Feb 14, 2011

The phrase ‘JRPG hero’ conjures up a certain image in your mind and, whilst I may not have every last detail, I have a pretty good idea of what you’re seeing in your mind’s eye right now. Young, male, probably blonde, sharp hair, almost certainly holding some sort of sword. It’s like I’ve ripped your head open and I’m...

Feb 11, 2011

Having killed off its musical hero games and the latest entry to True Crime, Activision are now rumoured to be looking at buying Take Two to fill the game shaped holes in its portfolio. If true, and more importantly if successful, the Call of Duty publisher will have the likes of Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption and Bioshock under its branding...

Feb 10, 2011

I’m part of a BBC ‘Linked In’ group and over the last few weeks there has been an ongoing debate concerning whether the BBC should start covering games across the various media outlets and platforms. Now, I should point out that I am extremely proud of parts of the BBC, but also extremely wary of the size of the organisation and its ability to...

Feb 9, 2011

With the release of Rockstar’s L.A. Noire getting closer, it seems it’s time for awkward trailer-voice guy to make his return. Much like the trailers that led up to the release of Red Dead Redemption, this new gameplay trailer plays like a stiff business presentation – though the footage speaks for itself. The trailer shows the basic gameplay...

Feb 9, 2011

Format: Xbox 360 (version reviewed), PS3, PC Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Deep Silver Developer: Techland Players: 1 Site: www.naild.deepsilver.com If you don’t care for hardcore, perfect line racing games that get all intricate and fanatical about tyre pressure and weight ratios – but you do get a massive kick out of thrashing cars and bikes round...