As sequels go, Stuntman: Ignition is a long time coming – the PlayStation 2 original was released a good five years ago. The change in publisher – Atari flogged the brand off to THQ – probably has something to do with it. Going by the demo on Xbox Live, it’s a lot more forgiving than …
It looks like the Official Nintendo Magazine will have the exclusive low down on Red Steel 2 next issue. At least that’s what their ‘next month’ page suggests – it features two kanji symbols and the phrase: “Your move, young grasshoppa…â€. It continues: “Bigger. Better. Bolder. Bloodier. And oh – it’s onlineâ€. Perhaps Ubisoft will …
Comparing Space Giraffe to Tempest 2000 – undoubtedly Jeff Minter’s best known title – is a bit like comparing Super Mario Kart to Wipeout. Certainly, they both fall into the same genre and feature similar power-ups, but the tactics you need to master to ensure success are vastly different. Any novice can pick up Space …
The phrases “re-invented” and “all-new” strike fear into my heart when mentioned in relation to the Worms series. But they apply to the single player missions and party games respectively in Worms: A Space Oddity. It’s for Wii, so there are “gesture-based maneuvers” and all that jazz, but we’re promised “classic Worms game modes” too. …
Good work everybody: Bioshock is numero uno, pushing the lacklustre Transformers to second place. It’s the second fastest selling 360 title (behind Gears of War) and Blue Dragon has charted highly too, in at #9. GRAW 2 is back in at #10 thanks to the belated PlayStation 3 version, released last week, and also takes …
It’s been a busy week in the world of gaming, with Games Convention 2007, Sierra’s Game Day and the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) all taking place. Rather than bore the pants off you with details of the new Spyro game, FIFA Street 3 and Homie Rollerz on DS, we’ll get straight to the good stuff. …
Q: Which of these three screenshots has been taken from an upcoming Wii racer? A: The last one, which is – unbelievably – a shot from Midway’s Wii-exclusive Crusin’. The other two are from MSR and Roadsters on Dreamcast, both of which look immeasurably superior despite running on hardware that’ll be ten years old next …
It’s not uncommon for videogame soundtracks to be released alongside a game, but there’s usually a price involved. Nicely, the orchestral soundtrack for the rather marvelous Bioshock has been made available to download for sweet nothing. It clocks in at 23MB, and you can get it either by heading over to the Cult of Rapture …
After toning down Manhunt 2 and re-submitting it to the ESRB, Rockstar’s blood stained sequel now has a release date – 31st October – and a new M (Mature) rating. That’s only for US gore-hungry gamers though – it’s not yet known if the BBFC will let the new version go on sale, or even …
Xbox 360 sales should be on the up this week, thanks to the price drop and release of the black Elite edition. If you’re going to pick up a shiny new game to go with it, then Bioshock should be top of your list – it’s a first person shooter with both brains and beauty. …
A survey was recently carried out in Japan to discover what they consider most symbolic of good old England. The top three answers were fairly predictable: The Beatles, fish and chips, and Harry Potter. When English people were asked the same question about Japan their answers were Godzilla, Hello Kitty and vending machines selling used …
Nyko’s Wii Party Station is something that you’re going to be in one of two minds about – you’ll either think it’s shit, or really shit. Designed to match the Wii itself, it’s a white block with two beverage holders, a slot for your Wii remotes, a bowl for crisps or other snacks and an …
All hoofs are pointing to Jeff Minter’s Space Giraffe heading to Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday. Just 400 (£3.80) Microsoft Points and a bag of wool to you, squire. Early reviews suggest it’s going to be a love it or hate it thing, which isn’t a surprise seeing as that was the case with Minter’s …
It’s a right old boring chart this week – Purr Pals in the only new entry – so we’re going to do something different and take a peek at the top 40 in Denmark. Why Denmark? Because it’s the only other European chart – other than Irish – that Chart Track post on their site. …
So Microsoft are dropping the price of the Premium Xbox 360 pack to £250. That’s £30 off the price. Does that strike anyone else as a bit pathetic? It’s not even enough to buy a full price game. For completeness, the Core pack is dropping £20 to £180, and the Elite – which has an …