After months of building anticipation, the news has finally hit. Microsoft threw the curtains aside and let the light shine on their newest creation. The XboxOne. That’s right, not the Xbox 720, not the Infinity, not even simply The Xbox. … Continue reading
If there is one thing that Nintendo has got good at doing it’s getting you buying the same thing multiple games. Hands up who has bought Super Mario Bros at least three times? Be honest. Yeah most of you, thought … Continue reading
Dragon’s Dogma was one of the surprise hits of last year; a vast open-world action RPG that blended together elements of Skyrim, Monster Hunter, and Shadow of the Colossus, among others. It surprised many who had expected nothing more than … Continue reading
Don’t say we aren’t good to you! Nor are the folks at Penny Arcade. It seems they’re super-keen for people to play the 3rd installment of their RPG series On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. A game which we covered … Continue reading
Krater takes place in a post-apocalyptic Sweden. The bomb that destroyed the world has left an immense crater in the ground, stretching into the unknown depths of the earth. The crater now houses cities and nations bordering the centre hole. … Continue reading
The 39 Steps is a classic tale of espionage by John Buchan, first published in 1915 with at least three film adaptations. It’s most famous for a chase scene across moors. But how many of you have read or seen it? The 39 Steps … Continue reading
In the age of the micro transaction, it is almost compulsory now for any major ‘Shoot em up’ to release map packs. Hot on the heels of the first DLC, the latest offering comes in a very familiar form of … Continue reading
The new game in the Neverwinter franchise, created this time by Cryptic Studios, is a change of pace from the Neverwinter Nights series, as this time it’s a free-to-play MMO rather than a straight up RPG. An interesting and unique … Continue reading
If gaming could be said to have a counter culture, it would be fair to say the survival game is one of the darlings of said culture. In the case of Don’t Starve there are no brain munching fiends in … Continue reading
Turn based strategy games require certain degrees of patience, planning and some tactical decisions. This level of unit command and control is what made games like the original XCOM and Jagged Alliance so popular, but Back in Action has changed … Continue reading
And so it goes: a re-release of an older game proves popular which leads to a new entry in the series. The Sly Cooper HD bundle has led to this new release, Sly Copper: Thieves in Time available on the … Continue reading
At the time of writing, the Sun has returned after nearly six months away. It has brought with it warmth, life, happiness, and hope. And if it decides to disappear again, leaving the upcoming London MCM Expo under a layer … Continue reading
THIS PIECE HAS GOT QUITE DEFINITE SPOILERS IN IT, SO DON’T READ ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE PLOT OF BIOSHOCK INFINTE TO BE SERIOUSLY RUINED FOR YOU! About half-way through Bioshock Infinite, Daisy Fitzroy — black revolutionary and … Continue reading
It’s been a scant 10 months since the release of the game Police Force, the simulation dedicated to giving players a taste of the life of a hard working pair of coppers on the beat. Surprisingly, considering the original game’s … Continue reading
Talk about progress. When I left off last time I’d finally made it down through Blighttown, across the poisoned swamp at the bottom, and was standing nervously outside Quelaag’s domain. Surrounded by the faintly disturbing Egg Carriers and safe in … Continue reading
Corvo Attano isn’t the only man who was touched by the spiritual mark that grants him his powers. In the dreary streets, whaling ports, and lavish houses of nobles, another stalks in the shadows. He is the killer of an … Continue reading
As well as highlighting local and U.K acts Ultrachip has managed to attract a number of international names from the chipmusic scene, and kicking things off on Friday is French demoscene veteran Ultrasyd. A retro-enthusiast, he puts together tunes on … Continue reading
Breakfall’s Marvin’s Mittens is a simple tale of a boy named Marvin. Each day when he goes out to play in the snowy woods around his house, he also looks for his missing mitten. Climbing up trees and exploring caves, … Continue reading
If you’re into your retro games it’s likely that you’re into your chip music too. And if that’s the case then Ultrachip is definitely for you. Scotland’s only dedicated chiptune music festival is in its third year, and could be … Continue reading
DLC Quest is as much a game as it is a satirical comment on the state of games and the video game industries’ trends today. The game works around “buying” sets of DLC to progress through to story and unlock … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year when the entire country collectively switches on their TVs to hear a bunch of men talk about 22 other men wearing pyjamas and chasing a ball. While non-subcontinental readers might immediately think of football … Continue reading
Salvation. Having come close to the brink of tears last time around I had the sense to look up a couple of tips on dealing with Blighttown. First, I read that if I’m so inclined I can pick up an … Continue reading
Golden Week. With the first term of the new school year over, the convenient string of one-day national holidays at the end of April comes as a welcome break for many. Starting with Showa Day on the 29th, a celebration … Continue reading
Vampires. They tend to come in two varieties. The ancient, gothy, corset and flowing robe style, and the ultra-slick modern, tattoos and neon glowstick trousers sort. Or at least that’s what the movies would tell you. Vampires on the whole … Continue reading
Well what did I expect? After a wee break I was hoping to come back to Dark Souls refreshed and ready to go. If you’ve been following my previous entries you’ll know that I seem to be playing this game … Continue reading