May 15, 2012

If you stop and think about the videogames market and how it works, it becomes clear that it has not changed too much in terms of its business model. A company creates the hardware and then it releases its own games for the system, which consumers buy. In addition third party firms create games for the system and they have to pay a license to be able to put...

May 8, 2012

Format:PC/Mac Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Lace Mamba Global Developer: Pigsels Players: 1 Site: http://colorop.us/ Coloropus is a physics based puzzle game aimed at children aged seven and over. Before we go into the game’s strengths and weaknesses though, let’s actually explore the gameplay and premise. You play a little octopus who finds...

Mar 25, 2012

The web has been full of Vita reviews. The vast majority arrived before the device’s release so lacked real world testing with full launch titles, PSP backwards compatibility testing and experience of network services. I’ve been living with my PS Vita since launch and it’s become my constant travelling companion, so I have more than adjusted to...

Feb 9, 2012

It has been widely reported by the gaming press, including Eurogamer, that the UK’s largest independent video game retailer is in financial difficulties. The firm had a poor 2011, and whilst many had hoped the Christmas season might bring a last minute reprieve it was not to be and sales were down close to 15% compared to the year before. To put this into...

Feb 6, 2012

Format:3DS Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Nintendo Players: 1 Site: http://www.nintendo.co.uk Wii based Galaxy titles have introduced a new level of inventiveness to the Mario formula; so how have Nintendo kept a balance between traditional 2D Mario gameplay, Galaxy style gameplay, and the 3DS’ form factor? Well, they have gone back...