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Explanation and practical tips about games, consoles and accessories.

Gaming history

How Conker changed from a cheerful platform hero to a scolding squirrel

Find out how Rare turned the friendly platformer Twelve Tales into Conker's Bad Fur Day, a Nintendo 64 adventure for adults.

Game story

Def Jam: Fight for NY brought together hip-hop, striking fighters and personal style. Discover why that combination has its own character.

Game story

Discover the allure of Hogwarts in old Harry Potter games: secret rooms, collectible cards and magic as you explore.

Game story

Explore Jet Set Radio Future on the original Xbox: graffiti, music, striking design and routes that you increasingly learn to master.

Game story

Discover Bullworth Academy in Bully: a Rockstar adventure where classes, school groups and mischief set the pace for your school year.

Gaming history

Find out how GoldenEye 007 on Nintendo 64 brought together movie action, spy missions and four players on one screen into an enduring classic.

Gaming history

How did Crash Bandicoot become the face of the first PlayStation? Read about Naughty Dog, its cartoon look and the design of its levels.

Gaming history

Discover why The Wind Waker looks like a cartoon and how Toon Link, his facial expressions and the game world reinforce each other.

Gaming history

How did Super Mario 64 change the platforming adventure? Read about free movement, the camera, the castle and the search for Power Stars.