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Peggle, Reviewed [PSN]

15. March 2010

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Ask what game I’ve played more than any other over the past year and the answer would have to be Peggle. As puzzle games go, the simple but addictive peg smashing gameplay makes a good first impression. 4 hours later, you’ll be addicted to the fast paced, but tactical game from Pop Cap-developers of the [...]

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Resident Evil 5: Desperate Escape, Reviewed [360, PS3]

10. March 2010

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Desperate Escape is the content I hate to love. The previous content, Lost in Nightmares, took a step back to the roots of survival horror leaving me both happy at this attempt at change and sad that there was something lacking.  In some ways Desperate Escape is similar to it’s predecessor: it lasts less than two hours; it [...]

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Greed Corp, Reviewed [XBLA/PSN]

8. March 2010

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On February 24, Greed Corp was released on XBLA, and was met with almost universal indifference. “Another hex-based strategy game?” Queried gamers? “No thanks.” It’s a shame that this attitude of indifference is well-warranted, as Greed Corp is nothing special.

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Resident Evil 5: Lost in Nightmares Reviewed [360, PS3]

6. March 2010

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I’ve always had fond memories of the Resident Evil games. My fascination began as a kid when I found a beaten copy of the first game in the bargain bin of the Nottingham branch of Dixons. The first I merely watched my dad play; the second I finally plucked up the courage to step into [...]

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Portal 2 Announced on new Game Informer Cover

6. March 2010

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Hinted at for the past few months, and nearly confirmed through some sneaky updates to the original game, Portal 2 has now been officially confirmed on the newest cover of Game Informer. Unlike its predcessor, which took pride of place in The Orange Box in 2007, Portal 2 will be a fully fledged standalone game. With the incredible [...]

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Report: Gaming advertising stinks

3. March 2010

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A new study released by the Blitz marketing firm today suggests strongly that current video game marketing practices are coming up very short. The study focused on the factors that influence the buying decisions of games who play games for at least seven hours a week, dubbed “Avid Gamers” by Blitz. According to the study, it’s these “avid [...]

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Sony Acquires LittleBigPlanet Developers Media Molecule

2. March 2010

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Media Molecule Studios, developers of the multi-award winning LittleBigPlanet, have today been acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment.  According to Sony’s press release, the acquisition is a strategic move “to secure excellence in game development for current and future PlayStation platforms”, and the move will undoubtedly ensure the future exclusivity of the LittleBigPlanet series to Sony’s [...]

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Massive Just Cause 2 Demo This March For PSN and XBL

27. February 2010

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Coming soon to PSN and Xbox Live is the Just Cause 2 demo, which will be released on March 4th, 2010. It promises “a massive 35 square miles of the Lautan Lama Desert, a vast expanse of stunning, sun-scorched scenery taking up just one of the many islands [...]

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Heavy Rain, Reviewed [PS3]

25. February 2010

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Neither a film nor a game, developers Quantic Dream have created an experience that manages to be mature, without losing its ability to tell a gripping story. Forget whether it’s a game or not, this is Heavy Rain and gaming conventions don’t apply.

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Get PSN’s Flower for just £2.29

11. February 2010

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It’s very rare that we mention PlayStation Store price reductions on Nukoda, but we couldn’t help ourselves when it came to a deal as sweet as this. Flower is a very special game, and thanks to a saving of 4 whole British pounds, it’s been made even more essential to PS3 owners. The greatest use of Sixaxis seen [...]

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