A little behind the times… It seems like no sooner can you say a simple phrase like “financial crisis” and the most commercial time of the year is upon us once more. With Christmas just around the corner, the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 have declared retail warfare on each other, both armed with an …
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Bomberman is back with a Bang! The multiplayer mode turns this already bright spark into a blaze of excitement. He’d probably be shot on sight if he ever approached an international airport, but this hasn’t stopped everyone’s favourite Bomberman from conquering consoles across the globe. Now, with a new job and a new spacecraft, Cheerful …
Sometimes the simple things are the best. Beneath the simple graphics is an addictive 2-D blaster From the days of the humble ZX Spectrum and calling your friends on a mobile brick, technology has advanced in leaps and bounds. DVD killed the video star, Blu-Ray and HD repeatedly smothered salt in the wound, and now …
Perhaps the most successful of them all…though, that’s not much of a compliment He used to be a pain in even the crinkliest of bottoms, but since Deal or No Deal hit the TV screens, Noel Edmonds has become something of a legend among students and housewives alike. Now, with at least three DVD games …
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There’s nothing like the real thing….seriously! it won’t be long before you are ready to shelf it: truly a blessing in disguise. Last week, I saw a fine example of Norfolk genius! After meeting a friend for drinks, our judgemental gossiping was interrupted by a man who walked up to the window carrying a large …
One pig that isn’t causing a stink! There’s a new hog down on the farm, and whether he’s going head to head with a wily wolf, battling a swarm of bees, or simply kicking it in his new leather jacket, he’s definitely causing a stir. There are no signs of psychosis and he’s certainly dementia …
A quarter of a million pounds. 22 identical sealed boxes. No questions except one…How many minutes before I get bored? If you’ve never seen Deal or No Deal before, it’s difficult to understand the fascination behind it. The contestants randomly select boxes, do they? Lasts for an hour, does it? Presented by Noel Edmonds, you …
Frankly my dear…. From regular socialites to coach potatoes, the movie industry is a part of all our lives. And, chances are, every one of us has dreamed of starring on or working behind that silver screen. But now, with Hollywood Pictures 2?.well, you can keep dreaming! The game boasts a great concept, putting you …
Ah, that’s a bad miss… The DS is a great example of Nintendo’s unique method to advance the gaming industry: not by improving graphics, but by inventing new ways to play. This means Championship Snooker is potentially a very exciting concept because, as well as bringing more ball action to your pocket, the DS’ touch …
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After a positive opening boost, it soon loses speed! Since the dawn of the fifth generation console, series such as Ridge Racer and Gran Turismo have led the way for the racing game genre; year after year releasing sequels that repeatedly shift the standard to the next gear. However, while most developers are striving to …
We’ve never really known what fear is…until now! Making its breakthrough in 1993, the Doom series is renowned as revolutionising the first-person shooter. Pitted against an army of demons from every corner of Hell, the gamer would rip, rend and tear through a unique dimension armed with the most inspired and unforgettable hardware in the …
Perfect opening….but will we ever see the ending? ‘Why don’t you get a job?’ This was the advice my brother gave me, and he was right! In between avenging the death of my father and fulfilling an ancient prophecy, I could also apply for paid work to fund my miniature toy addiction. This only happens …
