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...

Jan 2, 2012

It’s been a year of worry for the traditional gamer. Whilst gaming might seem to be an ever growing past-time, some of the traditional elements which make up the industry have seemed fragile. Publishers have been busy shutting down traditional developers, especially those famed for 3D racers, but beyond too. We have seen shops such as Gamestop starting to...

Nov 24, 2011

Format: PSP (PSP Camera required) Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: Novarama Players: 1-4 Site: http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item392092/Invizimals%E2%84%A2-The-Lost-Tribes/ Imagine: you’ve bought a new CD, one with a generous number of tracks. The first few songs show innovation yet are somehow...

Nov 17, 2011

Format: PSP (PSP Camera required) Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: London Studio Players: 1 Site: http://uk.playstation.com/eyepetadventures/ The oft-ignored PSP camera is getting some love from Sony at the tail end of 2011 with two Augmented Reality animal sequels. EyePet Adventures is likely to be the one to catch most...

Nov 10, 2011

Platform: PSP (also available on other platforms) Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Developer: Virtual Toys Players: 1 (2 via local multiplayer) Site: http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item395065/Cars-2-The-Video-Game/ The poor old PSP may be on the way out – especially with the industry getting excited at the sight of...

Nov 4, 2011

Format:PSP and PS3 Mini Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Tower Studios Developer: Vivid Games Players: 1 Site: http://www.tower-studios.co.uk/ Do not dismiss this game because you have not got a PSP or do not use your PSP. Why? It’ll work on the PS3 and up and coming PS Vita. And why is it so important we bring this to your attention? Because this game is...