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One might reasonably argue that Assassin’s Creed and Super Mario Galaxy revolutionised thought processes underpinning the assumptions of what constitutes enjoyable navigation in third person action games. Being able to climb up and around just about any wall or building and navigate between them via parkour elements with Altair was a genuine pleasure for …
Where pure-blood first person shooters are concerned, Alien Rage has exposed my dearth of experience with the genre. Some limited time spent with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 1 and 2, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Fallout 3 represent my only experiences in this direction and I much prefer the latter thanks to their ability …
Going live today is the new update for the PlayStation Plus service and it continues the trend of delivering high quality titles to be consumed. On PS3 we have Far Cry 3Â as the headline title, which sees spolied college boy Jason Brody fall into the clutches of the lawless tropical paradise of Rook Island. After …
Sony have announced their new freebies to be made available on PlayStaion Plus service on the 28th August; action platformer fans are going to feel well catered for this month. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed 3, Naughty Dog’s Jak and Daxter Trilogy and platformer Stealth Inc: A Clone in the Dark make their way to PS3 users …
As the title states, supermarket juggernaut Asda is to discontinue the sale of Wii U consoles and games. However the console and its library will continue to be sold via the Asda Direct website. “Asda continues to offer customers a selection of Wii U games and accessories through Asda Direct, but these ranges are currently …
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If you’re not familiar with Magic: The Gathering, or you are a returning player from yesteryear, then this title is a solid place to start with. Several issues with the title lead me to believe that you’d be better off with the paper form of magic to learn the ins and outs of the game, …
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UPDATE: Lovefilm will end its game rental service – for existing customers as well as new customers – on the 8th August at the latest, according to Eurogamer. “We are no longer offering games rental packages to either new customers, or those who wish to change from a non-games package,” states the Lovefilm FAQ. ‘In order to …
I’m not much of a fan of The Cave. By this I refer to the the talking entity known as ‘The Cave’, the titular grotto who narrates the events of the story. The game itself is okay, but I actively dislike the role that this sarcastic entity plays. I appreciate his humour and the interesting …
SCEE have just announced July’s new content for their PlayStation Plus subscription service and my word, Plus is looking like a brilliant service to be involved with. So much so that yours truly has recently signed up for a subscription, and I plan to review some of what I check out for the site! But …
Nintendo have pulled the curtains on Retro Studio’s new project  “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze“, a new entry in the Donkey Kong country franchise, to be released later this year. Immediately noticeable in the trailer below is a rejig of how the barrel blasting segments play out: the camera spins around more to create more …
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD will be released this October on the Wii U, with Nintendo specifying some new additions. The game features the option to speed up your boat, with the Nintendo Direct E3 broadcast showing the boat’s sail turning orange whilst increasing speed. Definitely a nice addition if you found …
In what is likely surprising news to only a few, Nintendo has announced their new Mario Kart, ‘Mario Kart 8‘ for the Wii U, to be released in Spring 2014. The game resembles a hybridisation of Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart Wii, now with glossy HD graphics, with gliding and underwater driving mechanics and the …
Start your engines… Mario Kart 8 announced for Wii U Read More »