Console Gamer till I die?

The first thing I’d like to do in this article is shamelessly plug the recently launched CG forum, which you can find at www.soapboxgamers.co.uk or by clicking the ‘forum’ link at the top of the page. There is a reason; this was originally going to be a post in said forum, until I realised I had too much that I wanted to say (as is, unfortunately for those that know me, so often the case). The second thing I’d like to do here is mention what I originally said in the forum, which has led to this article. Sadly for me, telling you this will have the side effect of making you hate me. Are you ready?

I really liked Deus Ex: Invisible War.

Aragorn’s Quest – new screenshots and renders

Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment has today revealed new screenshots and character renders from Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest. The game, to be released in September for PS3, PSP, DS and Wii, puts the player in the role of the legendary ranger as he fights through the most iconic battles of the trilogy.

Let Wii entertain you – Robbie coming to Nintendo’s console

Names sell games, or at least that’s what EMI Music and Nordic Games are hoping for with the release of We Sing Robbie Williams on the Wii, which is meant to allow fans to celebrate 20 years of popular hits.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold trailer swoops in

Stepping away from the dark depths of criminal insanity in Arkham Asylum, Batman will be making his way to the Wii and DS for side scrolling beat ‘em up action in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

Congo war minerals in your console: Here’s how to tell them ‘no more’.

Last week, I wrote an article regarding the connection between videogame consoles and computers, and the war in the Congo – more specifically, people’s reactions to an article in Kotaku on the subject. Now, I am able to offer you a chance to show that you care.

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands: catchup review

Initially, we thought The Forgotten Sands was an adventure chronicling the efforts of eighties/nineties comedienne Sandi Toksvig and sixties singer Sandie Shaw to reclaim the fame and success they had previously enjoyed. We soon realised our mistake however, and saw that the subtitle was in fact the first indication that this latest Prince of Persia game aims to put the player in mind of Sands of Time.

E3: Conduit 2 Preview

Critical Gamer gets hands on with Conduit 2. Yes, they dropped the word “The” from their title. Seems weird. Oh, yeah. This was at E3.

The value of gaming > the value of human lives

What would it take to make you think about the fact that your gaming hobby might be contributing to real world suffering? An anonymous claim that the factory workers who make your discs are criminally underpaid? Reports of iphone factory – style suicides? Or how about this one, which there is reason to believe may be true: That your gaming consoles contain minerals mined to fund the devastating Congo war?

Lego Harry Potter Years 1 – 4: review

In theory at least, the phrase ‘Lego Harry Potter Videogame’ is to children what the phrase ‘Excruciatingly Detailed Violated Childhood’ is to book publishers. Regardless of quality there are masses of people ready to pounce on it cash in hand, and the sales have already reflected this. Doubtless aware of this fact, have Traveller’s Tales tried to give the fans a decent game for their money?

E3: Sonic Colors Preview

If Critical Gamer had a “Surprise of the Show” award, I’m sure this would be a top contender.

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