Would You Like to Run an Idol Café? 3

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie enjoys digital characters' musculature; Connor goes on a trip and discovers he's possibly the nosiest person around; and Kelsey goes diving. Read more

I guess I wouldn't want to pocket a burning object either.

At IGN Live today, THQ Nordic's Reinhard Pollice was on hand to discuss the newly released remake of Gothic. The original Gothic, or Gothic Classic as Pollice said they now referred to it, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Even before the remake, the original had been remastered, and Pollice said he felt the reason for Gothic's longevity was "even by today's standards, it's still a very unique game with a lot of game mechanics that really hold up." He also said he felt "It's not the biggest open world, but I think it's the most immersive and the most alive."

Here's what it's like to hit the open road with your mobile base in Outbound, so you can decide if its cozy exploration is enough to satisfy your inner crafter.

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Victoria almost sleeps through a foundational child-powered gaming moment; Bertie sounds a bit like a grumpy old man; Chris has a few more thoughts about Mixtape; and Connor plays a game that isn't RuneScape would you believe it. Read more