May 20, 2010

As we move into the summer months the release of major games becomes a trickle, much like a water supply during a summer drought. It’s a phenomenon that has been synonymous with gaming for years, as publishers put all their efforts into pushing their titles for the Christmas market. Unfortunately this glut of games leads to some gems getting left on the...

May 20, 2010

The exact details of Project Natal’s release remain unknown; but it has seemed certain for months now that it would launch in October or November 2010. A source close to Activision – who are supporting Natal from day one – has given Critical Gamer what they say is the official, but as yet unannounced, street date. So, what’s the date for your...

We’ve previously discussed, with the help of TIGA CEO Dr Richard Wilson, why the UK games industry needs a tax relief package. At last year’s London Games Conference, the Conservatives’ then – Shadow Culture Secretary Ed Vaizey dismissed the proposal of such a package, telling those gathered that they needed to think “more widely”...

Format: XBLA (version reviewed), PSN, PC Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Konami Developer: Climax Studios Players: 1 Site: http://konami.com/games/rocket-knight/ Lost in the shuffle of mid-nineties mascot overload, the original Rocket Knight Adventures is an oft-forgotten Sega Genesis/Megadrive masterpiece. The sheer variety from one area to the next is still...

Blizzard announced today that the current phase of StarCraft II’s beta test will end May 31. Following the end of the first cycle of beta testing for StarCraft’s long-awaited sequel, Blizzard will be performing “hardware and software configuration changes in preparation for the final phase of the beta test and the release of the game.”...