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MAG (Massive Action Game )
Gaming

MAG (Massive Action Game )

MAG's bold promise of 256-player battles in a future PMC war zone is marred by lag and unclear gameplay, despite its ambitious scope.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
white knight chronicles
Gaming

white knight chronicles

Although the colour palettes used are bright and vibrant, it's the detail and overall realism of the graphics that seem to be lacking.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Mass Effect 2
Gaming

Mass Effect 2

The hotly anticipated sequel to BioWare's 2007 space opera epic is here, and for the most part it has been well worth the wait.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
family game show
Gaming

family game show

If there's one console that's particularly suited to gameshow titles, it's the Wii. It's a social console after all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3
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SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 takes PSP action to new heights, blending intense gameplay with deep weapon customisation for an unmatched experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
dante's inferno
Gaming

dante's inferno

The game is graphically sharp, the environment is imaginatively realised and there is plenty of variety to soak up on the journey.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
God of War III
Gaming

God of War III

God of War III dazzles with epic scale and classic myth, offering a jaw-dropping PS3 experience despite familiar gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
final fantasy XIII
Gaming

final fantasy XIII

Final Fantasy XIII dazzles with unmatched visuals and a gripping narrative, setting a new standard for the RPG genre.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
Blood bowl
Gaming

Blood bowl

I would hope that the game feels better to play on a PC or PSP, but I really cannot recommend Blood Bowl to anybody. It hurts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2010
Game review: Eyepet
Gaming

Game review: Eyepet

No more accidents on the carpet and hefty vet bills! Imagine a future where household pets are virtual entities that exist within your home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jan 2010
Game review: NBA 2K10
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K10

NBA 2K10 review: Despite its 10th anniversary, the game struggles with technical issues, overshadowing new modes and exciting gameplay.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
Gaming

Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup

No elaborate plot, no dark forces threatening a kingdom – just fighting your way through a dungeon, as the title implies.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009
Game review: NHL 10
Gaming

Game review: NHL 10

NHL 10 review: EA Canada raises the bar with sublime gameplay, an exhilarating new fighting engine, and innovative modes. A must-play for sports enthusiasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009
Blog: Delayed reactions
Gaming

Blog: Delayed reactions

In a playful nod to its content, Blogger Leggetron admits to intentionally delaying a post on the vast number of game title delays this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009
WOLFENSTEIN
Gaming

WOLFENSTEIN

Wolfenstein is a first person shooter by the numbers, feeling more like a contractual obligation rather than the careful updating of a classic.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Game review: Canabalt
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Game review: Canabalt

Canabalt is a rather fun (if simplistic) platformer in which the goal is to run as far away as you possibly can from a city under attack.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

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Game review: FIFA 10
Gaming

Game review: FIFA 10

FIFA 10 review: With enhanced graphics, fluid 360-degree dribbling, and a natural ball game, EA Canada's latest offers a deeper football experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2009
Review: Rock Band: Unplugged
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Review: Rock Band: Unplugged

I've developed what I consider, as a veteran gamer, an unnerving appreciation for Rock Band and its stable-mate Guitar Hero.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2009