different lens tint and focus, too.
Gamereactor spoke with the game's lead designer, Hipshot, about bringing back the boomer shooter with a twist, the release window, and how the project came together.
Anthony Marciano directed one of the best films about basketball, but it isn't really about basketball: it's about friendship.
Gamereactor spoke with the game's lead designer, Hipshot, about bringing back the boomer shooter with a twist, the release window, and how the project came together.
Kenny has played the dice version of 7 Wonders. Read his review below!
A new season is kicking off next week and we've collated all of the information about it in one article.
We caught up with producer Guillermo Abajo to get a deeper look into the coming children's adventure game.
Digital technology certainly has its advantages, but before we start talking about a fully digital future, there are a number of issues that need to be clarified...
It's no secret the Persona series is getting a little easier with each of its remake variants, but maybe that's not entirely a good thing.
We visited the Nintendo Museum and are now sharing our impressions of this packed and incredibly cosy museum.
We all know about Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, but what are some lesser-known fantasy worlds that could make for a great video game series?
Returning to Destiny 2 after years away can be a confounding experience, and it brings to mind an issue all live-service projects will eventually experience.
The rule of $1 per hour spent in a game is all well and good, until you suddenly want 007: First Light to be 60 hours long.
Fancy a new board game that's a bit of a challenge, but not too difficult? Then Living Forest might be just the thing for you!
It's been over a year since Nintendo's hybrid successor platform made its debut, and with all this experience in mind, how do we currently regard the gadget?
Should Patrick Gibson be the next live-action 007? Will the next movie be judged against 007 First Light? We delve into all of these questions.
With remakes dominating film, TV, and video games, we delve into how these projects have become so popular and commonplace.
If the rumours are true and the PS6 and Xbox Project Helix are set to be as expensive as a Steam Machine, the next generation will be unlike any other we've seen so far.
With 'hot takes' all around, we delve into gaming culture and how when you look beyond the loud few, there is a majority who simply want to play and enjoy video games.
We caught up with creative director Adam Vian to learn more about what could be one of July's top indie titles.
Optimise your desk in a small space: Meet the Corsair Clipper Pro Mini 60.
There are certain moments in life that divide everything into a 'before' and an 'after'. For an entire generation, that moment came on 23 June, 30 years ago. This is not just the story of a ground-breaking machine - it is the story of those magical years when we stepped into a whole new dimension, and of why we have never really wanted to leave it.
A week after its release, it's clear that the inevitable update for Velan Studios' acclaimed remake should address four fixable omissions.
As digital media becomes increasingly popular, we dive into whether the true ongoing conflict in fact revolves around ownership vs. access.
With the summer heat upon us, we take a look at what's in store for cinemagoers and streaming service users.