Xbox didn’t need to be any shorter. Xbox 360 was straightforward: X360 is unambiguous, and even just 360 is perfectly workable. But abbreviating Xbox One? That way danger lies. XO is a good starting point. What could be wrong with using the machine’s initials? Well, amongst many other things, it’s a rather good album by …
It’s a little odd to see Donkey Kong Country Returns making the leap from Wii to 3DS. Nintendo tailors their games to the hardware, making the most of the host system’s features and strengths. Perhaps though the beauty of Donkey Kong Country Returns was that it didn’t require an awful lot of Wii Remote waggling. …
The first thing that entered our mind when playing this Xbox Indie title was whether or not the developers had cheekily pinched Halo’s grass texture. That’s a compliment more than anything – Halo had the best looking grass around, and for quite some time. Evidentially we spent a lot of time staring at it. memories …
Microsoft has finally put an end to months, if not years, of speculation – the next Xbox will be known as Xbox One. May the names ‘Xbox Infinity’, ‘Xbox Fusion’ and ‘Xbox 8’ never be mentioned again, unless used in the sentence “Wouldn’t have Xbox Infinity been a better name?†The new system is so-called …
With the third Xbox being unveiled this evening, it seems like a good time to look back at how Microsoft approached launching the first – over a decade ago now. The tagline ‘Play More’ is well-remembered, mainly thanks to the Champagne TV ad. The print campaign was just as unusual, but has been largely forgotten. …
The reign of the undead is at an end. Dead Island Riptide drops to #2 in this week’s UK chart. Koch Media’s Deep Silver label keeps the chart sewn up though: it’s replaced at #1 by its rather better critically received stable-mate, Metro: Last Light. FIFA 13 has had a promotional boost up to #3, …
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a round-up of six canned superhero games. With Injustice: Gods Among Us riding the charts high and Iron Man 3 raking in the cash at cinemas, we thought now was a pretty good time for a look back. Lobo – Mega Drive, SNES Considering …
While watching the trailer for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 3-exclusive The Puppeteer, it dawned on us that it could be the spiritual successor to Dynamite Headdy. By the time the trailer ended we did perhaps think otherwise, as the differences between the two are vast, but still, any excuse to dig out Treasure’s often forgotten Mega …
If reviews are anything to go by, Metro: Last Light could have been the game to turn THQ’s fortunes around. UK gaming magazines provided the first batch of review scores – 8/10s from both EDGE and gamesTM, along with a 9/10 from the Official PlayStation Magazine. When the embargo was officially lifted on Monday it …
EA’s relationship with Nintendo was rocky even before the Wii U was released. Word has it that the publisher’s negativity towards the system stems from a deal to incorporate Origin into the Wii U’s network, which Nintendo quickly decided against. Come launch day, EA provided just three titles to ship alongside the Wii U – …
Zombie bad: Dead Island Riptide is the UK’s no. 1 for a third week running. That’s one week longer than its similarly sloppy predecessor managed. The only other game to manage three weeks in a row this year is Bioshock Infinite, which this week is at #6. Zombie good: Telltale’s The Walking Dead retail collection …
You’d be wise not to dismiss Crash Course 2 as promotional tat. Under the colourful exterior lies a game that’s both addictive and surprisingly well designed. As freebies from Doritos go, it’s easily the best thing since Star Wars Tazos. there’s potential for some very heated battles online For those who missed out on the …
The saying “good things come to those who wait†rings true with Persona 4 Arena. It was originally due last August, but then delayed time and time again. PlayStation 3 owners couldn’t even resort to importing a US or Japanese copy – it was one the few PS3 games to be region locked. Those who …
Climax Entertainment’s crash ‘n’ smash driving series Runabout is one that few people have heard of and even fewer have actually played. It’s a little odd considering that this week sees the release of its fifth instalment. That said, perhaps being unheard of isn’t all that odd. Of the five Runabout games to be released …
An abundance of gamers must have spent their Bank Holiday weekend bashing in the skulls of zombies, because Dead Island: Riptide remains the UK’s number one for a second week running. Injustice: Gods Among Us holds onto #2, Tomb Raider rises to #3, FIFA 13 is up from #7 to #4 and Dragon’s Dogma: Dark …
