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How Woodkid’s bizarre pop made the world of ‘Death Stranding 2’ even stranger
The French musician spent three years working closely with Hideo Kojima to create an ever-evolving score

The best games of 2025… so far!
These are the top-notch titles gamers need to get stuck into

How Tony Hawk’s ‘Pro Skater’ soundtracks are fuelling a Gen Z skate revival
Young boarders are dusting off their dads’ decks en masse – and blasting a newly expanded playlist of radical tunes

How ‘Final Fantasy 14’ breaks all the rules of video game music
Composer Masayoshi Soken on his ongoing soundtrack masterpiece

The best songs in ‘Mario Kart World’ and where to find them
From big-band bangers to funky roadside jams

The essential games for every Switch 2 owner
We list the titles worth spending money on – so you avoid the ones that aren't

‘Mario Kart World’ is a supercharged reinvention of the ultimate party game
There's plenty new in the Switch 2's biggest and most impressive launch title

Is the Nintendo Switch 2 worth your money?
A casual gamer’s guide to summer’s hottest handheld console

The “miracle” of ‘God Of War’s music – 20 years since the first game
Composers Gerard Marino and Bear McCreary take us inside their iconic, myth-hopping soundtracks

The best games to play while you wait for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’
If you're into the music, the violence or the smirking humour of 'GTA', there's something for you here

Every ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater’ soundtrack – ranked!
The iconic video game series inspired a new generation of punks

How The Flight crafted ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ stunning, super-sized soundtrack
In search of authenticity, the composer duo looked to classical Japanese instruments such as the Sho