It dawned on us recently that today’s youth are probably unaware of how big Jurassic Park was upon release. It was more than just a summer blockbuster; it was a cultural phenomenon, ushering in waves of merchandise and single-handedly kick-starting the ‘90s dinosaur bandwagon. Shops were filled with dinosaur related goods, and the film’s buzz …
Even a price drop to £20-£25 and an impending free World Cup update couldn’t help FIFA 18 dislodge God of War from the top of the UK chart. Sony’s PS4-exclusive juggernaut celebrates a fifth consecutive week. Just one more week at no.1 will put it on par with The Last of Us, which held no.1 …
Another week, another Wii U conversion. Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (£49.99) is the latest to make the jump, bringing a slew of 7/10 and 8/10 review scores in tow. “If you only played the Wii U version without the downloadable content, or you haven’t touched Hyrule Warriors before, this game is definitely worthy of recommendation,†…
Outdated football games are a common sight when scouring jumble sales, car boots and charity shops for bargain price video games. Entire shelves filled with decade-old FIFA and PES games spread across a dozen formats. Often they end up in bargain bins, sitting alongside unwanted celebrity fitness DVDs and seemingly random TV show box sets. …
Those willing to stump up the cash for State of Decay 2’s ultimate edition get to play the eagerly awaited zombie survival game on Friday, four days ahead of launch. While this may sound a little cheeky, the £39.99 price tag isn’t exactly bank-breaking. We really enjoyed the original, notching up almost 30 hours of …
In a battle of the biceps between Kratos and Conan, Sony’s star came out on top. God of War is the UK’s no.1 for a fourth consecutive week. It still has some way to go to beat the record held by a Sony published title, though – in 2001 Gran Turismo 3 took the top …
Somebody far funnier than us once said life is about re-purchasing your favourite movies in higher definitions until you die. The same can also be said about Mega Drive compilations. SEGA Mega Drive Collection – out on PS4 and Xbox One at the end of the month – is the fourth since the Japanese publishing …
Nintendo has ruled out plans for Virtual Console on Switch, but this doesn’t mean owners of the hybrid handheld will be denied a retro fix. This week is a fine example why, with a trio retro re-releases and several homages to ’90s classics due on the eShop. ACA NEOGEO SUPER SIDEKICKS 2 (£6.29) from 1994 …
We can’t decide if Raging Justice’s timing is perfect or unfortunate. The side-scrolling brawler makes its debut while Streets of Rage Collection is currently free on Xbox, which of course contains one of the finest examples of the genre – the almighty Streets of Rage 2. Critics make several references to SEGA’s sentimental classic in …
No less than five titles in this week’s UK top ten are first-party exclusives. God of War takes the top spot for a third week running, while newcomer Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze swings in at #2. Tropical Freeze is technically a re-entry. According to GamesIndustry.biz though, only 44 copies were sold on Wii U last …
It’s easy to forget how popular Donkey Kong was in the early ‘80s. Nintendo’s arcade classic spawned a marketing phenomenon, with the grinning ape appearing on everything from breakfast cereal to board games. The colourful visuals, non-violent gameplay, memorable characters, and hard-but-fair difficulty level made Donkey Kong an arcade game like no other, notching up …
We’ve become accustomed to simultaneous launches in this digital age. If not simultaneous, then at least within a month of launching in other regions, should there be a last-minute hiccup or similar. Super Night Riders’ story is a little different. Some two years after hitting Xbox One in America, the arcade racer has finally found …
This week’s Switch eShop line-up features dozens of familiar faces. Or in other words, the Switch eShop is about to be swamped with more belated conversions. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (£49.99) leads the way. Critics claim that it’s a great way to experience one of the Wii U’s lesser-known titles, featuring some deceptively challenging …
Nintendo’s latest batch of Wii U-to-Switch conversions have come under fire, and for arguably good reason – both Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker were part of the £20 Wii U Selects range, yet their Switch counterparts cost double. Adding further insult to injury, Tropical Freeze was yanked from the Wii …
Considering it’s still the talk of gaming town, it comes as no surprise to find God of War holding onto no.1 for the second week running. And yes, it did face competition. The catchily named Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit entered at #3 – also topping the Switch chart – while the slightly more …
