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A great adventure, but sadly a victim of ‘sequel syndrome’. If you happened to read my previous review, chances are that you probably figured out that Broken Sword: Shadow Of The Templars is one of my favourite adventure games. On certain days I may even go as far as to call it my favourite, but …
Ukie and the VSC have today welcomed news from government that 30 July should mark the start of PEGI being implemented as the sole age rating system for video games in the UK. Currently, the UK has two age ratings systems for video games, BBFC and PEGI. From 30 July PEGI will become the single …
A hand selected group of five pro journalists, five pro game developers and five student developers will take part in a unique experiment as part of London Games Festival 2012. It will challenge the way they think about the pressures of creating and critiquing videogames. The Developer and Press Swap Up – 48 Hour Game …
London Games Festival 2012: Devs and Journos to swap jobs in 48 hour hack Read More »
Tax production credits and computer coding breakthrough recognised as major achievements for the industry Senior Coalition MPs, Ed Vaizey and Don Foster, praise the work of Ukie members and its board Ukie uses event to launch Next Gen Skills’ ‘Get Schools Coding’ Call to Action for MPs Ukie last night hosted a Westminster Summer Reception …
Contribution of games industry recognised by senior MPs at Ukie Westminster reception Read More »
This weekend the 2012 UK National Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Championships took place at The Pavilion, Wicksteed Park in Kettering, culminating in the crowning of six UK National Champions and the formation of an elite group of finalists ready to battle against the world’s best this August at the 2012 Pokémon World Championships in …
The UK PokéMon Trading Card Game Champions Are Crowned Read More »
UK’s biggest games retailer to offer special deals throughout the show Brighton, UK, 9th July 2012: Eurogamer Expo, the UK’s biggest and best gaming festival, is pleased to announce that GAME will be the retail sponsor for this year’s show. The Eurogamer Expo will be returning to London’s Earls Court from 27th-30th September 2012 and …
After all of the excitement of last weeks char, things are back to normal. Lego Batman 2 is still at the top, with London 2012 moving up into second. Dead Island GOTY Edition straight in at five. LW TW TITLE AGE RATING PUBLISHER 1 1 LEGO BATMAN 2: DC SUPER …
The charts stabilise, Lego Batman 2 stays on top Read More »
In general, “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”. This time however, we’re making an exception. Kona’s Korner Productions is teaming up with 2K Sports in Sin City tomorrow at 8PM PST for a behind the scenes look at the commercial shooting for NBA 2K13. Ronnie2K ( @Ronnie2K ) from 2K Sports will be on hand, interviewing …
2K Sports and Kona’s Korner Productions Take NBA 2K13 To Vegas Read More »
Legendo Entertainment today discovers whether the world is flat or – as some clearly deluded scientists would have us believe – round, as it sets sail on the high seas with Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader, a turn-based strategy game that takes its inspiration from nautical folklore and legend. The game is now available for Windows® …
Fortune Winds: Ancient Trader out now on PC; available on Origin and Gamersgate (PC) Read More »
Test drive your skills with learndirect’s P1 Grand Prix Challenge for the chance to win a Marussia F1 Team goody bag, as well as a place on a Marussia F1 Team factory tour. Simply answer nine questions and a bonus question correctly to move around each track, then compete for the glory of a place …
In a blizzard of unbeatable Bardock brilliance, NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe today announced that Dragon Ball Z For Kinect™ will feature a double dose of thrilling exclusive content. The game will include the “Episode of Bardock”, an episode of the anime that has never previously been available in Europe. Dragon Ball Z For Kinect will …
A Pro mouse with a sweet price tag Steelseries Kana (and a little bit about the Kinzu Pro v 2) The humble mouse. In this day and age where researchers are looking at replacing human interaction with computers with everything from motion to brainwaves, the humble mouse is still the preferred input device for PC …
Steelseries Kana (and a little bit about the Kinzu Pro v 2) Review (PC) Read More »