The news earlier this week that games publisher Ubisoft is "going green" by scrapping paper games manuals - digital only for their console titles now - is a mixed blessing. Yes, this has to be good ...

One of the last reliable supporters for the concept that video games should have instruction manuals appears to be backing off. Nintendo has released its first games on its new console without ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I opened up my copy of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD yesterday and aside from the game disc it was depressingly empty, which describes ...

I was thinking the same thing, as the harsh reality of the video game manual was that most of us would read it once, if not at all. This is because most manuals were basic instructions mixed with ...

There was a time when purchasing the latest and greatest game meant tearing into the package to find both the software itself (usually accompanied by a cardboard contraption and unnecessary packing if ...

While many gamers will pick up Astro Bot digitally on the troubled PlayStation Store, Astro Bot’s physical edition is an adorable product. Underneath the game disc, you’re treated to a cute ...

Today is a big day for retro game enthusiasts. Not only did we learn that the Commodore 64 is making a return in the form of the C64 Mini, but today is also the day that the SNES Classic launches in ...

Longtime pop cultural lists and sports news writer, specialising in gaming and cinema. Along with several years of published writing experience, John has extensive experience in editing and content ...

Long before a torrent of news, reviews, and FAQs made the Internet the go-to repository for information on a particular title, the manual packaged inside the box was our essential primer. They offered ...

Normally, covering computer science articles are a bit of a strain, but two things about a recent one had a strong personal appeal: I'm addicted to the Civilization series of games, and I rarely ...

Most of today's manuals are short and boring and tell you nothing.They're flimsy, pathetic leaflets, and their only purpose is to make game boxes feel a little heavier, becausethey just feel weird ...