Alexander Donaldson

Slavishly devoted to the video game it both adores and lampoons, the latest cinematic outing for Street Fighter is a hot mess - but a lovable and enjoyable one.

We talk the latest developments around the use of AI in gaming, GTA6's high-pressure role in the world of end-of-year awards, and the grand anniversary of Skylanders and the toys to life boom.

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It's another crop of reviews, some news, and general inane nattering abound in this week's pod.

Capcom's attempt to broaden the audience of a prickly but beloved masterwork proves a complicated one thanks to the difficult balance between increased accessibility and retaining the original version's magical friction. Nevertheless, this imperfect expansion is undeniably attractive.

Dragon's Dogma II: Dark Arisen's director and producer sit down to discuss the process of creating an expansion to a beloved cult hit that still has plenty of wider audience potential.

The gang is back, this week with some big games being reviewed, including one that might be a contender for game of the year.

A second visit to the Nintendo Museum two years into its existence offers a revealing chance to reflect on just how quickly the house that Mario built is changing.

Adventures in Tokyo, a bumper crop of reviews, a heavy dose of nostalgia, and more Xbox messes lead this week's ramble.

Alex drafts in business journalism's finest to discuss and dissect Xbox's latest big moves.

Is nothing sacred any more?

It's been a busy week, with two Nintendo Directs and some big Sony/Xbox news.

The third part of the FF7 trilogy has it all - and more. A hands-on makes clear this is one of Square Enix's biggest-ever games.

Is RGG's upcoming brawler really like SEGA's classic or has Alex just been listening to the OST too much?

Persona 4 Revival Executive Producer Kazuhisa Wada and Art Director Akane Kabayashi chat about everything from favourite characters to threading the needle on a beloved fan favourite.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

LEGO Skylines does exactly what you’d expect it to do, and that’s okay. In fact, it’s brilliant.

Star Wars is a great fit for this particular sort of strategy and tactics experience, with brilliant combat elevated by strong storytelling and character building for the titular Zero Company.

If you just want the facts, no nonsense, this is the place to learn of everything announced at Europe's biggest video gaming show.

Alex, Dave, and Mikhail talk Gamescom expectation, the recent GTA 6 leaks, a seismic change for retro game sales in the UK, and whatever happened to Deus Ex.