The world of online gaming is a bizarre one indeed, with so many complex mechanics and design choices that even normal kills in some games seem pretty crazy. That said, there are clearly a few specifi... Read More
There was a time when the role playing game (or RPG) dominated the gaming consciousness. That was years ago now though, and the genre has fallen into a relative obscurity that is only brightened by a ... Read More
I tend to have a gag reflex when it comes to any games that feature guns. As the shooter genre and its various tributaries have evolved over the years, they have become increasingly similar, constantl... Read More
Sonic Generations is a game that has been a long time coming but, as the popular aphorism goes, better late than never. Sonic Generations takes Sonic back to his roots, all the while managing to updat... Read More
Though the game may have come out in time for the film back in August, the powers that be have only just granted me a review copy of Captain America: Super Soldier for 3DS. With my slightly less than ... Read More
If life has taught me anything, it's that all things must pass. You can't live the high life forever, and you can't subsequently sit in a slump the whole time either. This particular lesson sadly appl... Read More
[drop-cap]T[/drop-cap]he eyes are the window to the soul, or so they say. It is with this that you can explain why eye contact seems so important in day to day conversation. There’s a more nega... Read More
I in no way agree with this sentiment, but there is definitely worth in playing devil's advocate here and there (that and I'm not given artistic liberty on article titles, but that's a story for anoth... Read More
Movie adaptations of classic franchises are often a mixed blessing. Having grown up with the Tintin comics and the classic 90's cartoon adaptation, I had high hopes for the recent movie (even if I did... Read More
With the big players starting to unveil their new consoles, it seems like that promise of a ten year console generation is a little bit far-fetched. With that in mind, it's about time to start making ... Read More
Film tie-ins are one of those gaming elements that is generally hated, but there are definitely some film franchises that produce fairly decent games. The Aliens movies have managed this particular fe... Read More
It's happening again. After many spare summer months and a veritable drought of good game releases, we are coming close to the Christmas rush. As everyone is too busy with Xmas related planning during... Read More
Try as we may to avoid it, the ageing process is inevitable. Time continues to tick on regardless of how we handle it, so ageing gracefully is a skill that needs to be learnt on the fly as your years ... Read More
To this day I can't quite understand why Trackmania isn't a huge gaming sensation. It's addictive, accessible and deeply customisable, to the point where every gamer should be privy to its unique char... Read More
[drop-cap]S[/drop-cap]weat effects! That’s one of the most ignored part of the visuals. Yep, I’m totally serious. Why, you ask? It’s because it shows the developers ability to con... Read More
Hype is the silent killer of the game's industry, sending many promising titles to an early and undeserved grave, all because they weren't quite as exciting as people thought they'd be. It's this expe... Read More
Some games are great, but very few sustain a consistent greatness for their entirety. Indeed, just think of your favourite game in the world and there is bound to be the odd mission, task or level tha... Read More
[drop-cap]M[/drop-cap]ost people seem to see games as a form that takes itself a bit too seriously, but there are so many examples of fantastic comedy and wit within gaming. For every muscle bound sol... Read More
The final boss is such a classic paradigm of gaming that we now accept nothing less than perfection. A decent challenge, fair AI and some form of huge dynamic crescendo are required these days to real... Read More
The PS minis range has been distracting us with its little addictive slices of gaming since its inception in 2009. Without any real depth to the games though, the service has failed to garner any real... Read More
