Nov 22, 2010

If I were to suggest that the Wii is the best console for hardcore gamers, I would be laughed off the face of the planet via ‘teh internetz’. As I have no desire to ride a wave of bad spelling, questionable grammar and derogatory comments about my mother into the ether, I shall take a different tack. First of all, I’d like you to ask...

May 20, 2010

As we move into the summer months the release of major games becomes a trickle, much like a water supply during a summer drought. It’s a phenomenon that has been synonymous with gaming for years, as publishers put all their efforts into pushing their titles for the Christmas market. Unfortunately this glut of games leads to some gems getting left on the...

Yes indeed, the might David Braben talks to your favourite gaming blog (no, us, you cheeky git). While we were waiting for the answers, his PR lady told us he was ‘travelling’; which we took to mean he was exploring deep space, trading and killing as he pleased. CG: When you created your first starfield, did that ignite your imagination for the...

Oct 13, 2009

Format: Wii (WiiWare) Unleashed: Out Now Publisher: Frontier Developer: Frontier Developments Ltd. Players: 1 Site: http://lostwinds.frontier.co.uk/ The first LostWinds game was charming, original, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It met with well deserved widespread critical acclaim. Can Frontier follow that up without getting lazy...

Oct 8, 2009

For the 100th WiiWare title to be launched on the service, Nintendo have picked Frontier Development’s sequel to last years best selling LostWinds. Despite sounding like some kind of JRPG, LostWinds is from the development studio led by David Braben, he of Elite fame. In the game you’ll control the elements of nature as you guide protagonist Toku...