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Shattered Horizon Review

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:34:39 +0000

From rumour to fruition, Futuremark Game Studio's debut release is here. Shattered Horizon is a team-based multi-player FPS. All combat takes place above the Earth's atmosphere in zero-gravity conditions, an environment that takes a little getting used to.

Borderlands PC Review

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:54:56 +0000

We take a look at Borderlands - the latest game from Gearbox Studios, it boasts gameplay that's a blend of Diablo and Halo. Does it reach that lofty aim or is it left outside our hearts, lacking the appropriate entry visa? Find out by reading our full review of the PC version.

Football Manager 2010 Review

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:39:33 +0000

Sega has unveiled this year's addition to the the Football Manager franchise, focusing on polish rather than cramming in new features. We hit the training ground to find out if it's first team material or heading for the transfer list.

Dragon Age: Origins Review

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:28:40 +0000

Bioware's fantasy RPG epic is finally here and we can at last tell you what we think of it. Is Dragon Age really the spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate or is it just a mess of console concessions in a world that isn't quite D&D? Check out our Dragon Age review to find out!

Left 4 Dead 2 Demo Impressions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:25 +0000

We've been playing the Left 4 Dead 2 demo lately. A lot. Now, we've collected some thoughts together on how well the melee system is introduced to the game and how advisable it is to fight zombies while also getting a suntan.

Forza Motorsport 3 Review

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:33:30 +0000

Turn 10 is back with the latest instalment of Forza Motorsport. Forza 3 promises to build on Forza 2's great strides forwards and the result is one of the most well rounded driving games we've played to date.

Torchlight Review

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:11:10 +0000

Torchlight - an action RPG that borrows heavily from Diablo 2 and isn't afraid to admit it. We take a look at this dungeon-crawling epic to see whether borrowing those mechanics is still a good idea in this day and age, or whether Torchlight should be left in the dark.

Cities XL Review

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:55:35 +0000

With the city sim genre quieter than a library on a friday night Monte Cristo games looks to rebuild with Cities XL. Taking the ever popular city sim formula and adding in a gorgeous 3D engine and consistent online aspect, does Cities XL represent a fresh start? We find out.

Machinarium Review

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:23:30 +0000

Amanita Design comes out with another cracking Flash game to prove that the point and click adventure genre isn't yet dead. The scenes are exquisite, the sound is fantastic and it set your mouse clicking and your mouth smiling.

iPhone and iPod Touch Games Round-up 4

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:09:05 +0100

We catch up with the AppStore to check out some of the latest and greatest games available for the iPhone. This time we take a look at Duke Nukem, The Secret of Monkey Island, Hook Champ and more! Check out what we think the best iPhone games are within!

Windows 7 Games Compatibility Testing

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:56:10 +0100

Joe, ever afraid of losing touch with his oldest games, tests more than 60 games on Microsoft's new Windows 7, including a bunch of indie and Steam-based games. Does Deus Ex work on Windows 7? We find out if Windows 7 is the ultimate gaming OS.

How Far Has PC Gaming Come?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:38:50 +0100

Joe wipes the cynicism from his eyes and takes an appreciative look at how far games have come in the last twenty years from a gameplay and storytelling point of view. With publishers always shouting about next-gen graphics, it's easy to forget what games are capable of.

Army of Two: The 40th Day Interview

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:19:18 +0100

We sit down with EA's Matt Turner to talk about Army of Two: The 40th Day, which sees players once more cast as mercenaries Elliot Salem and Tyson Riggs as they try to escape from Shanghai. We talk about the morality of wartime fist-bumping, playtesting and, um, whisky.

Gratuitous Space Battles Beta Preview

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:48:02 +0100

We take a first look at the beta of Gratuitous Space Battles, the latest game from indie devs Positech. Appealing to the parts of us that cheer in glee at the iconic starship battles of popular sci-fi, GSB puts you in the admirals seat with a universe of aliens that need killing.

Brütal Legend Review

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:03:50 +0100

We take a look at the latest game from Tim 'Grim Fandango' Schafer, who this time has teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Black to make what might be the definitive music game for rockers and rollers. Take a gander to find out what we think of Brütal Legend.

Fatale Review

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:33:01 +0100

From Tale of Tales, the makers of The Path, comes a new arthouse game, Fatale. Exploring the biblical figure of Salome, who performed an erotic dance for Herod in return for John The Baptist's head as payment, Fatale definitely has a unique premise. We take a ponder.

Wet Review

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:42:37 +0100

It's lewd, crude and starring Eliza Dushku! We take a look at Wet, the grindhouse-themed shooter from Bethesda about a girl with a pair of big ol' guns and a penchant for jumping over things while shooting at baddies with samurai swords. Check out our thoughts within!

Assassin's Creed 2 Preview

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:03:36 +0100

We take a look at Ubisoft's second entry in the Assassin's Creed series, which updates the game to Renaissance Italy and introduces a new main character. Meet Ezio, an assassin with revenge on his mind, a knife in his hand and, um, wings on his back? We'll explain within...

Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising Review

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:36:47 +0100

With Bohemia no longer at the helm, can Codemasters still deliver a multiplatform mil-sim that will keep PC gamers happy, or is Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising worthy of little more than a court martial and a firing squad? We ask; War, eh? What's it good for?

Professor Layton and Pandora's Box Review

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:06:57 +0100

We take a rare look at the Nintendo DS to try to crack the latest Layton game - a series of riddle-based adventure games that are worthy of even the most hardcore gamers. Can Pandora's Box match the enormous success of The Curious Village? We set out to find the answer!

Splinter Cell: Conviction Hands-On Preview

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:13:20 +0100

We take a look at the latest build of Splinter Cell: Conviction, which has finally re-emerged from development hell with a new, non-hobo look and a darkly cinematic feel. Is the new direction for the series a good thing, or did we prefer what we saw of homeless Fisher? Find out within.

The Ten Best Gaming Moves... Ever!

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:16:28 +0100

We’ve all seen the countdowns of the finest characters, weapons and foes in gaming, but what about the killer moves that make you wince at your screen? Phil Hartup picks out the gaming world’s ten most breathtaking moves, from killer punches to veritable superpowers.

Remembering the Sega Dreamcast

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:05:37 +0100

This month marks ten years since the Dreamcast was first released in Europe, so we look back at the technology behind Sega's last console and some of the best games for it too. This is way more than an excuse to play old games, honest!

Alpha Protocol Preview

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:41:09 +0100

We take a look at Alpha Protocol, the new espionage RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Chris Avellone. Are the comparisons to Deus Ex deserved, or is this naught but a consolified action RPG for the masses?

Ship Simulator Extremes Interview

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:23:05 +0100

We sit down with Frank Dolmans, one of the designers for Ship Simulator Extremes. We ask him about the challenges of building a realistic weather generator and how the sim genre is holding up lately. Also, a picture of Harry - just because we can.