I need a quick word about 2017. Because while 2016 was a stand-out year for games, if anything, this year looks like it could be even better. Whatever your tastes, whatever your platform, there’s already a honking great train of incoming good stuff, of every scale, looking set to make …

Since the dawn of gaming, players have found themselves intrinsically drawn to exploring holes in the ground, and Sony’s consoles have provided plenty of opportunities to embark on subterranean adventures. So strap on your head torch and join us, as we delve deep inside the best caves and coolest caverns …

The official story is that NES Mini will only ever run the 30 included games (opens in new tab), since Nintendo has no plans to sell extra titles for the nostalgia-oozing system. But the people want more, more, more! And if you’re not afraid to hook your adorable palm-sized NES …