Mar 28, 2011

Format: 360 (version reviewed), PS3, Wii, DS, 3DS, PSP, PC Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: LucasArts Developer: Traveller’s Tales Players: 2 Site: http://www.lucasarts.com/games/legostarwarsiii/index.jsp The Lego games from Traveller’s Tales have always mimicked the spirit of the building blocks themselves, serving as toy boxes full of...

Mar 17, 2011

Format: DS/DSi Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Game Freak Players: 1 (2+ Wi-Fi/IR Trading/Battling) Site: http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/en-us It’s been some time since the original Japanese release of the first generation of Pokemon games back in 1996. Game Freak, presumably realizing just what age people who have followed from...

Mar 8, 2011

Format: PS3 (version reviewed), 360, Wii, DS Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: THQ Developer: Blue Tongue Entertainment Ltd. Players: 1-2 Site: http://www.deblob.com/ De first game was a Wii exclusive, but de sequel has gone multiformat. Wid lots of bright colours, cute character designs and happy bouncy music, de Wii origins are clear for all to see. De...

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 4, 2011

Okami was a gorgeous looking platform paint ‘em up, half Zelda and half omnipotent Rolf Harris simulator. It started life on the PS2, and later saw a Wii port; despite being a great and original game that saw critical success, it floundered at retail on both formats. Shame on all responsible! Somehow however, a sequel of sorts was born; the soon to be...