Keith Stuart

It is a classic British comedy setup. An unknown junior salesman at a large firm is sent on a seemingly mundane trip to an idiosyncratic town – and chaos ensues.

In this week’s newsletter: This autumn may not deliver its usual raft of franchise mega-titles, so use this time to embrace the weird, wonderful and original instead

Over the past three weeks the Paris Olympics have provided some spectacular sporting moments, from incredible victories to heartbreaking defeats to Snoop Dogg standing about in full equestrian regalia.

The second tie-in to a video game for cosmetics chain Lush includes the most literal bath bomb ever and is part of a growing trend

All these arcade games can now fit in your pocket. Photograph: Andrew Cline/Alamy

The creators of the Lego Star Wars and Lego Harry Potter games bring similar energy and humour to this gentle action-adventure

It is beautifully made but achingly familiar so could struggle to lure players away from what is already out there

Amazing fun … Concord. Photograph: Sony Interactive Entertainment It is fair to say that the video game industry is undergoing a period of alarming disarray.

This queer emancipation story is set in a cosy pixellated art world but all is not what it seems. You’ll tend your flock, pick some flowers – and also have to dethrone God

This seemingly minor addition allows players to sprint and dive in every direction so crunch moments can feel like a ridiculously fun John Woo shootout