Gun Kata

We examine how the feel of a gun can affect gameplay mechanics and player satisfaction.

Prince of Persia Forgotten Sands: First Look video with gameplay footage

The best PoP game of the last generation, and arguably the best of the series to date, was Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Sumptuous visuals, perfectly judged sound design, an enthralling story that even managed to avoid a ‘happily ever after’ ending, and smooth as silk acrobatics and combat. Judging by the gameplay footage seen here, Forgotten Sands should be closer to that game than any of the others.

Grumpy Gurevitz: Overload!

2009 according to many, was a light year when it came to ‘big’ and quality releases. This perception is mainly due to the latter half of the year being dominated by Modern Warfare 2. However the rest of the year was alive with interesting, high quality and fun titles for all the platforms.

BioShock 2: review

Bioshock 2 does what we all wanted from the original and fixes you inside the lumbering, stompy boots of the Big Daddy. You have the tools, the sounds and the responsibilities that made the gentle, yet fearsomely deadly giants great.

The Secret World: Interview with Ragnar Tørnquist

“Fantasy worlds are, of course, very appealing, but I think players are hungry for something different and new – never mind that it’s sort of strange to equate “different and new” with “the modern day real world” but hey, that’s my favourite setting and I’m happy we’re the first to do it.

Mass Effect 2 Firewalker DLC coming out in March

Done everything in Mass Effect 2 and want a little bit more? Of course you have, it’s probably turned you in to the gaming equivalent of a drug addict thirsty for more. Well, lucky us then, as BioWare have just announced the Firewalker DLC pack due for release in late March.

Splinter Cell: Conviction pre-order shotgun trailer

More sexy Sam Fisher shenanigans, this time involving a shotgun that rather curiously does have some stealth properties to it, rather than just being a loud and proud death bringer.

Capcom comment further on Lost Planet 2 cuts

When Critical Gamer asked Capcom if they were prepared to comment further on the recently reported Lost Planet 2 cuts, their UK PR manager Leo Tan replied. This is the full statement they issued to us:

Dante’s Inferno: review

So he ventures into Hell, where he is forced to face the true extent of his sins in order to absolve Beatrice – and, perhaps, himself.

Naturally, this involves repeatedly hitting hundreds of ugly beasties with something long and pointy.

The BBC and ITV games we need to see

But these are the two biggest terrestrial broadcasters in the United Kingdom! So much potential! Critical Gamer could not let the matter go without telling you about the games that could – and should – be made.

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