Puppet Combo’s latest release, Skinfreak, showcases how the studio’s lo-fi, VHS-soaked brutality and emphasis on vulnerability continues to define and elevate the modern resurgence of retro horror

It can be challenging to balance gaming with university life – here are some short games to make it easier

Overwatch remains unchanged, with microtransactions and minimal reward systems leaving people wanting more

Looking for an evening alternative to Manchester’s nightclubs? Here at The Mancunion, we’ve got you covered. From various game nights to cafe bars, there are plenty of ways to spend your evenings.

As the term draws to end, try to figure out any patterns in the case so far…

You’ve finished your programming assignment, and you’ve noticed a mistake – Zain Jaffal explains why you shouldn’t go back and change it just yet

See if you can crack this week’s puzzles!

Ever wondered which Mario Kart power-up is perfect for your star sign?

The first 10 puzzles are out and here are the answers for them! Thank you to everyone who has been taking part

Stuck for ideas for Halloween? Grab your friends, start a zoom call and let the games begin

Been wondering which Animal Crossing character your star sign is?

The real-time strategy game based on real-life events is given an official release date

What to expect from the games industry in Manchester in 2019

We take a retrospective look at Dead Cells after the game won Indie Game of the Year at the Golden Joysticks

Bugs can make a game a classic, and can even be their own participatory entity of gameplay, writes Rob Pate

Aravelle is a popular Mancunian-born streamer on twitch

Tribes: Ascend doesn’t deserve to die, writes Callum Lunn

A look at one of this year’s most popular games

Is CoD’s upcoming take on battle royale, Blackout, the Fortnite killer?

Ubisoft are forced to show their hand after a piece of merch was leaked last week