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Wireframe looks at how games are made and who makes them, and even guides you through making your own.

The politics of open-world games

WELCOME

FAR FROM HOME • In a world exclusive, we go hands-on with Okomotive’s adventure sequel, FAR: Changing Tides

SPEED OF SOUND

HEADS-UP

SHIP’S LOG

No more room in hell, you say? • You thought they’d been left for dead; instead, they’re Back 4 Blood

ANNO: Mutationem • Beijing-based studio ThinkingStars tells us about their heady brew of cyberpunk, 2D and 3D action, and zombie lizards

That was the month that was

Post Apocalypse • Pie charts, dodgy game controls, and obscure Amiga games: it’s this month’s letters

Shortcuts • To tie in with the wealth of recommendations you’ll find on page 70, we asked our readers on Twitter: what sports game would you recommend to a friend who hates sport? Here are a few of our favourite suggestions…

Incoming

SHAKEN & STIRRED • THE INGREDIENTS OF A GREAT JAMES BOND GAME

ANNO: Mutationem

CRAZY GOLF • Meet the indie developers intent on bringing a bit of levity onto the fairway

The arcologies of The Ascent • A behind-the-scenes look at the decisions that shaped the urban world of Neon Giant’s action RPG

The principles of game design • Howard reflects on the calamitous E.T. for the Atari 2600. Could it serve as a useful metaphor for real life?

How to write your own emulator in Python • Ever wanted to create your own computer? Here’s how to do just that – and even get it to run some classic games

Why you should make games nobody can play • Copyright theft is a great way to boost creativity and improve your skills. Just be sure you never, ever publish the results

Handy tips for porting your game to consoles • Planning early for console porting can save a lot of pain later in development, Rob writes

Writing truth in No Longer Home • No Longer Home creators Cel Davison and Hana Lee discuss how they pushed the boundaries of non-fiction game making

Code a Spectrum-style Crazy Golf game • Putt the ball around irrational obstacles in our take on golf

Crazy Golf in Python

Could a modern indie game light up the arcades?

Golf Club: Wasteland

30 GREAT SPORTS GAMES (for people who don’t like sports) • It’s time for a bit of physical education education

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Interactive / Hot Pot For One • Co-creator Rachel Li talks us through her introspective cooking game

System Profile CP System • We look back on the Systems that made Capcom

Come Play Some • 10 CPS greats from three generations

Online Diary GITTIN’ GUD • The Euros are over, it’s time for a new circle of hell with eFootball PES 2021 online

Story? More like BORE-y. (Sorry)

OUR SCORES

Minute of Islands • Desert island risks

Chivalry 2 • ’Tis but a scratch

Chicory: A Colorful Tale • Happy little accidents

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights • The blight to remain silent

Overboard! • Getting away with murder

Scarlet Nexus • Mind-blowing

Backbone • From solving crime to the nature of mind

Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade – Episode: INTERmission • Yes, but how long until the second act?

Cris Tales • Time management skills required

The Chameleon • Phantom P. I.

STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS • Chatting with Cupahnoodle in this month’s hot seat

The Wireframe Hotlist • The best PC games, according to Wireframe, catering for whatever your mood might be

PC Top 10

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