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Square Enix had a lot to answer for after Final Fantasy XIII. By making use of narrow maps to convey a sense of being fugitives on the run, the game removed the illusion of free choice. Many gamers didn’t like the ‘forced’ feeling of being on the run and instead pined for the open world maps of previous titles. (Even though in most cases the world map is just ... [»]
When 2K games announced last year that they were publishing a sequel to the well-received video game adaptation of Top Cow’s The Darkness comics, the news that original developer Starbreeze had been replaced by Dark Sector developer Digital Extremes, the reactions were twofold; disappointment that Starbreeze was no longer involved, but also hope. Hope that the sequel would keep the dark, gritty atmosphere and ... [»]
Soul Calibur V got released last week - and it’s pretty damned good. It might have a laughable story, filled with the sort of stalwart clichés that permeate the genre - but you don’t buy fighting games for story. No, you buy them for the fighting - and there’s no better way to play a fighting game than with a good arcade fight stick. But you already know that.
What you ... [»]
February may be the month where gaming finally puts a boot to the ass of gamer wallets, but if there is one genre that is leading the pack this year, it has to be the category of fisticuffs and pugilism.
First out of the fighting genre stables this year is Soul Calibur V, bringing with it some familiar mechanics and characters, but can the latest ... [»]
Pontius the knight, Amadeus the wizard and Zoya the thief are hurled into another adventure by the enigmatic Trine, a magical artifact. Can they save the kingdom again? Will Amadeus survive the wrath of his wife when he gets back home? Without a word, or a choice it seems, the Trine teleports the heroes to an unknown forest for a new journey.For those new to ... [»]
In the world of The Sims, a ‘stuff pack’ is really what the name says: like an expansion pack, but it only includes new items (i.e. stuff). There is no new gameplay, unless it’s directly related to a new item. So, naturally, this is a bit of a money-making scheme for EA, as you can buy a Sims 3 expansion pack, complete with new items AND new gameplay, for around R250, while a stuff pack will set you back ... [»]
With the latest title in the Saints Row franchise releasing last year, it was clear that the gangsters from Stillwater had finally escaped the image of a Grand Theft Auto clone and had managed to forge their own identity, one that was loaded with off the wall absurdity, cheesy stereotypes and absolute insanity.
While the loco experience may not have been to everybody's taste, it ... [»]
Kirby, King Dedede, Waddle Dee and Meta Knight - usually at each other’s throats - team up to try to save Magolor by rebuilding his Lor Starcutter, a spaceship capable of opening portals to travel vast distances. The pieces of the Puddlejumper Starcutter have been sprayed all over Pop Star, and it is up to Kirby ... [»]
It is Hollywood in the 1960s, and you are taking part in a game show about puzzles. While busy on the show, you meet an old friend who is now an FBI agent investigating a serial killer who targets the winners of the TV show that you are currently a contestant in. He asks for your help to solve the puzzles left behind by the killer. The clues lead to new victims, and you end ... [»]
It’s not often that we get to review indie games mainly because of the huge amount of retail titles that get sent our way but it’s January and I didn’t want to review a hidden object game so when an email arrived asking if we’d like to review a game about ... [»]
Do you play Tiny Towers or Evony, or any of those persistent games that keep grown men tending farms and decorating their skyscraper instead of doing actual work?
Maybe you saw Farmville and thought: ‘I wish this had the added option of building military units and ruining someone else’s day.’ That could be cool right? I mean persistent works brilliantly in EVE online.
Sadly, you would be wrong, at least with Dawn of Fantasy.Dawn of Fantasy is set in the generic, forgettable ... [»]
What’s this? A book review on a gaming website? Why, it’s almost as if Oprah has replaced the staff with clones pre-programmed with Book of The Month knowledge instead og gaming! Not so fast with the pitchforks though guys, as this is no ordinary ... [»]
The second hidden object game we looked at was Flux Family Secrets – The Ripple Effect. While still a hidden object game, the approach and style is somewhat different from Awakening – The Dreamless Castle. This time around, you’re in a more modern setting. As a young woman investigating her heritage, you receive a mysterious letter with instructions to visit a mysterious mansion. After a meeting with the mysterious inhabitants there, you ... [»]
The year is 2070, and although global warming has not destroyed the Earth, it has shaken things up a bit. Some resources have dried up, and others have become available through new technologies. You are a city builder, with access to ships and a number of resource-rich islands. The idea in Anno is to build cities and trade resources between your islands, and negotiate (or battle it out) with the other inhabitants.
Simply, Anno 2070 is a great city building game.If that’s what you’re interested in, this ... [»]
If the mere thought of a hidden object game makes your eyes water, then do not read any further. If, however, this kind of challenge does appeal to you, you’ve come to the right place. Most gaming stores now have entire shelves or stands dedicated to this genre of PC games. The general idea is to spot objects in a scene and solve various puzzles.
We’ve had a look at three such games from Big Fish ... [»]
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