Gaming

The Banner Saga 2 review Its turn-based battles aren't particularly nuanced, but The Banner Saga 2 excels at text adventure-style decision-making

Star Fox Guard review - a triumph for the Wii U GamePad This tower defence game makes great use of the Wii U GamePad, but its lack of variety quickly becomes quite tiresome

Yokai Watch review - living on borrowed time Its real time battles make great use of the 3DS's touchscreen, but Yokai Watch is rather lacking in drive and momentum

Star Fox Zero review - a disappointing black hole for Wii U With its clunky controls and poorly implemented GamePad screen, Star Fox Zero crashes and burns before it even enters the Wii U's orbit

Best HTC Vive games - our top VR picks Thinking about buying a Vive? Here's our selection of the best games to play right now

Best Minecraft Redstone contraptions you HAVE to see Want a robot that can destroy your enemies? How about a working video phone? You can have both and more with Minecraft Redstone contraptions

Dark Souls 3 review - a brutal legend Dark Souls III is superbly crafted and full of rich RPG systems, but its refusal to accommodate newcomers will put players off

Quantum Break review - groundbreaking yet flawed A grand narrative experiment but Quantum Break's gameplay is too linear and too limited

What is Miitomo? Nintendo's first smartphone app explained We go hands on with Miitomo, Nintendo's very first smartphone app, to find out what it's all about

What is Microsoft’s Universal Windows Platform (UWP) We talk you through why UWP is a good move for Microsoft but is it good for you?

How to connect old game consoles to TV Confused about how to plug classic gaming systems into a HDTV? Here’s how

Hyrule Warriors Legends review - kicking ass & taking names Harder and more balanced than the Wii U original, Hyrule Warriors Legends is the definitive version of this Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mash-up

Pokken Tournament review - fighting fit With its approachable controls and engaging battle system, Pokken Tournament sets the bar for all future 3D Pokemon games