5 Reasons to be Excited for Fire Emblem’s Smartphone Debut
Coming to Android and iOS on 2nd February, turn-based action has never looked so good on the small screen.
Author: Aaron Potter
When Aaron isn't busting out his parents' old Sega Megadrive and playing way too much Mortal Kombat II in an attempt to re-live the classic days, he usually spends his days up to his neck podcasting about movies, covering events and of course writing about video games. Primed to take on anyone who critiques the genius of 2005's Timesplitters: Future Perfect, Aaron is the epitome of the term "Pop Culture Nerd" with the collection of comics, games and statues to prove it.
2064: Read Only Memories Review
In the same way that a certain Michael J. Fox might be tempted to take a trip to the past in order to secure the future survival of his existence, 2064: Read Only Memories is a lo-fi cyberpunk adventure game which chooses to look backwards rather than ahead. Subtly placing contemporary attitudes towards the LGBT…
Top 10 Fictional Video Games in Film, TV and Literature
From South Park to Toy Story, a lot of film and TV features its own parodies of video games we know and love. Here are some of the best.
Time To Let Go: Stop Re-Releasing Skyrim, Bethesda
Someone much smarter and articulate than me once expressed that, “If you love something, you should let it go”.
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia Review
It’s a throwback to the likes of Wave Race 64 and Jet Moto, but is it more “Oh no!” than “Yeah buoy!”?
2016: The Year Where Developer Pedigree Became Important
For all of 2016’s ups and downs, I think it’s safe to assume that most gaming audiences were treated to a slew of high quality experiences from both developers working at a AAA level as well as the talented indie crowd. For me in particular, 2016 was the year that developers truly started to understand…
Rolling Bob Review
2D side-scrolling platformers today are a funny thing. While many seem to be on a mission to recreate the pixel accuracy of the 80s and 90s, those seeking to innovate rather than recreate within the genre are a dime a dozen. Enter Rolling Bob, Moon Factory Studios’ first independent game that although lacks some polish,…
Call of Duty’s Long-Forgotten ‘Extinction’ Mode is in Desperate Need of Return
Can you believe that it’s been over three years since the release of Activision’s most controversial entry in the Call of Duty series? Ghosts, while ambitious in many respects has since become long forgotten, playing host to a lot of mixed reception at the time. Looking back now, it’s clear to see that it suffered…
Make Mine Linear: The Importance of Narrative in Video Games
In a report made by Gamesindustry.biz towards the latter half of last week it was revealed that in an interview, Ubisoft chief creative officer Serge Hascoet expressed that going forward the company will use “less narration” in its coming games. Now I don’t know about you, but this phrase of expression set alarm bells ringing…
Killing Floor 2 Review
Take a glance at the map around you following a round of Killing Floor 2’s many intense zed-blasting battles, and there’s sure to be a wealth of one thing surrounding you: blood. As the game’s name suggests, Killing Floor 2 is an online co-operative horde mode shooter that places visceral and gory action firmly at the…
Games That Changed Our Lives #34: TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
The games of today simply don’t feature enough time travel. There, I said it. Maybe it’s a theme just that little bit too retro for modern game devs to pull off correctly in this here 21st century, but it’s a damn shame when games like the all-round fantastic TimeSplitters series did it so well. And while I’m…
Moto Racer 4 Review
When it comes to racing games, I’m of the firm belief that if it manages to nail the overwhelming thrill of having the wind blow through your hair as if you were actually driving such powerful vehicles in real life, then it’s – quite literally – on the right track. Now, the Moto Racer franchise has…
Xenoraid Review
By this point, I think it’s fair to say the top-down space shooter genre has built up a well-respected reputation for itself as being the comfort food of the video game world. Enter any arcade in the late 1980s or early 90s and there certainly wouldn’t have been any shortage of experiences like the newly…
In Defence of Resident Evil 6
In the crazy medium that is video game entertainment, it’s not uncommon for fan-favourite and tent-pole franchises to evolve in the attempt of remaining both fresh and relevant to those that are passionate about a respected property. The Resident Evil series is one that has continued to do this various times throughout its long and…
Blazblue: Central Fiction Review
Even after putting over 15+ hours into Blazblue: Central Fiction, the voice of the fight announcer declaring the phrase “the henheel of fate is turning” never once failed to psych me up as I prepared once again to face my next opponent and undertake a brawl that would be without doubt one of the flashiest currently available…
Climbing: the Last Mountain for Video Games to Overcome
Ever since a certain moustachioed Italian plumber taught us how to perform a hop, skip and a jump all within the first 30 seconds of Super Mario Bros., the concept of traversal is something which has played an important role in pretty much every game where you directly control a character. “Climbing” or the idea…
Castle Invasion: Throne Out Review
Catch a glance over my shoulder whilst I’m playing Castle Invasion: Throne Out, and you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as little more than a flash game of old. To the untrained eye this unfortunate scenario is most definitely a likely one, with Castle Invasion: Throne Out being the latest in a long line of…
Yomawari: Night Alone Review
Colourful, welcoming, uplifting and delightful: all words that I wouldn’t use to describe Yomawari: Night Alone, the latest Vita game from longstanding Japanese developer Nippon Ichi Software. But do not worry, this is a good thing! You see, Yomawari: Night Alone is a somewhat unconventional survival horror game in the sense that, unlike the big-budget…
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