Kalise Pritchard

10: Fortnite Last year was yet another strong showing for the juggernaut of the ‘Battle Royale’ genre. With a continuing focus on crossover content, Chapter 2 saw the introduction of characters such as Chun-Li and Ryu (Street Fighter), DC Comics’ Catwoman, and Shang-Chi, from the Marvel movie of the same name. It’s clear that Fortnite is intent on becoming far more than just a game; 2021 also saw Ariana Grande take centre stage within the game, with her Rift Tour being described as “a musical journey unlike any other”. With the recent start of Chapter 3, which introduced multiple new…

Speedrunning is weird. Speedrunners know that speedrunning is weird. Addictive, enthralling – both to watch and to participate in – and weird. Before we delve into the true subject of this article, let me briefly explain what speedrunning is. A speedrun is a play-through of a video game or a selected part of it (such as a single level or world), performed with the goal of achieving completion as quickly as possible. The player with the fastest time in any given category, e.g. collecting all 120 stars in ‘Super Mario 64’, is known as the world-record holder for that category.…

Nintendo Switch Online offers players an expanding catalogue of titles from previous Nintendo systems, such as the NES and SNES. With the release of the Nintendo 64 expansion pack earlier this year came the opportunity to play games such as ‘Super Mario 64’, and ‘Sin & Punishment’. A number of other titles, such as ‘F-Zero X’, have also been confirmed for future updates, and a few others have been hinted at. But what have Nintendo seemingly missed out on? Banjo-Tooie With the confirmation that ‘Banjo-Kazooie’ will be coming to the Switch in the coming months, it may only be a…

Just about any market in the modern world is a competitive one, and the home console market is no exception. It has become an oligopoly over the last few decades, helmed by Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, and the war for “console supremacy” is one that has raged on for many a generation. Outside of sales and specifications, the title of ‘Best Gaming Console’ is largely subjective. Everyone has their own fond memories and favourite games, and just about every home console in existence is loved by someone, somewhere. Our picks for this list don’t just take into account the number…

Everyone loves video games. They’ve become a staple of modern entertainment, and are available across the world in all kinds of shapes, sizes and genres. When you think of a game, you probably primarily think of gameplay. Nowadays, you might think of story, or visuals. But one thing has stayed consistent for decades: the masterful soundtracks that accompany our favourite games. So, without further ado, here is a celebration of 25 of our favourite video game soundtracks, accompanied with a taster song or two for each. 1. Undertale – Undertale OST: 090 – His Theme https://youtu.be/IkOK8tdEsFY The beloved indie RPG…