Can the ageing Donkey Kong relive his glory days? Being of a certain age, I have very fond memories of one particular games console. I have fond memories of many machines, C64 especially. However, if I had to choose one console that I have owned, that filled me with the most excitement, it was the …
The days of the Dog are grim indeed Take one psychopath, one mercenary, sprinkle in some personal history, a lack of real trust, and some desperate need to do anything for some money, and what do you get? A visceral, bloody mess of a game that leaves a nasty taste in the mouth, and genuinely …
Metal Gear Solid 4: A retrospective look The Metal Gear Solid series has always been considered a highbrow pleasure: many point to its weaving plotlines, and deep stealth play as proof that not all console games are aimed at the FPS/platform demographics. However, there is a quiet but large undercurrent of players who never “got” …
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Funky Town comes to your living room Dance is a complex mistress to tame, sparking off complex emotions in those who wish to dice in it. To others, it’s simply an awesome medium of self-expression, leading even the perfect douche to form a mass following bigger than Jesus simply by acting like a robot. It’s …
Fat Princess: Fistful of Cake PSP review “Once upon a time in the land of Titania, there lived two Princesses who loved to play together in the Black Forest”, sounds like your ordinary princesses game right? Well, you’d be wrong. Fat Princess for the PSP is a princess game, but with a twist. Fat Princess …
Will you really enjoy your stay at New Vegas? Talk about a gamble… Hello there! Welcome to New Vegas, please enjoy your stay. This is the land of dreams, hopes, gambling, oh and of course death and war for everyone! Fallout: New Vegas delivered an enjoyable stay; however, I would not go so far as …
Or, how to be more socially accepted in gaming Fanboy-ism is a curious thing: despite a general consensus that it is only a small section of the gaming community, most gamers cannot help but get involved. Buying a specific product engenders a certain amount of affiliation, and most of us feel the need to justify …
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Failed Mission Extreme – this is how to kill a franchise Oh, dear. In an age of quick sequels, and reinventing older franchises, a great shame comes with those that fall by the wayside. Lara has struggled to maintain her former sheen (although Guardian of Light has improved matters a lot), Sonic is as good …
Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX� interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announces PUZZLE BOBBLE UNIVERSE™, the latest adventure in the classic puzzle series, is heading to Europe and PAL territories exclusively on the NINTENDO 3DS™. The game is due for release during the 3DS Launch Period. PUZZLE BOBBLE …
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Man must evolve into something less chubby for the 21st Century If you’re reading this at the time of publishing, you’re one of 90% of people who’ve flushed some finances into a local gym. Thing is, no matter how local it may be, it never seems to be local enough. An step towards a more …
Stabby jumpy fun – now with added multiplayer! Yes, yes, YES! Ubisoft have yet again proved an ability to do that which so many other developers fail at: listen to what the fans want, and deliver it in spades. Ezio Auditore and Desmond are back, in a continuation of the excellent Assassins Creed series, focusing …
When mods become full titles….. OK, before we start, just to be clear – I absolutely point-blank refuse to make any of the obvious “Ball” related jokes, OK? I’m too old, I don’t find them funny, and you can probably read this entire review and snigger to yourself without any assistance from me. Glad we …
