Peter Molyneux

This month marks 35 years since the release of Populous on Sega's Master System. The god-game strategy classic, originally created by Peter Molyneux and Bullfrog, reached Sega's console as one of the more unusual ports of the era. Retro gaming communities are marking the anniversary, remembering the title as an early landmark of the simulation and strategy genres on home consoles.

Masters of Albion, described as Peter Molyneux's final game, has received a substantial update. Reports say the patch restores the classic god game magic the veteran designer is known for, and it includes a teaser hinting at titan-sized content to come. Gamers are responding with cautious approval, given Molyneux's history of overpromising, but many seem genuinely pleased that the update delivers on the game's nostalgic appeal.