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Can a conversation really change anything when the world is already ending? We explore Schrödinger’s Call, its cast of characters caught between life and death, and the surprisingly theatrical themes of love, regret, artistic ambition and the need to be understood.

A short but affecting story about memory, love and dementia. We step into Sofia's world in and Roger and explore a game that proves you don't need hours of gameplay to leave a lasting impression.

We’ve raced through Australia and Britain, and now it’s time for Mexico. We return to the Horizon Festival for Forza Horizon 5 to find out whether this is the strongest entry in the series so far.

Welcome back to The 007 Film Vault. This episode we're revisiting Goldeneye (1995), the film that reinvented James Bond for the modern era. We discuss Pierce Brosnan's debut, Sean Bean's unforgettable villain, legendary action sequences, iconic gadgets, and of course, Bond's watches.

Licence to discuss granted. Welcome to a brand-new side series from The Long & Short of It, where we revisit every official James Bond film from beginning to end. We begin where it all started with Dr. No. Does Sean Connery's debut still hold up over 60 years later, and how well does the very first Bond film stand the test of time?

Before the tuxedo, before the gadgets, before the licence to kill. We follow a young James Bond's first mission and ask whether 007 First Light earns its place in the long history of 007.

Rescuing Teensies, dodging nightmares, and running through castles to the beat of the music. We revisit Rayman Legends to see whether this platforming masterpiece truly earns its place among gaming's greats...

Before immersive sims became a genre buzzword, Deus Ex was already doing it all. We revisit the cult classic to see if its freedom and ambition still hold up more than 20 years later.

From bizarre meme levels to genuinely impressive creations, Dreams lets players make almost anything. But does that freedom translate into a great game, or something easier to admire than actually play?

A dying forest, a tiny guardian spirit, and some of the most beautiful platforming of the last decade. We dive into Ori and the Blind Forest to see whether this emotional Metroidvania truly deserves its place among the greats.

A deck of cards, a handful of Jokers, and numbers that spiral into the millions. Is Balatro the ultimate ‘just one more run’ game, or clever maths dressed up as chaos?

We’ve already tackled MGS3, so now it’s time to revisit it in a new skin. A legendary story, rebuilt for a modern audience. We return to the jungles to see if Metal Gear Solid Δ enhances what made Snake Eater special - or risks tampering with something that never needed fixing.

We’ve already been down this road with Horizon 3. Now it’s time to see if shifting the festival to Britain and adding seasons makes Forza Horizon 4 the peak of arcade racing, or simply a very polished remix.

A sprawling Metroidvania that refuses to hold your hand. Is Hollow Knight one of the genre’s greats, or simply the most stylish way to get lost underground?

A short and stylish indie that tries to rewrite the rules of the rescue mission. Smart commentary or just another quirky experiment lost in the noise?