There are few video games as loved as the Mario franchise, but even everyone’s favourite plumber has stumbled up a couple of times. Still, the latest 2D Mario title might just be his best ‘classic’ adventure yet.

When a new artform is unleashed into the world, the gatekeepers of culture often downplay that new form's status as 'art'. Videogames are often dismissed as mere entertainment. But like cinema and opera, they are an accomplished hybrid for of art.

The musical promise of video games

Since the dawn of society, games have been considered a source of recreation and have evolved into many forms and formats; from social activities to sports. But today's games aren't always considered so healthy.

A digital version of Boris Johnson announced the new initiative, with a week long festival happening in April