Alec Hawley, Author at GameSpew

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After first discovering gaming on a second-hand Sinclair Spectrum, Alec quickly moved onto Gameboys and PlayStations. It was Sony’s little wonder box that really kickstarted his passion though and he’s been a PS man ever since. He loves games with strong stories and loses a ridiculous number of hours every year trying to revive Sheffield United’s glory days on FIFA.

True Detective Has Rediscovered its Soul in Season 3

Alec Hawley - 29 January 2019

Thanks to a fantastic performance by Mahershala Ali, True Detective is back on form, with season three better than ever.

The Boys Trailer Promises a Whole Heap of Filthy Fun From the Guys Behind Preacher

Alec Hawley - 25 January 2019

The creative team responsible for Preacher have turned their attention to another Garth Ennis comic series, The Boys, which looks utterly crazy.

Bethesda Shuts Down Rumours That Fallout 76 is Going Free-to-Play

Alec Hawley - 24 January 2019

A YouTuber began speculating that Fallout 76 might be going free-to-play based on stock shortages.

Nintendo Switch Best-Selling Console in US in 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 Best-Selling Game

Alec Hawley - 23 January 2019

The NPD group, which tracks sales for a whole bunch of stuff, has just released their final data for 2018 US games sales, and the results are fascinating.

Vane Review

Alec Hawley - 18 January 2019

Vane is a harsh, uncompromising world and you’re going to need to struggle to survive.

Blizzard Scales Back Heroes of the Storm Development, Cancels eSports Events

Alec Hawley - 14 December 2018

Blizzard has announced plans to scale back development on its MOBA Heroes of the Storm, with developers being shifted to other projects.

Sony Won’t Be Attending E3 2019

Alec Hawley - 16 November 2018

Sony has announced it will not have a presence at next year’s E3, the first time it will not be at the world’s biggest videogames show.

Pilot Sports Review

Alec Hawley - 9 November 2018

While you’ll probably want to mute Pilot Sports’ annoying soundtrack, there’s plenty of fun to be had with this surprisingly challenging and varied retro flying game.

Five Things That Make Red Dead Redemption 2 Special

Alec Hawley - 6 November 2018

There are a few things Red Dead Redemption 2 does, in terms of story, setting and gameplay, that elevates it from being a very good game to a truly elite title.

Ubisoft, It’s Time To Move On From Assassin’s Creed

Alec Hawley - 31 October 2018

It's time to put down the hidden blade.

How To Change to First Person or Cinematic Camera in Red Dead Redemption 2

Alec Hawley - 30 October 2018

One of the more impressive but less heralded features of Red Dead Redemption 2 is its multiple cameras. Here's how to change between them.

A Bear Steals the Show in Red Dead Redemption 2’s Launch Trailer

Alec Hawley - 19 October 2018

As promised, Rockstar has delivered the launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2, quickly showcasing some of what you’ll be getting up to a week from now.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Preload Date Announced, New Trailer Coming Soon

Alec Hawley - 18 October 2018

The game that will no doubt define this generation is nearly here, and from tomorrow you can preload it.

Just Cause 4 Story Trailer Blows Up Everything in Sight

Alec Hawley - 11 October 2018

There's a hint of a narrative... but Just Cause 4's latest trailer is more concerned with BLOWING STUFF UP. And we're absolutely fine with that.

Five Great British Sitcoms to Watch on Netflix

Alec Hawley - 8 October 2018

To guide you through this morass of mirth, here are five of the best British sitcoms on Netflix.

Skybound Games Will Be Finishing Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season

Alec Hawley - 7 October 2018

Skybound Games, owned by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, has agreed to complete Telltale's The Walking Dead: The Final Season, hopefully with its original developers.