Why it’s great: Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. The chaos of shells, bananas, and last‑second blue shell strikes makes it perfect for mixed‑skill groups. Who it’s for: Families, casual ...

There’s something special about sharing a multiplayer game in the same room as a group of mates. Whether it’s duffing up bad guys in classics like Streets of Rage II, racing in four-player Mario Kart ...

Steam and local co-op games are not synonymous, as the latter is primarily associated with consoles. PC gaming is nowadays all about online multiplayer, which has largely replaced LAN play that was so ...

Anyone who played games with their siblings might remember how split-screen multiplayer was once the standard for great local co-op or competitive experiences. However, fewer and fewer games have ...

Gaming with another person — partner, best mate, family member, or someone you don't even really like but somehow ended up next to you on the sofa — is a great time, especially when you're playing one ...