You’ve got to start somewhere. A couple of years ago, I penned a feature for this very site which explored the idea that playing video games – like any other formative memory – can be linked to physical locations. For example, you might fondly remember a certain town because it’s where you bought a favourite…
Gaming’s worst-kept secret Deadlock received a humongous update earlier this week, one that redecorated its entire town and added six new classes for players to sink their teeth into. On the subject of teeth, one of these classes is a tank called Rat King, a giant humanoid rodent who started out as a fan concept…
Jacob Fox, hardware writer (Image credit: Future) This week I’ve been: trying out the X3 Superstrike and Sensei Pro gaming mice, as well as a new Logitech Hall effect keyboard. What comes to mind when I say ‘big brand competitive gaming mouse’? If you’re anything like me, that particular Rorschach test will make you spit…
Sega’s 8-bit system outsold some pretty big names in the United Kingdom. In North America and Japan, the Sega Master System is little more than a footnote. Those two significant markets were dominated by the NES / Famicom, with Nintendo effectively locking out competition via some rather nefarious business practices – and its own library…
I thoroughly enjoyed 007: First Light when it launched back in May, but one area where I thought it fell short of delivering a fully-fledged James Bond experience was in its cars. While there are some great vehicle sequences in First Light’s campaign—including a fight on a cargo plane and a killer action scene involving…
This is how I knew Dicevaders got its claws into me: the first thing I did this morning was boot up my Steam Deck (which is next to my bed, of course), just so I could get another run in before logging on for work. This kind of compulsive behaviour hasn’t been part of my…
Thin as a deck of cards, but more like the Joker than the Ace. I’m not going to bury the lede in this review. Playing games on the GamerCard (£149) is mostly a miserable experience. That’s a pity, because for quite a few old farts, the Sinclair name remains synonymous with gaming. Fortunately, they’ve in…
Capcom has been on an historic run over the last few years, delivering hit after hit during a period when many other publishers are struggling to keep their heads above water. This year alone, Capcom has released Resident Evil: Requiem, Pragmata, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, all of which landed to both critical acclaim…
Nylon Lon Ranch. Not sure if you’ve heard, but they’re remaking Ocarina of Time. Oh, you had? Exciting, isn’t it! Given the enthusiasm for the return of the Links Young and Adult just over one month from now, your algorithm has probably been spitting a whole load of Zelda-related content at you recently. Read the…
This is Halloween, Halloween. Well folks, you made it through another week; give yourselves a pat on the back. It’s been a bit of a quiet one in the land of Nintendo. The big highlight this week is the release of tickets for the upcoming Zelda 40th Anniversary concert, so well done if you managed…