In an industry where sequels top the chart week after week, new IP announcements place a lot of pressure on the developers to deliver a game capable of holding its own against already successful franchises. Following on from one of the best new IPs of the year so far, Bayonetta, Japanese developers Platinum Games are once again [...]
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Sonic Adventure, Reviewed [PSN/XBLA]
When asked to remember Sonic‘s greatest moments, very few of them will feature a 3D version of gamings most iconic hedgehog. In fact, the only 3D entry in the long running series any fan would even consider mentioning is Dreamcast best-seller Sonic Adventure. Seen as a technical marvel back in the late 90s, can the [...]
Official Nintendo Magazine Interviews Takashi Iizuka on Sonic The Hedgehog 4
Let’s be honest, SEGA hasn’t released a Sonic game with this much anticipation since the Dreamcast days. It seems to be well deserved as they are taking the franchise back to where it belongs, a fun and fast-paced 2D side-scrolling style similar to New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Expect Sonic 4 to hit WiiWare, Playstation [...]
Yakuza 3 Premium Edition Unveiled
Yet another upcoming game receives the special edition treatment, but could this Yakuza 3 pack actually be well worth it? With a soundtrack CD and a story inspired book included in the box, you could be forgiven for thinking this is as one note as most special editions. The DLC included looks to be a worthy addition [...]
Bayonetta, Reviewed [PS3/360]
Hair is very frequently ignored when it comes to its effectiveness in battle, few videogame heroes and heroines utilising what is a very versatile substance when fighting enemies. Bayonetta changes things, and while some aspects of her ‘personality’ have been enhanced considerably more than is usually seen in games, she uses her hair in the [...]
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Reviewed [Wii]
Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games is so much more than it appears. Instead of being a series of winter sport mini-games, with some licensed characters thrown it, it is a deep, rewarding, fun experience.
Sega Announces 2D Sonic Project For 2010
On the tenth anniversary of the Dreamcast, Sega have announced the triumphant return of Sonic to 2D gaming. A teaser trailer (Which can be found here) gives an insight into “Project Needlemouse”, the code name for the famous blue hedgehog’s new HD title, due next year on as-yet undisclosed platforms. Developing a game designed to [...]
Project Needlemouse Trailer Unveiled
If you’re the nostalgic type, you’ll love this trailer. We’ll have more info soon.
Yakuza 3 Won’t Be Released Outside Japan
News that will frustrate anyone that had the chance to play either of the Yakuza titles released on the PS2, Sega have announced that the third entry in the series won’t be making the journey overseas from Japan. Despite having been released last year in it’s home territory, the publisher has stated that it will [...]
Valkyria Chronicles 2 Announced
The original Valkyria Chronicles was a very unique game. It’s turn-based 3rd person style won it many awards in the categories of role-playing and strategy. Unfortunately this didn’t result in a huge amount of sales in the west. 33,00 copies in the entire month of November of 2008 to be exact. On the other hand [...]
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